# The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Das Kartenspiel

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Das Kartenspiel is a board game for 2–4 players. It plays in 30 minutes and is meant for ages 8 and up. Ludoya players call it best with 4.

- **Players:** 2–4 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 30 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 8+
- **Complexity:** 1.3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2012
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Novel-based, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence
- **Plays logged on Ludoya:** 2
- **Unique players:** 2

**Designers:** Reiner Knizia

**Publishers:** Ravensburger

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-das-kartenspiel)
- [The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Das Kartenspiel in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-hobbit-an-unexpected-journey-das-kartenspiel)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/130626)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-09-23. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._