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04 / 19
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/19/2008 - 09:00
End: 04/20/2008 - 18:00
Sealed Deck Flights of 32. Prizes based on 4 rounds of swiss. Don't be later than 9:30 Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:00 pm
SALE! We don't do it very often - so make sure to come by and check out the deals. This is a community wide event, so walk up and down the street and take advantage of the deals at many of the local shops. Sale items will include:
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:13 am
Open Gaming: Come on down and play whatever you want. We have tables for mini gaming, room for card games or anything else. If your looking for an opponent, look at http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for minis games or check out our new forums to find card gamers, or whoever.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
World of Warcraft - Constructed This is a Battlegrounds Hobby League event. Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: Extended art prize cards for the top 4 and booster packs for top 2 (if we have 8 or less people) or top 4 (if we have 9 or more). Format: Constructed deck There are only a few rules you need to follow when building your deck: Your deck must include at least 60 cards, not counting your starting hero. Your hero starts the game in play, and it isn’t considered a part of your deck.
You can’t include more than four copies of a single card in your deck unless that card has “unlimited” in its type line. You may include any number of unlimited cards in your deck. Some ability cards can only be used by a hero who has a certain talent spec. Those cards will have “[Talent Spec] Hero Required” in bold in their text box. For additional rules - refer to the Upper Deck Web Site. Sign up below to get a reminder e-mail the day before the event. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes before the tournament starts for registration. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
D&D Minis - Sealed Format: Sealed - 2 booster packs (200 points). Dungeons of Dread! Entry Fee: $30 (includes boosters) As we did last month, we'll run a sealed event with a buy-back option. I.e., I will buy back all of your miniatures for $25, so your cost for event is only $5. Prizes: $5 per person of store credit will be put into the prize pool split between the top 2 players. Store credit can be used for anything in the store (including entries into future events). | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 20
End: 6:00 pm
Start: 04/19/2008 - 09:00
End: 04/20/2008 - 18:00
Sealed Deck Flights of 32. Prizes based on 4 rounds of swiss. Don't be later than 9:30 Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Pokemon League Play We have an official Pokemon League - come join us for some Pokemon fun. This month we are using the unlimited format - meaning you can use cards from any Pokemon set. Bring your own 60 card deck containing any amount of basic energy cards and up to 4 copies each of any other card from any set. (We have pre-constructed decks for sale in the store if you don't have a deck.) Play different opponents and earn points - 10 points per game with 10 bonus points if you win. Earn enough points to get prizes! This is casual / league play - it is not a sanctioned tournament and will not earn you any ratings points. For more information on league play - please refer to the Pokemon-TCG web-site. Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you play, the more you get. For example at 110 points you earn a special 2-card booster pack. You don't have to get all 110 points on the same day - come back each week and keep adding to your point total. League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League play is casual - you can arrive late, get in a few games and leave early if needed. Most players tend to show up around 1pm. Due to other events starting on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, we ask players to make room if needed (i.e., if you are still playing when the other event is supposed to start - please allow the other game to begin). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate Additional Sign-up on our web-site Start: 3:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Secret Wonders Booster Draft Each player gets 3 packs of Secret Wonders. We open packs one at a time, and pick one card and pass the pack. The store provides the basic energy for you to build a 40 card deck from the cards you drafted. (Please return the energy at the end of the event). All players keep all cards they drafted and there will be additional booster packs for the winners. Games are played with 4 prize cards - in 3 age brackets. Entry Fee: $15
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04 / 21
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Casual World of Warcraft TCG Night! Format: Open Gaming, Raids, Two-Headed Ogres, constructed Gurubashi Grand Melees, Trading and other shinnanigans. The idea: WoW is actually a lot of fun to play casually since it has a lot of fantasy elements and adventuring elements in it. In that vein We've set up an evening (with new later hours) where you can come and play for fun instead of standings. Bring down a min 60 card deck with No Epics. Theme Decks and Raid decks are definetely the way to go so bring on that Stalling/Control//Healer because Rida's Paladin could use some help. Price: Free admittance (Sealed events not withstanding) Check out our Forums here for more information and to meet the other players. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 22
Start: 5:00 pm
Board Games: Come Down and try out a new boardgame with our resident Board Gamer expert Jay Cormier. Otherwise feel free to try out any of our many open boardgames with your friends if you want to try it before you buy it. We have Games that range from family oriented all the way to gothic horror and anything in between. If you can't make it in by 5 but want in on a game phone us and we'll play short games untill you arrive.
