Since its inception by mathematics professor Richard
\nGarfield in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has been an ever-
\nevolving product. Garfield\u2019s idea of a collectible card
\ngame sparked the interest of the role-playing game
\npublisher Wizards of the Coast. Garfield worked with the
\ncompany to develop a game that people could play
\nwhenever they liked, even when they were on-the-go.<\/p>\n
With an average of four sets of cards printed eveiy year, Magic:
\nThe Gathering has had a total of 68 unique sets of cards. Many of
\nthese sets introduced new game mechanics as well as deep, involved
\nstorylines rich with characters and drama. These enhancements allow
\nplayers to access a constantly changing pool of cards to build into
\ntheir decks and even allow different formats of play to evolve.<\/p>\n
Since 1996 Wizards of the Coast has sponsored a professional
\ntour for competitive Magic: The Gathering. If you can beat the
\ncompetition, top prizes pay out up to $40,000 per event! These
\nevents span the globe and allow players around the world to not only
\nparticipate, but to travel to exotic locations to see old friends and
\ncompete in their favorite game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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