Beginner guides
Learn to play
Three legendary card games, three five-minute guides. Read up, then come to Friday open play (3–9 PM) and we'll walk you through your first real match — loaner decks on the house.
Magic: The Gathering
The original TCG — deep strategy, five colors of mana, endless deckbuilding.
- Players
- 2 (or 3–4 for Commander)
- Game length
- 20–60 minutes
Read the guide
Pokémon TCG
Catch, evolve, and battle — the world's most collected card game.
- Players
- 2
- Game length
- 15–30 minutes
Read the guide
One Piece Card Game
Lead your crew, spend your DON!!, and take the fight to enemy Leaders.
- Players
- 2
- Game length
- 20–40 minutes
Read the guide
Which game should I start with?
Easiest to learn
Pokémon TCG
Simple turns, familiar monsters, great for kids and families. You'll play your first real game in 15 minutes.
Best new-player scene
One Piece Card Game
Everyone started recently — the whole community is learning together. Anime fans, this is your door in.
Deepest strategy
Magic: The Gathering
30 years of design and formats for every taste. Start with Commander — it's social, casual, and what our Friday tables play most.