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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

YuGiOh – Doom of Dimensions OTS Championship – Green Bay West

Gnome Games Green Bay West

Doom of Dimensions OTS Championship
Sunday, November 16th
11am start, Registration at 10:30am.
Entry is $22.50+tax.

Every player gets 5 packs of Doom of Dimensions as part of entry! These packs will be handed out during the first round. Each match win gets the winner an OTS Pack! The overall winner also receives the Doom of Dimensions Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG OTS Championship exclusive Game Mat!

Doom!There will be a number of rounds and potential top cut based on the number of participants in the event!

End of Match Procedures
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 Duels 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.

Tournament Paperwork
Deck Lists and Registration Forms are required for all Tier 2 events, including all Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG OTS Championships. OTS should encourage Duelists to download copies of the KDE-US Deck List and KDE-US
Registration forms online at www.yugioh-card.com and to complete them prior to attending the event.
The KDE-US Deck List is editable and Duelists should be encouraged to type out their Deck List if possible.
• KDE-US Deck List can be found here:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
• KDE-US Registration Form can be found here:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf
OTS are required to use a Duelist’s complete real name when registering a Duelist for any event being run
using KTS, which includes events such as Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG OTS Championships, Regional Qualifier, Dragon
Duel, and Win-A-Mat Tournaments.
Registration Forms should be completed at the time of registration for all participants. This is required for
both in-person and Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG OTS Championship events.
A picture of the winner is also required as part of the paperwork process for all in-person events.

Visit www.gnomegames.com/events/month for more events!

Union Arena Rare Battle: Rurouni Kenshin at Gnome Games Appleton East – $15

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Union Arena Rare Battle: Rurouni Kenshin!

Saturday, November 8th, we’re hosting a Rare Battle for Union Arena! This week’s theme: Rurouni Kenshin! Aim for victory within your favorite titles in the special tournaments called “UNION ARENA RARE BATTLE”! This event type uses ONE Battle Rules so all participants use decks from the same title to battle for a “UNION RARE CARD”, which is only in this event! All participants receive an event pack, 4th through 2nd place receive an exclusive Rurouni Kenshin promo card, and the winner gets a special Rurouni Kenshin Winner card! Entry is $15.*

What do I need to participate?

A Union Arena legal deck is required to participate, and the deck has to be themed around Rurouni Kenshin. Additionally, players must register for the event through TCG+.

What is Union Arena?

UNION ARENA is a “Common Rules Trading Card Game”, which means players only need to learn 1 set of rules to play this card game using characters from series they love. In UNION ARENA you can find many popular characters from various series on the cards! Make a deck with characters from your favorite series and enjoy battles that even cross series! For more information on how to play Union Arena, check here!

Interested in more Union Arena news? Check out their website!

More Union Arena Events are on our Gnome Games calendar!

*​Event pricing is subject to adjustment due to unforeseen increases in supplier and operating costs, including changes to tariffs and duties.

YuGiOh Holiday Charity Event 2025 – Green Bay West

Green Bay West

Gnome Games invites duelists out to the Holiday Charity Event!
Sunday, November 9th
Starting at 12:30pm
Entry is Non-Perishable Food Items (5)

Have fun and Duel for a good cause! Bring 5 non-perishable food items and receive entry to the tournament.

The Holiday Charity Event is an Advanced Format, Swiss Round tournament, no more than four Rounds.
Duelists participate in Matches (best 2-out-of-3 Duels).
Entry fee is a minimum of 5 non-perishable food items (minimum of 10.5 oz with an expiration date of no sooner than 3/1/2026). Duelists will turn in their food items for 1 Star Chip postcard. One (1) Star Chip will be at stake in each round, with a total of four (4) Rounds. Whoever wins in that Round will take all the Star Chips that were at stake.
Duelists will redeem the Star Chips at the end of the four (4) Rounds for a Prize Pack.

Gnome Games has additional prizing available for our players to celebrate this event! Each player will get entry into a drawing for additional prizes, with every non-perishable food item above 5 getting an additional entry! Additional prizing includes a Darkwing Blast OTS Banner!

