Not sure where to start? We’ll help you find a game that fits your interests, play style, and comfort level.

Getting into a new hobby can feel overwhelming. There are trading card games, roleplaying games, miniatures games, model kits, board games, casual events, competitive tournaments, and everything in between.

The good news is that you do not need to know everything right away. Start with the kind of experience you want, then choose a game that matches.

Quick Guide

Start With What Sounds Like You

I want something family-friendly

Start with Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, board games, or beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons.

I want deep strategy

Start with Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece, or Yu-Gi-Oh!

I want something social and casual

Start with Magic Commander, Dungeons & Dragons, Lorcana, Pokémon, or board games.

I want to collect cool cards

Start with Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Star Wars Unlimited.

I want to build and paint

Start with Warhammer, Kill Team, or Gundam model kits.

I want something new and growing

Start with Riftbound, Star Wars Unlimited, Lorcana, or other newer supported games.

Game Breakdown

Pokémon

What it is:
A trading card game based on the Pokémon universe, with collecting, deck building, casual play, and organized events.

Who it appeals to:
Families, younger players, collectors, returning fans, and players who want a friendly first step into card games.

Challenge Level:
Beginner-Friendly

Why start here:
Pokémon is one of the easiest games to recognize and one of the most comfortable places for new players to begin. It is a strong choice for kids, parents, collectors, and casual players.

Disney Lorcana

What it is:
A Disney-themed trading card game built around characters, songs, items, and lore.

Who it appeals to:
Disney fans, families, collectors, casual players, and people who want a newer card game with an approachable feel.

Challenge Level:
Beginner-Friendly

Why start here:
Lorcana has familiar characters, clean gameplay, and a friendly learning curve. It is a good choice for players who want strategy without being thrown into a very intense card pool right away.

Magic: The Gathering

What it is:
One of the largest and deepest trading card games, with many ways to play, including casual Commander, draft, Standard, Modern, and competitive formats.

Who it appeals to:
Players who enjoy strategy, deck building, fantasy themes, collecting, and long-term hobby depth.

Challenge Level:
Medium to Advanced

Why start here:
Magic has a format for almost everyone. Commander is one of the best casual social formats, while competitive formats offer a lot of depth for players who want to keep improving.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

What it is:
A fast-paced trading card game with explosive turns, powerful combos, and a long-running competitive scene.

Who it appeals to:
Players who enjoy anime, combo-heavy gameplay, fast decision-making, and highly technical card interactions.

Challenge Level:
Advanced

Why start here:
Yu-Gi-Oh! is exciting, fast, and rewarding for players who like learning complex strategies. It can be harder as a first card game, but it is very satisfying for players who enjoy mastering combos.

One Piece Card Game

What it is:
A trading card game based on One Piece, featuring leaders, characters, events, and a resource system that creates strong strategic choices.

Who it appeals to:
Anime fans, competitive card game players, collectors, and people who want a modern TCG with strong organized play.

Challenge Level:
Medium

Why start here:
One Piece offers a strong mix of recognizable characters, strategic gameplay, and competitive growth. It is approachable enough to learn, but deep enough to keep improving over time.

Star Wars Unlimited

What it is:
A Star Wars trading card game focused on leaders, units, space battles, ground battles, and tactical decision-making.

Who it appeals to:
Star Wars fans, strategy players, collectors, and people looking for a newer competitive card game.

Challenge Level:
Medium

Why start here:
Star Wars Unlimited is a strong option if you want a newer game with recognizable characters and tactical gameplay. It has a good balance between accessibility and depth.

Flesh and Blood

What it is:
A hero-based trading card game built around one-on-one combat, equipment, attacks, reactions, and resource management.

Who it appeals to:
Players who like competitive card games, deep strategy, tight gameplay, and improving through practice.

Challenge Level:
Advanced

Why start here:
Flesh and Blood rewards skill, planning, and matchup knowledge. It is not always the softest first card game, but it is excellent for players who want a highly strategic competitive experience.

Riftbound

What it is:
A newer card game option for players who want to get involved early, learn alongside others, and grow with the community.

Who it appeals to:
Players who like discovering new games, joining a scene early, and learning with a group.

Challenge Level:
Beginner to Medium

Why start here:
Riftbound is a strong fit for players who do not want to feel like they are catching up to years of history. Newer games can be a great place to start because more players are learning at the same time.

Dungeons & Dragons

What it is:
A tabletop roleplaying game where players create characters, tell stories, solve problems, explore worlds, and roll dice to determine outcomes.

Who it appeals to:
Players who enjoy storytelling, acting, teamwork, fantasy worlds, character creation, and social play.

Challenge Level:
Beginner to Medium

Why start here:
Dungeons & Dragons is less about winning and more about shared adventure. It is a great choice for creative players and people who want a social game without needing to collect cards.

Warhammer

What it is:
A miniatures hobby and tabletop battle game where players build, paint, collect, and play with armies.

Who it appeals to:
Players who enjoy strategy, lore, model building, painting, collecting, and large tabletop battles.

Challenge Level:
Medium to Advanced

Why start here:
Warhammer is both a game and a hobby. It is a great fit if you want something creative and long-term, but it can be more involved than starting with a card game or board game.

Kill Team

What it is:
A smaller-scale miniatures game set in the Warhammer universe, using fewer models than a full army game.

Who it appeals to:
Players interested in Warhammer who want a smaller starting point, tactical skirmish gameplay, and a lower model count.

Challenge Level:
Medium

Why start here:
Kill Team is a good entry point into miniatures gaming because it requires fewer models than full-scale Warhammer while still giving you building, painting, and tactical gameplay.

Still Not Sure? That’s Normal.
Most players do not know their favourite game before they try a few. Visit us, ask questions, or start with one of our beginner-friendly events. We can help you choose a game that fits your budget, experience level, and interests.