From the Ancient Pages of InQuest - X-Files CCG Articles and Ads

Hello, fellow X-Files CCG fans. I have a treat for you. There are some who might remember these images from the days when the game was new and the hype surrounding it was huge. For the rest of you, well, here's a sort of introduction to the history of this game.

Firstly, I'll offer some background on the publication from which I nabbed these articles, ads, and random images. InQuest was a gaming magazine from the 90s in which various games were reviewed and written about in excessive detail (especially the old standby, Magic the Gathering). It mostly covered CCGs which pretty much ruled gaming in that much-missed decade of faded jeans, grunge, The X-Files, paranoia, conspiracies, and quality Nickelodeon programming. To be honest, the issue from whence came these items (the May 1997 issue) is the first issue of InQuest I've ever owned. I bought a few issues of Scrye back in those days but was never able to purchase InQuest. I was fairly poor for a gamer, what with being a child and all, but I digress.

Here, now, are the images and articles as I promised:

Here's the magazine's review of the game. 

Here's some news on the first expansion and a reference to the never-released "Scully Set."

More review material on the game and even a bit of a Battletech CCG image (another great game)

The magazine's price guide entry for The X-Files CCG (as of May 1997)

A full-page ad for the game with Ultra-Rare "Dana Scully, Abducted"

The X-Files CCG Workshop - Another Great Source

Firstly, readers, I apologize for being away from the blog for so long and for not posting updates as I promised. I've had inconsistent access to the internet over the last several months since my hard drive crashed. Again, I apologize.

I'm back for the moment to tell you about a new source for X-Files CCG information online. A friend of mine, and X-Files CCG protégé, has recently created The X-Files CCG Workshop. Through his blog he explores the mysteries of the leaked "22364" card images, introduces variant rules, and makes bold claims about his supposed X-Files CCG skill. Give it a browse when you can and make sure to follow his posts going forward for great updates on an amazing game.

The "other guy."

Going forward I shall make an effort to keep up on postings and maintenance on this and my other X-Files CCG blog on WordPress. For the time being you will probably have access to more regular updates through the Workshop blog mentioned above, but keep checking back here and through X-Files CCG Resource to see what I come up with.

Thanks for reading. Now go play some X-Files CCG!

Recent Acquisitions

I recently stopped in at a local comic book shop and was surprised to learn that they had been holding a sealed booster and deck box from the Premiere Set for me. Apparently after cleaning out the back of the store they found the boxes hidden amongst some random bits which hadn't been sorted since the 90s. Since I have been one of maybe two people in the last decade to purchase the game from their store they thought to check with me before making them available. Sometimes it's great to have local store owners who know what you like.

Now to open some packs and do some collection sorting!

Rulebook Offer

If anyone would like a copy of the Basic or Advanced rulebooks, or both, please send your mailing information to xfilesccg@gmail.com. I have too many copies just lying around waiting for interested parties to claim them.

Also, if anyone has any rule questions or alternate rule suggestions please send them in or leave them in the comments of this post.

The Other

Hello, friends and fellow fans.

For more information and updates on The X-Files CCG please also visit my Wordpress site at https://xfilesccg.wordpress.com/

Thank you for visiting the blog. Look for new updates soon!

Welcome, gaming X-Philes!

I was first introduced to the X-Files Collectible Card Game in the Spring of 2000, a few years after USPC Games made the unfortunate decision to have it discontinued. A couple of regulars who played at a game store close to my home returned from a convention with booster packs, starter decks, and a desire to build an X-Files CCG community. They held several tournaments and demo events where young gamers like myself were given the opportunity to buy a deck and a couple of packs for about three bucks and to play to increase our collections with pack prizes. So thanks to those guys I found my way into one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. It was a high time of fun gaming.

This blog is a location where I hope to give something back to a game I’ve loved over the years. It’s for us, the fans of the game. I know you’re out there, shuffling through your collections in the dead of the night, planning your decks, or cursing the fact that you can’t find more copies of the cards because the game is out of print. Perhaps you’re new to the X-Files CCG and have had the fortune of having an introduction similar to mine, or maybe you just found a deck and a few boosters somewhere and decided it was worth a shot. To all of you, welcome.

Through this blog we can communicate and find each other. If you need a card or twelve to complete your set, if you’re looking for someone nearby to play with, or if you just want to stay in touch with people who share your interests this blog is for you. Feel free to comment on posts, send me emails or enquiries so that I can post them for the community, or feel free to share what you enjoy most about the game.

We fans are not alone, even if we’re playing a defunct card game. There are others out there seeking cards and enjoying the game play of the X-Files CCG. Let’s keep it alive!