# Shire-Styled Board Games The Hobit Yahtzee Edition Includes a Precious Bejewelled Chalice By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-11-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hobbit-yahtzee References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/the-hobbit-yahtzee/) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00BMEHK24) What better way is there to celebrate the Christmas release of the long-awaited Middle Earth prologue than with The Hobbit Yahtzee? If you are a game night enthusiast, there probably is none. Instead of numbers, the dice are printed in an Elvish language. The Desolation of Smaug edition of the popular dice game comes with a faux chalice completely decked out in fake gemstones. The [collector's item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game) also adds a touch of luxury as the goblet has a pretend gold finish, compared to the regular red cups found in the classic version. The Hobbit Yahtzee also comes with a score pad, rules and pencil. This [board game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dungeons-dragons) is a playful way to combine your [favorite fantasy novel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasysagainspired-whisky-bottles) with a nostalgic game. It also makes a fun holiday past-time for the entire family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fantasy-inspired Board Games:** There is an opportunity to create board games that combine popular fantasy novels with classic game play, appealing to fans of both. - **Luxury Collectible Game Items:** Adding luxurious elements to collectible game items, such as faux gemstones and gold finishes, can attract collectors and enhance the value of the product. - **Nostalgic Game Revivals:** Reviving classic games with a modern twist, such as using Elvish language dice, can captivate both new and old players. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Board Game Industry:** Board game manufacturers can explore creating fantasy-inspired games to tap into the market of avid fans who love both books and games. - **Collectibles Industry:** The collectibles industry can benefit from incorporating luxurious elements into game items to target collectors and increase demand. - **Recreation and Leisure Industry:** Companies in the recreation and leisure industry can revive classic games with innovative adaptations to attract new players and revive nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy Series Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set.md) - [Comforting Fantasy Builder Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tales-of-the-shire.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Intricate Magical Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivendell-set.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lord-of-the-rings-lego-set.md) - [Culinary Dice Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-yahtzee.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageinclusive-classic-game.md) - [Fantasy Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quidditch-trunk.md)