Starting November 11, players can earn win bonuses in MTG Arena by participating in tabletop events at local stores. Three wins will automatically advance players on their bonus tracks.
Tabletop play links to Wizards account
Three automatic wins in MTG Arena
Rewards include gold and card packs
New players receive bonuses after tutorial
Event participation boosts rewards without extra effort
Explore more integrated systems in future
This news is about how Magic: The Gathering players can earn bonuses for playing in local tabletop events. When they join these events, they’ll get three automatic wins on their MTG Arena account.
How Tabletop Events Give Wins
When you participate in a Magic: The Gathering event at your local game store, your activity connects to your Wizards account. This means that after your next login to MTG Arena, you’ll get credited with three wins for your daily and weekly bonus tracks. Those wins translate into in-game rewards like gold and individual card rewards (ICRs) that pop up as soon as you log in.
If you’re new to MTG Arena, you’ll see these bonuses after you either finish or skip the tutorial. So, even if you’re just starting, you can benefit from playing tabletop Magic.
Connecting Tabletop and Digital Play
The aim here is to blur the lines between tabletop and digital gaming. If you already play both formats, this rewards program enhances your experience. Those who predominantly play at tabletop events can now earn in-game currency for MTG Arena by doing what they already love.
The system offers additional support for local stores hosting these events—no extra cost or workload required. More connected opportunities are expected in the future.
Rewards tied to real-world game store play
No impact if you lose at the tabletop event
Rewards show up within minutes
Current and Future Rewards Systems
While you get credited for three wins at MTG Arena, the rewards won’t push beyond your current bonus limits. They count toward the same daily and weekly tracks as your regular gameplay. Interestingly, your progress gets noted based on when you log in to MTG Arena, not when you play at the tabletop event.
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