Beyond the Deck:Critical Essays on Magic:The Gathering and Its Influence (Studies in Gaming)

by: Shelly Jones (Editor),Matthew Wilhelm Kapell (Editor)

Publisher: McFarland

Publication Date: 2023/8/11

Language: English

Print Length: 309 pages

ISBN-10: 1476683166

ISBN-13: 9781476683164

Book Description

Since its debut in 1993, Magic:The Gathering has grown to be an influential collectible card game, allowing its community of loyal fans to duel each other while enjoying its lore and compelling narratives. This collection of essays focuses on Magic from a variety of disciplinary approaches. Authors explore the innovative game design of Magic, the ludic differences between analog and digital play, how players interact with the MTG market and one another, professional play versus casual play and the many ways Magic has impacted gaming.

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Since its debut in 1993, Magic:The Gathering has grown to be an influential collectible card game, allowing its community of loyal fans to duel each other while enjoying its lore and compelling narratives. This collection of essays focuses on Magic from a variety of disciplinary approaches. Authors explore the innovative game design of Magic, the ludic differences between analog and digital play, how players interact with the MTG market and one another, professional play versus casual play and the many ways Magic has impacted gaming.

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