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Posted on January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 by The Head Gnome

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

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by The Head Gnome

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

Beyblade X Open Play at Gnome Games Appleton North

Beyblade X Open Play- Gnome Games Appleton North

Join us every Saturday from 10am-12pm and spin some tops at our weekly Beyblade X Open Play event! We’ll provide the arenas, so bring your favorite Beys and prepare to play with friends (or make some new ones). Don’t have a Beyblade? Don’t worry- we have a wide selection to choose from! Just pick one up and join the fun!

This event is free to participate in so bring your Beys and spin yourself a super fun Saturday morning!

CookieRun: Braverse Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton North

Come play the new CookieRun: Braverse TCG every week at Gnome Games!

That’s right friends, every Thursday we here at Gnome Games Appleton North will be hosting a 3 round Swiss Tournament of the delicious new card game Cookie Run: Braverse! Join us every Thursday from 5:30-8:30pm and compete to be the toughest cookie around, as for every match you win you’ll earn yourself another booster pack of this hot new game!

New to CookieRun? Learn about it Here!

For more CookieRun Events at Gnome Games click Here!

Pokémon Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton North

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Test your trainer skills at our Weekly Pokémon Tournaments at Gnome Games Appleton North!

Every Wednesday at 4:30pm we’re hosting a Pokémon Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton North! Whether you’re a new trainer looking to start your Pokémon TCG journey, an experienced player trying a new deck, or a player looking to practice before a League Cup, this tournament is the perfect way to try out the Pokémon TCG’s Standard Format. Better yet, each round you win earns you a Pokémon Prize Pack! So don’t wait, grab a deck and be the very best (like no one ever was) to start your Pokémon adventure today!

This event welcomes players of all ages and skill levels.

Check out our other Pokémon events here: Pokémon Events at Gnome Games Appleton North

With Standard format rotating soon, a reminder:
For in-person Play! Pokémon events, the Standard format rotation for 2026 competitive play will go into effect on April 10, 2026.

Cards with the “G” regulation mark will no longer be legal for play in the 2026 Standard format. Cards with “H,” “I,” and “J” regulation marks will be legal to use (as will any future regulation marks that may be released). A card’s legality status is not based on which expansion it’s from. Even if a card is from a recently released expansion, players will need to refer to the regulation mark on the bottom of the card to see whether that card is legal for play. New cards still must follow the appropriate waiting period to become tournament legal, which is typically two weeks after their release.

Commander Night at Gnome Games Appleton North

Join us for Commander every Wednesday at Gnome Games Appleton North!

That’s right, everyone! Gnome Games Appleton North is hosting Commander every Wednesday starting at 4pm! Whether you’re a seasoned player with a longtime favorite deck, or you just picked up your first Precon, players of all skill levels are welcome! Players will be paired randomly, so just bring your favorite decks, a positive attitude, and prepare for a fun night of friendship and Magic!

Don’t worry if this event starts too early for you to attend, we also run a second round of Commander starting at 6!

Every Wednesday 4pm-6pm; 6pm-8:30pm
Entry: $5

Disney Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton North

Compete against your fellow Illumineer’s in our weekly Disney Lorcana Tournament! Join us every Monday at 5:30pm for a 3 round tournament where every match you win, you’ll earn yourself a pack. Don’t worry if you don’t win at all, however, as you’ll still get a pack for participating. This event is for all ages and skill levels, and promo items will be given out randomly to participants.

Entry for this event is $10.

The tournament will begin at 5:30pm but registration opens at 5:00pm, so feel free to show up early.

Disney Lorcana Illumineer’s League at Gnome Games Appleton North

Disney Lorcana Illumineer’s League- Gnome Games Appleton North

Explore the wonderous world of Disney Lorcana with your fellow Illumineers every Monday! Join us from 4pm-8pm during our Disney Lorcana Illumineer’s League to play with a favorite deck (or build a new one), trade, or just hang out with your fellow Illumineers. This event is an Open play style of event for all ages, where promos will be given out randomly to participants.

Entry for this event is $5 or the purchase of $5 in Disney Lorcana Product.

Looking for something more competitive? We’ll also be running a 3 Round tournament beginning at 5:30pm.

Pokémon Club at Gnome Games Appleton North

Calling all Poké-fans! Join us every Sunday at 12pm for our Pokémon Club event!

Bring your friends (and prepare to make new ones) and partake in fun Pokémon activities such as playing the Pokémon card game, coloring pages, and hanging out with other Pokémon Trainers! This event is an open play style of event, with prize packs going out to participants on their 1st and 3rd time visiting for the season while supplies last!

This event is free to participate in and welcomes players of all experience levels, so bring all your friends and family for an amazing day of Pokémon fun!

Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! at Gnome Games Appleton North!

Weekly YuGiOh Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton North

Join us every week for a 3 round Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament!

That’s right friends, every Saturday we’ll be running a 3 round Advanced tournament of Yu-Gi-Oh! Better yet, for each match you win you’ll earn yourself an OTS Pack! Whether you’re an experienced duelist looking to get some practice or a newcomer looking to explore the amazing world this game has to offer this event is welcome to players of all skill levels!

When: Every Saturday at 1:00pm
Registration Opens at 12:30pm
Entry: $5
Format: Advanced

Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! at Gnome Games Appleton North!

Join us every week for a 3 round Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament!

When: Every Saturday at 1:00pm
Registration Opens at 12:30pm
Entry: $5
Format: Advanced

Gnome Games Appleton North Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys Tournament!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton North for our Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys Tournaments!

Join us every Saturday for out weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys tournament! Genesys uses a new point system and older card archetypes that makes for a new unique format! If you’re sick of keeping track of pendulum zones and link monsters, this format is for you. Simplify your game with the older, original field size!

Entry is $5, and players will receive Tournament Packs for each win they get! Don’t have a win by the end? No sweat, we’ve got a participation pack for you! Players need a Konami ID to register for the event in-store.

What is Genesys?

The Genesys rules are simple:

No Link Monsters or Pendulum Monsters are available. All other cards are. Players use the original field layout, with no Extra Monster Zones nor Pendulum Zones.

The standard Forbidden & Limited Cards list does not apply. All of these cards are available, except Link Monsters and Pendulum Monsters. The usual limit of 3 copies max of any card still applies.

Deck construction uses a point system. Some cards are assigned a point value; most cards cost zero points. The total point cost of cards in your Main Deck, Extra Deck, and Side Deck (combined) cannot exceed the point cap (our event is set to 100 points!)

Konami provides a website to use for building your deck and keeping track of points here!

Looking for more information on Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys? Check out their dedicated website!

Want more Yu-Gi-Oh! at Gnome Games? Check out our events on our calendar!