The rise of cozy gaming may seem straightforward, but there are plenty of ways for gamers to pretend that they’re in a comfy cottage while they play. For fans of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Rings of Power, there’s really only one way to go about cottage-core gaming: Hobbit style.
Luckily, there are a lot of warm, rustic accessories that can transform any gaming space into a Hobbit hideaway that’s got every creature comfort a gamer could want! From choosing the right lighting to effectively managing tea time, living the gamer Hobbit life means adding a few unique touches here, there, and back again.
Game Rant's Hobbit-Themed Gaming Accessory Picks, Fresh from The Shire
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Ent Incense Tower Burner
Editor's ChoiceThis 11.5" incense burner is uniquely designed to look like a tree ent. While it is designed for incense burning, it also serves well as a rack for small items and headsets.
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DROP Elvish Keycaps
Premium PickThe officially licensed Drop + The Lord of the Rings MT3 Elvish Keycap Set is perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings and high-quality keyboards. The elegant script and color scheme make it easy for gamers to have a little piece of Middle Earth at the tips of their fingers.
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LED Lytes Timer Candles Set of 6
Best ValueMuch of what hobbits do, they do by the warm glow of candlelight. Of course, hobbits didn't have expensive electronics in their cottages to worry about, so if you'd like to mimic this rustic mood lighting without haphazardous melted wax and open flames, do so with this six-pack of LED candles. They lack some high-end smart lighting features, but their comforting, flickering light would make a hobbit proud.
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Giikin 2 Tier Lazy Susan Turntable
Every Hobbit needs their snacks close at hand, along with their other small accessories like chargers and controllers. This two tier lazy susan offers a rustic look that makes it seem like it belongs in a cottage, while keeping food safely contained and away from the electronics. This is especially great for gamers with limited space who need a little extra help to keep their desk organized. Everything can stay easily accessible without getting lost in desktop clutter. Plus, the spinning aspect means users can load up on snacks and simply spin to what they want, when they want. No more skipping second breakfast, elevensies, or afternoon tea!
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Flortlias Transparent Double Sided Stained Window Film
Nothing says a hobbit home like overgrown vines and leafy motifs. This static cling decal is a beautiful stained glass window style pattern with leaves, vines, and flowers depicted. Although it’s really meant for windows on a house, it works perfectly well on PC windows too. They’re easy to attach and can be cut into any shape you want, plus the extra stuff can go on windows for extra privacy that doesn’t completely block light!
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CEROBEAR Mug Warmer
$19 $22 Save $3Do gamers know about tea time? Obviously! Having a warm mug of tea is essential to hobbit life. This cup warmer has a dark, wooden finish, bringing out rustic flair that matches the hobbit aesthetic. The minimalist design looks clean and allows users to keep their drink at one of three temperature settings. This simple tea cup warmer will blend in with other cottagecore decor and can be tucked away when not needed, though that probably won’t be often.
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Yusoki Faux Fur Throw Blanket
The first and only rule of a hobbit roost is to be cozy, and a paramount coziness staple is a good throw blanket. This option from Yusoki in olive green perfectly harmonizes with a hobbit hole's mossy, earthy vibe. It measures 50 inches by 60 inches; not quite big enough for full-fledged hobbit naps but perfect to throw over one's lap or shoulders while at their desk. The faux fur shag is so soft, you won't want to move!
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Vergissm Wooden Book Light
It goes without saying that any hobbit's paradise is lined with bookshelves full of dusty leather tomes. You don't have to start a new library in order to achieve this cozy academic hobbit-like look (although we certainly endorse doing so if you're willing and able). Instead, bring a little bit of Middle Earth magic to your gaming room with this wooden book light from Vergissm. Store it closed and off to look like an ordinary book, or open up the light to watch the "pages" feather out in a beautiful arc, putting out a warm, moody glow that certain short-statured homebodies would absolutely approve of.
How to Shop for the Perfect Hobbit Hole Gaming Setup
As with any themed room, there are three approaches you can take: obviously themed rooms, subtly themed rooms, or a mix of both. For example, an obviously themed Gryffindor House gaming room would have a Hogwarts poster, or a Gryffindor crest desk mat. In many cases, the best approach is to artistically blend these two strategies; executed well, a few bold flourishes tie an understated room together. Our picks like the ent infuser tower or the Elvish keycaps are gorgeous examples of bold attributes to the Lord of the Rings universe, while our flora static clings and LED fake candles add a more subtle hobbit hole vibe.
To apply this to a hobbit-themed space, start with a neutral, earthy color palette. Think mossy greens and woodsy browns. True hobbit holes do start, after all, with what is essentially a hole in the ground. If you have the lighting and a green thumb, add some houseplants to your setup. Prioritize low, warm, moody lighting, even a real candle or two if you're comfortable. Look for wood items that have been stained, but not painted; this will really contribute to the cottage look. This theme may be a challenge with gaming areas, since a gaming room is often themed around vibrant, multicolored RGB lighting — and hobbits aren't exactly expected to have three monitors and a massive PC in their cottages — but it can be done with clever use of vinyl skins, warm lighting, and a plant-themed, cozy backdrop.
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Ent Incense Tower Burner
This is supposed to be for burning incense, but when the smoke clears, gamers can easily use this as a cool headset stand. Hobbits and ents go way back, right? At the very least, the ents are used to carrying hobbits and their things around, so why not have one hold a headset? Even though it isn’t officially licensed or anything, it is well-designed and has a lot of fun little details, like the cute owl on the back.
This ent figure also offers a uniquely wide pose that lends itself well to holding a charging headset or even two earbuds on its other branches. The wide, round top is completely finished, so most headsets will be able to rest over it without falling or getting damaged.
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DROP Elvish Keycaps
For gamers who never learned Elvish (regardless of how obsessed they got), here’s another chance. Now PC gamers can increase their nerd cred and rep their love for fantasy linguistics, all with a very chill, earthy color palette. DROP is known for their customizable keyboard options, and their team-up with the Lord of the Rings franchise has led to a beautiful custom keycap set.
Similar to other foreign keycaps, such as on Japanese keyboards, each key shows the Elvish character most prominently, with the English equivalent in the corner. Some of the larger keys have the translation written on the side, such as the caps lock key, but all the characters are super legible. The matcha tea green and creamy off-white keys are easy to install and are made with high-quality materials perfect for PC gamers who appreciate good elf lore.
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LED Lytes Timer Candles (Set of 6)
Who needs fancy light strips when they’d rather be sipping tea in a mossy cottage? These LED candles are simply perfect for creating cozy mood lighting. Real candles are a bit of a fire hazard in a gaming room, but fake candles are totally safe!
The convenient pack of 6 includes candles in gradually increasing sizes, which look great in a row, a cluster, or spread out across a desk or an entertainment center for console gaming. They aren’t smart lights that can be controlled from afar and there are no additional color settings, but they’re perfect for warming up hobbit holes.
