Date:
Magic: the Gathering was originally published in 1993.
Publisher:
Magic: the Gathering is published by Wizards of the Coast, which is now owned by Hasbro.
Designer:
Magic: the Gathering was designed by 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.
Here are the other games I believe are the most culturally and historically significant games published since 1800.
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.
