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Tomy and Esdevium have joined forces for the launch of the Lightseekers Trading Card Game, set to launch at UK Games Expo at Birmingham’s NEC (June 2nd-4th).
Attendees will also get their first full hands on experience of Lightseekers products & and the opportunity to buy the trading cards.
The augmented reality trading cards are playable as a physical, standalone game and can be used to enhance gameplay within the Lightseekers mobile game. The cards are part of a next level connected play experience including smart action figures and accessories launching AW17.
Lightseekers TCG showcases more than 350 printed cards at launch, and allows players to take control of a hero and use an arsenal of cards, featuring spells, creatures, items, and locations, to defeat their opponents. Each card is scannable by the Lightseekers mobile game to unlock in-game effects such as new spells, boosts, or even followers that will fight alongside the player.
Cards are available for purchase from leading hobbyists & games retailers, and Toys”R”Us and Amazon from July 1st, while the Lightseekers mobile game is available to download now.
