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King of New York

2014 · IELLO

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

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 YorkThe Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game
Players2–61–4
Play time45–60 min20 min
ComplexityMediumMedium
Age10+10+
Year2014

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.