Playmat

A playmat is a playing surface. Playmats can be made of different materials, like paper or rubberized, cloth covered, foam. 
==Khalsa==
Khalsa Brain Games was a very early producer of popular playmats made from an "imitation impala skin" material. The 1994 SpellGround gaming cloth came in two sizes: the standard 26 inch square for two players and the "Classic" 21 by 14 inch for one player.
==Worlds==
Wizards of the Coast used to give out playmats to competitors at the World Championships from 1996 through 2006 (skipping 2005).
Image:Worlds 1997 playmat.jpg|Worlds 1997
Image:Worlds 1998 playmat.jpg|Worlds 1998
Image:Worlds 1999 playmat.jpg|Worlds 1999 
Image:Worlds 2001 playmat.jpg|Worlds 2001
==Red Zone==
When Magic was being aired on ESPN2 (1998-2000), the people in charge wanted a playmat that would make the card layout easy to understand on television. The solution came to be known as the 'Red Zone, a mat that marks off where each players' lands and non-lands should go, as well as a large red central area for spells on the stack, and - more importantly - for combat. The 'Red Zone' has become synonymous with attacking.
==Ultra Pro==
The main license to make Magic playmats is now owned by Ultra Pro.Mike Linnemann (February 24, 2016). MTG Arists Gain Playmats. GatheringMagic.com Official Ultra Pro playmats come in two typical sizes 19 3/8" x 15" (49.2 cm x 38.1 cm) and 24" x 14" (61.0 cm x 35.6 cm). They come in plain colors and in many different designs, they may even have space (circles) on them for keeping track of life.
==Wyrmwood==
In June 2017, a license a for Magic leather playmats and themed wooden deck boxes was acquired by Wyrmwood, a small customer-focused company.Eric Dupuis (June 13, 2017) "Magic: The Gathering – Official License Unlocked!". Wyrmwoodgaming.com The Wyrmwood Magic: The Gathering playmat is crafted from doe tan leather and feature the iconic Magic: The Gathering logo. It includes a stone-oiled water buffalo leather strap to help keep the playmat stored for transit. The playmat was strictly limited to 100 units.
==Gallery==
Image:Khalsa SpellGround SG001.gif|Khalsa SpellGround #SG001
Image:Khalsa MTG Play mat.gif|Khalsa Classic #401
File:Play_Mat.jpg|Standard Ultra Pro playmat
File:Starter playmat.jpg|Starter 1999 playmat
File:2000 champs playmat.jpg|2000 Champs playmat
File:9ED playmat.jpg|Ninth Edition playmat
File:Battle the Horde Playmat.jpg|Battle the Horde playmat
File:Elspeth vs Kiora Playmat.png|Duel Decks: Elspeth vs. Kiora two-person playmat
File:Red Zone.jpg|Red Zone playmat
File:Wyrmwood playmat.jpg|Wyrmwood playmat
File:2021 Secret Lair playmat.png|2021 Secret Lair playmat
File:2023 IHOP playmat.jpg|2023 sponsored IHOP playmat
File:UPR MTG Foundations 19 playmat.jpg|Ultra•PRO 2024 Foundations playmat
File:UPR MTG Foundations 20 2player-playmat.jpg|Ultra•PRO 2024 Foundations 2-player playmat
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