Rule evolution

Rule 729.1a

Previously numbered 712.1a, 713.1a, 714.1a, 715.1a, 717.1a, 718.1a, 719.1a, 720.1a, 722.1a, 723.1a, 724.1a, 725.1a, 726.1a, 727.1a, 728.1a.

Earliest archived Rules release: 2009-10-01 · 5 wording revisions · 17 renumberings

  1. Earliest archived Rules release712.1aDetails
    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  2. Renumbered712.1a → 713.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    712. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    713. Subgames

    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  3. Wording changed713.1aDetails
    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  4. Wording changed713.1aDetails
    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  5. Renumbered713.1a → 714.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    713. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    714. Subgames

    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  6. Wording changed714.1aDetails
    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  7. Wording changed & Renumbered714.1a → 715.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    714. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    715. Subgames

    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  8. Wording changed715.1aDetails
    A "subgame" is a completely separate _Magic_ game created by an effect. Essentially, it's a game within a game. The "main game" is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  9. Renumbered715.1a → 717.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    715. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    717. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  10. Renumbered717.1a → 718.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    717. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    718. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  11. Renumbered718.1a → 719.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    718. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    719. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  12. Renumbered719.1a → 720.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    719. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    720. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  13. Renumbered720.1a → 722.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    720. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    722. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  14. Renumbered722.1a → 723.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    722. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    723. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  15. Renumbered723.1a → 724.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    723. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    724. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  16. Renumbered724.1a → 725.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    724. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    725. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  17. Renumbered725.1a → 724.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    725. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    724. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  18. Renumbered724.1a → 725.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    724. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    725. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  19. Renumbered725.1a → 726.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    725. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    726. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  20. Renumbered726.1a → 727.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    726. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    727. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  21. Renumbered727.1a → 728.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    727. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    728. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.
  22. Renumbered728.1a → 729.1aDetails

    Previously
    7. Additional Rules
    728. Subgames

    Then
    7. Additional Rules
    729. Subgames

    A “subgame” is a completely separate Magic game created by an effect. Essentially, it’s a game within a game. The “main game” is the game in which the spell or ability that created the subgame was cast or activated. The main game is temporarily discontinued while the subgame is in progress. It resumes when the subgame ends.

Current in the latest available Rules
Unchanged since 2026-08-07.