The term "Red Zone" has become an indelible part of Magic: The Gathering lexicon, but its origins are rooted in the practical challenges of early televised card games. When the game Magic was broadcast on ESPN2 between 1998 and 2000, production crews faced the difficult task of making complex tabletop gameplay legible to a television audience. To solve this, they introduced a specialized playmat design intended to streamline the visual layout. This mat featured dedicated, organized sections for lands and permanents, but its most striking element was a large, vibrant red rectangle positioned in the center of the board. Designated for spells on the stack and, most pivotally, for combat, this area acted as the stage where the game’s most dramatic moments unfolded. Over time, the "Red Zone" evolved from a television production necessity into a powerful piece of gaming slang, now synonymous with the act of attacking and the thrill of going on the offensive. As a nostalgic nod to this golden era of televised Magic, Kraken Dice has meticulously recreated this iconic playmat, allowing modern players to bring a piece of history to their own gaming tables. GameMatz™ Playmats by Kraken Dice are the highest quality Playmats on the market. This Playmat is made with a premium fabric top to prevent damage to cards during game play. The Playmats rubber backing lets the Playmat lay flat and prevents the mat from shifting during game play. Suitable for any card game and will make your card games more enjoyable to play. Dimensions are approximately 23-1/2” x 13-1/2” OUR Playmats FEATURE: Premium fabric cloth top with rubber bottom for traction Vivid color and highly detailed artwork Flat surface makes dice rolling easy Easily Portable / Roll up and take with you Machine Washable and easy to clean with a damp cloth, water or gentle cleaner WHY OUR Playmats ARE SUPERIOR? Highest quality material used for strength and durability Thicker than most Playmats and suitable for any card game Will make any card game more enjoyable to play Dye-sublimated with the highest quality American ink Made in the USA PRODUCTION TIME When ordering your Playmat please keep in mind that our mats are made to order and the production time is 3-5 business days. Due to the printing process, this additional time cannot be expedited. Please contact us or indicate in your order notes if you need a product by a specific deadline. Whenever possible, every effort will be made to meet your delivery time request. We ship ground from Southern California and shipping can take 1-5 days. DISCLAIMER: All monitors, tablets, and phones are calibrated differently and because of that we cannot guarantee the printed colors will exactly match the images you are viewing on this website.
