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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Iron Mark" data-source="post: 2705166" data-attributes="member: 875">How long do games last? Is there a time limit?If you're in a tournament, I believe you have 50 mins. to conclude who wins. Best 2 out of 3 matches.How are the cards randomized? How do you keep somebody from manipulating the order of the cards?Why shuffle them of course. In tournament play it is required to let your opponent shuffle or cut your deck, as long as it is done fairly. If it isn't, they can be warned, or even banned.Are the cards in one player's deck kept secret from the opponent?Yes, though the opponent might find out from playing against you or watching other games you've played.Maybe I missed this, but are silver and gold cards (uncommon/rare) more powerful? Is there a limit on the number of silver and gold cards in a deck, percentage-wise? How do you "maintain balance?" Could I have a deck made up only of rares?In general, uncommons and rares are more powerful, because you get less of them in a pack (only 1 rare per pack for example). No limit on them, they just usually cost more. A deck of only rares won't work well, as they usually have specific events. You need commons to back them up, to provide card draw, acceleration, creatures, etc.Can you continue to use any of the sets in current tournaments?This was already answered. It depends on which Type you end up doing. Type II uses the latest Core Set, and the latest 5 sets I believe.</blockquote>