Collectible Card Game

Collectible Card Games (CCGs)

Collectible Card Games, also known as Trading Card Games (TCGs), are a genre of strategy-based games where players collect cards and build decks to compete against each other.

Brief History

• Originated in early 1990s.
• Pioneered by Magic: The Gathering.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Deck Building: Players curate a deck from their collection.
• Rarity Tiers: Cards categorized by commonality.
• Booster Packs: Purchasable packets with a random selection of cards, often with guaranteed rarities.

Cultural Impact

• Global tournaments and competitive play.
• Influenced digital games (Hearthstone).
• Collecting aspect fosters a community and market.

Strategy and Skill

• Deck synergy and meta knowledge are crucial.
• Balances luck with strategic depth.