2019Rob Daviau, Eric M. Lang
- Videos
- 171
- Creators
- 85
Mostly playthroughs and reviews
1 - 5 players90 - 120 minMedium weight
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
2027Thomas Cauët, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Justin Kemppainen, Alan Roach, Craig Van Ness
- Videos
- 10
- Creators
- 6
Mainly how-to-play. The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 4 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, and 4 other videos.
1 - 4 players
90 - 120 min
From BoardGameGeek
Restoration Games and Space Cowboys are partnering to revive a beloved classic board game, The Queen's Gambit - this time set in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Like its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit features a sprawling, epic battle across multiple fields of play. The Riders of Rohan clash against hordes of Orcs on Pelennor Fields. The brave Gondorians fend off the forces of Shadow in Minas Tirith. Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas maneuver their way through Haradrim on the Great Port at Pelargir to join the fight. And Frodo and Sam navigate the perilous journey through Mordor to the fires of Mount Doom. Game design is led by Rob Daviau, the legendary designer and co-founder of Restoration Games. Packed with detailed figures, thrilling decisions, and countless ways to win, this game delivers the ultimate experience for fans of The Lord of the Rings and board gaming alike.
Watch first
Review
Which video should I watch for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit?
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit has 10 videos from 6 creators: 1 review, 4 how-to-play guides, 1 playthrough and 4 other videos. They date from March to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit - Gen Con 2026 Preview" by Rob's Gaming Table, which runs 3 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit (B-) It used to be Star Wars - Kickstarter Critique Review" by Bower's Game Corner. To see it played, watch "The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit Gameplay!" by Tim Chuon.
If you like it, try Cthulhu: Death May Die, Return to Dark Tower, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 and Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West, also by Rob Daviau. It appears in convention videos from Gen Con 2026.
All videos
Creators who cover this
Restoration Games
5 videos of this game
Bower's Game Corner
1 video of this game
GAMINGTREND Tabletop
1 video of this game
Rob's Gaming Table
1 video of this game
The Brothers Murph
1 video of this game
Tim Chuon
1 video of this game
Games like this
2022Tim Burrell-Saward, Isaac Childres, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Brian Neff
- Videos
- 125
- Creators
- 70
Mainly reviews and unboxings
1 - 4 players100 - 120 minMedium weight
2015Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock
- Videos
- 120
- Creators
- 36
Mainly playthroughs
2 - 4 players60 minMedium weight
2023Rob Daviau, Matt Leacock, Alan R. Moon
- Videos
- 100
- Creators
- 47
Mostly playthroughs and reviews
2 - 5 players20 - 90 minMedium weight
About The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit
From BoardGameGeek:
Restoration Games and Space Cowboys are partnering to revive a beloved classic board game, The Queen's Gambit - this time set in the world of The Lord of the Rings. Like its predecessor, The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit features a sprawling, epic battle across multiple fields of play. The Riders of Rohan clash against hordes of Orcs on Pelennor Fields. The brave Gondorians fend off the forces of Shadow in Minas Tirith. Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas maneuver their way through Haradrim on the Great Port at Pelargir to join the fight. And Frodo and Sam navigate the perilous journey through Mordor to the fires of Mount Doom. Game design is led by Rob Daviau, the legendary designer and co-founder of Restoration Games. Packed with detailed figures, thrilling decisions, and countless ways to win, this game delivers the ultimate experience for fans of The Lord of the Rings and board gaming alike.
Designers
Thomas Cauët, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Justin Kemppainen, Alan Roach, Craig Van Ness
Artists
Théo Guillot, Garrett Kaida, Damien Mammoliti, Sonderflex Studio
Publisher
Restoration Games
Mechanics