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==Khalsa== | ==Khalsa== | ||
[[Khalsa Brain Games]] was a very early producer of popular playmats made from an "imitation impala skin" material. The [[ | [[Khalsa Brain Games]] was a very early producer of popular playmats made from an "imitation impala skin" material. The [[1994]] ''SpellGround'' gaming cloth came in two sizes: the standard 26 inch square for two players and the "Classic" 21 by 14 inch for one player. | ||
==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
[[Wizards of the Coast]] used to give out playmats to competitors at the [[World | [[Wizards of the Coast]] used to give out playmats to competitors at the [[World Championship]]s from 1996 through 2006 (skipping 2005).<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/worlds-playmats-2010-02-03|Worlds Playmats|[[Magic Arcana]]|February 03, 2010}}</ref> | ||
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Image:Worlds 1997 playmat.jpg|[[1997 World Championships|Worlds 1997]] | Image:Worlds 1997 playmat.jpg|[[1997 World Championships|Worlds 1997]] | ||
Image:Worlds 1998 playmat.jpg|[[1998 World Championships|Worlds 1998]] | Image:Worlds 1998 playmat.jpg|[[1998 World Championships|Worlds 1998]] | ||
Image:Worlds 1999 playmat.jpg|[[1999 World Championships|Worlds 1999]] | Image:Worlds 1999 playmat.jpg|[[1999 World Championships|Worlds 1999]] | ||
Image:Worlds 2001 playmat.jpg|[[2001 World Championships|Worlds 2001]] | Image:Worlds 2001 playmat.jpg|[[2001 World Championships|Worlds 2001]] | ||
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==Red Zone== | ==Red Zone== | ||
When ''Magic'' was being aired on ESPN2 (1998-2000), the people in charge wanted a playmat that would make the card layout easy to understand on television. The solution came to be known as the 'Red Zone, a mat that marks off where each players' [[lands]] and non-lands should go, as well as a large red central area for spells on the [[stack]], and - more importantly - for combat. The 'Red Zone' has become synonymous with [[attack]]ing. <ref>{{DailyRef| | When ''Magic'' was being aired on ESPN2 (1998-2000), the people in charge wanted a playmat that would make the card layout easy to understand on television. The solution came to be known as the 'Red Zone, a mat that marks off where each players' [[lands]] and non-lands should go, as well as a large red central area for spells on the [[stack]], and - more importantly - for combat. The 'Red Zone' has become synonymous with [[attack]]ing.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/red-zone-2002-10-24|The Red Zone|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 24, 2002}}</ref> | ||
==Ultra Pro== | ==Ultra Pro== | ||
The main license to make ''Magic'' playmats is now owned by [[Ultra Pro]]. <ref>[http://www.gatheringmagic.com/mikelinnemann-022416-mtg-artists-gain-playmats/ Mike Linnemann (February 24, 2016). MTG Arists Gain Playmats. GatheringMagic.com]</ref> Official Ultra Pro playmats come in two typical sizes 19 3/8" x 15" and 24" x 14". They come in plain [[colors]] and in many different designs, they may even have space (circles) on them for keeping track of [[life]]. | The main license to make ''Magic'' playmats is now owned by [[Ultra Pro]].<ref>[http://www.gatheringmagic.com/mikelinnemann-022416-mtg-artists-gain-playmats/ Mike Linnemann (February 24, 2016). MTG Arists Gain Playmats. GatheringMagic.com]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|organized-play/all-ixalan-grand-prix-playmats-2017-09-21|All the ''Ixalan'' Grand Prix Playmats|Mike Rosenberg|September 21, 2017}}</ref> Official Ultra Pro playmats come in two typical sizes 19 3/8" x 15" (49.2 cm x 38.1 cm) and 24" x 14" (61.0 cm x 35.6 cm). They come in plain [[colors]] and in many different designs, they may even have space (circles) on them for keeping track of [[life]]. | ||
==Wyrmwood== | ==Wyrmwood== | ||
In | In June 2017, a license a for ''Magic'' leather playmats and themed wooden [[deck box]]es was acquired by ''Wyrmwood'', a small customer-focused company.<ref>[https://wyrmwoodgaming.com/magic-the-gathering-official-license-unlocked/ Eric Dupuis (June 13, 2017) "''Magic: The Gathering'' – Official License Unlocked!". Wyrmwoodgaming.com]</ref> The ''Wyrmwood Magic: The Gathering'' playmat is crafted from doe tan leather and feature the iconic ''Magic: The Gathering'' logo. It includes a stone-oiled water buffalo leather strap to help keep the playmat stored for transit. The playmat was strictly limited to 100 units. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Red Zone.jpg|Red Zone playmat | File:Red Zone.jpg|Red Zone playmat | ||
File:Wyrmwood playmat.jpg|Wyrmwood playmat | File:Wyrmwood playmat.jpg|Wyrmwood playmat | ||
File:2021 Secret Lair playmat.png|2021 [[Secret Lair]] playmat | |||
File:2023 IHOP playmat.jpg|2023 sponsored [[Wikipedia:IHOP|IHOP]] playmat | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 2 December 2023
A playmat is a playing surface. Playmats can be made of different materials, like paper or rubberized, cloth covered, foam.
Khalsa
Khalsa Brain Games was a very early producer of popular playmats made from an "imitation impala skin" material. The 1994 SpellGround gaming cloth came in two sizes: the standard 26 inch square for two players and the "Classic" 21 by 14 inch for one player.
Worlds
Wizards of the Coast used to give out playmats to competitors at the World Championships from 1996 through 2006 (skipping 2005).[1]
Red Zone
When Magic was being aired on ESPN2 (1998-2000), the people in charge wanted a playmat that would make the card layout easy to understand on television. The solution came to be known as the 'Red Zone, a mat that marks off where each players' lands and non-lands should go, as well as a large red central area for spells on the stack, and - more importantly - for combat. The 'Red Zone' has become synonymous with attacking.[2]
Ultra Pro
The main license to make Magic playmats is now owned by Ultra Pro.[3][4] Official Ultra Pro playmats come in two typical sizes 19 3/8" x 15" (49.2 cm x 38.1 cm) and 24" x 14" (61.0 cm x 35.6 cm). They come in plain colors and in many different designs, they may even have space (circles) on them for keeping track of life.
Wyrmwood
In June 2017, a license a for Magic leather playmats and themed wooden deck boxes was acquired by Wyrmwood, a small customer-focused company.[5] The Wyrmwood Magic: The Gathering playmat is crafted from doe tan leather and feature the iconic Magic: The Gathering logo. It includes a stone-oiled water buffalo leather strap to help keep the playmat stored for transit. The playmat was strictly limited to 100 units.
Gallery
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Khalsa SpellGround #SG001
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Khalsa Classic #401
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Standard Ultra Pro playmat
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Starter 1999 playmat
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2000 Champs playmat
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Ninth Edition playmat
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Battle the Horde playmat
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Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora two-person playmat
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Red Zone playmat
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Wyrmwood playmat
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2021 Secret Lair playmat
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2023 sponsored IHOP playmat
References
- ↑ Magic Arcana (February 03, 2010). "Worlds Playmats". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Arcana (October 24, 2002). "The Red Zone". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Mike Linnemann (February 24, 2016). MTG Arists Gain Playmats. GatheringMagic.com
- ↑ Mike Rosenberg (September 21, 2017). "All the Ixalan Grand Prix Playmats". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Eric Dupuis (June 13, 2017) "Magic: The Gathering – Official License Unlocked!". Wyrmwoodgaming.com