THE GAMES WE PLAY

December 29, 2003 at 12:00a.m.

THE GAMES WE PLAY
If you'd like to buy a gift for a friend, start your own collection or add fuel to your obsession, New Line Cinema is stocking the stores with all-new merchandise to celebrate the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Some of the offerings include:
Chess set ($495) from Noble.
Checkers ($14.95) and backgammon ($49.95) from USAopoly.
Trivial Pursuit ($34.99), Monopoly ($29.99) and Risk ($24.99) by Hasbro.
Evenstar pendant of Arwen ($95) from Noble.
The Shards of Narsil miniature ($59.99) and miniature Sting Sword ($44.99) from United Cutlery.
Shop for Lord of the Rings merchandise online at www.lordoftherings.net and www.lotrshop.com.