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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

Riftbound: Summoner Skirmish – Gnome Games Green Bay East

It’s time for the Riftbound Summoner Skirmish at Gnome Games! r/riftboundtcg - Store Events Rewards and Judge Only Card

Thursday, January 29th
5:30pm

Bring your latest, best constructed deck! Please be aware of errata and tournament rules for this event.

Up to 16 players will be eligible to play at this event

You will need a valid Riftbound account to sign-up for this event.

Each player will get a Participation Promo, a pack of Origins, and a chance to win more throughout the event!
When you win-a-match, you’ll win-a-pack! The Top 8 players will get another promo, and the top player for the day will get a playmat!

Look for other events on our website

408. End of Match Procedure

- 408.1. A match is complete once a match result is recorded by players or a tournament official.
- 408.2. If the time limit for a competition round is reached before a winner is determined, the player whose turn it is finishes their turn.
  - 408.2.a. After that player’s turn is complete, five additional turns are played, and then the match ends.
  - 408.2.b. If the game is incomplete at the end of the additional turns, the winner of the game is the one with the highest score. If scores are tied, the game is a draw.
  - 408.2.c. Additional turns are untimed, but at high OPL a judge must be present to ensure a reasonable pace of play.
  - 408.2.d. If the players are between games when the round time ends, no new game is started.
- 408.3. The winner of a match is the first player who reaches the appropriate game win score.
  - 408.3.a. If neither player has reached that score by the end of the end of match procedure, the player with more game wins wins the match.
  - 408.3.b. If players are tied on game wins, the match is a draw.

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Chronicles Deck Release Celebration – Gnome Games Green Bay East

Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay East for our Yu-Gi-Oh! The Chronicles Deck: Spirit Charmers Release Celebration!

You’re invited to The Chronicles Deck Release Celebration Event at Gnome Games Green Bay East.

Sunday, January 25th at 12:30pm!
Entry is the purchase of The Chronicles Deck: Spirit Charmers, which is priced at $19.99 plus tax.
Players require a Konami ID to enter.

This will be a Sealed Format event where you utilize the Chronicles Deck to play against each other!

THE CHRONICLES DECK Release Celebration Swiss Round will consist
of a best 2-out-of-3 game Match, with a 50-minute time limit, with rounds based on attendance! Each round you win will win you an OTS pack of your choice; the overall winner will get a special stitched edge playmat from Konami and Gnome Games! One random player will also get a playmat at the end of the event!

What is The Chronicles Deck: Spirit Charmers about?

A new episode of the Promotional Short Anime Series Yu-Gi-Oh! CARD GAME: THE CHRONICLES is releasing every month, telling the stories of the monsters behind the cards, set in their own worlds! The story running from December through March is Spirit Charmers, follow them and their familiars on an epic fairy tale adventure! Join the magical world of these series with The Chronicles deck! This 51-card all-foil Deck includes the key characters, places, and situations seen in the animated shorts, making you feel like you are a part of the story.

What is Yu-Gi-Oh?

In Yu-Gi-Oh!, two players Duel each other using a variety of Monster, Spell, and Trap Cards to defeat their opponent’s monsters and be the first to drop the other’s Life Points to 0. Players draw cards from their respective decks and take turns playing cards onto “the field”. Each player uses a deck containing forty to sixty cards, and an optional “extra deck” of up to fifteen cards. For more details on how to play, check out the Yu-Gi-Oh website’s Rulebook and Beginner’s Guide page!

For more Yu-Gi-Oh! information, take a look at their website!

Our calendar offers more Yu-Gi-Oh! at our very own Gnome Games stores!

Questions on the Event?

Q: How long will a Release Celebration tournament last?

The number of Swiss Rounds is determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the tournament. Tournament Rounds for this event will be 50 minutes long. Since you can play all Rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.

Q: What is the time limit for each Round for a Release Celebration tournament?

Each THE CHRONICLES DECK Release Celebration TCG Swiss Round will consist of best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 50-minute time limit.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 50 minutes?

If the Match does not finish within 50 minutes, the result will be a Double Loss.

When time ends in the Round, the Match is over. Neither Duelist may begin or continue any action that may take place in the Game.
If time expires and the Match has not finished it will be a Double Loss.
A Match is considered finished when one of the Duelists has either won two Duels or lost 2 Duels.
If a Duelist has won 1 Duel and the Match has not concluded after 50 minutes, the Match is a Double Loss
If the Duelists have completed 3 Duels without the Match finishing and there is time remaining in the Round, the Duelists will go into a 4th Duel.