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.
