The Hobbit: Hunt For The Arkenstone

The co-op gameplay really shines as we all work together to get the company back to the mountain. The game board and miniatures look fantastic on the table.

The tension ramps up nicely once the Arkenstone gets close, and the cooperative dice-rolling keeps everyone on edge without feeling unfair. Only gripe is the setup takes a bit longer than I'd like on a weeknight, but the theme pulls you right into Middle-earth once the first turn starts.

We had fun with the cooperative mechanics, but the miniatures felt a bit flimsy compared to what I expected from a game at this price point. The quest cards kept things interesting for a few plays, though.