Price: free! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Vs. System Golden Age Constructed This is a sanctioned UDE Event. Vs. is a collectible card game that uses the Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comic universes as the premise. Players build decks of super-heroes and/or villains and compete for fun and prizes. If you are not familiar with Vs., come in a bit early or on another day and we'd be happy to go over it with you. Format: Golden Age Entry fee: $4. Prizes: Top 2 (or 4) - extended art foil cards and booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 23
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Hobby Workshops: Bring down any models you want help building painting or basing and Rida will be on hand to help you out wiht advice and assistance. We'll also be building terrain all day, so feel free to drop in and lend a hand or just learn some of the secrets to good terrain building.
Open Gaming: We've got tables to play on, and wednesday is a good day to drop in with a friend since it's usually not too busy. Looking for mini's gamers? check out vancouvergamers.com or if your looking for Card Gamers, drop by our new forums and post up.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for a list of forbidden and limited cards. Side decks of exactly 15 cards are optional. Tournament will start approximately at 6:00pm, please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Standard floor rules will be followed. Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate in 3 or more Hobby League events in the month and receive a Hobby League participation parallel rare while supplies last (one per player per month). The prize pool consists of champion or tournament packs while supplies last, or boosters of the most recent set we have in stock. Size of the pool depends on the number of players in the event (generally 1 pack per player in the tournament). Prize pool is split between the top 2 (9 or less people), or top 4 (10 or more people). The winner gets at least 50% of the prize pool. Additional prizes are given away at the last tournament of the month based on total match wins for the month (and if that is tied - number of events played will be used). So the more often you play, the better your chance for one of these prizes. Additional prizes may include some of the following items depending on availability: playmats, t-shirts, parallel rare cards, or booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 24
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Warmachine & Hordes League night: Every Thursday is the official league night so if you're looking to drop in randomly this is your best chance. Sign up on the contact list and get in touch with other gamers or just stay around till late. We have official league terrain and keep all scenarios printed and available. check out our forums for setting up games or http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for access to the greater gaming community
League entry: $5 Prizes and support: All league players will get %10 off any Warmachine or Hordes purchachases during the league. Medals and Awards are based on scenario and league objectives. League Dates: Week2:March 30-April6 <--break--> Week3:April 13-April 20 Week4:April 21-April 27 Week5:April 28-May 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Chess Tournament Players will be divided into two age brackets 18 and under, and 19 and over. Price: $5 Prizes: A portion of the entry fee will be put into the prize pool and awarded to the top player in each age brakcet as store credit (good for anything in the store). | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 25
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:45 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $14.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put one booster pack into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 16 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods with prize split for the top 2 in each pod. If you're not sure how to draft, come in early or on another day and we'll be happy to explain it to you. In a nutshell - you get 3 booster packs, open your pack, pick a card, and pass it to the person next to you. You continue picking and passing until you have 45 cards which you keep. You build a minimum 40 card deck from the cards you selected - the store provides the basic lands (please remember to return them at the end of the night). Then we play a small tournament to determine the winner. These are DCI sanctioned events. Straight swiss - no cut. Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:45 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $14.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put one booster pack into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 16 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods with prize split for the top 2 in each pod. If you're not sure how to draft, come in early or on another day and we'll be happy to explain it to you. In a nutshell - you get 3 booster packs, open your pack, pick a card, and pass it to the person next to you. You continue picking and passing until you have 45 cards which you keep. You build a minimum 40 card deck from the cards you selected - the store provides the basic lands (please remember to return them at the end of the night). Then we play a small tournament to determine the winner. These are DCI sanctioned events. Straight swiss - no cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 26
Start: 10:00 am
Start: 04/26/2008 - 10:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 18:00
3rd Annual Boardgaming for Diabetes open Gaming all weekend! 50/50 draws Silent Auctions Prizes! All proceeds to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Entry Fee: $30 - weekend, $50 - couple, $20 - Saturday, $15 Sunday. Under 12 - free. Pre-register at The Connection by April 23rd - $25 - weekend, $40 - couple. At the Marpole curling Club - 8730 Heather St (just south of Marine Dr.) Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:13 am
Open Gaming: Come on down and play whatever you want. We have tables for mini gaming, room for card games or anything else. If your looking for an opponent, look at http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for minis games or check out our new forums to find card gamers, or whoever.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
World of Warcraft - Constructed This is a Battlegrounds Hobby League event. Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: Extended art prize cards for the top 4 and booster packs for top 2 (if we have 8 or less people) or top 4 (if we have 9 or more). Format: Constructed deck There are only a few rules you need to follow when building your deck: Your deck must include at least 60 cards, not counting your starting hero. Your hero starts the game in play, and it isn’t considered a part of your deck.
