Wizards Coast

Wizards of the Coast (WotC) is a prominent American game publisher founded in 1990 by Peter Adkison. Based in Renton, Washington, the company specializes in fantasy and science-fiction themed games, including role-playing games (RPGs), collectible card games (CCGs), and board games. WotC is best known for creating *Magic: The Gathering*, the first and best-selling trading card game, and for acquiring TSR, the original publisher of *Dungeons & Dragons*. Wizards of the Coast offers a diverse portfolio of products, including *Magic: The Gathering*, *Dungeons & Dragons*, and various board games and RPG supplements. The company also published the licensed *Pokémon Trading Card Game* from 1999 to 2003 and has developed digital games like *Magic: The Gathering Arena*. WotC targets a wide audience of gamers, fostering creativity and community while emphasizing inclusivity and diversity in its offerings. The company actively engages with its community through events like GenCon, promoting a lifelong love of gaming.