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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/

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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

Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Store Championship at Gnome Games Appleton North

Lorwyn Eclipsed Store Championship

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton North for our Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Store Championship!

On Sunday, February 8th we will be hosting a competitive level Store Championship for Lorwyn Eclipsed! Starting at 12:30 PM, players will sit and play in 3+ rounds of a Swiss style tournament where each match they win, they win a pack! Promo cards *while supplies last* will go out for all participants, the top 8, and 1 exclusive promo for the winner!

Entry to this event is $20*. Players may preregister on the Companion app using the following code: ZQWE2V7

What do I need to participate?

A Wizards account is required for entry. Participants have to come prepared with a fully legal Standard 60 card deck. For reference, current standard legal sets are the following:

Lorwyn Eclipsed
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar the Last Airbender
Magic: The Gathering | Marvel’s Spider-Man
Edge of Eternities
Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY
Tarkir: Dragonstorm
Aetherdrift
Magic: The Gathering® Foundations
Duskmourn: House of Horror
Bloomburrow
Outlaws of Thunder Junction (including The Big Score)
Murders at Karlov Manor
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
Wilds of Eldraine

The Magic the Gathering website has more information about the Standard format.

Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party Hosted by Lumberjack Johnny’s! – Gnome Games Appleton North

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party

Join the Gnomes at Lumberjack Johnny’s for our Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party!

Starting at 6pm, we are hosting Lorwyn Eclipsed themed Commander Party! Each table will have unique rules exclusive to the set that players can choose to play with. They offer fun new ways to play Magic that cater to the theme of Lorwyn Eclipsed! Travel back and forth between Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, gaining unique abilities depending on which aspect you are currently in! Anyone that enters receives an exclusive Farhaven Elf promo card. *while supplies last*

The commander party starts at 6 PM and goes until 9PM! Enjoy food, drink, entertainment, and ambience  provided by Lumberjack Johnny’s!

What do I need to know prior to the event?

A commander deck is required to play games at the table, and a Wizards account through EventLink is required to enter. Don’t have an account? Sign up for one here! Our entry fee is $5 of Magic-related product. If you can convince us it’s for Magic, you’re good to go!

Preregister with this Companion Code: DW7VEDX

Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party Hosted by Lumberjack Johnny’s! – Gnome Games Appleton North

Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party

Join the Gnomes at Lumberjack Johnny’s for our Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party!

Starting at 6pm, we are hosting Lorwyn Eclipsed themed Commander Party! Each table will have unique rules exclusive to the set that players can choose to play with. They offer fun new ways to play Magic that cater to the theme of Lorwyn Eclipsed! Travel back and forth between Lorwyn and Shadowmoor, gaining unique abilities depending on which aspect you are currently in! Anyone that enters receives an exclusive Farhaven Elf promo card. *while supplies last*

The commander party starts at 6 PM and goes until 9PM! Enjoy food, drink, entertainment, and ambience  provided by Lumberjack Johnny’s!

What do I need to know prior to the event?

A commander deck is required to play games at the table, and a Wizards account through EventLink is required to enter. Don’t have an account? Sign up for one here! Our entry fee is $5 of Magic-related product. If you can convince us it’s for Magic, you’re good to go!

Preregister with this Companion Code: 3JDVYXQ

January Pokémon League Challenge at Green Bay West

January League Challenge

Pokemon League Challenge at Gnome Games Green bay EastJanuary Pokémon League TCG Challenge – Green Bay West

Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament League Challenge at Gnome Game Green Bay West on January 31st!

League Challenge 

Registration opens at 10:00am and begins at 11:00am

Decklists are required – Download one here – https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/tournaments-rules-and-resources

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.

Per Pokémon, Pokémon TCG League Challenges and League Cups must be played in the Standard format.

Championship Points are awarded based on attendance.  For more information visit https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/earn-championship-points

Pokémon TCG players need to bring their own 60-card deck. Players must have a Pokémon Trainer Club account with a Player ID attached, and they must have opted in to the Play! Pokémon program in order to earn Championship Points and prizes. All participants will receive 1 Play! Point just for playing.

A League Challenge is a small entry-level event that is held monthly by eligible Play! Pokémon Stores. In Pokémon League Challenge tournaments, competitors can earn Championship Points (CP) and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships! These events are designed to be a competitor’s first experience of formal tournament competition before moving up to League Cups, Regional Championships, and beyond.

Watch for other events at www.gnomegames.com/events!

Universus League Fridays at Gnome Games West

Universus arrives at Gnome Games with a weekly league! Choose from an ever-growing list of sets like My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan, and Critical Role! With more new challengers like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Street Fighter 6, and Guilty Gear Strive breaking onto the scene, Universus has a wide variety of cards to play, and characters to lead the fight!

Rules Guide on UVS’s site: Rules & Documents (uvsgames.com)
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Board Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for a Board Game Night!

For a limited time, we’re providing a demo for The Op Games’ upcoming release, Tembo! On Tuesday, February 17th, join us for a guided play session! Play by yourself or with up to 3 friends in this cooperative game where you’re leading a herd of elephants through the savannah on a journey of survival. How do you win? Reach the end! Avoid lions, search out food and water, and navigate shifting terrain as you make your trek across the savannah.

