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Journey Through the Mines of Moria
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The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Adventure Game in Stores This Month!

The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Adventure Game, the first of Decipheršs roleplaying games (RPGs) for New Line Cinemašs epic trilogy adventure, The Lord of the Rings, will hit stores internationally on January 30, offering both RPG and movie fans around the world the excitement and exhilaration that Tolkienšs Hobbits, Dwarves, and Men face as they journey through the mythic expanses of Middle-earth.

"The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Adventure Game is an entry level RPG that will appeal to gaming novices and Tolkien fans who are not gamers. Experienced gamers will see it as an invaluable resource for entry into Tolkienšs world," shares Christian Moore, head of the Decipher RPG Studio.

This introduction to roleplaying games includes a complete adventure narrative, Through the Mines of Moria, drawn from The Fellowship of the Ring, the first film of the trilogy. Players who choose to travel Through the Mines of Moria assume the roles of the members of The Fellowship of the Ring, and relive their dangerous and legendary adventures. Through the Mines of Moria begins at the western doors leading into Moria, takes players through several encounters with servants of the Shadow, and culminates with a climactic battle against the dreaded Balrog.

The Lord of the Rings Adventure Game box contains:

- The 32-page Through the Mines of Moria adventure that takes players through the most stunning action sequence of the film.

- Welcome to Middle-earth, a 24-page guide to the lands and peoples of Middle-earth.

- What is Roleplaying, an explanation of the basic principles of roleplaying games.

- Full-color Character Sheets that include pictures and game data describing each character.

- Four full color Tactical Maps for use in the major action sequences of the adventure.

- Cut-outs of the characters and monsters in the adventure.

- A Poster Map of Middle-earth.

The Adventure Game will be followed up with a 300-page, full-color RPG core game in Spring 2002.