Gamers Glossary: CCG

CCG:
Abbreviation of Collectible Card Game. A card game in which new cards are frequently released and that you buy packs or trade cards in order to collect as many as possible of the best ones. They also involve several unique mechanics like deck building or dependant powers that only work in combination with other cards. A fairly expensive commitment, there has been a downturn in popularity leading in part to the introduction of Fantasy Flight's LCG series which takes away the random spread of cards in sets and instead provides an almost subscription like approach.