In this episode of Twenty Minute Tabletop, Tom explores the history and modern reality of Magic: The Gathering — from its origins in the 1990s to the controversial state of the game today.
What began as a brilliantly simple idea by a mathematics PhD student quickly became an entirely new genre of game, spawning a global phenomenon. But over 30 years later, Magic is no longer just a game — it’s a business, a system, and perhaps something else entirely.
Tom dives into:
Along the way, this episode asks a bigger question:
What happens when something culturally special becomes commercially optimised?
Whether you’re a long-time player, a lapsed fan, or completely new to the game, this is a deep dive into one of the most influential — and complicated — games ever made.
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