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11 / 21
Start: 11:00 am
End: 8:00 pm
Retribution of Scyrah:Flash Point!
When:The event will start at 11 am sharp on November 21st and last 1 day, approximately 8 hours, and will last between 4-6 rounds (depending on number of players, how fast your games run, etc) Dawnlord–The Dawnlord medal goes to the player with the most consecutive wins as defender. In the case of a tie, the player with the highest flag count is the Dawnlord. Fane Knight–The Fane Knight medal goes to the player with the highest flag count at the end of the day (counting the flags captured as well as the flags defended). If there is tie for most flags, the player with the most Mage Hunter VPs is the Fane Knight. Mage Hunter–The Mage Hunter medal goes to the player with the most Mage Hunter VPs. In the case of a tie, the player with the highest flag count is the Mage Hunter. Arcanist–The Arcanist medal goes to the player who wins the painting contest for best-painted myrmidon model. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Tables. We usually have 1 or 2 tables going. If you're interested in playing in an LFR adventure - check out the details on the Wizards web-site. We are also running on-going campaign(s). We usually have some drop in spots available, and you can get caught up on where we are at here. If you're new to the game, it's ok to come by and watch. When you are ready you can jump in to an open spot. We recommend that new players try to at least read the sections of the Player's Handbook relevant to their character and general combat prior to their first game. We take sign-ups to reserve spots at these tables - send an e-mail to info@tcgaa.ca to ask about spots for a given week and to get addded to our weekly e-mail update list. | ||
11 / 22
Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Chaotic Fall Regionals Registration will begin at 11:00am, and the tournament will start at 11:30am. We will be giving seating priority to Chaotic Regionals players, but we expect the store to be crowded due to Pokemon League players. Please travel light if possible and be prepared to keep an eye on your belongings. Entry Fee: $20 Format: Constructed 6v6 Invitations to the Fall Battledrome Championships will be awarded based on event attendance using the following sliding scale: • 4-8 players: 1 Invite Prize Structure:
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 2-3 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
This is your chance to see the next World of Warcraft Trading Card Game expansion before it’s officially released on November 24! Not only will you get a chance to try the new set in Limited events, but you’ll also be able to win some exciting prizes like deck boxes, playmats, Extended Art promos, and Scourgewar booster packs. NOTE: We have a hard limit of 12 players for this event - so pre-registration is advised (call the store at 604-327-4585 to add your name to the list).
Entry Fee: $30
Registration will begin at Noon, and packs will be handed out at 1pm.
Format: Players will receive six packs of Scourgewar with which they will build a 30-card-minimum deck to use in the event. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers along with some lucky door prize winners!
Prizes
Here are some of the exciting prizes being handed out at the event.
Scourgewar Playmat
 Series 2 Priest Class Deck Box
 Kilix the Unraveler Extended Art Card
Bring a Friend!: If you have friends that would like to try the World of Warcraft TCG but haven’t had a chance to, then bring them to the Scourgewar Sneak Preview and get them started! Each friend you bring will get a free Starter Deck, and you will receive three boosters of Scourgewar for each new player. If your friend has never played in a sanctioned World of Warcraft event, you are both eligible for this program. Simply inform the tournament organizer that you have brought a guest for the Bring a Friend promotion, and the organizer will give you a short form to fill out along with a new UDE membership card for your friend. The information will be verified by UDE and the product will be shipped after the Sneak Preview to both you and your friend!
With the Scourgewar Sneak | ||
11 / 23
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: 5:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
WoW Battleground Series
What: Prizes: Everyone will Cost: $5 for constructed, $16 for draft, and $35 for a sealed. | ||
11 / 24
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Open Boardgame Night
Info: We have an extensive list of open boardgames for you to come in and try with your friends, or you can play a pick up game with other folks in the store. Price: Free!! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Old and new players, drop in for open VS System play. Drafts, sealed play, and constructed formats. Feel free to drop by to have one of our players demo the game for you! Cost: Free for open gaming. Constructed $5.00. Drafts $15.00. | ||
11 / 25
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Warhammer 40k Open Gaming!