You can’t include more than four copies of a single card in your deck unless that card has “unlimited” in its type line. You may include any number of unlimited cards in your deck. Some ability cards can only be used by a hero who has a certain talent spec. Those cards will have “[Talent Spec] Hero Required” in bold in their text box. For additional rules - refer to the Upper Deck Web Site. Sign up below to get a reminder e-mail the day before the event. Please try to arrive about 15 minutes before the tournament starts for registration. | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 27
End: 6:00 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 10:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 18:00
3rd Annual Boardgaming for Diabetes open Gaming all weekend! 50/50 draws Silent Auctions Prizes! All proceeds to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Entry Fee: $30 - weekend, $50 - couple, $20 - Saturday, $15 Sunday. Under 12 - free. Pre-register at The Connection by April 23rd - $25 - weekend, $40 - couple. At the Marpole curling Club - 8730 Heather St (just south of Marine Dr.) Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Pokemon League Play We have an official Pokemon League - come join us for some Pokemon fun. This month we are using the unlimited format - meaning you can use cards from any Pokemon set. Bring your own 60 card deck containing any amount of basic energy cards and up to 4 copies each of any other card from any set. (We have pre-constructed decks for sale in the store if you don't have a deck.) Play different opponents and earn points - 10 points per game with 10 bonus points if you win. Earn enough points to get prizes! This is casual / league play - it is not a sanctioned tournament and will not earn you any ratings points. For more information on league play - please refer to the Pokemon-TCG web-site. Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you play, the more you get. For example at 110 points you earn a special 2-card booster pack. You don't have to get all 110 points on the same day - come back each week and keep adding to your point total. League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League play is casual - you can arrive late, get in a few games and leave early if needed. Most players tend to show up around 1pm. Due to other events starting on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, we ask players to make room if needed (i.e., if you are still playing when the other event is supposed to start - please allow the other game to begin). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate Additional Sign-up on our web-site Start: 4:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Chaotic Trading Card Game (TCG) - Demo Day! Pick up you Passport To Perim, and try out this great new game. Everyone that participates will get a raffle ticket to win a Chaotic t-shirt! Complete any 2 of the 5 items on the passport to receive a bonus entry in the t-shirt draw, and get a free RARE Chaotic Card! The 5 items on the passport are:
There is no charge to participate in the event. Come see what all the excitment is about and let us know if you would like to see regulary scheduled gaming events for Chaotic in the store? | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 28
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Casual World of Warcraft TCG Night! Format: Open Gaming, Raids, Two-Headed Ogres, constructed Gurubashi Grand Melees, Trading and other shinnanigans. The idea: WoW is actually a lot of fun to play casually since it has a lot of fantasy elements and adventuring elements in it. In that vein We've set up an evening (with new later hours) where you can come and play for fun instead of standings. Bring down a min 60 card deck with No Epics. Theme Decks and Raid decks are definetely the way to go so bring on that Stalling/Control//Healer because Rida's Paladin could use some help. Price: Free admittance (Sealed events not withstanding) Check out our Forums here for more information and to meet the other players. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 29
Start: 5:00 pm
Board Games: Come Down and try out a new boardgame with our resident Board Gamer expert Jay Cormier. Otherwise feel free to try out any of our many open boardgames with your friends if you want to try it before you buy it. We have Games that range from family oriented all the way to gothic horror and anything in between. If you can't make it in by 5 but want in on a game phone us and we'll play short games untill you arrive.
