BOXING WEEK SALE!

Both Stores!

Special super deal tables featuring items for $5, $10, and $15 - regular prices on some of these items are over $30!!!

What: Did you get money for Christmas - want to turn it into some fun?  We're extending our annual Boxing Day Sale into a Boxing Week Sale (when in Rome...).   We want to clean out our storage rooms a bit, so we have some great deals - get in early to get your hands on hot board game titles for as little as $5!  We'll also have at least 10%-40% off everything in the store.* 

Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to)

• Selected overstock board games at super discount prices - these include titles such as Endeavor, Tigris & Euphrates, Settlers expansions, Le Havre, and many more...  these are overstock only, and while supplies last, so come in early to get the best deals. Selection will vary by store.
  
• 10% off any regularly priced product included in a purchase over $50 (before discount and taxes).*
• (Renfrew only) 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 4th edition, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off.  We're expecting a huge re-stock of D&D Mini's monsters boosters during the sale - we'll be blowing these out at less than $10/booster - a great deal.
• 10% off all regular priced comic and trade paperback purchases over $50*

 Sale starts at 11am on Boxing Day (Dec 26th), and ends at closing (9pm) on Jan 1st.

Hope you're having a great Holiday.

* Discounts do not stack - i.e., you can't get an additional 10% of something that was already on sale or discounted.  You also can't apply both your comic membership discount and the sale discount - one or the other.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

BOXING WEEK SALE!

Both Stores!

Special super deal tables featuring items for $5, $10, and $15 - regular prices on some of these items are over $30!!!

What: Did you get money for Christmas - want to turn it into some fun?  We're extending our annual Boxing Day Sale into a Boxing Week Sale (when in Rome...).   We want to clean out our storage rooms a bit, so we have some great deals - get in early to get your hands on hot board game titles for as little as $5!  We'll also have at least 10%-40% off everything in the store.* 

Info: Some of our deals include (but are not limited to)

• Selected overstock board games at super discount prices - these include titles such as Endeavor, Tigris & Euphrates, Settlers expansions, Le Havre, and many more...  these are overstock only, and while supplies last, so come in early to get the best deals. Selection will vary by store.
  
• 10% off any regularly priced product included in a purchase over $50 (before discount and taxes).*
• (Renfrew only) 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 4th edition, all roleplaying books are 15% off. All Plastic Mini boxes and reaper Minis are 15% off. Except Dice, all roleplaying accessories are 15% off.  We're expecting a huge re-stock of D&D Mini's monsters boosters during the sale - we'll be blowing these out at less than $10/booster - a great deal.
• 10% off all regular priced comic and trade paperback purchases over $50*

 Sale starts at 11am on Boxing Day (Dec 26th), and ends at closing (9pm) on Jan 1st.

Hope you're having a great Holiday.

* Discounts do not stack - i.e., you can't get an additional 10% of something that was already on sale or discounted.  You also can't apply both your comic membership discount and the sale discount - one or the other.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $5

Join us for the kick-off event for 2010! It's the start of the January Battlegrounds!

This Sunday the format will be Open Dueling. This will allow everyone to get a feel for the format and give the new players a chance to figure out how to beat the more experienced players at the store. Challenge any other player with any deck you bring! Compete with a deck that can earn you some extra Achievements!

The cost for this event is $5. A booster pack is put into the prize pool for each player.

Prizes for the event are:
1st place - Shaman Deck Box, Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
2nd place - Explosive Trap EA Card, 30% of booster packs from prize pool
3rd place - booster pack from prize pool
Everyone - EA Card for participating!

Door prizes for EA Cards and more!

There are some great prizes for the top contenders that day. Bring your decks, compete and have fun to fill out your Battlegrounds Achievements List for your shot at the January Battlemaster prize, given out at the end of the month to the top player for that month.

We'll start the registration at 12pm and kick it off at 12:30pm. Later comers can get some games in, but come early for maximum playtime!

See you there!

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!!!

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $5

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $5

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.

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.

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).

Clash steel and fling spells from Thunder Bluff to Booty Bay and back again in this no-holds-barred game!

This event is a UDE Sanctioned Constructed Tournament for the WoW TCG. It is Swiss format, which allows every player multiple games. Final rankings will be determined by Swiss rounds.

Players bring a single 60-card deck to duel with other players. Standard constructed deck building rules apply.

The cost for this event is $5. A booster pack is put into the prize pool for each player.

Prizes for the event are:
1st place - Shaman Deck Box, Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
2nd place - Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
3rd place - booster pack from prize pool
Everyone - EA Card for participating!
(Booster packs are split by top 3, with 1st getting most, then 2nd and then 3rd. Exact numbers depend on number of participants)

Door prizes for EA Cards and more!

Battle it out for prizes and to earn your Battlegrounds Achievements.

