The Team

The people behind the Alpha 40 League.

The founding members began not with certainty, but with an idea something small, almost fragile, yet full of possibility. What makes their story special is not just what they are building, but how they are building it: together, with trust, curiosity, and the courage to start before everything is figured out.

Each of them brings a different perspective, and even at a young age, they show that vision is not measured in years but in belief. The presence of a founding member as young as 15 is a quiet reminder that meaningful things can begin early when passion is real, age becomes secondary. What started as a simple thought is slowly becoming something greater, shaped by humble ambition and a shared heart for creating.

Founding Members

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Franz

Co-Founder

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Reno

Co-Founder

Reno grew up surrounded by stories first through film, later through the worlds of games and imagination. A lifelong creative and self-described nerd, his passion spans everything from cinema to fantasy universes, always drawn to places where ideas feel larger than reality. Alongside his work as a director, he has remained deeply connected to nerd culture, sharing that enthusiasm openly and authentically.
Magic - The Gathering has been part of his life since the mid-90s, not just as a game but as a form of expression strategy, art and storytelling combined. His love for early-era Magic, especially formats like Alpha 40, reflects a deep appreciation for the roots of the game where every card feels meaningful and every match carries a sense of discovery and nostalgia.
For Reno, it's never just about playing it's about the culture around it: collecting, sharing, remembering and keeping that original spirit alive.
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Tobi

Co-Founder

No bio yet, but we can say that Tobi is a great cook and a formidable opponent in Magic.
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Holger

Co-Founder

No bio yet, but we can say that Holger is a dedicated fan of the game and a valuable member of the team.
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Flo

Co-Founder

Flo's love for board games and Magic started in the late 90s and never left him. Sales engineer by day, he is also passionate about all aspects of visual arts, and specifically printing techniques. His love for Alpha grew naturally from there — the colors and artwork of those pieces of history vibrate in a way no other Magic set does. Flo strengthens the team with his creativity in print (silk screen workshop), photography and music. His technical and structured mind makes him a great addition to the team, and a natural fit as webmaster.
He of course prefers playing blue, and believes against all odds that Timmy is the single greatest card in the history of Magic.
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Rafi

Co-Founder

The youngest founding member brings a special kind of energy to the team one shaped by years of shared passion and curiosity. He has been playing Magic since he was just six years old, learning the game side by side with his father Renato Novakovic, who has been part of it since the early days in the mid-90s. What started as a simple father-and-son activity grew into something deeper: a shared language of strategy, imagination and connection.
Their time spent playing together reflects more than just a love for the game it shows a genuine bond built through creativity and friendly competition. Growing up surrounded by this kind of "nerd culture," he developed not only skills but also a sense of belonging and enthusiasm for worlds where ideas come to life. It's this mix of youthful curiosity and long-standing tradition that he brings into the team, grounding innovation in something both personal and heartfelt.