The Hobbit - An Unexpected Party Board Game

An Unexpected Party is a fast, fun, action-based tabletop game for 2-4 players, set in the opening scenes of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey “ when the thirteen Dwarves arrive unannounced at Bag End much to Bilbo's dismay! The game features artwork by Weta Workshop senior concept artist, Daniel Falconer, who worked on the original Hobbit films. Spend an hour inside Bag End and host your own Unexpected Party!

ABOUT THE GAME

An Unexpected Party is a fast, fun, action-based tabletop game for 2-4 players, set in the opening scenes of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – when the thirteen Dwarves arrive unannounced at Bag End, much to Bilbo's dismay! Mischief ensues as the dwarves cheerfully jest with Bilbo under the watchful eye of Gandalf.

Step into the Dwarves shoes and earn points by performing lines of the song, "The Things Bilbo Hates". As you move around Bag End you will gather items and generally make a mess of the place! But be careful not to push Bilbo too far;

The game ends either when all 15 lines of the song are completed, or with the momentous arrival of Thorin. The player with the most points who did the best job arousing Bilbo's curiosity and shaking up his sheltered life, will win!

ABOUT DANIEL FALCONER

Senior Concept Artist at Weta Workshop, Daniel Falconer joined the award-winning facility in 1996. The Workshop's resident Tolkien expert, Daniel was instrumental in designing many of the iconic costumes, weapons, props and characters seen in The Lord of the Rings. His film credits also include The Hobbit motion picture trilogy, King Kong, and The Chronicles of Narnia.

In addition to his work for the screen, Daniel serves as art director on Weta Workshop's collectibles and has written a number of books for the Workshop, including The Hobbit Chronicles and Middle-earth: From Script to Screen.

Blunt the knives, bend the forks; Smash the bottles and burn the corks; Chip the glasses and crack the plates; That's what Bilbo Baggins hates!

We wanted to show the lighter side of Tolkien™s world “ those humorous, light-hearted moments where you fall in love with the characters just being themselves, no battlefield in sight. The impromptu Dwarf feast at the beginning of The Hobbit is the perfect embodiment of that.

Daniel Falconer - Art Director & Senior Concept Designer, Weta Workshop

FEATURING

• In-world gameplay and authentic artwork
• Based on the opening scenes of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
• Art by The Hobbit senior concept artist, Daniel Falconer
• See inside Bag End through the eyes of an artist who worked on the films!
• Game design by NZ board game designers Ian Luxmoore and Jarratt Gray (Endeavor)
• Asymmetrical gameplay
• Perfect for children and families
• Quick to learn and to play

YOUR GAME BOX INCLUDES

• 1 x Bag End Playing Board
• 15 x Character Standees with Stands
• 21 x Curious/Furious Tokens
• 1 x Supply Bag
• 26 x Item Tokens
• 13 x Dwarf Cards (2.48 inches x 3.46 inches) (63mm x 88mm)
• 30 x Party Cards (2.48 inches x 3.46 inches) (63mm x 88mm)
• 11 x Bag End Cards (2.48 inches x 3.46 inches) (63mm x 88mm)
• 60 x 1-Point Tokens
• 15 x 2-Point Tokens
• 4 x Player Boards
• 1 x Rulebook

AGE - Recommended for ages 10+

PLAY TIME - 40-60 minutes

PLAYERS - 2 to 4

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Note: Images shown are prototypes - final product may vary.