Registration for the event starts at 12:30pm and first matches start at 1pm.

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:

• Dominion
• Agricola
• El Grande
• Galaxy Trucker
• Vikings
• Acquire
• Ys with the expansion
• Zooloretto (2007 Spiel des Jahres winner)
• King's Cribage
• Coloretto 
• Settlers of Catan and all expansions (English and German versions)
• Carcassonne (with Inns & Cathedrals expansion)
• Shogun 
• Power Grid
• Risk 2210AD
• Thurn & Taxis
• Killer Bunnies (all expansions available)
• Ingenious
• Attika
• Ra
• Shadows over Camelot
• Runebound
• Munchkin
• Alhambra
• Ticket to Ride
• Rocketville
• Nexus Ops
• Puerto Rico (with the expansion optional)
• Caylus
• Guillotine
• Polarity
• Tigris & Euphrates
• (Plus many more...)

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...

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:

• Dominion
• Agricola
• El Grande
• Galaxy Trucker
• Vikings
• Acquire
• Ys with the expansion
• Zooloretto (2007 Spiel des Jahres winner)
• King's Cribage
• Coloretto 
• Settlers of Catan and all expansions (English and German versions)
• Carcassonne (with Inns & Cathedrals expansion)
• Shogun 
• Power Grid
• Risk 2210AD
• Thurn & Taxis
• Killer Bunnies (all expansions available)
• Ingenious
• Attika
• Ra
• Shadows over Camelot
• Runebound
• Munchkin
• Alhambra
• Ticket to Ride
• Rocketville
• Nexus Ops
• Puerto Rico (with the expansion optional)
• Caylus
• Guillotine
• Polarity
• Tigris & Euphrates
• (Plus many more...)

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...

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!!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

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 mighty 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!!!

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

Open Gaming!

What: Every saturday will be open to warmachine gaming. Drop in for a pick up game or set up a time with your friends. Please check the calendar for days in which special events may be using the space in the mornings. All Special events on saturdays are in the morning so you can still come later in the day.

Price: Free!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $5

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.

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).

Clash steel and fling spells from Thunder Bluff to Booty Bay and back again in this no-holds-barred game!

This event is a UDE Sanctioned Constructed Tournament for the WoW TCG. It is Swiss format, which allows every player multiple games. Final rankings will be determined by Swiss rounds.

Players bring a single 60-card deck to duel with other players. Standard constructed deck building rules apply.

The cost for this event is $5. A booster pack is put into the prize pool for each player.

Prizes for the event are:
1st place - Shaman Deck Box, Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
2nd place - Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
3rd place - booster pack from prize pool
Everyone - EA Card for participating!
(Booster packs are split by top 3, with 1st getting most, then 2nd and then 3rd. Exact numbers depend on number of participants)

Door prizes for EA Cards and more!

Battle it out for prizes and to earn your Battlegrounds Achievements.

Registration for the event starts at 12:00pm and first matches start at 12:30pm.

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:

• Dominion
• Agricola
• El Grande
• Galaxy Trucker
• Vikings
• Acquire
• Ys with the expansion
• Zooloretto (2007 Spiel des Jahres winner)
• King's Cribage
• Coloretto 
• Settlers of Catan and all expansions (English and German versions)
• Carcassonne (with Inns & Cathedrals expansion)
• Shogun 
• Power Grid
• Risk 2210AD
• Thurn & Taxis
• Killer Bunnies (all expansions available)
• Ingenious
• Attika
• Ra
• Shadows over Camelot
• Runebound
• Munchkin
• Alhambra
• Ticket to Ride
• Rocketville
• Nexus Ops
• Puerto Rico (with the expansion optional)
• Caylus
• Guillotine
• Polarity
• Tigris & Euphrates
• (Plus many more...)

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...

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!!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

Legend of the Five Rings - Harbinger Release Event

Format: Sealed (each player gets a starter and 3 booster packs of the new set)

Players will create 40/40 constructed decks from their starter and boosters - 30 minutes for deck construction, and 1 hour swiss rounds.  The number of rounds will depend on the number of players.

Prizes: Harbinger Booster Packs, and Promo Cards.

Price: $30

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

Warhammer 40k Astro-Mini-Con Tournament!

1500pts-3 games-Custom Scenarios

Info:This 3-game tournament features unique scenarios on every table. Bring your painted 1500pt army and put your skills to the test. Only 10 slots are available, so register early! Only $15. Check us out at astronomi-con.com/minivan

Prizes: Free and discounted tickets to the main Astronomi-Con event as well as up to of $150 is GW product. Everyone who shows up will recieve a 10% off gift card for use at our 2 locations.

Links: Astronomi-Con  , Games-work shop , thor's hideout

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $5

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

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).

