Magic: The Gathering

One of the best games ever.

Almost all of the criticism I hear about Magic is that it costs too much. But really, it only costs what you want you want to spend on it. You can get a longbox of commons for $10 and be set... if you have discipline - and if you don't, that's your problem not the game's.

(bought)

I've been playing this game on and off since 1995. Played in a bunch of tournaments in the late 90s and got a little burned out. The recent popularity of Commander and MTG Arena has reignited my interest in the game.

I have played quite a few CCGs over the years but this is still number 1 for me. My only complaint is that they are releasing too much content too fast in my opinion. I'm expecting some people might not be able to keep up.

CJs

Collectors Set from 1993

50+ plays. I don't play anymore and haven't for years but I still hold this in very high regard. Despite all the issues around balance and some fiddly rules it was just a great gaming experience and such a fabulous concept.

The classic game. I haven't played this since the 1990s and I am okay with that. I can't imagine the average board gamer wanting to play this type of game.

The one and only true CCG/TCG...for me anyway. I don't play the tournaments anymore, but still have a few decks that seem to hold their own against just about anything that has come out recently. !!!WARNING!!! this game can get expensive quickly especially if you would consider yourself a "collector".

Six years of Magic made me immune to any and all kinds of deckbuilding, LCG/TCG,CCG... "board"games today. Take your Netrunners and Dominions and 7 Wonders and Smash Ups with you. That itch has been scratched for me. Now when i get together with multiple people i prefer games with more inherent communication.

sweet addiction for 1-2 years