Every occasion to see Gandalf in Tales of the Shire feels a bit exciting, like an old friend is visiting. He never overstays his welcome enough to take away from the game, and his appearances generally bring a dose of lore, introspection, and whimsy, just as one would expect from this wizard.

In Tales of the Shire, little Daisy asks the player to help her solve three riddles from Nora Burrows that were given to help her learn to read.