A vintage "PrestoMagix" dry transfer game called "The Invasion of Mission Control" by PaperMate, still in its original packaging, displayed on a navy blue background. The price sticker indicates 49 cents, and the packaging shows colorful graphics of cartoon characters and scenes related to the game's theme.

Presto Magix

ByMichail

Presto Magix was a popular brand of Action Transfers activity sets during the 1970s and 1980s, published by the American Publishing Corporation. These sets were available in various stores and supermarkets, featuring a sheet of rub-on dry transfer decals and a background for players to place the decals on. The sets covered a wide range of topics, including licensed properties such as DC and Marvel superheroes, Michael Jackson, WWE, and various historical subjects.Some key aspects of Presto Magix include:

Game Components of Presto Magix:

Each set included a sheet of full-color character decals and a cardstock backdrop to use as a canvas for creating your own fantasy scenes.

Game Setup of Presto Magix:

Players simply scribbled on the paper over the decal with a pencil or similar object to apply the decal to the background. Larger, boxed sets were also available.

Gameplay Mechanics of Presto Magix:

There were no specific rules or objectives provided for Presto Magix, allowing players to create their own scenes and stories using the decals and backgrounds.

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Michail, a seasoned tabletop enthusiast, dives headfirst into worlds of fantasy and strategy. Whether commanding a party of adventurers through perilous dungeons or engaging in tactical showdowns on the board, Michail is the maestro of the tabletop realm. Michail's gaming table is a realm where the clatter of dice and the shuffle of cards create a symphony of strategic chaos.

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