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Murder is afoot at the Gnome! Murder Mystery during the Magic at Karlov Manor Prereleases this weekend

Gather, Planeswalkers! A Mystery Unfurls at Gnome Games!

Dust off your sleuthing skills and sharpen your spellcasting focus, for Gnome Games invites you to an event unlike any other: Murder at the Gnome Games: a Magic: the Gathering Prerelease like no other, shrouded in the chilling mystery of Murder at Karlov Manor Prereleases that only you can solve!

Prepare to step into the vibrant world of mystery at your favorite Gnome Games store, as it is transformed into a scene of intrigue and suspense. A beloved figure has fallen, and sinister whispers hang heavy in the air. Could it be the charismatic, competitive Barnaby “Mana Burn” Bolt, forever vying for supremacy? Or perhaps the gentle Lyra “Land Whisperer” Willowbrook, championing environmental awareness? Every Planeswalker amongst us becomes a suspect, and every card cast holds a clue.

Solve the Mystery – Intrigue at Gnome Games: A Murder Mystery at the Magic the Gathering Karlov Manor Prerelease

Hark, Planeswalkers! There has been a murder at Gnome Games and we need your help to solve the mystery!

For one event at each store only, Gnome Games transforms into a stage for murder and mayhem. You are no longer just patrons seeking prereleases and preordained packs. You are investigators, thrust into a tangled web of deceit and suspicion.

Unravel the clues as you play in the Magic the Gathering Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease.

Decipher cryptic messages, untangle alibis, and navigate hidden passages. Use your strategic minds and collaborative spirit to interrogate suspects, analyze evidence, and piece together the puzzle before the final match is played. In the spirit of Magic the Gathering, you’ll earn more than more boosters when you win a match; clues are truly what you seek! 

Will you become the champion of justice, unmasking the killer and claiming victory? Or will you succumb to the shadows, forever trapped in the web of Karlov Manor’s deadly secrets?

The stakes are high, the mystery awaits, and the fate of Gnome Games hangs in the balance.

Gather your Planeswalker companions, sharpen your wits, and step into the shadows. The hunt for the murderer in afoot!

What to expect at the Murder at Karlov Manor Murder Mystery Prereleases

  • Interactive murder mystery gameplay: Play prereleases, gather clues, and uncover the truth through deduction and collaboration.
    Sweet eats and treats: enjoy some fine cheesecake delights, but beware – even the delicious temptations may contain clues!
    Engaging characters: Each guest becomes a suspect with their own secrets and motives.
    Twists and turns: Be prepared for red herrings, hidden passages, and a jaw-dropping reveal.
  • Magic the Gathering Gameplay – 3 rounds of Sealed Magic the Gathering Prerelease fun! Win a Match, Win a Murder at Karlov Manor Play Pack (and earn a clue to help solve the mystery)
  • An event filled with loads of thrills and laughter: Enjoy camaraderie, competition, and the unforgettable experience of solving a magical murder mystery.



Here are the event times and locations:

Preregister Online and reserve your seat today!

Murder Mystery at the Magic Murder at Karlov Manor Prerelease
Gnome Games Appleton
Friday Feb 2 at 6 PM (32 Player Cap)
https://gnomegames.com/event/murder-mystery-at-karlove-manor-prerelease-appleton/

Murder Mystery in the Shadow of Lambeau Murder at Karlov Manor Prerelease
Gnome Games Green Bay West
Friday Feb 2  – 6 pm
https://gnomegames.com/event/murders-at-karlov-manor-mystery-prerelease-green-bay-west/

There’s Been A Murder at Gnome Games Green Bay East Magic Prerelease
Gnome Games Green Bay East
Saturday Feb 3 – 1 PM
https://gnomegames.com/event/theres-been-a-murder-at-gbe/

Murder Mystery at The Gnoshery Magic Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease –
The Gnoshery – Sturgeon Bay
Friday Feb 2 – 5 PM
https://the-gnoshery.com/event/murder-at-karlov-manor-prerelease-the-gnoshery/

Murder Mystery at the Magic Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease – Friday Feb 2
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Disney Lorcana Release Events at Gnome Games August 18,19,20

Join the Gnomes for Disney Lorcana Premier August 18 – 20!

