A Mission That Matters
We Bring People Together Through Their Shared Love of Games
Peter Adkison founds Wizards of the Coast
For its first few years, the company operates out of Peter's basement in Seattle, Washington.
Our Story
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1991Richard Garfield begins work on a unique new game concept, the foundations of Magic: The Gathering
His idea conflates playing cards and trading cards: players compete with decks they've built by selecting cards from a larger pool.
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1993Magic: The Gathering debuts at Origins Game Fair
The entire print run sells out within a month, and gaming culture is altered forever.
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1995Magic: The Gathering reaches 1 billion cards sold
Twelve expansion sets are released in the first fourteen months alone. Over sixty more have followed.
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1996The first Magic Pro Tour is held in 1996
Players qualified by calling a hotline. Today, tens of thousands battle for one of about 400 berths.
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1997Wizards purchases TSR, publisher of Dungeons & Dragons
Many employees of the legendary company moved to the Seattle area to begin work on the third edition of D&D.
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1999Hasbro acquires Wizards of the Coast
Magic and D&D take their place among the world's most beloved and recognizable entertainment brands, sharing a stable with the likes of My Little Pony and Monopoly.
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2002Duel Masters Trading Card Game debuts in Japan
The game immediately becomes one of Japan's premier trading card games, and it continues to grow.
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2002Magic Online debuts
The game’s four successful versions have connected players on an unprecedented scale, with more than 10,000,000 matches played since Version III alone.
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2003Avalon Hill joins the Wizards of the Coast brand family
Under Wizards’ guidance, new games like Betrayal at House on the Hill join the ranks of classic strategy games like Risk and Axis & Allies.
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2008Magic: The Gathering publishes its 10,000th unique card
Approximately 1,000 cards are added every year across four expansion sets and other releases.
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2014The 5th Edition of Dungeons & Dragons is released
The release of Tyranny of Dragons, the first major storyline for the new edition, marks the game's 40th anniversary, sparking a surge in popularity among fans from young first-time players to veteran Hollywood celebrities.
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2015Magic: The Gathering reaches 20 million players worldwide
For some players, it’s a way of having fun with friends. For others, it’s a way of life.
Latest News
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2020年 4月 10日
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News
March 19, 2020
Wizards of the Coast’s Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the daily lives of many of us in the Wizards of the Coast community and the world at large. The health and safety of our employees, fans and partners is our top priority and first responsibility. As the situation continues to evolve, we’ll be paying close attention and continue working on new initiatives that will help our communities stay connected to their local stores, increase opportunities and formats for online play, and offer support to the stores in our Wizards Play Network who are bearing the brunt of the restrictions on… -
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April 16, 2019
WIZARDS OF THE COAST BRINGS BACK FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT LAMBERT HOUSE
RENTON, WA – April 16, 2019 —Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., is excited to support Lambert House—a center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in the greater Seattle, WA area – with custom Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons T-shirts and accessories sporting the iconic Rainbow colorway of the LGBT Pride Flag. "At Wizards of the Coast, one of our primary values is inclusivity. We value all people and perspectives." said Wizards of the…
We Strive to Make a Difference
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Giving Back at Work
Every adventuring party needs a quest. Ours involves giving back to our community. In addition to offering four hours of paid volunteer time per month, we sponsor several on-site volunteer opportunities, and support sixteen children’s charities through our corporate giving program.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Twice a month, employees meet with local school children for one-on-one mentoring, as part of Big Brother Big Sisters’ “Beyond School Walls” program. Over lunch, employees play games with their Littles, talk about school, and expose the children to potential career paths and a positive work environment.
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Vision House
Through on-site collection drives, we donate essentials to homeless families in the care of Vision House.
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Extra Life
Each fall, we run marathon sessions of D&D and Magic, to raise money for children's hospitals with Extra Life.