Price: free! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Vs. System Hobby League Event This is a sanctioned UDE Event. Vs. is a collectible card game that uses the Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comic universes as the premise. Players build decks of super-heroes and/or villains and compete for fun and prizes. If you are not familiar with Vs., come in a bit early or on another day and we'd be happy to go over it with you. Format: Bring your own set - your deck must consist entirely of cards from a single set (Silver Age - by popular demand). Cards reprinted in other sets are allowed (i.e., if the card is in the set, you can use copies of it from other sets). Entry fee: $10 Prizes: for 1st through 4th place - extended art foil cards and a Playmat for 1st. Additional booster packs for the top 2 (or 4 if we have 10 or more - approximately 70% / 30% split of the prize pool or 50/30/10/10). Size of the prize pool depends on the number of players - 2 packs per player will be put into the pool.) Plus one random playmat awarded as a door prize. | ||||||||||||||||||||
04 / 30
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Hobby Workshops: Bring down any models you want help building painting or basing and Rida will be on hand to help you out wiht advice and assistance. We'll also be building terrain all day, so feel free to drop in and lend a hand or just learn some of the secrets to good terrain building.
Open Gaming: We've got tables to play on, and wednesday is a good day to drop in with a friend since it's usually not too busy. Looking for mini's gamers? check out vancouvergamers.com or if your looking for Card Gamers, drop by our new forums and post up.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for a list of forbidden and limited cards. Side decks of exactly 15 cards are optional. Tournament will start approximately at 6:00pm, please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Standard floor rules will be followed. Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate in 3 or more Hobby League events in the month and receive a Hobby League participation parallel rare while supplies last (one per player per month). The prize pool consists of champion or tournament packs while supplies last, or boosters of the most recent set we have in stock. Size of the pool depends on the number of players in the event (generally 1 pack per player in the tournament). Prize pool is split between the top 2 (9 or less people), or top 4 (10 or more people). The winner gets at least 50% of the prize pool. Additional prizes are given away at the last tournament of the month based on total match wins for the month (and if that is tied - number of events played will be used). So the more often you play, the better your chance for one of these prizes. Additional prizes may include some of the following items depending on availability: playmats, t-shirts, parallel rare cards, or booster packs. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for a list of forbidden and limited cards. Side decks of exactly 15 cards are optional. Tournament will start approximately at 6:00pm, please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Standard floor rules will be followed. Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate in 3 or more Hobby League events in the month and receive a Hobby League participation parallel rare while supplies last (one per player per month). The prize pool consists of champion or tournament packs while supplies last, or boosters of the most recent set we have in stock. Size of the pool depends on the number of players in the event (generally 1 pack per player in the tournament). Prize pool is split between the top 2 (9 or less people), or top 4 (10 or more people). The winner gets at least 50% of the prize pool. Additional prizes are given away at the last tournament of the month based on total match wins for the month (and if that is tied - number of events played will be used). So the more often you play, the better your chance for one of these prizes. Additional prizes may include some of the following items depending on availability: playmats, t-shirts, parallel rare cards, or booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 1
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Warmachine & Hordes League night: Every Thursday is the official league night so if you're looking to drop in randomly this is your best chance. Sign up on the contact list and get in touch with other gamers or just stay around till late. We have official league terrain and keep all scenarios printed and available. check out our forums for setting up games or http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for access to the greater gaming community League entry: $5 Prizes and support: Medals and Awards are based on scenario and league objectives. League Dates: these are the weeks we'll be playing!!! Week3:June 7-13 Week4:June 14-20 <--break--> Week6:June28-July 6 Week7:July 7-13 week8:July 14-20 Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Star Wars Minis Format: 150 Point Constructed. Swiss pairing - scenarios will vary. You need to bring in 150 points worth of Star Wars miniatures and a map (although others will likely have maps you can use if you don't have any). This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: FREE! Prizes: Official Star Wars Minis Leage Kit figures, extras, and $5 store credit to the winner. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 2
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:45 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $14.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put one booster pack into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 16 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods with prize split for the top 2 in each pod. If you're not sure how to draft, come in early or on another day and we'll be happy to explain it to you. In a nutshell - you get 3 booster packs, open your pack, pick a card, and pass it to the person next to you. You continue picking and passing until you have 45 cards which you keep. You build a minimum 40 card deck from the cards you selected - the store provides the basic lands (please remember to return them at the end of the night). Then we play a small tournament to determine the winner. These are DCI sanctioned events. Straight swiss - no cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 3
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
World of Warcraft - Booster Daft This is a Battlegrounds Hobby League event with extended art prize cards. Price: $15 You receive 3 booster packs. Open the pack, hand in the hero card, then pick a card and pass the pack - rinse and repeat until you have drafted all remaining cards. The store will provide any hero you want to use. You keep all the cards you drafted. Prizes: Extended art prize cards for the top 4 and booster packs for top 2 (8 or less people in the event) or top 4 (9 or more). | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 4
Start: 11:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
At Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneak Preview tournaments the emphasis is on having fun and sportsmanship. You need to be polite and respectful to your opponents. If there is a disagreement, or a question about a ruling, call a judge. Eligibility: These events are open to all players.
