Date: 1993
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Designer: Richard Garfield
Why It's Significant (in 25 words or less): Magic: the Gathering defined an entirely new category of game: the collectible card game.
More About Magic: the Gathering: The goal of magic is to win a duel against your opponent, reducing his life points to zero. Thousands of Magic cards have been published, and players use them to build customized decks for each game. A professional Magic: the Gathering tour brings together some of the world's best players.
