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Middle-earth CCG

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description Middle-earth CCG Overview

Middle-earth CCG is a collectible card game published by Iron Crown Enterprises from 1995 based on Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, notable for supporting cooperative fellowship-building play alongside competitive modes. The game's narrative focus and deep integration of Tolkien's lore set it apart from other CCGs of its era. Players could take on the role of heroes like Frodo or Gandalf, undertaking quests to corrupt or preserve Middle-earth.

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When was Middle-earth CCG released?

Iron Crown Enterprises released the Middle-earth Collectible Card Game in 1995. The first major rules environment is commonly associated with Middle-earth: The Wizards.

How does movement work in Middle-earth CCG?

Players organize companies of characters and move them between site cards across a map of Middle-earth. During the movement and hazard phase, the opposing player can play hazards such as creatures and other dangers against the traveling company.

Is Middle-earth CCG competitive or cooperative?

Its core format is competitive, with one player building a fellowship and another using hazard cards to obstruct it. Fellowship-building, solitaire, and cooperative formats are also supported by the game's rules and later player community.

What card types are used in Middle-earth CCG?

The original game uses site, character, resource, hazard, and region cards. These categories let players combine Tolkien characters, locations, equipment, allies, and enemies into a traveling campaign.

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