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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 Nexus Nights – Fridays at Green Bay West

Join the Gnomes each Friday at 6:30pm for Riftbound’s Nexus Nights!

We’re inviting players out to play Riftbound in a variety of formats with a simple cost of purchasing a pack of Riftbound! Promos will go out based on attendance.

There are a multitude of formats available to play: 1 v 1, 2 v 2, or 3-4 player free for all! You’ll want to stay up to date with the most current errata or rules changes, some of which is available here: https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/rules-and-releases/riftbound-origins-card-errata/

If you’re looking for help building decks you might like information from the designers: https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/rules-and-releases/deckbuilding-primer/

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!

Pokémon League Challenge and League Cup at Gnome Games Appleton East!

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Pokémon League Challenge and League Cup!

Saturday, November 15th, we’re hosting both our Pokémon League Cup and Pokémon League Challenge! Both of these exclusive events award Championship Points to go to Worlds! Starting at 10 AM sharp, join us for our League Cup! Winners in each age division will receive an exclusive Mega Evolution Champion Playmat! Entry for the Pokémon League Cup for each division is: Junior $5 / Senior $10 / Masters $15.

At 1 PM, we move right in to our Pokémon League Challenge! While this event keeps the same prizing as our regular weekly tournaments, it offers players a chance to test out their decks and skills in a competitive level environment. Battle it out to earn Prize Packs!

Both of these events require a Play! Pokémon ID to participate. If you don’t have one, we can help you sign up in-store! Each event also requires a Deck List. We provide deck lists to those that don’t have their own. Please show up a bit earlier to fill it out!

For more information on Pokémon League Cups and Challenges, check out the Pokémon website!

Check out more Pokémon events at Gnome Games on our calendar!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Holiday Charity Event 2025 at Gnome Games Appleton East

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Yu-Gi-Oh! Holiday Charity Event 2025!

Bring in a minimum of 5 non-perishable food items (minimum of 10.5 oz with an expiration date of no sooner than 3/1/2026). Food items earn you a Star Chip card. One Star Chip will be at stake each round! Whoever wins the Round will take the Star Chips that were at stake. Duelists receive one Prize Pack for each Star Chip turned in at the end of the event! Prize packs include both OTS packs and booster packs!

This event will run as a 4 Round Swiss Style Tournament. Players that bring more than 5 qualifying items will get an entry (per item above) for an exclusive raffle we’ll be running, only for this event!

Players must have a Konami ID to participate.

For more Yu-Gi-Oh! at Gnome Games, check out our calendar!

UniVersus Critical Role Boss Fight at Gnome Games Appleton East – $5*

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for a UniVersus Critical Role Boss Fight!

At 1 PM on Sunday, November 16th, we’re hosting an exclusive Critical Role Boss Fight Event! Celebrate the wedding of Critical Role’s very own Jester and Fjord by fighting of Isharnai, Wedding Crasher, an exclusive Boss made just for this event! In a specialty PvE style event, players will team up to fight against an NPC. Wear down the health of Isharnai, Wedding Crasher to defeat this foe and save the joy of the occasion! Participants will receive an exclusive Critical Role promotional card!

Entry to this event is the purchase of a UniVersus Critical Role Booster Pack ($5 + tax). Players have to register for the event on the UniVersus website.

Keep an eye out for more UniVersus events at Gnome Games by keeping an eye on our calendar!

Board Game Night at Gnome Games Green Bay West

Gnome Games Green Bay West invites you to play games at the table!

Open Play Board Games available to play! Bring your families and friends, grab a table and a game and have some fun!

Starts at 2pm