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Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:59:58 -0800

The Siege of Sleeping Mountain Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Wizards of the Coast Inc. Kristine Szarkowitz (425) 204-7630 work (206) 660-3082 mobile kristine@wizards.com

FIVE RINGS PUBLISHING GROUP SIEGES TRADING CARD GAME ARENA WITH HOT NEW L5R GAME

March 3, 1999 (Renton, Wash.)--Adventure games innovator Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. (FRPG) announced today its newest _Legend of the Five Rings_(TM) trading card game release--_The Siege of Sleeping Mountain_(TM) game. Scheduled to debut on May 24, 1999, 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 game offers TCG 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 such as 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," said 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_(TM) membership and The Siege of Sleeping Mountain trading card game by calling Five Rings Publishing Group at (888) 4-5RINGS, or by visiting its website at .

Wizards of the Coast Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of entertainment products, including the world's bestselling _Magic: The Gathering_(R) trading card game. _Wizards of the Coast_(R) subsidiaries include TSR Inc. and Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. Headquartered just outside Seattle, Wizards of the Coast has international offices in Antwerp, Paris, Milan, London and Beijing. For more information on Wizards of the Coast, visit the company's website at .

WIZARDS OF THE COAST, Magic: The Gathering and DCI are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast Inc. Legend of the Five Rings and The Siege of Sleeping Mountain are trademarks of Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. is a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast Inc. (c)1999 Wizards of the Coast Inc.

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The following release was made publically available. We post it here for informational purposes. The actual ownership, accuracy copyright and credit is retained by the original author. It is provided under its original intent, as a press release.

The Siege of Sleeping Mountain Press Release
The Siege of Sleeping Mountain Press Release	Wed, 3 Mar 1999 14:59:58 -0800 The Siege of Sleeping Mountain Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Wizards of the Coast Inc. Kristine Szarkowitz (425) 204-7630 work (206) 660-3082 mobile kristine@wizards.com FIVE RINGS PUBLISHING GROUP SIEGES TRADING CARD GAME ARENA WITH HOT NEW L5R GAME March 3, 1999 (Renton, Wash.)--Adventure games innovator Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. (FRPG) announced today its newest _Legend of the Five Rings_(TM) trading card game release--_The Siege of Sleeping Mountain_(TM) game. Scheduled to debut on May 24, 1999, 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 game offers TCG 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 such as 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," said 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_(TM) membership and The Siege of Sleeping Mountain trading card game by calling Five Rings Publishing Group at (888) 4-5RINGS, or by visiting its website at . Wizards of the Coast Inc. is a leading developer and publisher of entertainment products, including the world's bestselling _Magic: The Gathering_(R) trading card game. _Wizards of the Coast_(R) subsidiaries include TSR Inc. and Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. Headquartered just outside Seattle, Wizards of the Coast has international offices in Antwerp, Paris, Milan, London and Beijing. For more information on Wizards of the Coast, visit the company's website at . WIZARDS OF THE COAST, Magic: The Gathering and DCI are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast Inc. Legend of the Five Rings and The Siege of Sleeping Mountain are trademarks of Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. Five Rings Publishing Group Inc. is a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast Inc. (c)1999 Wizards of the Coast Inc. # # # The following release was made publically available. We post it here for informational purposes. The actual ownership, accuracy copyright and credit is retained by the original author. It is provided under its original intent, as a press release.