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.

Collectible Card Game and Collectible Components games

Collectible Card Game games published by ADC Blackfire Entertainment GmbH