Adventure games innovator Five Rings Publishing Group (FRPG) has announced the release of The Siege of Sleeping Mountain, its newest Legend of the Five Rings trading card game. The Siege of Sleeping Mountain introductory game is especially designed to acquaint new game players and fantasy fans with the popular and creative Legend of the Five Rings game.
With a balance of Japanese history, culture and mythology, The Siege of Sleeping Mountain offers trading card game players a captivating storyline that is accentuated by entertaining and strategic game play. In addition, the cards feature an incredible collection of fantasy art, including iconic characters and "Samurai Clans" like the Crane, Dragon, and Phoenix.
"The Siege of Sleeping Mountain is an excellent way for new players to discover the excitement of trading card games," says Luke Peterschmidt, brand manager for the Legend of the Five Rings product group. "Enjoyed worldwide, the Legend of the Five Rings game is supported by a highly social and vibrant tournament system that encourages player participation at all ability levels, including beginners."
Created by well-known game designer Dave Williams, the Legend of the Five Rings: The Siege of Sleeping Mountain trading card game features more than 150 different cards in a two-player starter set. Each set is packaged with everything two players need to begin playing, including an easy-to-understand and concise rulebook and two preconstructed decks. Distributed worldwide through hobby, game, book, music and toy stores, the game will be sold at a suggested retail price of $9.99.
Players can obtain additional information on the Legend of the Five Rings tournament system, FRPG/DCI membership and The Siege of Sleeping Mountain trading card game by calling Five Rings Publishing Group at (888) 4-5RINGS.
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