Cube (collectible card game variation)

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A Cube is a variation of gameplay for collectible card games. It is a player-made set of at least 360 cards created for the purposes of drafting, though as many as 720 can be used. [1] Booster packs are simulated from the contents of the cube and are used to draft cards for play. [2] Essentially, a cube is a self-contained CCG set that requires no additional cards to play. It has everything it needs to be self-sufficient and can be used repeatedly. A cube typically accommodates up to 8 players. [3] In some aspects, a cube is constructed to be played like a non-collectible customizable card game or ECG (Expandable Card Game), also known as a Living Card Game (LCG). [4] A cube's construction is done with a focus on what type of metagame is desired. [5]

Types of cubes

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References

  1. 1 2 DeTora, Melissa (27 December 2016). "Building your first cube". Wizards of the Coast . Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  2. ↑ "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Building a Cube". Tradingcardsgames.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  3. ↑ "Cube Draftin 101". Stimhack.com. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  4. ↑ "Turn Your Magic the Gathering Collection into a Great Game Night". nerdist.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Getting Started". CubeTutor.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  6. 1 2 3 "Magic the Gathering: WTF is Cube?". Supernerdland.com. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
  7. ↑ "Cube Design – Set Cubes". ChannelFireball.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
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