Gnome Games Appleton – Friday August 18 4 PM – 6 PM

Gnome Games Green Bay West – Friday August 18 6 PM – 9 PM

Gnome Games Green Bay East – Sunday August 20 3 PM – 5 PM

The Gnoshery – Sturgeon Bay – Saturday August 19 3 PM – 5 PM

Entry $30 – Includes a First Chapter Starter Deck and 2 Lorcana First Chapter Boosters Casual Play with staff teaching the game. No prizes, we are just having fun for this release celebration!

Disney Lorcana Illumineer League – Play Every Week! Entry Purchase 1 Lorcana Booster

Gnome Games Green Bay West – Saturdays 1 PM – 3 PM

Gnome Games Appleton – Saturdays 3 PM – 5 PM

Gnome Games Green Bay East – Sundays 3 PM – 5 PM

The Gnoshery / Gnome Games Sturgeon Bay – Sundays 2 PM – 4 PM

Universus July Store Championship Event! – Gnome Games Green Bay West – $20

Come compete in our UniVersus Store Championship at Gnome Games Green Bay West!

Sunday, July 27th
Starting at 11am
Entry is $20

Its time to determine who our Store Champion is! Our Competitive Store Championship event gives players not only unique promos, but points to go to worlds! Only the best of the best can stand a chance at winning, will it be you? After 3 rounds of Swiss Standard Constructed we’ll find out!

Each match won, will win you a booster pack!

Find out more about Store Championships here!

For more Universus at Gnome Games click here!

Neopets Battledome Thursday Tournaments – Green Bay West – $8

Neopets Thursdays Gnome Games Green Bay West

The Gnomes invite Neopetians to the Gnome Games Green Bay West Battledome each Thursday this summer at Noon!


$8 tournament, where we’ll play 3 rounds; with each round having players win-a-pack, when they win-a-match!

We will be following the banned/restricted list on Neopets site.

As of 7/10/25 this includes:
Naia (Faerie) is banned.
LabRay – Chocolate is limited to 1 copy in your Rainbow Pool.

Deck Construction
You need a 50-card deck made up of a combination of Codestones, Equipment, Food, Faeries, Heroes, Legends, Map Pieces, Paint Brushes, Petpets, Potions, and Villains. Decks can contain no more than 2 copies of any Equipment, Food, Legends, Paint Brushes, and Potions. They may contain no more than 1 copy of any Faerie, Hero, Petpet, unique Map Piece, or Villain and may contain any number of Codestones. You can have a Neopet Deck of at least 3 and up to 5 Neopets of different species (all 5 must have a different name), and a Rainbow Pool with up to 10 unique Rainbow Pool Neopets. Additional cards may have unique rules text having them start in your Rainbow Pool. These cards do not count towards the 10 Rainbow Pool Neopet limit. Up to 10 six-sided diced will be required for battle.


New to the game? Watch the how to play here.
Looking for a card list of what cards are in the game?

Neopets Battledome Thursday Tournaments – Green Bay West – $8

Neopets Thursdays Gnome Games Green Bay West

The Gnomes invite Neopetians to the Gnome Games Green Bay West Battledome each Thursday this summer at Noon!


$8 tournament, where we’ll play 3 rounds; with each round having players win-a-pack, when they win-a-match!

We will be following the banned/restricted list on Neopets site.

As of 7/10/25 this includes:
Naia (Faerie) is banned.
LabRay – Chocolate is limited to 1 copy in your Rainbow Pool.

