About The Extra Deck

A blog for those who want to play the long game.

The Extra Deck is the official blog of Ashwood Gaming, but it’s not just company updates or hollow strategy dumps. It’s where we think out loud. It’s where we unpack what it means to build in public — from launching a competitive card shop to chasing world championship dreams to rethinking what a trading card game business can be.

We write about:

• Yu-Gi-Oh deck theory and card choices that actually matter.
• Collecting, finance, and arbitrage — without the BS.
• Self-improvement for players who care about mental clarity, consistency, and showing up.
• The future of sustainability in TCGs, and what we’re doing about it.
• Tournaments, travel, and the lifestyle that comes with chasing this game.

We believe the most powerful decks in the world aren’t just made of cardboard — they’re built from good decisions, long-term thinking, and actual love for the game.

If that resonates with you? You’re already part of the Extra Deck.