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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

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? Winterspell!

Glimmers from Disney’s Mickey’s Christmas Carol will carol their way into your decks… ghosts and all! With over 200 cards in the forecast, you’ll love experiencing the magic that arrives with this winter season.

Even though these glimmers are used to the tropical heat, they’re turning this snow day into the ultimate play day. And with the wintry winds come Angel, Reuben, Slushy, and more experiments from Disney Lilo & Stitch: The Series, ready to join the snowball fights and snowboarding runs.

You no longer need to wonder if Pocahontas and her forest friends are near. Making their realm debut, these glimmers can’t wait to explore the forests of Lorcana, now blanketed in snow. With her strength and kindness, this heroine will lead you to exciting adventures.

As a mysterious vine begins to grow in the Inklands, an Elsa glimmer attempts to stop its growth with her mystical powers. However, this inadvertently causes a winter storm to blow through the realm. In this adventure, you’ll not only happen upon this incredible Ice Artisan, but other glimmers donning crisp new looks.

These wintry conditions are perfect for these unlikely friends to embark on a new adventure. Scamper around the snowbanks with them, and you may even run into glimmers of Big Mama, Vixey, Boomer, Dinky, and the ever-caring Widow Tweed.

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? Winterspell!

Glimmers from Disney’s Mickey’s Christmas Carol will carol their way into your decks… ghosts and all! With over 200 cards in the forecast, you’ll love experiencing the magic that arrives with this winter season.

Even though these glimmers are used to the tropical heat, they’re turning this snow day into the ultimate play day. And with the wintry winds come Angel, Reuben, Slushy, and more experiments from Disney Lilo & Stitch: The Series, ready to join the snowball fights and snowboarding runs.

You no longer need to wonder if Pocahontas and her forest friends are near. Making their realm debut, these glimmers can’t wait to explore the forests of Lorcana, now blanketed in snow. With her strength and kindness, this heroine will lead you to exciting adventures.

As a mysterious vine begins to grow in the Inklands, an Elsa glimmer attempts to stop its growth with her mystical powers. However, this inadvertently causes a winter storm to blow through the realm. In this adventure, you’ll not only happen upon this incredible Ice Artisan, but other glimmers donning crisp new looks.

These wintry conditions are perfect for these unlikely friends to embark on a new adventure. Scamper around the snowbanks with them, and you may even run into glimmers of Big Mama, Vixey, Boomer, Dinky, and the ever-caring Widow Tweed.

Interested in more Lorcana information? Check out their website!

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

Board Game Night: Unstable Unicorns at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Board Game Night! This week: Unstable Unicorns!

It’s time to build your Unicorn Army! Tuesday, February 24th from 5 PM to close, we’re hosting a demo for Unstable Unicorns! Draw cards and play Unicorns to build up your army. Beware, though, as your opponents will try to cancel your cards, steal your unicorns, or turn them into… pandas? But worry not! You can do the same to them! Race to build your army of 7 Unicorns first, and be crowned The Righteous Ruler of All Things Magical.

A friendly Gnome is available to teach anyone how to play the game. A demo copy is fully set up at the table for easy pick up and play! Entry is entirely free! Unstable Unicorns is a game for ages 8+ and works best with 2 to 8 players.

If you can’t make it for February 24th, we’re hosting another demo on March 3rd! Or if you’d like to play with more destructive, chaotic unicorns two weeks in a row. We don’t judge.

For more Learn to Play events at Gnome Games, take a look at our calendar!

Board Game Night: Unstable Unicorns at Gnome Games Appleton East – Free!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our weekly Board Game Night! This week: Unstable Unicorns!

It’s time to build your Unicorn Army! Tuesday, February 24th from 5 PM to close, we’re hosting a demo for Unstable Unicorns! Draw cards and play Unicorns to build up your army. Beware, though, as your opponents will try to cancel your cards, steal your unicorns, or turn them into… pandas? But worry not! You can do the same to them! Race to build your army of 7 Unicorns first, and claim the title of The Righteous Ruler of All Things Magical.

