Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ full set release is the perfect time to start playing, whether you’re a first-time Planeswalker or a lapsed spellslinger who hasn’t played in a while. Featuring established characters from one of literature’s greatest stories and a host of fun new mechanics, Tales of Middle-earth will have you journeying to Mordor and back from the comfort of your local table-top.
The Lord of the Rings is a beloved tale that people across generations have enjoyed, passing down the story of Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn to their children and their children’s children. The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is a new way to enjoy those same characters in the context of strategic, deep gameplay, immersing players in a story they control the ending of.
For fans of The Lord of the Rings who may have some hesitation at diving head first into the world of Magic: The Gathering, the game has never been easier to get into. From the thriving community ready to welcome new players to the variety of ways to experience this set, you can be up and playing within minutes of purchasing your starter deck.
There’s never been an easier time to get into Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has made it simple for any player, new or returning, to experience the majesty of Middle-earth with their variety of premade and ready-to-battle decks.
The Lord of the Rings Starter Kit is the most straightforward path. This two-player starter set features instructions that guide you and a friend through your first game, so you can learn the rules as you play! Featuring kit exclusive cards and a guaranteed foil mythic rare card, you’ll be having a blast the moment you crack this kit open. In addition, it comes with Arena redemption cards, so you can bring both decks online in Magic: The Gathering Arena, where you can continue to test your spell-slinging prowess.
Don’t feel like going through the process of building a deck, the thrill and mystery of cracking boosters? Grab two Jumpstart Booster packs, shuffle them together, and boom - you’ve got a ready-to-play deck. It’s that easy. This is a great way for people to take the guesswork out of deckbuilding, while also keeping the experience random and fresh. Jumpstart is awesome for new and existing players, offering powerful cards and unique gameplay, with an emphasis on keeping it simple.
For players finding their spark again, grab a Preconstructed Commander deck, your fellowship, and throw yourself right back onto the battlefield - but now, in Middle-earth! Command iconic characters in glorious combat to decide who will gain command of The One Ring! Afterward, you could grab a booster box and crack or draft some packs of the set. There are no wrong answers when it comes to The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth.
The next steps are the most fun — play the game! Your local game shop will likely be holding pre-release events the weekend of June 16th, with the full release happening on June 23rd with launch parties around the world. This highly anticipated set will bring out existing MTG patrons and LOTR fans, so if you show up and buy a deck, you will find people ready to play or teach you how. Use https://locator.wizards.com/ to find a gaming store near you. The Magic community is thriving and ready to welcome you with open arms.
For fans of The Lord of the Rings, this is a perfect time and opportunity to dive in. This set has been lovingly forged, with incredible art and mechanics that bring your favorite characters to life. The immersive world Magic: The Gathering presents you with will feel familiar and new at the same time.
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