Welcome to Which Game First where we boldly explore the hilariously huge world of board games. Did we unearth any hidden treasures you’ve been missing out on? Let’s find out!







First up: We turn the pages and grow a spine in A Place for All My BooksNext: We forge a bond to destroy the One Ring in The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the FellowshipAnd lastly: We test our memory skills and … what was I thinking about? in That’s Not a Hat







A Place for All My Books







Designed by: Alex Cutler, Michael MihealsickPublished by: Smirk & Dagger Games (2025)Players: 1 – 4Ages: 10 & upPlaying time: 60 minutes







A Place for All My Books is a puzzley book gathering, sorting and organizing strategy game where players arrange stacks of books in different rooms of their apartment as personal projects. When done, they can admire their accomplishments and gain their rewards – not least of which is renewed energy. They can then spend that social battery to leave the house & brave heading out into the village… to pick up more books!







The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship







Designed by: Matt LeacockPublished by: Z-Man Games (2025)Players: 1 – 5Ages: 14 & upPlaying time: 60 – 150 minutes







As members of The Fellowship and the allies who rise to aid them, you must embark on a journey that may either save or doom Middle-earth. Navigate a world beset by shadow, where every choice forges a new path. The threads of destiny weave together, and the fate of The Free Peoples lies in your valor, friendship, and resolve. Will the One Ring be cast into the fire, or will the bearer be lost to despair?







The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship is a co-operative game in which each player controls two characters, lending their unique abilities to protect Frodo, battle enemies in pivotal locations, and evade the menacing Nazgûl and Sauron’s searching Eye.







Each playthrough presents new challenges with 24 different objectives, 14 events, and 13 playable characters. The game is won if the group destroys the One Ring before Frodo loses all hope.







That’s Not a Hat







Designed by: Kasper LappPublished by: Ravensburger (2023)Players: 3 – 8 Ages: 8 & upPlaying time: 15 minutes







Can you remember a few items? Sounds easy? It’s a challenge in “That’s not a Hat”!







Players give gifts to each other while trying to remember who gave what and which gift they have in front of them. If they can’t remember, they have to bluff to avoid a penalty point. An unforgettable game!