Monday, Oct. 04, 2010
Magic: The Gathering Tournaments
Card-wielding national champions from 61 countries, along with assorted professionals and invited players, will convene at the "Worlds" in Chiba, Japan, on Dec. 9 for three days of simulated sorcery and spell-casting. Using decks of cards, players (known as "planeswalkers" — a type of wizard) battle one another for "glory, knowledge and conquest," according to Magic's official website. Players practice, try out new strategy and commune over weekly events around the country that are sponsored by Magic card manufacturer, Wizards of the Coast. These events are called Friday Night Magic — staking their place as the antidote to Friday Night Football.