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Pokemon League Play We have an official Pokemon League - come join us for some Pokemon fun. This month we are using the unlimited format - meaning you can use cards from any Pokemon set. Bring your own 60 card deck containing any amount of basic energy cards and up to 4 copies each of any other card from any set. (We have pre-constructed decks for sale in the store if you don't have a deck.) Play different opponents and earn points - 10 points per game with 10 bonus points if you win. Earn enough points to get prizes! This is casual / league play - it is not a sanctioned tournament and will not earn you any ratings points. For more information on league play - please refer to the Pokemon-TCG web-site. Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you play, the more you get. For example at 110 points you earn a special 2-card booster pack. You don't have to get all 110 points on the same day - come back each week and keep adding to your point total. League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League play is casual - you can arrive late, get in a few games and leave early if needed. Most players tend to show up around 1pm. Due to other events starting on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, we ask players to make room if needed (i.e., if you are still playing when the other event is supposed to start - please allow the other game to begin). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate Additional Sign-up on our web-site | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 5
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Casual World of Warcraft TCG Night! Format: Open Gaming, Raids, Two-Headed Ogres, constructed Gurubashi Grand Melees, Trading and other shinnanigans. The idea: WoW is actually a lot of fun to play casually since it has a lot of fantasy elements and adventuring elements in it. In that vein We've set up an evening (with new later hours) where you can come and play for fun instead of standings. Bring down a min 60 card deck with No Epics. Theme Decks and Raid decks are definetely the way to go so bring on that Stalling/Control//Healer because Rida's Paladin could use some help. Price: Free admittance (Sealed events not withstanding) Check out our Forums here for more information and to meet the other players.
Today there will be a gurubashi arena. Click here for more info. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Format: Gurubashi Arena Info: The Gurubashi Arena is truly the realm of the champion. Where expiring opon a pile of beaten foes brings ultimate glory and mere survival is nothing more than a mark of cowardice. Who can navigate the treacherous paths of politics, conniving plots and un-fettered agression? who will dominate foes and allies alike? who will reign supreme even in death?!! Entry is $5. This tournament starts at 6pm at our Victoria drive location. Registration starts at 5pm and call ins are allowed. Show up early, bring a positive attitude and let's have some fun Prizes: One pack in the prize pool for each person devided depending on attendance. Rules: Check out the official rules here. Chris the Clorox monster will be judging and what he says goes. details: Constructed/ Non-Premiere/ tournament Challenge Value=10. NO EPIC CARDS | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 6
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Board Games: Come down at any time for a demo of that game your itching to buy. If we have a demo copy open we'll be happy to show you the rules and how to play. Later on in the evening Jay Cormier will host a game or two for folks just looking for a game. Hobby Workshop: Have a model that you want to put together properly?Want to learn the proper way to pin models? Need basic painting advice or even just prefer working on your model with other people? come on down and have at it. Rida will be available all night for advice and encouragement. See you soon!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Vs. System Hobby League Event This is a sanctioned UDE Event. Vs. is a collectible card game that uses the Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comic universes as the premise. Players build decks of super-heroes and/or villains and compete for fun and prizes. If you are not familiar with Vs., come in a bit early or on another day and we'd be happy to go over it with you. Format: Booster Draft (DC Legends) - each player receives 3 booster packs, players pick cards and pass packs, and then build a minimum 30 card deck for the tournament. You keep all the cards you draft. (And Yes - we will actually be using DC Legends this time!) Entry fee: $15. Prizes for 1st through 4th place - extended art foil cards. Additional booster packs for the top 2 (approximately 70% / 30% split of the prize pool). Size of the prize pool depends on the number of players. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 7
