Magic Academy: Learn to Play
Scheduling: Evergreen; available all season long and beyond; use the Magic Academy: Learn to Play scheduling template
Format: New Player Event
Rules Enforcement Level: Casual
Pairing Method: Player List Only
Material Support:
Welcome Decks for participants, available only in English; new decks will be sent to English-language WPN stores for Tarkir: Dragonstorm; stores in non-English regions use Foundations Beginner Box
Learn-to-Play Brochure and pocket reference card for participants
Sticker Sheets for participants
Gift-with-purchase promos should only be distributed during Magic Academy events. All promos and promotional materials are available while supplies last. For complete promo details, refer to the Promo Usage & Policies hub.
What is Magic Academy: Learn to Play?
Magic Academy: Learn to Play is a structured demo experience that makes teaching new players the game easier. It uses Welcome Decks (or Beginner Box decks) and instructional videos to do most of the heavy lifting allowing your staff to focus on individual customer needs. It's a great opportunity for existing players to bring interested friends to your store to embark on their Magic journey.
We recommend scheduling at least one Magic Academy: Learn to Play event ahead of time each season, but they can also be scheduled as needed for walk-in demos. Whenever you use a Welcome Deck to teach a new player the game, be sure to help them sign up for a Wizards Account and record it in Wizards EventLink using the Magic Academy: Learn to Play scheduling template. This will both contribute to your store's play metrics and demonstrate the efficacy of Welcome Decks, supporting our ability to continue to provide them.
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