Duelists must have a CARD GAME ID number to participate in Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Holiday Charity Event. If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one by downloading the NEURON app from the app stores, Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Board Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

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

This Tuesday, November 11th, test your luck and planning in our featured game, Ravine! Ravine is a strategic and cooperative survival card game. You and your friends survived the plane crash, but will you survive the night? Work together to forage for food, craft a fire, and build shelters, but be wary: every step you take in the Ravine could be one step closer to madness. This game is quick and easy to pick up, with rounds based on how many nights you decide to attempt to survive!

Keep an eye out for future events! We are running Ravine for two weeks, just in case anyone can’t make it today! Or if you just want double the fun, we won’t judge. For more information on Ravine, check out their website!

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!

Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton East – $10

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Lorcana Tournament!

Every Tuesday at 6 PM, we host a weekly Lorcana Tournament! Compete in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament where each match you win earns you another pack of the newest set! Promotional items randomly go out every week. Have a friend you want to bring to an event? We have a special promotional card for them, too! Keep an eye out for stickers, lore counters, ink pins, and more!

Entry to this event is $10. A carde.io account is required to register for the event. Don’t have one? Register for one here!

What is Lorcana?

Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark on exciting adventures! In the magical realm of Lorcana, you’ll work with your team of characters in a race for prized story stars. This immersive trading card game involves collecting cards and building decks, offers fun and strategic play, and lets you play against one or more opponents.

What is the newest Lorcana set?

Whispers in the Well comes out November 8th! Bringing an air of mystery to the realm, Whispers roam the Inkwell Caverns. Light your path! It will take some detective work and sleuthing magic to get to the bottom of this mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and follow the whispers. With a team of glimmers who possess cunning minds, observant eyes, and playful attitudes, you’ll uncover clues that await you below. Not only will you face off against the Headless Horseman, but you’ll also happen upon other characters from this classic folk tale, including Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones!

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!
Want to check out more Lorcana at Gnome Games? Take a peek at our calendar!

Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton East – $10

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Lorcana Tournament!

Every Tuesday at 6 PM, we host a weekly Lorcana Tournament! Compete in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament where each match you win earns you another pack of the newest set! Promotional items randomly go out every week. Have a friend you want to bring to an event? We have a special promotional card for them, too! Keep an eye out for stickers, lore counters, ink pins, and more!

Entry to this event is $10. A carde.io account is required to register for the event. Don’t have one? Register for one here!

What is Lorcana?

Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark on exciting adventures! In the magical realm of Lorcana, you’ll work with your team of characters in a race for prized story stars. This immersive trading card game involves collecting cards and building decks, offers fun and strategic play, and lets you play against one or more opponents.

What is the newest Lorcana set?

Whispers in the Well comes out November 8th! Bringing an air of mystery to the realm, Whispers roam the Inkwell Caverns. Light your path! It will take some detective work and sleuthing magic to get to the bottom of this mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and follow the whispers. With a team of glimmers who possess cunning minds, observant eyes, and playful attitudes, you’ll uncover clues that await you below. Not only will you face off against the Headless Horseman, but you’ll also happen upon other characters from this classic folk tale, including Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones!

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!
Want to check out more Lorcana at Gnome Games? Take a peek at our calendar!

Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton East – $10

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Lorcana Tournament!

Every Tuesday at 6 PM, we host a weekly Lorcana Tournament! Compete in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament where each match you win earns you another pack of the newest set! Promotional items randomly go out every week. Have a friend you want to bring to an event? We have a special promotional card for them, too! Keep an eye out for stickers, lore counters, ink pins, and more!

Entry to this event is $10. A carde.io account is required to register for the event. Don’t have one? Register for one here!

What is Lorcana?

Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark on exciting adventures! In the magical realm of Lorcana, you’ll work with your team of characters in a race for prized story stars. This immersive trading card game involves collecting cards and building decks, offers fun and strategic play, and lets you play against one or more opponents.

What is the newest Lorcana set?

Whispers in the Well comes out November 8th! Bringing an air of mystery to the realm, Whispers roam the Inkwell Caverns. Light your path! It will take some detective work and sleuthing magic to get to the bottom of this mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and follow the whispers. With a team of glimmers who possess cunning minds, observant eyes, and playful attitudes, you’ll uncover clues that await you below. Not only will you face off against the Headless Horseman, but you’ll also happen upon other characters from this classic folk tale, including Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones!

