Beyond the Deck

<p> Since its debut in 1993 <I>Magic: The Gathering</I> 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 <I>Magic</I> from a variety of disciplinary approaches. Authors explore the innovative game design of <I>Magic</I> the ludic differences between analog and digital play how players interact with the <I>MTG</I> market and one another professional play versus casual play and the many ways <I>Magic</I> has impacted gaming.</p>