The Pocket Players Guide for Magic: The Gathering

by Richard Garfield

The predominance of this book is concerned with non-fiction devoted to helping both new and seasoned players learn new and useful strategies that will aid them in future play sessions.

In addition, on page 25 begins Roreca's Tale by Richard Garfield, a 9-page short story that covers locales and characters that appear nowhere else in Magic the Gathering lore.

Genres: Reference, Games, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

About the author

Richard Channing Garfield, Jr. is a mathematics professor and game designer who created the card games Magic: The Gathering, Netrunner, BattleTech, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle (originally known as Jyhad), The Great Dalmuti, Star Wars Trading Card Game, and the board game RoboRally. He also created a variation of the game Hearts called Complex hearts.

The development of Magic: The Gathering is credited with popularizing the collectible card game genre.

Reviews

[Benita Blue]

I remember reading the lore story in this one, such a fun time and all the anecdotes about early MTG are so endearing and entertaining

[Serge Pierro]

An overall guide to the game of Magic the Gathering. One of the first guides on the market, and written by the game's designer. Basic strategy.