They are both good. I've owned LOTR and don't really have much need to own it again. Shots are fun, but I think I grew a bit tired of the game is because all of the shots feel too safe. So many shots feed controlled back to the flippers. The ball it a bit more "wild" in Hobbit, but it's not a game that's ever been high on my wanted list. Again, both are good, but for the high price tag there are games I'd rather own.