Deck Construction
You need a 50-card deck made up of a combination of Codestones, Equipment, Food, Faeries, Heroes, Legends, Map Pieces, Paint Brushes, Petpets, Potions, and Villains. Decks can contain no more than 2 copies of any Equipment, Food, Legends, Paint Brushes, and Potions. They may contain no more than 1 copy of any Faerie, Hero, Petpet, unique Map Piece, or Villain and may contain any number of Codestones. You can have a Neopet Deck of at least 3 and up to 5 Neopets of different species (all 5 must have a different name), and a Rainbow Pool with up to 10 unique Rainbow Pool Neopets. Additional cards may have unique rules text having them start in your Rainbow Pool. These cards do not count towards the 10 Rainbow Pool Neopet limit. Up to 10 six-sided diced will be required for battle.


New to the game? Watch the how to play here.
Looking for a card list of what cards are in the game?

Neopets Battledome Thursday Tournaments – Green Bay West – $8

Neopets Thursdays Gnome Games Green Bay West

The Gnomes invite Neopetians to the Gnome Games Green Bay West Battledome each Thursday this summer at Noon!


$8 tournament, where we’ll play 3 rounds; with each round having players win-a-pack, when they win-a-match!

We will be following the banned/restricted list on Neopets site.

As of 7/10/25 this includes:
Naia (Faerie) is banned.
LabRay – Chocolate is limited to 1 copy in your Rainbow Pool.

Deck Construction
You need a 50-card deck made up of a combination of Codestones, Equipment, Food, Faeries, Heroes, Legends, Map Pieces, Paint Brushes, Petpets, Potions, and Villains. Decks can contain no more than 2 copies of any Equipment, Food, Legends, Paint Brushes, and Potions. They may contain no more than 1 copy of any Faerie, Hero, Petpet, unique Map Piece, or Villain and may contain any number of Codestones. You can have a Neopet Deck of at least 3 and up to 5 Neopets of different species (all 5 must have a different name), and a Rainbow Pool with up to 10 unique Rainbow Pool Neopets. Additional cards may have unique rules text having them start in your Rainbow Pool. These cards do not count towards the 10 Rainbow Pool Neopet limit. Up to 10 six-sided diced will be required for battle.


New to the game? Watch the how to play here.
Looking for a card list of what cards are in the game?

Pokémon 2025 Worlds Celebration Tournament! – Appleton East – $7.50*

Come celebrate the World Championship Pokémon Events at Gnome Games!

We’ll be hosting a special Tournament event on August 16th @Noon! Participants at the event will get extra special Promos while supplies last! We’ll be playing a 3 round Swiss Win-A-Match-Win-A-Pack Event! We’ll also be streaming the World Champs during the event! 2025 Pokémon World Championships

For more Pokémon events at Gnome click Here!

Magic: the Gathering x FINAL FANTASY Store Championship Event! Gnome Games Appleton North

Magic: the Gathering X Final Fantasy Store Championship

Compete to be the Store Champ! Participation promos, packs as prizes and top 8 and champion promos available for this event!

Prophetic Beginning: Participation Promo.
Diabolos, Guardian Force: Top 8 Promo
And a Bhujerba, Floating City promo to the Champion!

$20 entry for this event, Sunday, July 20th at 1pm.

We’ll be playing Swiss rounds based on attendance; and each match win, wins you a booster pack!

Preregister for our event on the MTGCompanion App here!: J2R4XEV
Magic: The Gathering®—FINAL FANTASY™ Events & Promos Overview | WPN

Current Legal Sets for Standard:

  • FINAL FANTASY
  • Tarkir: Dragonstorm
  • Aetherdrift
  • Foundations
  • Duskmourn: House of Horror
  • Bloomburrow
  • Outlaws of Thunder Junction
  • Murders at Karlov Manor
  • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
  • Wilds of Eldraine
  • March of the Machine: Aftermath
  • March of the Machine
  • Phyrexia: All Will Be One
  • The Brothers’ War
  • Dominaria United

For more Standard MTG check out our events here!: Magic at Gnome!

How to Design a Role-Playing Game – Gnome Games Green Bay West

Gnome Games and Preston Shah

Preston Shah is leading a conversation about How to Design a Role-Playing Game on Saturday, July 19th at 1pm.

