On September 29, 2026, a crowdfunding campaign for The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit board game, designed for 1–4 players, began on the Kickstarter platform.
The main goal of Restoration Games was to raise $500,000 (42,762,125 rubles). A week has passed since the start of this event, so it's time to find out how this project is doing. The fund already has $1,729,576 (147,920,691 rubles), so the team can be safely congratulated on such an impressive success.
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit trailer from Oniro YouTube channel
Inspired by the epic events of Tolkien's books, The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit puts players in command of a massive battle unfolding on multiple fronts. While the forces of Mordor descend upon Minas Tirith, the Rohirrim arrive at the Pelennor Fields. Elsewhere, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli fight their way through Pelargir, attempting to bring reinforcements. And all this time, Frodo and Samwise continue their desperate journey through Mordor.
This game combines key moments into one colossal board game adventure. Each player must divide their attention between multiple fronts, strategically playing cards, rolling dice, and making difficult decisions about where to direct their forces and when to take risks. Victory on one front can open new opportunities elsewhere, but leaving another battlefield undefended can have catastrophic consequences.
The limited edition of The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit can be pre-ordered for $199 (17,020 rubles), and the Mithril edition for $379 (32,414 rubles). Both versions presented in the campaign include upgraded components, over 150 detailed miniatures, as well as towering plastic 3D models of Minas Tirith and Mordor, located at opposite ends of the game board and transforming the table into a battlefield worthy of Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit gameplay from Tim Chuon and Banzainator YouTube channels
And this is not just decoration — these locations are directly integrated into the gameplay. Plus, the game is complemented by full-color illustrations of beloved characters and moments from the books of The Lord of the Rings universe. The Lord of the Rings: The King's Gambit is expected to ship in October 2027.
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