Want a free copy of the new Lord of the Rings: the Card Game? Well here is your chance and it is very simple.

It's come to my attention that people can't find the tweet from May 3rd so all you need to do now is follow us at @oldboardgamer. If you would be so kind as to tweet a link to this post that would be fantastic.

Anyone who follows us and retweets the message between now and the end of May is eligible. 


On June 1st I'll select one random person who retweeted the message to win the copy of the game.  

This contest is only open to people who live in the continental United States. Only one entry per person.

Seems like i have a knack for talking about a game when it is about to get a media blitz. FFG is putting up a video tutorial everyday this week for their upcoming game. Usually when this happens the games release is imminent.

The first tutorial is an overview of the game and can likely be skipped, but the second covers the card decks and is a good watch.

For those interested in watching head on over to the FFG site or take this shortcut to get right to the videos.

Recently FFG posted the rules to the upcoming Living Card Game Lord of the Rings. I wasn't very interested in this game to be honest. After getting invested in Summoner Wars and War Hammer Invasion and seldom playing them I wasn't sure I wanted another game.

The rules of the LOTR card game changed my mind however. I like the fact that it is a co-operative game which fits more in line with the theme. It is also scenario based and the rules make the game seem like it has a real narrative as you play. Player must work through challenges together, whether they be locations or enemies. Add to the fact that the game comes with multiple characters and 4 different spheres (i.e. decks) to play from and the game sounds very intriguing. I also like the fact that it seems to set up for a great solo experience.

Of course the game isn't even out yet and there are already two announced expansion card packs, such are the ways of LCG's. However unlike other games there is a real ability here to add scenarios and challenges for the players without making the packs about pimping out your player deck.

So it went from a zero interest title to very anticipated title. My only hope is it doesn't contain the amount of mis-prints found in FFG's recently release Mansions of Madness.