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A '''playmat''' is a playing surface. Playmats can be made of different materials, like paper or rubberized, cloth covered, foam. | 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 skin material. | |||
==Ultra Pro== | ==Ultra Pro== | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==Worlds== | ==Worlds== | ||
[[Wizards of the Coast]] used to give out playmats to competitors at the [[World Championships]] from 1997 through 2006 (skipping 2005). <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/378|Worlds Playmats|[[Magic Arcana]]|February 03, 2010}}</ref> | [[Wizards of the Coast]] used to give out playmats to competitors at the [[World Championships]] from 1997 through 2006 (skipping 2005). <ref>{{DailyRef|mtg/daily/arcana/378|Worlds Playmats|[[Magic Arcana]]|February 03, 2010}}</ref> | ||
==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|mtgcom/arcana/212|The Red Zone|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 24, 2002}}</ref> | 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|mtgcom/arcana/212|The Red Zone|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 24, 2002}}</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Khalsa SpellGround SG001.gif|Khalsa SpellGround #SG001 | |||
Image:Khalsa MTG Play mat.gif|Khalsa Classic #401 | |||
File:Play_Mat.jpg|Standard [[Ultra Pro]] playmat | File:Play_Mat.jpg|Standard [[Ultra Pro]] playmat | ||
File:Starter playmat.jpg|''[[Starter 1999]]'' playmat | File:Starter playmat.jpg|''[[Starter 1999]]'' playmat | ||
File:Worlds 1997 playmat.jpg|Worlds 1997 two person playmat | File:Worlds 1997 playmat.jpg|Worlds 1997 two person playmat | ||
File:9ED playmat.jpg|''[[Ninth Edition]]'' playmat | File:9ED playmat.jpg|''[[Ninth Edition]]'' playmat | ||
File:Battle the Horde Playmat.jpg|''[[Battle the Horde]]'' playmat | File:Battle the Horde Playmat.jpg|''[[Battle the Horde]]'' playmat | ||
File:Elspeth vs Kiora Playmat.png|''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora]]'' two-person playmat | File:Elspeth vs Kiora Playmat.png|''[[Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora]]'' two-person playmat | ||
File:Red Zone.jpg|Red Zone playmat | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 12:52, 15 April 2015
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 skin material.
Ultra Pro
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.
Worlds
Wizards of the Coast used to give out playmats to competitors at the World Championships from 1997 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]
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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Worlds 1997 two person 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
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.