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In 2000, players were introduced to a game called Star Wars: The Queen’s Gambit, which became a beloved board game that had players battling across multiple fields of play. The original game was based on Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace, and now the game is making a return courtesy of Restoration Games and Space Cowboys. The big difference is that the new game is leaving Star Wars behind for The Lord of the Rings, and it is fittingly titled The Lord of the Rings: The King’s Gambit.
The King’s Gambit Trades Star Wars for Lord of the Rings, But The Gameplay Is Intact
Restoration Games and Space Cowboys are excited about reviving the classic game, which will be part of a crowdfunding campaign for a limited edition deluxe version, but also available at retail for the standard version. In The King’s Gambit, the Riders of Rohan will battle against the Orcs on Pelennor Fields, while the Gondorians will battle the forces of Shadow in Minas Tirith.
Meanwhile, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas will attempt to make their way through Haradrim on the Great Port of Pelargir to join the battle, and then there’s Frodo and Sam, who are attempting to make their way through Mordor to Mount Doom. These journeys and stories are combined with crucial decisions, detailed figures, and several ways to claim victory, and franchise fans look to be in for something special.
