Which TCGs have you played, and how were you introduced?

[YayBoromir!]

There have been many popular TCGs over the years, each attracting its own crowd of fans and players, and many have different appeals to the audience. Which ones have you played, or collected?
I've listed the most popular TCGs in this poll, but if you know of a less well-known one that you like to play, please tell us about it - maybe it will attract new players!
The TCGs that I know how to play are Pokemon, LoTR and Magic: The Gathering.
Also, how were you introduced to a TCG, or TCGs in general? I think it started for me when we used to play Top Trumps when I was younger, but there isn't really much strategy in those lol

[Igtica]

I guess i was the first to vote...guess you can see what i'm addicted to! But the cards are all so pretty.....great game too!...*mumbles about losing to pidgey...grrr* oh well!

Hey top trump are great! I have a two towers set of em. Now I know that Legolas is older than Elrond because of them!

[YayBoromir!]

Maybe we can play together some time lol The only Top Trumps I have are space monsters and cars, but those are from ages ago... I don't even know where they are! hehe
Yeah, a lot of people prefer to collect cards and keep them in binders rather than play them - to keep them in mint condition for selling. Mine aren't in great condition but I put the best of them in a binder just to look at once in a while... ;)

[Lasgalen]

Magic is the only one I've actually played, but I like looking at and collecting the cards from several of the games.

[Igtica]

that sounds cool Las. I find it hard to play against other peeps, seeeing t there is a lack of them so most of my cards are just collecting, it's a shame as I'd love to put my worked out tactics to use. I guess at least they'll stay looking good though :p