The players take on the roles of sorcerers striving to complete a mystic focus, a set of pyramids which can be used to channel an ultimate spell to defeat the opponent.
Magic cards represent the spells and mystic energy available to a wizard.
One deck is shared by all players. A Focus deck must use at least one color other than black, and the game is best when played with all five colors. Ideally, the deck should contain a good mix of colors and card types. Icehouse pieces represent the magical pyramids the wizards are building. Legends, Multilands, etc. - can be used as any of the colors indicated on the card.