Retrospective Panel: The Launch of Magic The Gathering
Title:
Retrospective Panel: The Launch of Magic The Gathering
Year:
2017
Original Order:
12009
Game:
2017-SEM17116876
Group:
Gen Con 50
Short Description:
In 1993, Magic: The Gathering launched at Gen Con. Come hear stories from WotC staff who were there, trying to explain starter decks & booster packs.
Long Description:
It's 1993, and the tabletop games industry is roleplaying games, Warhammer 40k, and a handful of board games. But a small company from Seattle with a 10' x 20' Gen Con booth releases a game that will change everything. Come listen to several of the Wizards of the Coast employees of that era tell the story of the launch of Magic: The Gathering at Gen Con in 1993 and the wild days that followed. With Lisa Stevens, Beverly Marshall Saling, Carol Monahan, Cathleen Adkison, and Skaff Elias.
Event Type:
SEM - Seminar
Minimum Players:
1
Maximum Players:
125
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)