Trading Card Games For Dummies^?

by John Kaufeld (Fort Wayne, New Jersey); Jeremy Smith

ISBN13:
9780470044070
ISBN10:
0470044071
Format: eBook
Copyright: 2006-06-01
Publisher: For Dummies
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Summary

Check out Magic: The Gathering, Heroclix, and more Explore popular games like Legend of the Five Rings, build decks, and trade online Whether you're already hooked on trading card games, want to understand what your kids are into, or are just curious to see what all the fuss is about, you've come to the right place. Here's the scoop on the hottest games, secrets of successful collecting, tips for customizing your dream deck, and ways to make your hobby pay. Discover how to * Get started with the VS System, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, and others * Identify basic types of cards * Buy and sell online -- wisely * Play around with collectible miniatures * Safely store and transport your collection

Introduction
Playing a Game Like Nothing You've Played Before
Mixing Chess, Baseball Cards, and Green Army Men
Looking under the Hood: What Makes Collectible Games Tick?
Getting into the Right Game for You
Introducing the Big Six
Beginning Where It All Started — with Magic: The Gathering
Battling for Superhero Supremacy with the Vs. System
Thrills, Skills, and Strategy for Everybody with Pokémon
Defending Your Honor in Legend of the Five Rings
Dueling with Monsters and Magic in Yu-Gi-Oh!
Fighting for Truth, Justice, and Superhero Supremacy with HeroClix
Shuffling through the Rest of the Decks
Bringing Comic Books, Manga, and Anime to Life
Playing TV Shows and Movies on Your Tabletop
Living Your Dreams in Fantasy and Science Fiction Games
Exploring History and Literature with Cards and Dice
Playing by Age: Games for Kids to Grown-ups
Diving Deeper into the Hobby
Rising Above the Tabletop in Paint and Plastic
Collecting, Trading, Storing, and Transporting Your Goodies
Challenging Your Skills in Tournaments
Turning Collectibles into Profitables with eBay
Volunteering for Fun, Frolic, and Freebies
The Part of Tens
Ten Tips for Buying, Selling, and Trading
Ten Short Games to Play between Rounds
Ten Great Gifts for the Game Player You Adore
Index
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