A new year is upon us – and a new season of GEM BLENDERS! We had a lot of growth in 2024, seeing new players and refs come onboard to gather for events and competitions all over New York and New Jersey. We have big plans for 2025 and can’t wait to share them with you!
Organized Play 2025 Read More »
This data comes to us from the December Invitational, in which 24 of Gem Blenders’ best and brightest came together to compete for the title of Gem Blenders champion. We will begin with an analysis of the top 4 ranking decks, before breaking down the top cards and tactics seen in the meta.
Gem Blenders 2024 Meta Analysis Read More »
We are excited to introduce our biggest Gem Blenders tournament EVER! Before I get into the details, let’s go over some frequently asked questions.
Gem Blenders Invitational 2024 Read More »
Official Gem Blenders organized play kicked off this month with a bang (or a Cannon Boom), and with it, plenty of fresh faces (mine included) are testing their decks in the field for the first time!
The 9 Decks You’ll Face at a Gem Blenders Tournament Read More »
Today I’m going to walk you through the TOP 5 RAREST CARDS and how to get them! As a member of the design team, I have the inside scoop behind our first print run, and I can’t wait to share our secrets with you.
Top 5 Rarest Gem Blenders Cards Read More »
I collected a lot of things growing up – marbles, rocks, sea shells, of course trading cards – but there was one collection that I prized most of all – my PEZ collection.
The Island of Misfit Blends Read More »
Expressiveness is a core part of all games, but even more so in TCGs. It’s a realm where we get to express ourselves through the medium of the cards and show our excitement in doing so.
Playing with Personality Read More »
Generally, expression exists within the framework of winning the game; it is only a question of how a player wins the game. But when that “how” comes into conflict with actually winning, things can get messy.
Effective and Expressive Play in Trading Card Games Read More »
Chao: Alright team. We’re here. I can hear the crowd through the ceiling. You all know our game plan.
Dexter: Our gameplan… yeah, right…
Going Big or Going Home – Part 1 Read More »
You walk into the convention hall right at opening and you feel the air-conditioning breeze hit your face. It’s going to be a great day trying out new games and making memories with the homies. Which booth will you hit first? What’s the method of attack for the floorplan? There are so many booths and
The Convention Experience Read More »