Its a great self-contained game that keeps things relatively simple and easy to learn, and while Im sure there are bespoke LOTR games out there, Magic is such a tried and true game that Id have to recommend this starter kit above all others
Magic has always had a fair share of 1-mana 1/1s and 2-mana 2/2s, but power and toughness dont always scale 1:1 with mana value
Swiftfoot Boots The classic boots are the basic downgrade to Lightning Greaves, but still see enough play that they're worth mentioning
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At a total of eight mana, youre already dealing ten damage to two targets, and at eleven mana, thats fifteen damage to three targets
These are pretty important cards for the deck overall, but you can replace Tezzeret with another artifact-related planeswalker (like Saheeli, the Gifted), and The Seriema with Chandra, Awakened Inferno