
New to Magic?
Loan decks and a hand with the rules. Tell the host it’s your first night.
At your local pub
Weekly Commander at the pub. Bring your own deck or borrow one, and a Fortress host will help you find a pod.
Free entry. Food and drinks sold by the pub.

Weekly Magic: The Gathering in the pub. Three things to know before your first night.

Loan decks and a hand with the rules. Tell the host it’s your first night.

Commander is the main format. A Fortress host helps you find a pod or start one.

Free entry. Bring your own deck; other casual formats are welcome. No card sales on the night.
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Yes. The host will get you into a game and talk you through the basics as you play. Plenty of people learn their first game at Mana on Tap.
Commander is the main game on the night, but every casual format is welcome. Pauper, Modern, Standard, whatever you love, there's a seat for you if you can find a few people to play it with.
No, decks are provided. Ask the host when you arrive and they'll set you up. If you've got your own, bring it along.
No, cards aren't sold at Mana on Tap. Bring your own decks, trade binders and sleeves along.
That's fine, as long as everyone at your table is on board for a cEDH or other competitive game. The night is about bringing new and experienced players together, so be flexible with mixed skill levels and keep it fun.
Have a chat with the other players before you start and the host will help match you with a pod at your level. If you've got plenty of decks, try a few against different groups.
Grab a free ticket so we know you're coming, but you can always just walk in. It's free to play, and the pub is open for food and drinks as normal.
Sessions run inside the pub, so the venue's own rules for minors apply. Check with the pub before bringing anyone under 18.