94. What's in the Pack?

The Memory Jar

Episode 94 of The Memory Jar, a Magic: The Gathering podcast about the cards, decks, people, and stories that make Magic the game we love.

This week, we dive deep into the history of the boostie. How have booster packs evolved (and devolved) over time? What effect have foils and bonus sheets had on booster contents? What effect does the new Play Booster have on how we play? Answers (but maybe not definitive ones) inside.

This week’s Random Card: Karumonix, the Rat King! Rats!

Mark Rosewater’s Nuts and Bolts article on play booster contents
System Magic’s Pai Gow Cube at Cube Cobra.
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Intro Music: This Train Doesn’t Stop At Rugby by TRG Banks
Outro Music: Sunday Morning Sun by Ryan Andersen
Logo: Chris Yates (CMYKompany.com)