Head to head
King of New York vs The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick King of New York if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Sword-and-sorcery setting
- A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)
Pick The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game if you want…
- Two teams pulling against each other
- Coordinating moves with teammates
- Shorter sessions (about 20 min vs 60)
Quick facts
| King of New York | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–6 | 1–4 |
| Play time | 45–60 min | 20 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Medium |
| Age | 10+ | 10+ |
| Year | 2014 | — |
Common questions
Which plays faster, King of New York or The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game?
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game runs up to about 20 minutes; King of New York up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game is the quicker table.