It's a two game doozy this week as we discuss the board game adaptations of the film adaptations of The Hobbit. How does it compare to Knizia's other co-operative Tolkien adaptation? And why is there no third game? Listen and find out!


Games Mentioned: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Beyond the Sun, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Gang of Dice, Excape, Risk Express, Elder Sign


Episode Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Box Damage Discussion

06:42 - The Hobbit: AUJ&TDoS: How Does it Work?

13:14 - Victory Points, Quarterbacking and Dice Mechanisms

24:07 - Production, Art and Iconography

27:41 - Stand-alone Sequels and the Cancelled Third Game

33:51 - Comparisons

37:58 - Aha Moments

47:47 - Next Week Teaser


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Hosted & Edited by Chris Lemieux & Luke O'Grady

Produced by Sophie Shin

Socials by Matt Winquist

Art by Samm Ruppersberger

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