LEGO readies The Lord of the Rings: Balrog Book Nook set

“I don’t know of any other event that is as strong a springboard for a business’s launch as Spiel,” said Florian Hess, Managing Director of Merz Verlag and Executive Board Member of Spielwarenmesse eG.

The Ticket to Ride: First Journey Kids Afternoon Tea is hosted at the hotel’s Terminus Kitchen & Bar and features treats inspired by the game.

“From the official mascot designs to celebrating the sport’s classic iconography, this collection is our tribute to the passion, pride, and unity that define the game,” said Sam Ferguson, Senior Vice President of Global Licensing at Jazwares.

“I am thrilled to see the game expanding to a larger audience who will discover the richness of its universe,” said Asmodee CEO Thomas Koegler.

“The horror and otherworldly genres have massive multigenerational appeal,” said Gerhard Runken, Executive Vice President of Brand & Marketing at Jazwares.

The game sees players collect item cards featuring the objects that Rumi, Mira and Zoey need to pull off the show and seal the Honmoon.