This book was written in 1996, and is dedicated to teaching new players how to play the game. The book is 6"x 9", and is 175 pages long. The book teaches you all the terminology and techniques needed to play M:TG. You will first be taught about the playing field layout, your library, the graveyard, your sideboard. The book then moves on to the 7 phases of the game. Then on to a sample game, information on Tourneys, and card combos. The book finishes with a quick reference guide, history, a card reference, etc.