The Pro’s Guide To CCG Flavor Text Writing
There are a lot of considerations that go into writing engaging, lore-driven flavor text. I'm extremely grateful for the experiences I've had that have given me years to hone my craft. I’ve gotten hundreds of pieces of CCG flavor text through the selection process, starting...
Help Create Wonders of The First: Existence! Announcing Our Community Flavor Text Contest
Be part of creating the Wonders of The First: Existence set! Here at Wonders of The First, we've always believed that building side-by-side with our community allows us to deliver the absolute best card game possible. Today, we're taking that ethos to the next level, announcing...
A Wonderful Success: Wonders of The First CCG Public Preview Day Recap
It was a crisp, sunny day as a bustling line of people waited outside Firefly Toys & Games in Columbia, South Carolina to be among the first to publicly play the Wonders of The First Collectible Card Game. This past weekend, Feb. 25th, 2024, marked a...
TCG’s Are JUST GAME PIECES: Perception vs. Reality
Our Wonders of The First Research and Development Team have gathered data from a massive TCG/CCG survey and the results will be stunning to many. Prefer to watch/listen? We unpack this post and we cover even more data in the video below: https://youtu.be/s8-e3ZvNAcg?si=P0M6Tj4ntNpOVtZC Let’s dive into one of the...
Who Will Claim Victory At Our Very First Public Game Day?
Be among the first to play the Wonders of The First CCG! This is your chance to dive into The Wonders of The First CCG before anyone else. Join the Wonders design team at Firefly Toys & Games in Columbia, South Carolina this Sunday, Feb. 25th...
The First 30 Cards Are Here! See The Reveals For Wonders of The First: Existence CCG
The first 30 cards for the Wonders of The First: Existence set have been revealed! Before we show you all the beautiful art masterfully crafted onto our card designs, let's quickly breakdown what Lands do. Unlike other franchises, in Wonders of The First CCG, Lands don't...
Behind The Design: Creating The Icons For The Wonders Of The First Orbitals
The Objective: Create a set of timeless icons that people would want to wear when they start to form an affinity with the Orbitals...
Meet The Wonders Team: Brian Tinsman, Lead Game Designer
Name: Brian Tinsman Job Title: Lead Game Designer Describe yourself in 1 sentence.I'm a lifelong learner, explorer, and collector of ideas, grateful for my good skills and good luck, and I've shipped 50+ games. What game got you into TCGs/CCGs?Magic: the Gathering. I started around Ice Age. Would you consider yourself...
What is Wonders of The First CCG? An Overview
Embark on an unparalleled journey with "Wonders of the First," a groundbreaking Collectible Card Game designed by the legendary Brian Tinsman (ex-lead game developer for Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon). In Wonders of The First CCG, players are Stoneseekers battling for glory across 7 zones filled...
Meet The Wonders Team: Romall Smith, Lead Narrative Designer
Name: Romall H. Smith II Job Title: Lead Narrative Designer Describe yourself in 1 sentence.A strategic thinker turned storyteller and worldbuilder on a quest to craft next great science fantasy epic. What game got you into TCGs/CCGs?Magic: The Gathering Would you consider yourself a collector, player, or both?I would...