What is a Trading Card Game?

Most card games have just one deck of cards that never changes, but a trading card game (or TCG) has hundreds of different cards you can collect and trade. (Another name for a TCG is Customizable Card Game or CCG.) You choose cards from your collection to make your own deck for playing the game. Since your opponents do the same thing, each game you play is different and exciting.

Each player needs his or her own deck to play. We provide starter products just for new players like you, with a playable deck and a beginner rulebook. After you've played a few games with your starter deck, get some booster packs to expand your collection. Add new cards to your deck to make your games more fun and competitive, and you'll be on your way to becoming an expert player!

Once you've gotten a little experience, enter one of our tournaments to see if you're the best. Our world championship events offer thousands of dollars in prizes!

For help in getting started playing The Lord of the Rings TCG, check here for sample games, a video tutorial, and lots more!