A friendly Gnome is available to teach anyone how to play the game. A demo copy is set up at the table for easy pick up and play! Entry is entirely free! Unstable Unicorns is a game for ages 8+ and works best with 2 to 8 players.

Next week, join us for an exclusive opportunity to play the brand new board game Sanibel! Made by Elizabeth Hargrave, the creator of Wingspan, Sanibel has you walk the shores of a Florida city beach collecting seashells and other trinkets to score points! For Sanibel, we’ll have exclusive tokens to give away to attendants while supplies last!

For more Learn to Play events at Gnome Games, take a look at our calendar!

Star Wars Unlimited: Secrets of Power Store Showdown at Gnome Games Green Bay East

Green Bay West

Join the Gnomes for a trip through the galaxy as the Legends of the Force Store Showdown is settled between the Legends of Gnome Games!Secrets of Power Speculation : r/starwarsunlimited

Saturday, February 28th at 2:00pm
$20 entry!
Gnome Games Green Bay West will host the latest Store Showdown! 
Booster packs will and promos will be awarded for both participation, and winning matches during the event!
The Top 8 players will each get a Grand Inquisitor promo card, as will the Top 4 players, Finalists, and of course, the Champion stamped card will go to the event’s champion!

This will be run as a Relaxed event and will not require decklists.

Join us every Saturday for our weekly play, with prizes, promos, and Gnomes in Spaaaaaace!

Pokémon Day 2026 at Gnome Games Green Bay West

Green Bay West

Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay West for Pokémon Day 2026!

On Saturday, February 28th we’re celebrating Pokémon Day 2026! This year marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon!
Starting from open at 10 AM and running all day we’ll have creative activities, exclusive promos, and more!

Challenge the professor to receive prizes, Pokémon Prize Packs, and most importantly, bragging rights. Will you beat the Professor and claim victory?

We’re also hosting exclusive giveaways for Pokémon products throughout the day! Come in, participate in an activity, challenge the Professor, and more to get entered in for various prizes!

Drawings for prizes will occur at 5pm; we’ll take information to contact winners as part of the drawings!

How do you get entries?

  • Participating in Pokémon Club*
  • Making a Pokémon craft*
  • Coming in Costume.*
  • Playing a Pokémon video game. (Including Pokémon TCG Pocket)*
  • Playing the Professor: Challenge one of the Gnomes to a Pokémon TCG Battle!*

*Some activities will also get you promo cards or prize packs!

What is Pokémon Day?

Every year on February 27, Pokémon fans around the world celebrate Pokémon Day to commemorate the release of the very first Pokémon video games in Japan. These games were Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green,  originally released on 27 February 1996! Now, Pokémon has grown into a worldwide phenomenon that brings joy to various parts of people’s lives.

Take a look at the Pokémon website for news, information, events and more!

Our Gnome Games calendar has more Pokémon events to see!

February Pokémon League Challenge at Green Bay West

League Challenge

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

Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament League Challenge at Gnome Game Green Bay West on February 21st!

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!

Sanibel Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for an exclusive Sanibel Game Night!

On Tuesday, March 10th and March 17th from 5 PM to 9 PM, we’re hosting a special game night! Take this exclusive chance to demo the brand new game, Sanibel! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave, Sanibel takes you on a walk down this Florida island city beach to collect seashells. Place those seashells in your personal bag, maneuver them to fit as many as you can in various patterns and positions, and score points for your efforts! Don’t forget shark teeth, which fit in small places that your shells can’t! After everyone completes their walk around the beach, players tally up their points, and the one with the best board wins!

Elizabeth Hargrave designs games that “break away from tried-and-true themes”, and designed popular games such as Wingspan (which won the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres), Undergrove, and more!

Anyone that participates in this exclusive demo opportunity gets a pack of 2026 event-exclusive Sanibel wooden player tokens! Entry is entirely free. Staff is available to give a hands-on demonstration on how to play! Stop by, walk the Sanibel, Florida Beach, and most importantly, have fun!

For more Learn to Play events, take a peek at our Gnome Games calendar!