Play cards to expand the savannah or move the herd forward as you develop an ever-changing environment in a multi-layered puzzle that you and your teammates will solve. Make keen decisions and uphold communication with your teammates, or risk going hungry or getting caught by the lions.

A staff member is available to teach the game from 5 PM to 9 PM! The game is set up ahead of time so anyone can pick up and play with ease! If Tembo isn’t your sort of game, take a peek at our Stay & Play library! It has a plethora of games to choose from for all ages.

What are board game nights?

We at Gnome Games Appleton East are kickstarting our board game nights. One board game will be the showcase, while other similar games will be available to try out! These games are available every day via our demo library, but board game nights will be for learning in a more focused environment. Keep an eye on our calendar and socials for more information!

Check out other Learn to Play events at Gnome Games on our calendar!

Board Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for a Board Game Night!

For a limited time, we’re providing a demo for The Op Games’ upcoming release, Tembo! On Tuesday, February 10th and 17th, join us for a guided play session! Play by yourself or with up to 3 friends in this cooperative game where you’re leading a herd of elephants through the savannah on a journey of survival. How do you win? Reach the end! Avoid lions, search out food and water, and navigate shifting terrain as you make your trek across the savannah.

Play cards to expand the savannah or move the herd forward as you develop an ever-changing environment in a multi-layered puzzle that you and your teammates will solve. Make keen decisions and uphold communication with your teammates, or risk going hungry or getting caught by the lions.

A staff member is available to teach the game from 5 PM to 9 PM! The game is set up ahead of time so anyone can pick up and play with ease! If Tembo isn’t your sort of game, take a peek at our Stay & Play library! It has a plethora of games to choose from for all ages.

What are board game nights?

We at Gnome Games Appleton East are kickstarting our board game nights. One board game will be the showcase, while other similar games will be available to try out! These games are available every day via our demo library, but board game nights will be for learning in a more focused environment. Keep an eye on our calendar and socials for more information!

Check out other Learn to Play events at Gnome Games on our calendar!

Gnome Games Appleton North Ravensburger Speed Puzzle Contest Adult/Child Team Event

Ravensburger Puzzle Contest

On Saturday, February 21st at 1PM we’re hosting our yearly Ravensburger Puzzle Competition! Compete in a team of one adult (over 16 years old) and one child (under 16 years old) to complete a random jigsaw puzzle before everyone else! Teams will have 2 hours to complete a 500 piece puzzle first!

Gnome Games will be responsible for keeping your puzzle hidden from both you and your opponents until the competition starts. All teams will be starting at the exact same time to ensure fairness. The race ends when the first three teams complete their puzzles! All participants get to keep their competition puzzle.

Entry is $20 per team. Our capacity for this event is 20 teams (40 people), so be sure to reserve your spot!

The winning teams will get to choose Ravensburger product at retail price from Gnome Games Appleton North for the following amounts:

1st Place: $200

2nd Place: $100

3rd Place: $50

For more information from Ravensburger on Speed Puzzling, take a look at their website! It also provides some tips from past winners and participants, as well as words of encouragement!

Take a peek at our Gnome Games calendar for other Puzzle events at all of Gnome Games!

Board Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for a Board Game Night! This week: Toasty Toasts!

On Tuesday, January 27th from 5 PM to 9 PM, our featured Board Game is Toasty Toasts! A competitively delicious card game for friends and family. Combine delicious Topping cards, use sneaky Actions, and create the tastiest spread of Toasts to score the most points! Play only requires the 71 cards included in the box, making it easy to travel with! Take turns playing cards between Toasts, Toppings, and Actions and rack up as many toppings as you can before the “Time to Eat” card is drawn!

A staff member is available to teach anyone that attends how to play! Toasty Toasts not your jam? Take a peek at our Stay & Play library, which has a large variety of other games to choose from!

What are board game nights?

We at Gnome Games Appleton East are kickstarting our board game nights. One board game will be the showcase, while other similar games will be available to try out! These games are available every day via our demo library, but board game nights will be for learning in a more focused environment. Keep an eye on our calendar and socials for more information!

Check out other Learn to Play events at Gnome Games on our calendar!

Board Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for a Board Game Night! This week: Toasty Toasts!

On Tuesday, January 27th from 5 PM to 9 PM, our featured Board Game is Toasty Toasts! A competitively delicious card game for friends and family. Combine delicious Topping cards, use sneaky Actions, and create the tastiest spread of Toasts to score the most points! Play only requires the 71 cards included in the box, making it easy to travel with! Take turns playing cards between Toasts, Toppings, and Actions and rack up as many toppings as you can before the “Time to Eat” card is drawn!

A staff member is available to teach anyone that attends how to play! Toasty Toasts not your jam? Take a peek at our Stay & Play library, which has a large variety of other games to choose from!

What are board game nights?

We at Gnome Games Appleton East are kickstarting our board game nights. One board game will be the showcase, while other similar games will be available to try out! These games are available every day via our demo library, but board game nights will be for learning in a more focused environment. Keep an eye on our calendar and socials for more information!

Check out other Learn to Play events at Gnome Games on our calendar!