Bryan Bornmueller
@bbornmueller.bsky.social
Hello! I'm Bryan Bornmueller. You may remember me from such game companies as Office Dog, PSi, Asmodee, and FFG. Currently Innovation and Sourcing Director for Asmodee. Designer of The Fellowship of the Ring and Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game.
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We are 3 chapters into the new Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game and it is already tougher tan the first box
We have failed multiple times in two lunch time sessions
But dang is it still good.
We're just bad at it, haha
@officedoggames.bsky.social
We have failed multiple times in two lunch time sessions
But dang is it still good.
We're just bad at it, haha
@officedoggames.bsky.social
a man with a beard is sitting in a chair and laughing .
ALT: a man with a beard is sitting in a chair and laughing .
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January 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We are 3 chapters into the new Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game and it is already tougher tan the first box
We have failed multiple times in two lunch time sessions
But dang is it still good.
We're just bad at it, haha
@officedoggames.bsky.social
We have failed multiple times in two lunch time sessions
But dang is it still good.
We're just bad at it, haha
@officedoggames.bsky.social
The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game is the #1 Best Seller on BoardGameGeek this week!
January 26, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game is the #1 Best Seller on BoardGameGeek this week!
I am very pleased to report that I am a finalist for Game Inventor of the Year from The Toy Book® second annual Pulse of Play Awards for The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game! It's exciting to be recognized by the toy industry in addition to hobby game fans!
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The Toy Book's 2026 Pulse of Play Awards
The Pulse of Play Awards, powered by The Toy Book, celebrate the best in toys, games, retail, and marketing across the business of play.
toybook.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I am very pleased to report that I am a finalist for Game Inventor of the Year from The Toy Book® second annual Pulse of Play Awards for The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game! It's exciting to be recognized by the toy industry in addition to hobby game fans!
toybook.com/pulseofplaya...
toybook.com/pulseofplaya...
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just finished The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings - Trick-Taking Game!
just ordered The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick Taking-Game!
just ordered The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick Taking-Game!
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
just finished The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings - Trick-Taking Game!
just ordered The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick Taking-Game!
just ordered The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Trick Taking-Game!
Love to see videos in non-English languages for my games! youtu.be/zwd6VVorT2M?...
Herr der Ringe die zwei Türme Regeln Anleitung kooperativ Kartenspiel Stichspiel
YouTube video by Brettspiel-Zimmer - Guru erklärt
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January 22, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Love to see videos in non-English languages for my games! youtu.be/zwd6VVorT2M?...
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Explanation Of Board Game Rules Peppered With Reassurances That It Will Be Fun https://theonion.com/explanation-of-board-game-rules-peppered-with-reassuran-1819579569/
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Explanation Of Board Game Rules Peppered With Reassurances That It Will Be Fun https://theonion.com/explanation-of-board-game-rules-peppered-with-reassuran-1819579569/
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I loved the original Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game and now it has a sequel that’s just as good! #boardgames #cardgames #lordoftherings @officedoggames.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 6:29 PM
I loved the original Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game and now it has a sequel that’s just as good! #boardgames #cardgames #lordoftherings @officedoggames.bsky.social
I worked at a Games by James in high school, so it’s really wild to see my game in a Game by James!
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game is now available at Games By James.
Whether you've played the Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game or not, take on the roles of classic characters and play through the story of the Two Towers in this cooperative trick taking game!
Whether you've played the Fellowship of the Ring Trick-Taking Game or not, take on the roles of classic characters and play through the story of the Two Towers in this cooperative trick taking game!
January 19, 2026 at 11:52 PM
I worked at a Games by James in high school, so it’s really wild to see my game in a Game by James!
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Ed’s copy of the LotR the Two Towers trick taking game has arrived (v exciting, can’t wait to play) and like the tragic Tolkien nerd he is, he just went hunting through the cards to find Erkenbrand.
(Whom he found then declared he could give the game a 10 on BGG).
(Whom he found then declared he could give the game a 10 on BGG).
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Ed’s copy of the LotR the Two Towers trick taking game has arrived (v exciting, can’t wait to play) and like the tragic Tolkien nerd he is, he just went hunting through the cards to find Erkenbrand.
(Whom he found then declared he could give the game a 10 on BGG).
(Whom he found then declared he could give the game a 10 on BGG).
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Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing?
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
A 2nd cooperative trick-taker is here.
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
A 2nd cooperative trick-taker is here.
January 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing?
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
A 2nd cooperative trick-taker is here.
Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing?
Where is the hand on the harpstring, and the red fire glowing?
Where is the spring and the harvest and the tall corn growing?
A 2nd cooperative trick-taker is here.
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Excited!
January 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Excited!
January 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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My own @bbornmueller.bsky.social's new game is out today! It is hard here in Minneapolis, but we are still making art and taking care of our neighbors because that's what artists must do.
"Even darkness must pass."~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
"Even darkness must pass."~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
January 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
My own @bbornmueller.bsky.social's new game is out today! It is hard here in Minneapolis, but we are still making art and taking care of our neighbors because that's what artists must do.