Sanibel Game Night at Gnome Games Appleton East

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for an exclusive Sanibel Game Night!

On Tuesday, March 10th and March 17th from 5 PM to 9 PM, we’re hosting a special game night! Take this exclusive chance to demo the brand new game, Sanibel! Designed by Elizabeth Hargrave, Sanibel takes you on a walk down this Florida island city beach to collect seashells. Place those seashells in your personal bag, maneuver them to fit as many as you can in various patterns and positions, and score points for your efforts! Don’t forget shark teeth, which fit in small places that your shells can’t! After everyone completes their walk around the beach, players tally up their points, and the one with the best board wins!

Elizabeth Hargrave designs games that “break away from tried-and-true themes”, and designed popular games such as Wingspan (which won the 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres), Undergrove, and more!

Anyone that participates in this exclusive demo opportunity gets a pack of 2026 event-exclusive Sanibel wooden player tokens! Entry is entirely free. Staff is available to give a hands-on demonstration on how to play! Stop by, walk the Sanibel, Florida Beach, and most importantly, have fun!

For more Learn to Play events, take a peek at our Gnome Games calendar!

Popup Riftbound Spiritforged Nexus Night – Sunday at Green Bay East

Join the Gnomes this Sunday at 12:30pm for Riftbound’s Nexus Night!

Tournaments starting at 12:30pm
Entry is $10
Win a Match Win a Pack, Riftbound Promos

Join us weekly for some fun Riftbound action.

The domains are:

  • Fury (Red) –
    • Fury is about aggression, passion, and the thrill of conquering.
    • Fury decks often use damage-based removal, Accelerate (and other ways to enter ready), and rewards for conquering to achieve victory.
    • Generally, Fury cards have a harder time drawing lots of cards or killing units directly, especially units that stay out of combat in their base.
    • Examples of Fury from popular fiction are Conan the Barbarian, Blade, and Anakin Skywalker.
  • Calm (Green) –
    • Calm is about balance, meditation, and the peace of holding.
    • Calm decks often use defensive tricks, moving enemies, and negating interaction (like counterspells and stuns) to defend their holds and achieve victory.
    • Generally, Calm cards have a harder time being very aggressive or interacting without using their units.
    • Examples of Calm from popular fiction are Gandalf, Baloo, and Obi Wan Kenobi.
  • Mind (Blue) –
    • Mind is about innovation, outsmarting opponents, and the benefits of intelligence and curiosity.
    • Mind decks often use long-term planning, shrinking tricks, card draw, hidden and gear synergy to gain an advantage and achieve victory.
    • Generally, Mind cards have a harder time with moving units or having efficient units.
    • Examples of Mind from popular fiction are Sherlock Holmes, Curious George, and Yoda.
  • Body (Orange) –
    • Body is about physical superiority, agility, and connection to the wilds.
    • Body decks often ramp their resources, play efficient and high impact units, and dominate combats to achieve victory.
    • Generally, Body cards have a harder time with finding efficient card draw or noncombat spells.
    • Examples of Body from popular fiction are The Terminator, Juggernaut, and Chewbacca.
  • Chaos (Purple) –
    • Chaos is about unpredictability, rebellion, and trickiness.
    • Chaos decks often manipulate position and the trash, use hidden tricks, and filter toward the right cards to achieve victory.
    • Generally, Chaos cards have a harder time permanently eliminating a threat or giving permanent advantages to its units.
    • Examples of Chaos from popular fiction are V (for Vendetta), Spiderman, and Han Solo.
  • Order (Yellow) –
    • Order is about unity, community, and sacrifice for the greater good.
    • Order decks often generate many small units, gain effects on unit death, and kill units directly to achieve victory.
    • Generally, Order cards have a harder time dealing with smaller units and moving units.
    • Examples of Order from popular fiction are Superman, Cobra Commander, and Leia Organa.

One way to start building a deck is to start with a domain you think fits your playstyle (or just style, generally) and search for cool cards you might want to fit into a deck.

Look for this and other events at our website: gnomegames.com/events/month!