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for a list of forbidden and limited cards. Side decks of exactly 15 cards are optional. Tournament will start approximately at 6:00pm, please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Standard floor rules will be followed. Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate in 3 or more Hobby League events in the month and receive a Hobby League participation parallel rare while supplies last (one per player per month). The prize pool consists of champion or tournament packs while supplies last, or boosters of the most recent set we have in stock. Size of the pool depends on the number of players in the event (generally 1 pack per player in the tournament). Prize pool is split between the top 2 (9 or less people), or top 4 (10 or more people). The winner gets at least 50% of the prize pool. Additional prizes are given away at the last tournament of the month based on total match wins for the month (and if that is tied - number of events played will be used). So the more often you play, the better your chance for one of these prizes. Additional prizes may include some of the following items depending on availability: playmats, t-shirts, parallel rare cards, or booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 8
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Event: Painting competition entry:$5 All entries due:June 26, 2008 Whats going on: No Quarter Magazine #18 is hosting an alternate sculpt painting competition. In the Spirit of good times and a little painting motivation we're going to make joining up even more exciting. Paint up an alternate sculpt model form Privateer Press by June 26th and have it put on display. It will be judged by a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded for best judged. Best of all everyone's entry will have high quality pictures entered by us to Privateer Press for their painting challenge! Paint like you have a pair!
Prizes:Prize pool will depend on number of entrants and will be devided up between the top two judged and give-aways and door prizes. Everyone will get something cool so even if you're a new painter there is still prizes for you if you don't win. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Warmachine & Hordes League night: Every Thursday is the official league night so if you're looking to drop in randomly this is your best chance. Sign up on the contact list and get in touch with other gamers or just stay around till late. We have official league terrain and keep all scenarios printed and available. check out our forums for setting up games or http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for access to the greater gaming community
League entry: $5 Prizes and support: All league players will get %10 off any Warmachine or Hordes purchachases during the league. Medals and Awards are based on scenario and league objectives. League Dates: Week2:March 30-April6 <--break--> Week3:April 13-April 20 Week4:April 21-April 27 Week5:April 28-May 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Star Wars Minis Format: 150 Point Constructed. Swiss pairing - scenarios will vary. You need to bring in 150 points worth of Star Wars miniatures and a map (although others will likely have maps you can use if you don't have any). This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: FREE! Prizes: Official Star Wars Minis Leage Kit figures, extras, and $5 store credit to the winner. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 9
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:45 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $14.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put one booster pack into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 16 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods with prize split for the top 2 in each pod. If you're not sure how to draft, come in early or on another day and we'll be happy to explain it to you. In a nutshell - you get 3 booster packs, open your pack, pick a card, and pass it to the person next to you. You continue picking and passing until you have 45 cards which you keep. You build a minimum 40 card deck from the cards you selected - the store provides the basic lands (please remember to return them at the end of the night). Then we play a small tournament to determine the winner. These are DCI sanctioned events. Straight swiss - no cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 10
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
World of Warcraft - Constructed This is a Battlegrounds Hobby League event. Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: Extended art prize cards for the top 4 and booster packs for top 2 (if we have 8 or less people) or top 4 (if we have 9 or more). Format: Constructed deck There are only a few rules you need to follow when building your deck: Your deck must include at least 60 cards, not counting your starting hero. Your hero starts the game in play, and it isn’t considered a part of your deck.
