Asmodee lines up early Lord of the Rings and Forest Shuffle games for SPIEL

The publisher plans eight themed zones and nearly 200 tables in Essen, including previews of Circle of Conflict and Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains.

Asmodee plans three early looks at new games at SPIEL Essen, running October 22–25 in Germany. In its September 23 announcement, the publisher says its booth will use eight themed zones and nearly 200 gaming tables. Visitors can try The Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict ahead of its official release. Lookout Games

will launch Forest Shuffle: Smoky Mountains at the show and offer purchasers a special promotional card. Dotted Games will present LEGO NINJAGO: Destiny's Bounty Adventures in Asmodee's dedicated LEGO area. The announcement describes a planned show lineup; it does not give a wider release date for Circle of Conflict or

say these previews will be available outside Essen. SPIEL Essen is scheduled for October 22–25, 2026. Headline image: official Asmodee at SPIEL Essen 2026 artwork. Credit: Asmodee.

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