If you know how to play Magic you are half way there in this blatant Magic clone. What makes this game different is there are two areas to fight/control and the artwork on the cards.The story, Heaven has fallen and the Angels trapped on earth are trying to use the Matrix (internet) to open a gateway into Heaven.There are six basic types of cards.Locations (lands) that open (tap) to provide aura (mana). There are 8 different convictions (colors) so from a starter it will still be near impossible to build a deck.Characters (creatures) represent the fallen hosts and heathen groups that can be called. These can battle in the Wilds (real world) or plug in and leave their body and fight in the matrix. While there, if they die their body dies and if their body is attacked and killed they can cease to exist in the Matrix.Alephs (artifacts) are powerful talismans that attach to characters or locations.Enchantments attach to other cards for positive or negative affects.Celestial Power (sorceries) can be played on your turn only and are discarded immediately.Miracle (instants) are instant effects that can be played anytime.To win the game you need to play cards in the Matrix that can store tau (life) and protect them. Each card can only hold so much so you will need to open more then one. You will need to store enough tau (19 to 21) to open a gateway into heaven.The game is a bit more complicated then Magic but with fewer cards available not as rich. Special mention must be made of the cards. The cards are about one and a half times as long as most ccg's and most of this room is taken up by the artwork that is stunning. Kudos to Rick Berry, the graphic designer, for making one of the most striking looking games out there. - BoardGameGeek