# The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trick-Taking Game

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trick-Taking Game is a board game for 1–4 players. It plays in 20 minutes and is meant for ages 10 and up. It plays best with 4.

- **Players:** 1–4 (best with 4)
- **Playing time:** 20 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 10+
- **Year published:** 2027
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Novel-based, Adventure, Card Game
- **Mechanics:** Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Trick-taking

**Designers:** Bryan Bornmueller

**Artists:** Elaine Ryan

**Publishers:** Office Dog

## Expansions

- [The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trick-Taking Game: Deathless & Eldest](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-trick-taking-game-deathless-and)

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## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-trick-taking-game)
- [The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King – Trick-Taking Game in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-return-of-the-king-trick-taking-game)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/482565)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-11-01. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._