

Some cards provide mana (an in-game energy resource), while other cards use that mana to cast magical spells. Players can buy cards from game stores and build decks-or libraries-of cards to play the actual game.

Created by Richard Garfield in 1993, MTG pits two (or more) players against one another in a magical duel. Magic: the Gathering…that card game?īefore Pokemon or Yu-gi-oh, Magic: the Gathering was blazing the trail of collectible card games (CCGs). While currently only available on PC, there are rapid plans to get Arena ported to Mac, iOS, Android, and even video game consoles in the near future. This killer new game-released in September 2019-allows you to sling Magic spells with the touch of a button. If you’ve played or seen Hearthstone, then Magic: the Gathering Arena will feel familiar.

This beginner’s guide for Magic: the Gathering Arena will give you every detail about playing the world’s most iconic collectible card game on your PC. If you’ve shied away from Magic: the Gathering because physical card games aren’t for you, it’s time to rethink your hesitation. Let guest writer Jesse Cramer be your Demonic Tutor in the fantastic world of MTG: Arena.