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!
Want to check out more Lorcana at Gnome Games? Take a peek at our calendar!

Lorcana Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton East – $10

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Lorcana Tournament!

Every Tuesday at 6 PM, we host a weekly Lorcana Tournament! Compete in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament where each match you win earns you another pack of the newest set! Promotional items randomly go out every week. Have a friend you want to bring to an event? We have a special promotional card for them, too! Keep an eye out for stickers, lore counters, ink pins, and more!

Entry to this event is $10. A carde.io account is required to register for the event. Don’t have one? Register for one here!

What is Lorcana?

Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark on exciting adventures! In the magical realm of Lorcana, you’ll work with your team of characters in a race for prized story stars. This immersive trading card game involves collecting cards and building decks, offers fun and strategic play, and lets you play against one or more opponents.

What is the newest Lorcana set?

Whispers in the Well comes out November 8th! Bringing an air of mystery to the realm, Whispers roam the Inkwell Caverns. Light your path! It will take some detective work and sleuthing magic to get to the bottom of this mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and follow the whispers. With a team of glimmers who possess cunning minds, observant eyes, and playful attitudes, you’ll uncover clues that await you below. Not only will you face off against the Headless Horseman, but you’ll also happen upon other characters from this classic folk tale, including Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones!

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!
Want to check out more Lorcana at Gnome Games? Take a peek at our calendar!

Lorcana Whispers in the Well Pack Rush at Gnome Games Appleton East – $20

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Lorcana Whispers in the Well Pack Rush Event!

Celebrate the release of Lorcana’s Whisper in the Well set with a Pack Rush event! Receive two packs, shuffle all the cards together, and play with what you get! There are no ink restrictions in Pack Rush—you can play with them all! Additionally, there are no round timers. Play two matches and sign your opponent’s slips to receive an additional pack of Whispers in the Well! This event is aimed at providing a fun, stress free opportunity by using a more casual format. All participants get an exclusive The Horseman Strikes! promo card!

The event starts at 1:30 PM on Sunday, November 9th. Entry is $20.

What is Whispers in the Well about?

Bringing an air of mystery to the realm, Whispers roam the Inkwell Caverns. These new types of glimmers are not fully formed, having been summoned off torn or damaged Lorebook pages. Light your path! It will take some detective work and sleuthing magic to get to the bottom of this mystery. Grab your magnifying glass and follow the whispers. With a team of glimmers who possess cunning minds, observant eyes, and playful attitudes, you’ll uncover clues that await you below. Not only will you face off against the Headless Horseman, but you’ll also happen upon other characters from this classic folk tale, including Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, and Brom Bones!

What is Lorcana?

Disney Lorcana is a game where you team up with your favorite Disney characters and embark on exciting adventures! In the magical realm of Lorcana, you’ll work with your team of characters in a race for prized story stars. This immersive trading card game involves collecting cards and building decks, offers fun and strategic play, and lets you play against one or more opponents.

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!

Want to check out more Lorcana at Gnome Games? Take a peek at our calendar!

CookieRun: Braverse Weekly Tournament at Gnome Games Appleton East – $10

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our CookieRun: Braverse Weekly Tournament!

Every Tuesday at 6 PM we’re hosting a CookieRun: Braverse Tournament where players can battle it out using their own decks against other like-minded players! These are 3 round Swiss style tournaments where each round won awards you with another pack! Everyone gets a promotional pack just for participation.

Entry to this event is $10. A carde.io account is required to participate. Don’t have one? Sign up here!

What is CookieRun: Braverse?

CookieRun Card Game is a two-player battle card game based on the adventures of the Cookies featured in various CookieRun games! Your objective is to knock out your opponent’s Cookies by using your Cookie cards, item cards, trар cards, and stage cards. Force your opponent’s break area to reach Lv. 10 to achieve victory! In CookieRun: Braverse, you must prepаге a deck consisting of 60 cards, including Cookie cards, Item cards, Trap cards, and Stage cards.

For more information on CookieRun: Braverse and how to play, check out their website!

More CookieRun: Braverse events can be found on our Gnome Games calendar!