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Getting Started With The Lord of the Rings Trading Card Game
New to trading card games? Need a little help getting started? The best
way to learn is from a friend who already knows how to play, but if your
friends aren't players yet, we have plenty of resources available to help
point a beginning player in the right direction. You'll be playing like
a pro in no time!
If you're new to trading card games...
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What Is a Trading Card Game?
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The Two Towers Starter
Rulebook
The Starter Rulebook is designed for new players just like you, with examples
and explanations of basic rules to help players new to TCGs learn how to
play. You can download a printable PDF copy here, or get a printed copy
in either of The Two Towers starter decks.
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Video Tutorial
Learn how to play The Lord of the Rings TCG straight from the designers.
You'll want to print out The Two Towers Starter Rulebook and the video transcript
to follow along. (Requires RealPlayer.)
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Video Transcript and Starting Tutorial
A step-by-step guide to getting started in a Lord of the Rings TCG
game. Use this to follow along with the video tutorial, or to learn on your
own.
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The Lord of the Rings
Sample Game
Another sample of easy-to-understand gameplay for beginning players.
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The Two Towers Downloadable
Starter Decks
Try out The Lord of the Rings TCG for free! Just download these pdf
versions of the Théoden and Aragorn starter decks, print out the
sheets, cut the cards apart, slip 'em into clear sleeves and you're ready
to go! These documents may be freely distributed as long as no fee is charged
and they are not altered in any way. Free downloadable cards not legal for
tournament play.
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The Lord of the Rings
TCG Table Layout
This full-color table layout (also found in the rulebook) shows you how
to set up your play area.
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More help...
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Help Clinic
Mark Tuttle's 7-part series takes you through the details of each phase
of the turn, from Start of Turn and Fellowship Phase to Regroup Phase and
End of Turn.
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Gameplay and Rules Help
Still have questions? Email Mark Tuttle ("Elrond") at elrond@decipher.com
for official answers to your gameplay and rules questions.
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Message Boards
Visit The Lord of the Rings TCG message boards to discuss gameplay,
ask rules questions, talk about deck designs or dream cards, or buy, sell,
or trade your cards.
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Once you've gained a little experience, you'll want to explore the other
links in this section, where you can find the Deluxe Rulebook, complete
lists of all the cards available for the game, information on organized
play (tournaments and leagues), and much more.
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