Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Trading Card Game

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From the Disney Parks Blog...

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Trading Card Game Coming to Walt Disney World Resort

posted on July 26th, 2012 by Steven Miller, Merchandise Communications Manager

In early June, I participated in a live chat with Imagineer Jonathan Ackley about Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This interactive, role-playing adventure lets apprentice sorcerers help Merlin keep the Disney Villains from taking over the Magic Kingdom. It’s a fun experience that I’ve had a chance to play with my son. During the live chat, several readers asked about the remaining spell cards – numbers 61 to 70. I have good news; Disney Theme Park Merchandise is introducing a new trading card game in August that is based on Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This at-home game includes a way to obtain those super rare spell cards plus a whole bunch more. I spoke with Cody Hampton, Associate Developer for toys and games, about what to expect.

“We wanted a way to extend the magic found with the Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom experience beyond the park,” explained Cody. “We created a trading card game that allows guests to use the cards from their in-park experience in a whole new way at home.”

The trading card game will contain seven randomly selected spell cards (including at least one super rare spell card), one of four game boards, game rules, new tokens and a complete spell card checklist. I spoke with Disney Design Group Artist Quynh Kimball who worked on the game development.

“We worked closely with Walt Disney Imagineering while creating the game,” said Quynh. “They provided images from the in-park experience for the at-home version. There are four different game boards featuring Maleficent, Dr. Facilier, Jafar and Cruella DeVil. Much like the in-park game, the goal is to work together as a team to get the villain’s power level to zero. The game rules are very thorough but easy to understand. I think anyone ages six and up will have a fun time playing.”

The game will be released at several Walt Disney World Resort locations, and it will be carried via the online Disney Parks Store at a future date.

A new mystery pin set is also planned for release later this year. I shared artwork of the set during the live chat. Now, I’m happy to share with you the actual pins from this Disney Villains-themed set – how wonderful to see my favorite villain, Hades!

Read more about Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom in the posts below:

• Live Chat: Talk In-Park Gaming With Imagineer Jonathan Ackley
  
• Exclusive: Cast Your Eyes On The Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Spoiler List
  
• VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Talks Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game
  

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From the Disney Parks Blog Facebook page...

UPDATE: The remaining Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom cards and game boards will be available at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park tomorrow! Will you pick one up?

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[rdancemom... Pam 113]

I hope this doesn't mean they're going to start charging for the cards to play in the park. Getting the cards free was a small perk but a nice one. Like everyone else we'd like to have a complete set but being able to purchase it like magic cards kind of takes the challenge out of it too.