BATH — On Saturday, Sept. 30, Patten Free Library will host a Beginner Magic Tournament for anyone in grades six through 12 residing in the library’s service area who would like to learn how to play the game. The event will be held in the Library’s second floor Community Room from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game with approximately 20 million players worldwide. It can be played by two or more players in various formats, either in person using printed cards or using a deck of virtual cards online. Each game represents a battle between wizards who employ spells, artifacts, and creatures depicted on the cards to defeat their opponents.

This event is for novice players with no tournament experience. Participation is limited to the first ten registrants; each will receive a free 30-card beginner deck donated by Game Box in Topsham. Interested participants should contact the Library’s Information Desk at (207) 443-5141, extension 12, or by email at [email protected].

“We have a small but dedicated group of regular Magic enthusiasts here at the Library,” said Outreach and Instruction Librarian Roberta Jordan. “With the help of an adult volunteer who knows the game, our players have progressed from playing casual games to playing in bigger groups using more complex strategies. We’re hoping this tournament will help attract and teach some new regular players; we’re grateful to Tony Cox of the Game Box for making it possible with his donation.”

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