How to Play Magic the Gathering

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Playing Magic the Gathering

HowExpert Press & Nakia Tolley

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

A Brief History of Magic

The Concept

Chapter 2: How to Start Playing

Supplies

The Rules

Mana Makes the World Go Round

Chapter 3: The Business: Spellslinging 101

Spell Types

A Horse of a Different Color

The Others

Chapter 4: Danger Zones

How to Take Turns

First Main Phase

Welcome to the Thunderdome

Revisiting the Stack

Second Main Phase

End Phase

Chapter 5: The Finer Points

Keywords

Deck Construction

Other formats

Magic Online

Conclusion

About the Expert

Recommended Resources

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Since 1993 there has been a game that has captured the hearts, minds, and imaginations of gamers around the world. Rich in fantasy, easy to learn in a short time but taking a lifetime to master; the trading card game Magic: the Gathering has supplied gamers looking for a unique challenge with a wonderful outlet for their creative juices.