The double-faced token Sharkey's Tithe from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Minigames set.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Minigames
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Sharkey's Tithe // Sharkey's Tithe (cont'd) is a unique double-faced token card from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Minigames expansion. Designated as card number 4 with the set code MLTR, this Common rarity piece brings the chaotic energy of the Shire directly into tabletop play. The card features a double_faced_token layout, allowing for dynamic gameplay shifts without requiring separate physical pieces. The minigame rules center on a tense battle for valuable heirlooms. Sharkey and his ruffians have taken over the Shire, extorting Hobbits in Hobbiton. Players open a booster pack, set aside non-Magic cards, and shuffle the rest into a face-down deck. In each round, players draw until they hold four cards, then secretly select two to place face down as heirlooms. Simultaneous revelation adds a layer of bluffing and strategy, as players calculate mana values to outmaneuver their opponents. Collectors of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth series appreciate the immersive narrative integration found in these minigame cards. Sharkey's Tithe offers a distinct experience from standard constructed formats, focusing on short, engaging sessions that highlight the whimsical yet perilous nature of Tolkien's world. The double-faced design is particularly notable for its efficiency and thematic resonance, representing the shifting tides of fortune in the minigame. This token serves as a functional and collectible piece for enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering crossover products. It bridges the gap between casual minigame fun and the broader collecting community that values The Lord of the Rings branding. Whether used in a casual game night or kept as a display piece for a Middle-earth collection, this card captures the essence of the minigame experience.
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Year
2023
Brand
Magic: The Gathering
Series
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Minigames
Card Number
#4
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
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English
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2 or more players | 1 pack per player | 10 minutes OBJECTIVE: Sharkey and his ruffians have taken over the Shire and are tithing you and the other Hobbits of Hobbiton! Try to hold on to your valuable heirlooms without losing them to these extorters. GET READY: Each player opens a booster, sets aside all cards without *Magic* card backs, then shuffles the remaining cards to form their face-down deck. LET'S PLAY: Each round, players draw until they have four cards. Players then place two cards from their hand face down in front of them as heirlooms. Once heirlooms have been chosen, all players reveal them simultaneously and add up the mana values of their own cards.