About Magic: The Gathering
The original trading card game: duel with decks of creatures and spells using five colours of mana.
Magic: The Gathering (1993) by Richard Garfield is the first trading card game. Two planeswalkers duel using lands for mana and cards of creatures, sorceries and enchantments across five colours.
Browser clients let you build decks and play online.
Available browser projects
Magic: The Gathering at a glance
- Genre
- Strategy
- Original release
- 1993
- Developer
- Wizards of the Coast
- Publisher
- Wizards of the Coast
- Browser version
- shandalar.dev
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- Yes
How to play Magic: The Gathering in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on shandalar.dev in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Magic: The Gathering controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Use / interact | Left click |
| Zoom | Mouse wheel |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Magic: The Gathering is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on shandalar.dev. It is not an official release from Wizards of the Coast, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 1993 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Magic: The Gathering doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Magic: The Gathering: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Magic: The Gathering?
The playable web version of Magic: The Gathering runs on shandalar.dev. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Magic: The Gathering online for free?
Yes. The browser version on shandalar.dev is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Magic: The Gathering?
No. Magic: The Gathering runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Magic: The Gathering on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play Magic: The Gathering with friends?
Yes, the browser version supports online play. Servers and lobbies depend on the host and on how many players are online.
Is this the official Magic: The Gathering?
No. The original Magic: The Gathering was developed by Wizards of the Coast and released in 1993. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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