"We have a standing rule here at BGQ, that if someone is involved in the production of a game, they tend to stay away from talking about it in their articles. That being said, I want to give a shout-out to Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship. While I was only minimally involved with the production of the game (I did work on the rulebook), when I finally got to play it, I fell in love,"
"The latest entry to publishing house Wehrlegig Games takes on a refreshing design from Jo Kelly and adds a touch of Cole Wehrle finesse. Molly House's unique thematic exploration of queer joy in eighteenth century London takes a moment to wrap your head around. Though a competitive game, it's centered around cooperative card play via hosted parties to boost community joy. But watch out for the local constables and rogues who are seeded into the deck to pose a constant threat. Ultimately, a great conversation piece. One that reflects on the human struggle to be free and society's fear of such gin-soaked bliss."
An annual Top 10 list of board games for 2025 pairs complementary tastes—a thematic, dice-driven minis preference and a crunchier euro preference—to offer variety in standout games. An honorable mention goes to The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship, a Pandemic-derived cooperative experience praised for rich theme, deep replay value, and flexible 1–5 player playtime (60–120 minutes, ages 12+). Molly House (Wehrlegig Games), designed by Jo Kelly with touches of Cole Wehrle finesse, explores queer joy in eighteenth-century London through competitive scoring built atop cooperative card-play parties with constables and rogues as persistent threats.
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