Pastimes is one of the most recognized tournament organizers in the United States since opening in 1992. The first Magic events were held in 1994 at Pastimes retail location and hosted its first Magic: the Gathering Premier Event in 1998.

Working as a consultant and event organizer for most major tabletop and digital brands, the Pastimes team has hosted more than 400,000 event entries in events across the nation. Pastimes is constantly expanding its abilities to bring fun, memorable fan experiences to every event with a focus on highly trained, well compensated staff.