You can’t include more than four copies of a single card in your deck unless that card has “unlimited” in its type line. You may include any number of unlimited cards in your deck. Some ability cards can only be used by a hero who has a certain talent spec. Those cards will have “[Talent Spec] Hero Required” in bold in their text box. For additional rules - refer to the Upper Deck Web Site. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 11
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Pokemon League Play We have an official Pokemon League - come join us for some Pokemon fun. This month we are using the unlimited format - meaning you can use cards from any Pokemon set. Bring your own 60 card deck containing any amount of basic energy cards and up to 4 copies each of any other card from any set. (We have pre-constructed decks for sale in the store if you don't have a deck.) Play different opponents and earn points - 10 points per game with 10 bonus points if you win. Earn enough points to get prizes! This is casual / league play - it is not a sanctioned tournament and will not earn you any ratings points. For more information on league play - please refer to the Pokemon-TCG web-site. Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you play, the more you get. For example at 110 points you earn a special 2-card booster pack. You don't have to get all 110 points on the same day - come back each week and keep adding to your point total. League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League play is casual - you can arrive late, get in a few games and leave early if needed. Most players tend to show up around 1pm. Due to other events starting on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, we ask players to make room if needed (i.e., if you are still playing when the other event is supposed to start - please allow the other game to begin). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate Additional Sign-up on our web-site | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 12
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Casual World of Warcraft TCG Night! Format: Open Gaming, Raids, Two-Headed Ogres, constructed Gurubashi Grand Melees, Trading and other shinnanigans. The idea: WoW is actually a lot of fun to play casually since it has a lot of fantasy elements and adventuring elements in it. In that vein We've set up an evening (with new later hours) where you can come and play for fun instead of standings. Bring down a min 60 card deck with No Epics. Theme Decks and Raid decks are definetely the way to go so bring on that Stalling/Control//Healer because Rida's Paladin could use some help. Price: Free admittance (Sealed events not withstanding) Check out our Forums here for more information and to meet the other players. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 13
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Board Games: Come down at any time for a demo of that game your itching to buy. If we have a demo copy open we'll be happy to show you the rules and how to play. Later on in the evening Jay Cormier will host a game or two for folks just looking for a game. Hobby Workshop: Have a model that you want to put together properly?Want to learn the proper way to pin models? Need basic painting advice or even just prefer working on your model with other people? come on down and have at it. Rida will be available all night for advice and encouragement. See you soon!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Vs. System Golden Age Constructed This is a sanctioned UDE Event. Vs. is a collectible card game that uses the Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse comic universes as the premise. Players build decks of super-heroes and/or villains and compete for fun and prizes. If you are not familiar with Vs., come in a bit early or on another day and we'd be happy to go over it with you. Format: Golden Age Entry fee: $4. Prizes: Top 2 (or 4) - extended art foil cards and booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 14
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for a list of forbidden and limited cards. Side decks of exactly 15 cards are optional. Tournament will start approximately at 6:00pm, please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Standard floor rules will be followed. Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate in 3 or more Hobby League events in the month and receive a Hobby League participation parallel rare while supplies last (one per player per month). The prize pool consists of champion or tournament packs while supplies last, or boosters of the most recent set we have in stock. Size of the pool depends on the number of players in the event (generally 1 pack per player in the tournament). Prize pool is split between the top 2 (9 or less people), or top 4 (10 or more people). The winner gets at least 50% of the prize pool. Additional prizes are given away at the last tournament of the month based on total match wins for the month (and if that is tied - number of events played will be used). So the more often you play, the better your chance for one of these prizes. Additional prizes may include some of the following items depending on availability: playmats, t-shirts, parallel rare cards, or booster packs. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 15
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Warmachine & Hordes night: Every Thursday is Warmachine and Hordes night so if you're looking to drop in randomly this is your best chance. Sign up on the contact list and get in touch with other gamers or just stay around till late. We have HordesMachine style terrain and keep scenarios printed and available. check out our forums for setting up games or http://vancouvergamers.com/talk/index.php?board=21.0 for access to the greater gaming community.We're also doing a poll about wether we will be skipping the next league. Weigh in here
Entry: $0 Start: 2:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Event: Painting competition entry:$5 All entries due:June 26, 2008 Whats going on: No Quarter Magazine #18 is hosting an alternate sculpt painting competition. In the Spirit of good times and a little painting motivation we're going to make joining up even more exciting. Paint up an alternate sculpt model form Privateer Press by June 26th and have it put on display. It will be judged by a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded for best judged. Best of all everyone's entry will have high quality pictures entered by us to Privateer Press for their painting challenge! Paint like you have a pair!
