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Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering

Wizards of the Coast · 1993
2–620 min13+ yrs3.3/5 complexity7.6 BGG#168 BGG48 KCouplesStrategy
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How do you play Magic: The Gathering?

The main objective of the game is to defeat your opponent by reducing their life total from 20 to 0. Players achieve this by summoning creatures to attack, casting spells to deal direct damage, or utilizing other strategic win conditions unique to certain cards.

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Joculescu · How to play

Cum se joaca Magic: The Gathering si ce este acesta? cu Adi Teodorescu & Bogdan Silaghi

Cum se joaca Magic: The Gathering si ce este acesta? cu Adi Teodorescu & Bogdan Silaghi

Joculescu· 82 min· published Jan 29, 2021Partner
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Setup

Players start with a deck of cards and a set life total.

The rules, step by step

Setup
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game where two or more players engage in a duel using customized decks of cards representing magical spells, artifacts, and creatures. Each player starts with 20 life points and a deck containing a minimum of 60 cards, including lands used to generate mana (the resource needed to cast spells).
Objective
The main objective of the game is to defeat your opponent by reducing their life total from 20 to 0. Players achieve this by summoning creatures to attack, casting spells to deal direct damage, or utilizing other strategic win conditions unique to certain cards.
On your turn
A player's turn consists of several phases: the beginning phase (untap, upkeep, draw), the first main phase (play lands and cast spells), the combat phase (declare attackers and blockers, resolve damage), the second main phase (play additional spells or lands), and the ending phase.
Scoring
Success in Magic is measured by winning individual matches in a best-of-three format during tournaments, earning points and ranking within the competitive community.
Game end
The game concludes immediately when a player's life total reaches zero, if they are forced to draw a card from an empty library, or if a card effect triggers an alternative win or loss condition.
Tips
For beginners, it is recommended to start with pre-built starter decks or simple formats like Draft or Sealed. Learning basic turn structure, card prioritization, and practicing regular interaction with opponents will greatly improve your gameplay experience.
game anatomy
Complexity3.3 / 5
BGG rating7.6 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
Unplayable in another language
Play time
20 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
13+ yrs
BGG rank
#168
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Frequently asked questions

Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main objective of the game is to defeat your opponent by reducing their life total from 20 to 0. Players achieve this by summoning creatures to attack, casting spells to deal direct damage, or utilizing other strategic win conditions unique to certain cards.
Q2How do you set up the game?
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game where two or more players engage in a duel using customized decks of cards representing magical spells, artifacts, and creatures. Each player starts with 20 life points and a deck containing a minimum of 60 cards, including lands used to generate mana (the resource needed to cast spells).
Q3How does a turn work?
A player's turn consists of several phases: the beginning phase (untap, upkeep, draw), the first main phase (play lands and cast spells), the combat phase (declare attackers and blockers, resolve damage), the second main phase (play additional spells or lands), and the ending phase.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Success in Magic is measured by winning individual matches in a best-of-three format during tournaments, earning points and ranking within the competitive community.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game concludes immediately when a player's life total reaches zero, if they are forced to draw a card from an empty library, or if a card effect triggers an alternative win or loss condition.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
For beginners, it is recommended to start with pre-built starter decks or simple formats like Draft or Sealed. Learning basic turn structure, card prioritization, and practicing regular interaction with opponents will greatly improve your gameplay experience.
Q7How much does Magic: The Gathering cost?
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Q8Where can I buy Magic: The Gathering cheapest?
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Q9How do you play Magic: The Gathering?
Magic: The Gathering is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Magic: The Gathering — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does Magic: The Gathering support?
Magic: The Gathering is played by 2–6 players.

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