CARD GAME CLUB

card game club

Earning your bachelor’s degree takes focus and dedication, but who says you can’t have a little fun along the way? College is not only a time for developing intellectually but exploring your own interests. Neumont is the right college to do that because our student culture is free of cliques and made up of techies, gamers, athletes, board game lovers, anime fans, and more. To showcase our eclectic culture, we’re highlighting each club individually to show there’s a club for everyone, because everyone here is just like you. Scary, right? Read on for our first installment in the club series featuring Neumont’s Card Game Club from Club President, Salem Najera.

Salem is a sophomore in the software & game development program and came to Neumont from Topeka, Kansas. With a lifelong interest in card games, he quickly became interested in the Card Game Club early on at Neumont. He was inspired to step into the role of club president after realizing a large portion of members would be graduating in the next class and wanted to do all he could to ensure the club went on. Salem also loves teaching newcomers and fellow members about card games–a key component to the role.

Card Game Club is open to anyone with an interest in card games. However, the game most frequently played is Magic: The Gathering (MTG)–a fantasy-based strategy card game. Club gatherings happen each Friday evening* where members join in The Commons on campus to play MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon Trading Card Game, and more. Members are encouraged to introduce and teach a new card game during these sessions. In addition, there are multiple MTG tournaments throughout the year and all Neumont students are welcome to participate.

The Card Game Club’s mission statement is, Everyone should be able to enjoy their card game of choice without judgement and with encouragement and support. Salem wants people who are considering joining to know, “They can learn in a safe environment and continue to play for as long as they want.” 

With 50+ members, newcomers will have the opportunity to meet new friends and play their favorite card games amongst peers who have their same interests.

Looking to the future, Salem intends to host more MTG tournaments and will continue teaching his peers MTG and other card games. In 2021, Salem is also planning to host a Building Budget Commander Deck event. If you are interested in joining the Card Game Club or have questions about other clubs available at Neumont College, email Chiara Lane in the Student Affairs Department.

*The Card Game Club only play in person when permitted by the Utah State Health Department’s guidelines for social gatherings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.