What it was like
The evening edition of Bards and Cards Final Fantasy Prerelease runs a different temperature. When the afternoon crowd clears out, Moogle Madness opens — same six-booster sealed format, same pack-per-win prizing, but with Gaslamp Quarter Saturday night energy behind it. Limited to 16 players. Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy crossover is the most ambitious IP collaboration the game has ever produced, pulling characters and summons from VII through XVI into a fully playable set. The design team spent years making card mechanics match the source material — this reads as authentic rather than cosmetic. If you missed the afternoon session or prefer playing at night, this is your shot before the set hits stores anywhere else. Cards in hand on Saturday evening before they are available in retail. Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego. Doors open at 5:30 PM, packs crack at 6. Register ahead — 16 spots total. Sealed format means no existing collection required — all six booster packs are opened at the table on the night.