''[[Magic: the Gathering Puzzle Quest]]'' (MtGPQ) is a free-to-play match-3 game at heart like Bejeweled or Candy Crush, but it is overlaid with the rich theme and lore of [https://magic.wizards.com/en ''Magic: the Gathering'' (MtG)]. You will be collecting [[Card|cards]] to build your [[Deck|decks]] and if you play paper MtG, you will recognise the cards in MtGPQ as the card sets follow that of paper MtG. The game consists of battles against an opposing deck which is controlled by the AI. In each match, you play as a [[Planeswalkers|Planeswalker]] who must engage in duels with an opponent, charging your cards with mana through matching gems to summon creatures, cast supports and cast spells. At the same time, you will gain [[loyalty]] with which to trigger your planeswalker’s abilities. Victory is achieved by reducing the opponent’s life to zero.

Over the course of the game, you will gather different planeswalkers to aid your cause. Planeswalkers can be leveled up to unlock new abilities or better stats. You will also collect cards [[Cards]] through the [[Booster PackCard pack]] system to build your decks with. The game also has a [[Coalition|coalitions]] feature which allows you to join a coalition to contribute your scores in coalition events to obtain greater rewards. The game is currently only available on Android and iOS.

The game has 2 primary game modes: [[Portal:Story Mode|Story]] and [[Portal:Events|Events]]. Story mode is a collection of pre-constructed missions mainly used to familiarise oneself with the game mechanics. It also contains the tutorials introducing the new mechanics of each new set and gives some rewards to help players get their collection started. Events are where the main experience of the game is. There are PvP (playing against other player-constructed decks) and PvE (playing against developer-designed missions) events for one to choose to dabble in for the chance to earn rewards from their progress and/or their final ranking in the event.