Prizes:Prize pool will depend on number of entrants and will be devided up between the top two judged and give-aways and door prizes. Everyone will get something cool so even if you're a new painter there is still prizes for you if you don't win. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Star Wars Minis Format: 150 Point Constructed. Swiss pairing - scenarios will vary. You need to bring in 150 points worth of Star Wars miniatures and a map (although others will likely have maps you can use if you don't have any). This is a DCI sanctioned event. Entry fee: FREE! Prizes: Official Star Wars Minis Leage Kit figures, extras, and $5 store credit to the winner. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 16
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 9:45 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $14.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put one booster pack into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 16 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods with prize split for the top 2 in each pod. If you're not sure how to draft, come in early or on another day and we'll be happy to explain it to you. In a nutshell - you get 3 booster packs, open your pack, pick a card, and pass it to the person next to you. You continue picking and passing until you have 45 cards which you keep. You build a minimum 40 card deck from the cards you selected - the store provides the basic lands (please remember to return them at the end of the night). Then we play a small tournament to determine the winner. These are DCI sanctioned events. Straight swiss - no cut. | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 17
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
World of Warcraft - Constructed This is a Battlegrounds Hobby League event. Entry Fee: $5 Prizes: Extended art prize cards for the top 4 and booster packs for top 2 (if we have 8 or less people) or top 4 (if we have 9 or more). Format: Constructed deck There are only a few rules you need to follow when building your deck: Your deck must include at least 60 cards, not counting your starting hero. Your hero starts the game in play, and it isn’t considered a part of your deck.
You can’t include more than four copies of a single card in your deck unless that card has “unlimited” in its type line. You may include any number of unlimited cards in your deck. Some ability cards can only be used by a hero who has a certain talent spec. Those cards will have “[Talent Spec] Hero Required” in bold in their text box. For additional rules - refer to the Upper Deck Web Site. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
D&D Minis - Sealed Format: Sealed - 2 booster packs (200 points). Dungeons of Dread! Entry Fee: $30 (includes boosters) As we did last month, we'll run a sealed event with a buy-back option. I.e., I will buy back all of your miniatures for $25, so your cost for event is only $5 (if you don't want to keep your minis). Prizes: $5 per person of store credit will be put into the prize pool split between the top 2 players. Store credit can be used for anything in the store (including entries into future events). | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 18
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Pokemon League Play We have an official Pokemon League - come join us for some Pokemon fun. This month we are using the unlimited format - meaning you can use cards from any Pokemon set. Bring your own 60 card deck containing any amount of basic energy cards and up to 4 copies each of any other card from any set. (We have pre-constructed decks for sale in the store if you don't have a deck.) Play different opponents and earn points - 10 points per game with 10 bonus points if you win. Earn enough points to get prizes! This is casual / league play - it is not a sanctioned tournament and will not earn you any ratings points. For more information on league play - please refer to the Pokemon-TCG web-site. Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you play, the more you get. For example at 110 points you earn a special 2-card booster pack. You don't have to get all 110 points on the same day - come back each week and keep adding to your point total. League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League play is casual - you can arrive late, get in a few games and leave early if needed. Most players tend to show up around 1pm. Due to other events starting on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, we ask players to make room if needed (i.e., if you are still playing when the other event is supposed to start - please allow the other game to begin). Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament This is an official UDE Sanctioned Hobby League event. Bring in your minimum 40 card deck, with at most 3 of any one card. This tournament will be "Advanced Format". Please check http://www.yugioh-card.com for Enrty Fee: $5.00 Prizes: Participate Additional Sign-up on our web-site | ||||||||||||||||||||
05 / 19
Start: 4:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Casual World of Warcraft TCG Night! Format: Open Gaming, Raids, Two-Headed Ogres, constructed Gurubashi Grand Melees, Trading and other shinnanigans. The idea: WoW is actually a lot of fun to play casually since it has a lot of fantasy elements and adventuring elements in it. In that vein We've set up an evening (with new later hours) where you can come and play for fun instead of standings. Bring down a min 60 card deck with No Epics. Theme Decks and Raid decks are definetely the way to go so bring on that Stalling/Control//Healer because Rida's Paladin could use some help. Price: Free admittance (Sealed events not withstanding) Check out our Forums here for more information and to meet the other players. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Bring in your favourite game, or play one of the dozens of games we have open in the store. Come alone - it's a great way to meet new people, or bring your friends. It's cheaper than going out to the movies! It's better than staying home - you don't have to clean up afterwards! Don't worry if you can't show up right at 5pm, new games start whenever we get enough interested people, and we have space for lots of games at the same time. This is a no charge event - yes FREE!!! Here is an abbreviated list of the games we currently have open:
There are lots of food options close by if you need to pop out for something to eat, and we have snacks, tea, pop, etc... | ||||||||||||||||||||
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