This is what he has to say:

“Hey everyone, I’ve got something really cool to tell you. Back in 1991, I formed a publishing company “Surreal Voyages” and self-published several role-playing games and supplements for them. I even had a business license, seller’s permits and collected taxes and gave you receipts. I made a profit in the first year! It was desktop publishing, which was all the rage at that time. If you wanted a copy of my game, I printed it out for you on that old paper where I had to tear off the strips and separate each page. Then, I three-hole punched it and there you go! Later, I designed arguably a solar punk game (long before the concept) and that had the spiral binder, which was the mark of an indie game at the time. It was actually sold on the shelves at Fortress Games, a game store on University Avenue back in the day. My friend, Jocelyn, arranged for me to talk about How to Design a Role-Playing Game at Gnome Games West. I plan to discuss the theory, philosophy, history, and practical applications of the various elements that go into designing your own role-playing game.

This will occur at Gnome Games West 2160 S. Ridge Road. On July 19 (Saturday) at 1:00PM.

Do yourself a favor and check it out-it will be informative and lots of fun!”

For those who’re looking into designing their own role-playing games, or games in general, this is an opportunity to meet some of the local creative talents in the RPG field!

Disney Lorcana Reign of Jafar Set Championship! – Appleton East – $20*

Join us for the Reign of Jafar Championship at Gnome Games Appleton East!

Saturday, July 19th
Starting at 10:00am
Registration starts @ 930am
Decklist Required

Everyone will receive an Reign of Jafar Pack for playing Win a match, win an Reign of Jafar Pack, every round including the top cut/playoffsReign of Jafar Set Championships - Playmat and Promo Cards Revealed » Lorcana Player

  • Champion – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana Champion playmat -1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana foil promo card – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana foil promo card – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana non-foil promo card
  • 2nd-8th Place – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana foil promo card – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana non-foil promo card
  • All Participants – 1 Jafar – High Sultan of Lorcana non-foil promo card

*We do require a minimum of (8) Eight to start the event.

For paper printouts generated for this tournament, participants’ names will be displayed using their full real names, irrespective of their profile’s name display settings. This specification applies solely to printed materials.

Preregister for the event here!: Reign of Jafar Preregistration

For more Disney Lorcana at Gnome Games click here!: Disney Lorcana at Gnome!

July Pokémon TCG League Challenge at Gnome Games Green Bay East

Pokemon League Challenge at Gnome Games Green bay EastJuly Pokémon TCG League Challenge – Green Bay East

Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament Sunday at Gnome Game Green Bay East!

League Challenge 

Registration opens at 12:30pm and begins at 1:00pm

Decklists are required – Download one here

League Challenge Entry:

Juniors (Age 10 & Under) $5

Seniors (11 – 14) $5

Masters $10

This will be a Swiss Rounds only event with each rounds being a best of 1 game match with a 30 minute time limit.

Win a Match Win a Booster, with Promo Packs going out to all players after Round 1.

Championship Points are awarded based on attendance.  For more information visit here!

Watch for other events here!

Edge of Eternities Commander Box League Prerelease at Gnome Games Appleton North!

Edge of Eternities Commander Box League Prerelease at Gnome Games Appleton North

Take to a brand new frontier of prerelease with our Commander Box League Prerelease!

That’s right Magic players, with the prerelease of Edge of Eternities there’s also a new type of prerelease: the Commander Box League! For this event all participants who’d like to participate buy a box of play boosters of Edge of Eternities and build a 60 card Commander deck from the cards they pull. There are, however, a few twists. The first is that you can run any number of a card that you get from our box, the second being that you can build with any acquired cards even if they don’t fit within your color identity! Players then duel against their opponents who did the same thing, modifying their decks between rounds as needed, to be the best in the galaxy!

This event is welcome to players of all experience levels, so boldly go where no Magic player has gone before with the debut of this awesome new prerelease event!

When: Monday July 28th @ 5pm
Registration begins at 4:30pm
We will seat promptly at 5:pm
Entry: The purchase of an Edge of Eternities Play Booster Box
Seating for this event is limited, so reserve your seat on the Companion App using code: 65W6GDM