What: Drop in games and other fun abound on wednesdays for 40k generals of all levels. We'll run campaigns run nightly scenario's and run monthly tournaments. Note: Bring in all the books, dice, measuring tapes and other accessories you need to play as we don't lenders. Fun thematic armies are encouraged. Cost: Free for open gaming. Tournaments $10 entry. 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. | ||
11 / 26
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Legend of the 5 Rings Open Battles
What: Legend of the 5 Rings is a strategy battle game and a collectible card game in one. Comprising the tactics of battle with the underhanded backstabbing of 16th century japanese style imperial courts. Pick your great clan, assemble a might host of samurai, courtiers, magical shugenja or a myriad of other warriors and vassals to fight your way to victory and glory Info: Come down to learn to play or trade cards or whatever you like. Cost: Free!!! Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Monsterpocalypse Night
What: Open gaming all night long. Bring in your constructed force, maps and buildings and drop in for a game or organize some fun with your friends. Note: Come in for a demo game and try this destructive monster wrestling fest! Cost: Free! | ||
11 / 27
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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: 11:00 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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. | ||
11 / 28
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Tables. We usually have 1 or 2 tables going. If you're interested in playing in an LFR adventure - check out the details on the Wizards web-site. We are also running on-going campaign(s). We usually have some drop in spots available, and you can get caught up on where we are at here. If you're new to the game, it's ok to come by and watch. When you are ready you can jump in to an open spot. We recommend that new players try to at least read the sections of the Player's Handbook relevant to their character and general combat prior to their first game. We take sign-ups to reserve spots at these tables - send an e-mail to info@tcgaa.ca to ask about spots for a given week and to get addded to our weekly e-mail update list. | ||
11 / 29
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 2-3 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: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
BLACKEST NIGHT: HEROCLIX! Back from dead! Join this sealed booster tournament with a special event pricing of 2 boosters for $20.00! New players are more than welcome! | ||
11 / 30
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: 5:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
WoW Battleground Series
What: Prizes: Everyone will Cost: $5 for constructed, $16 for draft, and $35 for a sealed. | ||
12 / 1
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Old and new players, drop in for open VS System play. Drafts, sealed play, and constructed formats. Feel free to drop by to have one of our players demo the game for you! Cost: Free for open gaming. Constructed $5.00. Drafts $15.00. | ||
12 / 2
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. | ||
12 / 3
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Strike like the Mantis Redux!
Info:Players participating in this event must bring their own monster figures, city figures, dice, health trackers, and maps required for play. Series 4 Unit Boosters are to be purchased at the store holding the event. Format: Sealed Unit – 2 Boosters In a sealed unit event players bring their monster pairs and cities to the event but build the rest of their forces from boosters. Each player will need to purchase two Unit Boosters on site. The Tournament Organizer (TO) decides on the drafting method used to distribute figures. See the Monsterpocalypse Organized Play Handbook for details. Game Type: Standard This format is played using 1 monster pair (alpha and hyper forms), 2–12 buildings, and 4–15 units. When players roll for first turn, the player who loses the roll chooses whether the players will use his map or his opponent’s map. Prizes: Mega Mantacon and Mollok Mortar Elite
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12 / 4
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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: 11:00 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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. | ||
12 / 5
Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Yu-Gi-Oh! Vancouver Regionals Format: Advanced, Swiss with top cut (number of rounds will depend on the number of players) Entry: $25 Registration will open at 10am and the tournament will start at 11am. Pre-registration will be available in-store or by phone starting 2 weeks before the event. All players will receive 5 packs for entering, plus a participation card while supplies last. Top finishers will earn additional prizes including booster packs.
