How to Play Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game introduced in 1994 that boasts an amazing 6 million plus players worldwide. The game is played by two or more players who use decks of cards (or libraries) to battle with magical spells, items, and fantastic creatures depicted on the cards. The game was derived from role playing games, but bares a closer resemblance to bridge or poker. The complex rules and card meanings will challenge even the most avid card-player. One of the most interesting aspects of Magic is the color of the different cards. White cards represent order, blue represent knowledge, black is the color of death, red represents chaos and green is the color of life in this card game. Our expert begins this video series with an introduction to the structure of the cards and teaches viewers how to set the card game up. Familiarize yourself with the stack and learn more about the sorceries and instances within the game. Watch as our expert demonstrates the Main Phase, the Second Main Phase and the Attack Phase of Magic: The Gathering. Learn how to use the creatures, artifacts and abilities of the game to advance your position. Get tips on deck building and on the untapped, upkeep and drop status of this exciting game!