Trading card game method of play

The present invention pertains generally to games that combine chance and strategy, and, more particularly, to a card game that utilize trading cards and to a method of playing the game, as well as alternative embodiments of the same, including different game formats such as electronic games, interactive networks, computer software, board games, and role playing games. Provided herein is a novel method of game play and game components that in one embodiment are in the form of trading cards (). However, the game components may take other forms, such as a board game, or the game may be played in different media, such as electronic games, video games, computer games, and inter-active network. In one version, the game components comprise energy or mana cards and command or spell cards () having command or spells associated therewith that utilize the energy to enable a player to attack, defend and modify the effect of other mana cards, spell cards, and the fundamental rules of play. The goal of the game is to reduce the life points of other players to a level below one. In this game of strategy and chance, players construct their own library of cards, preferably from trading cards, and play their library or deck of cards against the deck of cards of an opposing player. Cards may be obtained from retail outlets, trading with other players or collectors, and winning cards at games and tournaments.