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Tables. We usually have 1 or 2 tables going. If you're interested in playing in an LFR adventure - check out the details on the Wizards web-site. We are also running on-going campaign(s). We usually have some drop in spots available, and you can get caught up on where we are at here. If you're new to the game, it's ok to come by and watch. When you are ready you can jump in to an open spot. We recommend that new players try to at least read the sections of the Player's Handbook relevant to their character and general combat prior to their first game. We take sign-ups to reserve spots at these tables - send an e-mail to info@tcgaa.ca to ask about spots for a given week and to get addded to our weekly e-mail update list. | ||
12 / 6
Start: 12:00 am
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 Entry fee: Free!!! Prizes: Based on your point totals - the more you League play on Sunday from approximately Noon till 3:00pm. League Start: 11:30 am
End: 4:00 pm
World of Warcraft TCG This is a call to the Heroes of Azeroth – it is time to take up arms and march against the might of the Scourge in Northrend! The path to Naxxramas awaits! Take heed Heroes – for you may not be yet ready to take on the might of Kel’Thuzud. There is time for preparation yet… Let us turn our eyes to the Queen of the Black Dragonflight – ONYXIA! This Sunday’s event is an Onyxia Raid. Time and bravery permitting, Ragnaros of Molten Core may feel the sting of the hero’s blade and spell. Craft your best raiding deck and come meet some new folks and have some fun! Your party is gathering at the Meeting Stone at 11:30am, with the raid(s) starting at noon.
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Magic the Gathering Free Come in and play some MTG - Standard, EDH, other... or just trade. Everyone that comes in and does something MTG related qualifies for one of the promo cards this month. Pending interest and participation level we'll start running tournaments in January. These can be any format, sanctiond or not, let us know what your preference would be. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Info:Players participating in this event must bring their own monster figures, city figures, dice, health trackers, and maps required for play. Series 4 Unit Boosters are to be purchased at the store holding the event. Format: Sealed Unit – 2 Boosters In a sealed unit event players bring their monster pairs and cities to the event but build the rest of their forces from boosters. Each player will need to purchase two Unit Boosters on site. The Tournament Organizer (TO) decides on the drafting method used to distribute figures. See the Monsterpocalypse Organized Play Handbook for details. Game Type: Standard This format is played using 1 monster pair (alpha and hyper forms), 2–12 buildings, and 4–15 units. When players roll for first turn, the player who loses the roll chooses whether the players will use his map or his opponent’s map. Prizes: Mega Mantacon and Mollok Mortar Elite | ||
12 / 7
Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! 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... | ||
12 / 8
(all day)
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Old and new players, drop in for open VS System play. Drafts, sealed play, and constructed formats. Feel free to drop by to have one of our players demo the game for you! Cost: Free for open gaming. Constructed $5.00. Drafts $15.00. | ||
12 / 9
(all day)
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! 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. | ||
12 / 10
(all day)
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Legend of the 5 Rings Open Battles
What: Legend of the 5 Rings is a strategy battle game and a collectible card game in one. Comprising the tactics of battle with the underhanded backstabbing of 16th century japanese style imperial courts. Pick your great clan, assemble a might host of samurai, courtiers, magical shugenja or a myriad of other warriors and vassals to fight your way to victory and glory Info: Come down to learn to play or trade cards or whatever you like. Cost: Free!!! | ||
12 / 11
(all day)
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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: 11:00 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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. | ||
12 / 12
(all day)
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! Start: 1:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Welcome to the Urban Jungle!!