Clash steel and fling spells from Thunder Bluff to Booty Bay and back again in this no-holds-barred game!

This event is a UDE Sanctioned Constructed Tournament for the WoW TCG. It is Swiss format, which allows every player multiple games. Final rankings will be determined by Swiss rounds.

Players bring a single 60-card deck to duel with other players. Standard constructed deck building rules apply.

The cost for this event is $5. A booster pack is put into the prize pool for each player.

Prizes for the event are:
1st place - Shaman Deck Box, Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
2nd place - Explosive Trap EA Card, booster packs from prize pool
3rd place - booster pack from prize pool
Everyone - EA Card for participating!
(Booster packs are split by top 3, with 1st getting most, then 2nd and then 3rd. Exact numbers depend on number of participants)

Door prizes for EA Cards and more!

Battle it out for prizes and to earn your Battlegrounds Achievements.

Registration for the event starts at 12:30pm and first matches start at 1pm.

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:

• Dominion
• Agricola
• El Grande
• Galaxy Trucker
• Vikings
• Acquire
• Ys with the expansion
• Zooloretto (2007 Spiel des Jahres winner)
• King's Cribage
• Coloretto 
• Settlers of Catan and all expansions (English and German versions)
• Carcassonne (with Inns & Cathedrals expansion)
• Shogun 
• Power Grid
• Risk 2210AD
• Thurn & Taxis
• Killer Bunnies (all expansions available)
• Ingenious
• Attika
• Ra
• Shadows over Camelot
• Runebound
• Munchkin
• Alhambra
• Ticket to Ride
• Rocketville
• Nexus Ops
• Puerto Rico (with the expansion optional)
• Caylus
• Guillotine
• Polarity
• Tigris & Euphrates
• (Plus many more...)

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...

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!!

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

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 mighty 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!!!

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

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.

• 1st place: Foil prize card, 50% of prize pool
• 2nd place: Foil prize  card, 30% of prize pool
• 3rd and 4th place: 10% each of the prize pool
  
• 2 randmon door prizes of foil prize cards

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.

Open Gaming!

What: Every saturday will be open to warmachine gaming. Drop in for a pick up game or set up a time with your friends. Please check the calendar for days in which special events may be using the space in the mornings. All Special events on saturdays are in the morning so you can still come later in the day.

Price: Free!

This Saturday the format will be Open Dueling. This is the last Battlegrounds day for January.

This will allow everyone to get a feel for the format and give the new players a chance to figure out how to beat the more experienced players at the store. Challenge any other player with any deck you bring! Compete with a deck that can earn you some extra Achievements!

There is no cost for this event - it will be a casual game day. We will have some random door prizes, and the top contender will come away with a Fires of Outland playmat, donated by Zach. (Thanks!)

We will also tally up the Achievement and award Badges of Justice and crown the January Battlemaster!

Bring your decks, compete and have fun to fill out your Battlegrounds Achievements List for your shot at the January Battlemaster prize, given out at the end of the month to the top player for that month. (your last chance!)

We'll start at 12pm and go until nobody is left to play.

See you there!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelist League

Open to all Duelists 13 and under.  This is not a tournament.  Players will play Advanced Format matches to earn special foil promo cards - every participant will get at least one of the promo cards each week.  The more you win the earlier you get to pick your card from the available supply.  Additional prizes may be added depending on the turn out.

Entry: $3.50

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.

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.

Entry Fee: $3.50

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.

Magic the Gathering - Worldwake in-store Pre-release

Format: Sealed (3 packs Zenidkar, 3 packs Worldwake)

Price: $30

Prizes: Participation promo (while supplies last), additional booster packs for top finishers (at least 2 packs per player into the prize pool).

Each player receives their packs and constructs a minimum 40 card deck (basic lands provided by the store).  Player's have 30 minutes for deck construction, followed by a swiss tournament with 45 minutes/round.  The number of rounds will depend on the number of players.  There will be no top-cut.

• 8 players: 3 rounds
• 9-16 player: 4 rounds
• 17-32 players: 5 rounds
• 32+ players: 6 rounds

Magic the Gathering - Worldwake in-store Pre-release

Format: Sealed (3 packs Zenidkar, 3 packs Worldwake)

Price: $30

Prizes:
Participation promo (while supplies last), additional booster packs for
top finishers (at least 2 packs per player into the prize pool).

Each
player receives their packs and constructs a minimum 40 card deck
(basic lands provided by the store).  Player's have 30 minutes for deck
construction, followed by a swiss tournament with 45 minutes/round. 
The number of rounds will depend on the number of players.  There will
be no top-cut.

• 8 players: 3 rounds
• 9-16 player: 4 rounds
• 17-32 players: 5 rounds
• 32+ players: 6 rounds