New to Magic: The Gathering? Perfect! Our Magic Academy sessions are designed to welcome brand-new players into the most popular trading card game in the world. We'll kick things off with a quick video that covers the basics, then you'll get your own free welcome deck to keep. From there, it's all about playing casual games while our experienced staff and volunteers are right there to answer questions and offer tips. Don't worry about being a beginner—everyone starts somewhere, and our San Diego gaming community is known for being incredibly welcoming to new players. Whether you're 13 or 30 (or beyond!), this is your chance to discover why millions of people worldwide have fallen in love with Magic.