"Even darkness must pass."~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
"Even darkness must pass."~J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
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Join Nikki Pontius for a closer look at "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game" from designer @bbornmueller.bsky.social and published by @officedoggames.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_s...
January 16, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Join Nikki Pontius for a closer look at "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game" from designer @bbornmueller.bsky.social and published by @officedoggames.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ_s...
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🔴Live now! I'm continuing to the Two Towers! Office Dog Games Middle-earth Ent.
Let's see how far I can go...(did anyone else sing that?) LOL
📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
Let's see how far I can go...(did anyone else sing that?) LOL
📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🔴Live now! I'm continuing to the Two Towers! Office Dog Games Middle-earth Ent.
Let's see how far I can go...(did anyone else sing that?) LOL
📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
Let's see how far I can go...(did anyone else sing that?) LOL
📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8...
📺 www.youtube.com/@Pan...
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Happy #portfolioday !!
Sharing some pieces from the freshly announced Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick Taking Game that I did! As well as the cover for The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game :)
I have loved diving so hard into this universe <3
Sharing some pieces from the freshly announced Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick Taking Game that I did! As well as the cover for The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game :)
I have loved diving so hard into this universe <3
January 13, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Happy #portfolioday !!
Sharing some pieces from the freshly announced Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick Taking Game that I did! As well as the cover for The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game :)
I have loved diving so hard into this universe <3
Sharing some pieces from the freshly announced Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Trick Taking Game that I did! As well as the cover for The Fellowship of the Ring Trick Taking Game :)
I have loved diving so hard into this universe <3
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I am really excited for Cole and Kyle to be branching out this way. I have nothing but admiration for the skill and craft they bring to the field. I believe this change will best serve the audience of Oath and Arcs. I am excited to see what both organizations can accomplish. Good luck Cole and Kyle.
I have an important announcement. Kyle and I are going to be leaving Leder Games to start a new venture. It has been an honor to spend the past eight years working with them. We wish them all the best of luck, and cannot wait to show you what we are working on next.
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
ledergames.com/blogs/news/a...
A Letter from Cole Wehrle
Eight years ago I walked through the doors of a converted warehouse on the edge of Saint Paul and made my way through a back staircase to the still unfinished second floor. I wandered around a bit bef...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:40 PM
I am really excited for Cole and Kyle to be branching out this way. I have nothing but admiration for the skill and craft they bring to the field. I believe this change will best serve the audience of Oath and Arcs. I am excited to see what both organizations can accomplish. Good luck Cole and Kyle.
My designer diary for The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Gameis up on the BoardGameGeek homepage!
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Designer Diary: The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Game | BoardGameGeek News
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January 13, 2026 at 1:34 PM
My designer diary for The Two Towers: Trick-Taking Gameis up on the BoardGameGeek homepage!
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
boardgamegeek.com/blog/1/blogp...
Exciting to see people starting to talk about The Two Towers: Trick-Taking game before it officially releases on Friday! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HxR...
All the Games with Steph: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Trick-Taking Game - Rules teach
YouTube video by Steph Hodge
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January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Exciting to see people starting to talk about The Two Towers: Trick-Taking game before it officially releases on Friday! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HxR...
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They're taking the card game to Isengard! Read our review of The Two Towers: Trick Taking Game to see if it holds up to the Fellowship!
They're taking the card game to Isengard! Read our review of The Two Towers: Trick Taking Game to see if it holds up to the Fellowship!
We review The Two Towers: Trick Taking Game and find it a very worthy successor to the fabulous Fellowship game that came out last year.
Read this article on TechRaptor
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January 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
They're taking the card game to Isengard! Read our review of The Two Towers: Trick Taking Game to see if it holds up to the Fellowship!
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Finally got my hands on the sequel lotr tricktaking game by @bbornmueller.bsky.social (had to get that promo pack) drove an hour into town for it! 😭😭 Excited to jump back in! was my favorite gaming experiences last year. (42 plays!!) I never read the books so I'm excited to see what happens next!
January 10, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Finally got my hands on the sequel lotr tricktaking game by @bbornmueller.bsky.social (had to get that promo pack) drove an hour into town for it! 😭😭 Excited to jump back in! was my favorite gaming experiences last year. (42 plays!!) I never read the books so I'm excited to see what happens next!
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I wrote about some of my favorite trick-taking and climbing games from 2025. The genre remains such fertile ground for interesting ideas.
www.donteatthemeeples.com/10-great-tri...
www.donteatthemeeples.com/10-great-tri...
10 great trick-taking and climbing games from 2025
Plus at least 12 more games I enjoyed this year.
www.donteatthemeeples.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:42 PM
I wrote about some of my favorite trick-taking and climbing games from 2025. The genre remains such fertile ground for interesting ideas.
www.donteatthemeeples.com/10-great-tri...
www.donteatthemeeples.com/10-great-tri...
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Board game we can’t wait to play this year: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game nerdist.com/article/top-boa...
January 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Board game we can’t wait to play this year: The Two Towers Trick-Taking Game nerdist.com/article/top-boa...