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Does a plain 'When played' effect, such as Gimli's or Eomer's, trigger when the card goes to reserve?

Several players agree; no official ruling.

  • War of the Ring: The Card Game rulebook · Rulebook · Playing a Character
  • chuckm1961 · Community · 2023-02-10
  • peltazoid · Community · 2026-06-04

Yes. Plain 'when played' text triggers wherever the card is played, including reserve, so Gimli played to reserve still lets you take the axe. Cards worded 'played or moved to a path or battleground' are the exception.

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