Info: Players participating in this event must bring their own figures, dice, health trackers, and maps required for play. Format: Constructed Players bring a force built using the standard force building rules. Figures from any set may be used. Game Type: Two Monsters – Shared Agenda, Different Faction This event is played as detailed in the “Multi-Monster Games” section of the Series 4 rulebook. This format is played using 2 monster pairs (alpha and hyper forms), 2–12 buildings, and 4–15 units. The monsters must be of the same agenda but different factions. When players roll for first turn, the player who loses the roll chooses whether the players will use his map or his opponent’s map. Prizes: Gakura and Robo Squix
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Tables. We usually have 1 or 2 tables going. If you're interested in playing in an LFR adventure - check out the details on the Wizards web-site. We are also running on-going campaign(s). We usually have some drop in spots available, and you can get caught up on where we are at here. If you're new to the game, it's ok to come by and watch. When you are ready you can jump in to an open spot. We recommend that new players try to at least read the sections of the Player's Handbook relevant to their character and general combat prior to their first game. We take sign-ups to reserve spots at these tables - send an e-mail to info@tcgaa.ca to ask about spots for a given week and to get addded to our weekly e-mail update list. | ||
12 / 13
End: 6:00 pm
Start: 12/07/2009 - 12:00
End: 12/13/2009 - 18:00
Pre-Christmas Week Long Sale!!Both Stores!
What: The Connection Games Presents our first ever Pre-Christmas weeklong sale event! We understand what it's like to have gamers on your gift list so we're making it easier for you to get them everything they want while saving you enough to get yourself a little something too! Come down to the shop anytime between Monday Dec7th and Sunday Dec13th to get your hands on Warmachine, Hordes, Warhammer Fantasy, Warhammer 40K, AT-43, D&D 3.5 and 4th, a myriad of other roleplaying games, board games, card games and other goodies to numerous to name at discounts from 10%-40% off retail!! Important note: as a blanket rule, any product you're looking for that we don't have in stock can be pre-paid for at a 10% discount regardless of purchase size. Also please remember that discounts do not stack; if you are eligable for multiple discounts we will only apply the best one available to you. Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to) -10% off any product included in a purchase over $50 -Warhammer Fantasy & 40k:15% off everything outside the base range regardless of purchase size! -Warmachine & Hordes: 15% off starters and 25% off select blisters and boxes! 40% off any "Classic" range blisters or boxes -RPGs: except 4ed, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off -Board Games: Select board games will be 15%-25% off -Comics:10% off all purchases over $50 Thank you very much and have a wonderful holiday season! Start: 11:30 am
End: 5:30 pm
Deep under Blackrock Mountain slumbers the Firelord – Ragnaros! Do your heroes have what it takes to battle their way through the depths of Molten Core to face off against the mighty Firelord?! Only the bravest heroes will survive. Bring your best raiding deck to join forces with other players to battle against the Molten Core Raid deck. We will start more than one raid, space and time permitting. Show up early for a spot. (11:30am-5:30pm) 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 2-3 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: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Magic the Gathering Free Come in and play some MTG - Standard, EDH, other... or just trade. Everyone that comes in and does something MTG related qualifies for one of the promo cards this month. Pending interest and participation level we'll start running tournaments in January. These can be any format, sanctiond or not, let us know what your preference would be. | ||
12 / 14
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... | ||
12 / 15
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Old and new players, drop in for open VS System play. Drafts, sealed play, and constructed formats. Feel free to drop by to have one of our players demo the game for you! Cost: Free for open gaming. Constructed $5.00. Drafts $15.00. | ||
12 / 16
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. | ||
12 / 17
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Legend of the 5 Rings Open Battles
What: Legend of the 5 Rings is a strategy battle game and a collectible card game in one. Comprising the tactics of battle with the underhanded backstabbing of 16th century japanese style imperial courts. Pick your great clan, assemble a might host of samurai, courtiers, magical shugenja or a myriad of other warriors and vassals to fight your way to victory and glory Info: Come down to learn to play or trade cards or whatever you like. Cost: Free!!! Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Info:Players participating in this event must bring their own monster figures, city figures, dice, health trackers, and maps required for play. Series 4 Unit Boosters are to be purchased at the store holding the event. Format: Sealed Unit – 2 Boosters In a sealed unit event players bring their monster pairs and cities to the event but build the rest of their forces from boosters. Each player will need to purchase two Unit Boosters on site. The Tournament Organizer (TO) decides on the drafting method used to distribute figures. See the Monsterpocalypse Organized Play Handbook for details. Game Type: Standard This format is played using 1 monster pair (alpha and hyper forms), 2–12 buildings, and 4–15 units. When players roll for first turn, the player who loses the roll chooses whether the players will use his map or his opponent’s map. Prizes: Mega Mantacon and Mollok Mortar Elite | ||
12 / 18
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 9:30 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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: 11:00 pm
Friday Night Magic - Granville St. Format: Booster Draft Draft price of $15.00. ($5 if you bring your own packs.) We put $5 of store credit into the prize pool for each person in the draft.
