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1 day ago·Board game video·05:27·12·Watch on YouTube

The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit (B-) Final Grade - Kickstarter Critique Clip

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The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit

The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit

2027·Thomas Cauët, Noah Cohen, Rob Daviau, Justin D. Jacobson, Justin Kemppainen, Alan Roach, Craig Van NessSome how-to-play

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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 5 other videos.

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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.

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The Lord of the Rings appeal is obvious, but the trailer and premium extras leave me less convinced about the pitch to nonfans. My final campaign grade is B-. Watch the full Kickstarter Critique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBYFou5i2oE Originally aired: 10/16/26 NEED HELP WITH YOUR OWN TABLETOP PROJECT? Through Fiverr, I offer private Kickstarter prelaunch-page feedback plus dedicated public previews, how-to-play videos, and gameplay videos for board games and tabletop RPGs. If you want an experienced reviewer to find the confusing parts before your backers do—or introduce your project to the Bower's Game Corner audience—check out my services here: https://www.fiverr.com/bowergamecorner/examine-prelaunch-kickstarter-projects Check out the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/restorationgames/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-kings-gambit Want To Help The Channel Get Better? Consider my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bowersgamecorner Purchase games on Amazon and support the channel!?: http://amzn.to/2rTdgsf Get a peek behind the scenes and join my Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/BowersGameCorner For More Information: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/467694/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-kings-gambit From The Publisher: BGG publisher-description summary (full original at the link above): Restoration Games and Space Cowboys reinterpret The Queen’s Gambit in the world of The Lord of the Rings, with Rob Daviau leading the design. The battle spans several connected theaters instead of one isolated battlefield. Rohan fights Orcs on the Pelennor Fields while Gondor defends Minas Tirith. Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas battle through Pelargir to join the wider conflict. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam make their way through Mordor toward Mount Doom. Detailed figures and multiple routes to victory aim to connect these simultaneous struggles into one large confrontation.

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