The Hobbit: There and Back Again

🌋 A Journey Through the Pages – The Hobbit: There and Back Again

Step inside the pages of Middle-earth’s most beloved tale. Available now at Hobby Collectors Australia, The Hobbit: There and Back Again is a brilliant new roll-and-write adventure from master designer Reiner Knizia. Unlike traditional board games, this experience is contained within premium "Adventure Guides"—dry-erase flip-books that serve as your map, your journal, and your path to victory.

Relive Bilbo Baggins’ epic quest across 8 unique, replayable chapters. From the cozy hearth of Bag End to the terrifying halls of the Lonely Mountain, you’ll draft dice, manage resources, and draw your own path through the wild.

Innovative Gameplay & Storytelling:

• 8 Unique Adventures: The game is split into eight distinct scenarios (like "Riddles in the Dark" and "Fire and Water"). Each chapter introduces new rules, scoring mechanics, and thematic challenges that mirror the book’s narrative.
• Dice Drafting Strategy: Players take turns selecting dice from a shared pool. Will you take the Path Dice to forge a shortcut, or grab Resource Dice to collect the bread and swords needed to feed your company of dwarves and fend off Goblins?
• Permanent (But Wipeable) Progress: Each player has their own high-quality Adventure Guide. Use the included dry-erase markers to draw your routes, mark off objectives, and pen your own conclusion to each chapter.
• Cozy Yet Competitive: While everyone is on the same journey, you’re competing for the most points. It’s a "thinky" puzzle that balances risk-taking with the strategic denial of dice to your opponents.
• Engaging Solo Mode: The journey is just as rewarding alone! The game includes specialized solo rules that maintain the puzzle's depth without the need for a full party.

Inside the Box:

• 4x Premium Adventure Guides (Linen-finish dry-erase flip-books).
• 4x Dry-Erase Markers (with built-in erasers).
• 5x Custom 6-Sided Dice (Path and Resource symbols).
• 1x 12-Sided Die (The "Luck" die).
• 80x Tokens: Including Bread, Swords, Pinecones, and Treasure.
• 1x Rulebook: Featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and setup for all 8 chapters.

Product Specifications:

• Players: 1–4.
• Play Time: 30–45 minutes per chapter.
• Age: 10+.
• Designer: Reiner Knizia.
• Publisher: Office Dog Games (2025).