Let’s go on an adventure! Pack your markers, bring plenty of ingredients for second breakfast and elevensies, and join a group of dwarves and a gray wizard on the journey to Erebor with The Hobbit, a “roll and write” game for the whole family from Office Dog.
In this game, you play through different scenes from the story of The Hobbit, inspired by both the books and the movies. The gameplay is inspired by games like Railroad Ink, so it will feel familiar to many board game enthusiasts. For example, in chapter 1, you need to guide all the dwarves, Thorin Oakenshield, and Gandalf the Grey to Bilbo Baggins’ house using your black marker. You do this by taking turns rolling the dice and choosing a “route pattern.” But beware: make sure you collect enough bread so your guests can have lunch and you don’t miss out on bonus points!
This is just an example of the first chapter of the game. Each new scene you play has its own rules and conditions tied to the game board and dice. This makes The Hobbit wonderfully varied and highly replayable!
Meanwhile, in chapter 1, you’ve provided all the dwarves with bread and move on to the next scene: sneaking past the three angry trolls! You might even encounter Gollum, so roll and write quickly as you continue with The Hobbit.
The illustrations are also very beautiful. They give the game a playful character that’s suitable for most ages. The Hobbit is perfect for fans of “roll and writes,” Tolkien’s work, and board games that aren’t too easy or too difficult.
