The Battle Academy box is such a big brain move. Presenting Pokemon as a boardgame demystifies it and the way they walk you through really makes is super simple to get started. It's been a massive hit with my 6-year-old and, like you say, it's so satisfying when you see them strategising and stringing combos together.
An unexpected benefit has been that he'll also eat his vegetables each night with far less fuss now that there's the incentive of getting a booster pack or two on the weekend if he does.
Can't get enough of those good ol McDragonites, eh?
That's a really nice and touching story. Card games are great! I also play Magic -- albeit with other grown adults -- so can relate to the fun to be had here.
I had a similar experience with both Pokemon and Magic. I'd knew I'd like it but held myself back because of what other people thought. Nowadays I don't care. Haha. I'm glad your kids are giving you a gateway into trying out these things!
Thank you Harrison. A friend of mine suggested I get j to Magic through the online game and then branch into real games if I enjoy it. Thinking about it!
Me and my wife just got into the TCG in dec and its been so fun building budget decks, and battling each other. I wrote somewhat a similiar article of not wanting to get too into it as a kid because of how I’ll be looked at going into my teens, but here we are. Fantastic read!
The Battle Academy box is such a big brain move. Presenting Pokemon as a boardgame demystifies it and the way they walk you through really makes is super simple to get started. It's been a massive hit with my 6-year-old and, like you say, it's so satisfying when you see them strategising and stringing combos together.
An unexpected benefit has been that he'll also eat his vegetables each night with far less fuss now that there's the incentive of getting a booster pack or two on the weekend if he does.
Wow I had never thought about bribery. Will have to report back. And yes, it really is a great idea!
Can't get enough of those good ol McDragonites, eh?
That's a really nice and touching story. Card games are great! I also play Magic -- albeit with other grown adults -- so can relate to the fun to be had here.
I had a similar experience with both Pokemon and Magic. I'd knew I'd like it but held myself back because of what other people thought. Nowadays I don't care. Haha. I'm glad your kids are giving you a gateway into trying out these things!
Thank you Harrison. A friend of mine suggested I get j to Magic through the online game and then branch into real games if I enjoy it. Thinking about it!
It’s a gateway drug.
I personally play Commander, and not solo matches. Less competitive IMHO. But I’m sure there’s plenty of dedicated Magic substacks to learn more from.
Me, blissfully not knowing what are talking about but about to download the app and find out
Me and my wife just got into the TCG in dec and its been so fun building budget decks, and battling each other. I wrote somewhat a similiar article of not wanting to get too into it as a kid because of how I’ll be looked at going into my teens, but here we are. Fantastic read!
Crazy to think that gaming/anime/card games were ever considered nerdy, given how ubiquitous they've become.
Loved this piece, Paul, thanks so much for sharing.
I know! I remember being embarrassed about my hobbies. Not anymore! Thanks for the comment.