Deang Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I got sucked into this "children's card game" a little over a year ago by my 10 year old, who was lamenting the fact that he had no one to play the game with. I'm an old Chess player, and playing cards isn't really my thing ... and after fifteen minutes of exposure; I knew I had made a big mistake. Each card contains text, which tells you what the cards summoning condition(s) and effect(s) are. The text reads like a John Grisham novel using a 1 point font. The game is insanely complex, and I laugh every time I see a box that says "ages 3 and up". The game has little if nothing to do with the amine, which is pretty awful as far as cartoons go. So, what is this thing? In a nutshell. It's like Pokemon except for older kids. The creatures and monsters are rather ominous, and the artwork on many of the cards is off the charts. I've ended becoming a collector and a player. I have cards that run upwards of a $100, and play three Tier 1 competitive level decks. I have roughly $1200 into my three decks. and then what's in the binders - the cards I don't play anymore, but keep because of their value. Ian has two Tier 1 decks, and though I play local tournaments, a lot of time is now being spent coaching Ian and preparing him for regional level events. The game is extremely addicting -- you always want the best carts when they become available, and playing the game itself is a hell of a lot of fun. So, if you're bored and you're looking for something new to get into, or if you want to connect with your kids on a different level -- this is a lot of fun. "Magic" is popular too, but it just doesn't have the same appeal for some reason. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Wow, I didn't see this one coming. As far as I'm concerned, anything that involves you interacting with your children is a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Reading into your rant, it was looking like yet another Cult thing, but i must agree with the outcome Good for you and your kid(s) This is one thread i will NOT show the wife, she might like it too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 If you want a more adult version of "Magic", check out the new Witcher 3 game that is coming out of Poland. The whole premise of the game is that its a vast open world you have to constantly make morally ambiguous decisions and every choice affects the outcome later on which is pretty cool. It can vary from things as small as how you phrase a conversation all the way up to deciding on killing a prince who is suspected of poisoning his brother which would have an affect on the entire map etc. Its kind of like a cutting edge version of the old "Myst" game from way back: Here are some of the cinematic trailers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) I've ended becoming a collector and a player. I have cards that run upwards of a $100, and play three Tier 1 competitive level decks. I have roughly $1200 into my three decks. Sooo, what I hear you saying is you are going to keep spending on those expensive rare cards, hoping to beat your 11 year-old some day. That is, unless he has grown up and moved on. Edited May 15, 2015 by wvu80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 They're all Tier 1 decks, so were evenly matched just about all of the time. We do swap out our tech cards constantly -- hoping the other doesn't have the out for the lock. It's pretty challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I am disappointed in this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 You'll get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I am disappointed in this thread... And that would be because...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 This comes to mind... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 This comes to mind... yu-gi-oh_o_434301.jpg I just knew i should not have ask that, your a player, and im outta here before i get a new addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 No...I was more along the lines of... ...Pokemon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I'm with Carl, very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 When my kids were young, I used to take them to Toys-R-Us on Saturdays to compete in Pokemon. I spent a ton of money on Pokemon cards. The metallic ones would should up every now and then when you would buy a new deck. There is no doubt you can spend money on those games. I think Magic, Yu-gi-oh and Pokemon are all published by the same company. I taught my kids to play chess at a young age, but games like this are so much more interesting, and frankly more fun. It still requires a great deal of strategy, and helps develop critical thinking skills. I think there are some books of Pokemon cards upstairs somewhere. I bet they are worth a fortune now since a lot of them are first issue. Another thing I spent a ton of money on and still have are LEGOS. At a very young age they are great for stimulating creative thinking, as well as being a great toy for teaching objective and critical thinking. When I was a kid, budding engineer types like me had erector sets and chemistry sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 The first editions are worth month, the others have not yet generated the value. It'll happen someday though. Pokémon and YuGiOh used to be under the same company, YuGiOh was bought out, and Pokémon became it's own company. Magic is from some other company. I keep kicking myself because the PKEM stock - which was the cost of a deck of cards when I was involved in it is now worth a TON of money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) My girlfriend's son has asked me to play Pokeman cards with him, he is 13. My eyes glazed over reading the instructions. It sounds like I hope he never discovers this game, a lot of money, but what I like about it is human interaction, not two people staring at a tv with game controls. Is there any money in Pokemon cards, collectors value wise? Apparently there are counterfeit cards out there? Edited May 16, 2015 by dwilawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I take this as a warning......I don't need any help getting addicted to something else....lol lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My girlfriend's son has asked me to play Pokeman cards with him, he is 13. My eyes glazed over reading the instructions. It sounds like I hope he never discovers this game, a lot of money, but what I like about it is human interaction, not two people staring at a tv with game controls. Is there any money in Pokemon cards, collectors value wise? Apparently there are counterfeit cards out there? Sure there is money in it. Check this link out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINE-1st-Edition-Base-English-Boxes-ALL-FACTORY-SEALED-w-CASE-Pokemon-Charizard-/400606778392?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d46065418&nma=true&si=LknqvZBNG9Xvp7uOAwQkwDs0%252FhY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Nine sealed boxes of Pokemon 1st edition cards sold for $119,000. and this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSA-10-GEM-Mint-Pokemon-HOLO-Charizard-1st-Edition-4-Base-Set-Shadowless-/111534944752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f80031f0&nma=true&si=LknqvZBNG9Xvp7uOAwQkwDs0%252FhY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Charizard Pokemon Charizard 1st Edition sold for $5,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) My girlfriend's son has asked me to play Pokeman cards with him, he is 13. My eyes glazed over reading the instructions. It sounds like I hope he never discovers this game, a lot of money, but what I like about it is human interaction, not two people staring at a tv with game controls. Is there any money in Pokemon cards, collectors value wise? Apparently there are counterfeit cards out there? Sure there is money in it.Check this link out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NINE-1st-Edition-Base-English-Boxes-ALL-FACTORY-SEALED-w-CASE-Pokemon-Charizard-/400606778392?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d46065418&nma=true&si=LknqvZBNG9Xvp7uOAwQkwDs0%252FhY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Nine sealed boxes of Pokemon 1st edition cards sold for $119,000. and this link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSA-10-GEM-Mint-Pokemon-HOLO-Charizard-1st-Edition-4-Base-Set-Shadowless-/111534944752?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19f80031f0&nma=true&si=LknqvZBNG9Xvp7uOAwQkwDs0%252FhY%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Charizard Pokemon Charizard 1st Edition sold for $5,000. Good gosh, he wants me to help him sell some of them and I have no idea on value, looks like I will have to do a lot of research on ebay.Is there a definitive book on these? Edited May 16, 2015 by dwilawyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 16, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2015 The $5,000 Charizard, whatever that is, didn't sell. That is what I run into a lot, a lot if dealers on ebay wanting super high prices and nothing selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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