when did magic the gathering first come out
Magic: The Gathering First published in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast, Magic was the first trading card game produced and it continues to thrive, with approximately twenty million players as of 2015[update].[1][2][3] Magic can be played by two or more players in various formats, the most common of which uses a deck of at least 60 cards, containing no more than four of a single card, with some exceptions. Magic is played in person with printed cards, or using a deck of virtual cards through the Internet-based Magic: The Gathering Online, or on a smartphone or tablet, or through other programs.