NOTE: If we have 14 or more people in the draft, we will split into 2 pods. Wizards Event Reporter will be used to determine final standings after the swiss rounds. 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. | ||
12 / 19
Start: 11:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
Chaotic Fall Battledrome & Qualifier Last Chance Qualifier Details Entry: $20 Format: 6v6 Constructed - Army Lists Required Registration begins at 11am, and the tournament will start at 11:30am. If possible, please come with your army list completed. Players with an existing invitation are not eligible to play in this event. The tournament will be straight swiss rounds with NO top cut. Prizes: Invites to the Battledrome this afternoon. If we have 4-8 players, 2 players receive invites. if we have 9-16 players, 4 players receive invites.
Battledrom Details: Entry: Free (by invitation only) Format: 6v6 Constructed - Army Lists Required (you do NOT have to use the same army as used in your qualifying event) Event will start at as close to 3pm as possible pending the outcome of the Last Chance Qualifier. We would like all pre-qualified players to be in the store by 2pm if possible so that we can start early if appropriate. The tournament will be swiss with a Top 8 (or Top 4) cut. Prizes (subject to change pending confirmation from TC Digital): • 1st place: Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Atom, invitation to the 2009 World Championship Prizes will be mailed to winners directly by TC Digital. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Tables. We usually have 1 or 2 tables going. If you're interested in playing in an LFR adventure - check out the details on the Wizards web-site. We are also running on-going campaign(s). We usually have some drop in spots available, and you can get caught up on where we are at here. If you're new to the game, it's ok to come by and watch. When you are ready you can jump in to an open spot. We recommend that new players try to at least read the sections of the Player's Handbook relevant to their character and general combat prior to their first game. We take sign-ups to reserve spots at these tables - send an e-mail to info@tcgaa.ca to ask about spots for a given week and to get addded to our weekly e-mail update list. | ||
12 / 20
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 2-3 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: 12:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
It seems the mighty heroes are resting again after bringing the mightly Ragnaros to his knees last weekend! This coming Sunday, join us at Connection Games & Comics 2 for some casual constructed play. We’ve got new players coming down and it will be a good time to stretch out your decks and get ready for the 2010 Battlegrounds Season just around the corner. We’ll be kicking off at 12pm and playing for as long as people want to play. We will also have the January 2010 Battlegrounds sign-up sheet out. If you want to participate, you can sign up now (or anytime before the end of Jan). More information on Battlegrounds coming soon! As a special request, there will be a Black Temple Raid deck if there are 3 people brave enough to attempt it. So everyone come out, bring your decks and play for some fun – even bring cards for trading if you want. It’s a casual day for all to enjoy! Happy Winter Veil! Start: 2:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Magic the Gathering Free Official Format: Extended Un-official format: whatever you want If we have enough interest we'll run un-sanctioned (for now) extended tournaments starting at 2:30pm. Entry will be free, and we'll give out some older promo's that we have as prizes to the top 2 players. All players will receive a participation foil as well (while supplies last). If extended is not your thing - you can still come in and trade or play other formats to get the participation foil. Here is the list of sets that are currently legal in extended:
The following cards are banned in Extended tournaments:
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12 / 21
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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