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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

One Piece Card Game Heroines Battle Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $15*

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our One Piece Heroines Battle Event!

On Saturday, February 28th at 12 PM we’re hosting a Heroines Battle Event! Celebrate the release of the newest One Piece Card Game set, Heroines Edition [EB03], by playing in a special themed tournament! Players are restricted to only the Leader cards of the Heroines of One Piece. Rounds are based on attendance, with the highest being 5 Rounds, No Top Cut. This is a Swiss style Tournament. Each round is 30 minutes, best of one, where each round won awards players with a pack of Extra Booster -One Piece Heroines Edition- [EB03]! Participants all receive a Heroines Battle Pack​, while the Winner of the event receives a Heroines Winner Pack!

Players must register ahead of time on Bandai TCG+. Entry is $15*. Decks must follow the Heroines Limited Leader rule. For a reference of what Leader cards are legal, check here.

What is the One Piece Card Game?

The One Piece Card Game is a trading card game originally released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the One Piece manga. Create your very own crew with all of your favorite characters from the series! How you enjoy it is entirely up to you: Collect. Battle. Display. Play solo, with your family, or with your friends! For a guided tutorial, check out the One Piece Card Game tutorial!

For more news, events, information and more on the One Piece Card Game, take a look at their website!

Want more One Piece Card Game at Gnome Games? Our calendar provides!

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

March Pokémon TCG League Cup at Gnome Games Green Bay East

Pokemon League Challenge at Gnome Games Green bay EastMarch Pokémon TCG League Cup – Green Bay East

Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament Sunday at Gnome Game Green Bay East! Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes will be legal for this Challenge.

League Cup

Registration opens at 10:30pm and begins at 11:00am

Decklists are required – Download one here

League Challenge Entry:

Juniors (Age 10 & Under) $5

Seniors (11 – 14) $10

Masters $15

This will be a Top Cut  event with each round including Top Cut rounds being a best of 1 game match with a 30 minute time limit.  Top Cut is based on player attendance.

Win a Match Win a Booster, with Promo Packs going out to all players after Round 1.

Championship Points are awarded based on attendance.  For more information visit here!

Watch for other events here!

March Riftbound: Summoner Skirmish – Gnome Games Green Bay East

It’s time for the Riftbound Summoner Skirmish at Gnome Games!

Saturday, March 14th
2pm

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 Spiritforged, 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.

March Pokémon TCG League Challenge at Gnome Games Green Bay East

Pokemon League Challenge at Gnome Games Green bay EastMarch Pokémon TCG League Challenge – Green Bay East

Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament Sunday at Gnome Game Green Bay East! Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes will be legal for this Challenge.

League Challenge 

Registration opens at 10:30pm and begins at 11:00am

Decklists are required – Download one here

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.

Championship Points are awarded based on attendance.  For more information visit here!

Watch for other events here!

Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Prerelease at Gnome Games Green Bay East – $*

Come play in our Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Prerelease at Gnome Games Green Bay East!
Sunday, March 22th
Starting at 1:00pm
Entry of $*

Best of 3
Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order is here! Come play to get a peak at the newest set before release!
Players compete by using a 40 card deck they get from a Build and Battle Kit.

Each kit comes with one random deck and 4 booster packs of the newest set for players to add to their deck! After the event each player will also get 3 packs of the new set!

Check out our other Pokémon Events Here!

Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Prerelease at Gnome Games Green Bay East – $*

Come play in our Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Prerelease at Gnome Games Green Bay East!
Sunday, March 15th
Starting at 1:00pm
Entry of $*

Best of 3
Pokémon Mega Evolution—Perfect Order is here! Come play to get a peak at the newest set before release!
Players compete by using a 40 card deck they get from a Build and Battle Kit.

Each kit comes with one random deck and 4 booster packs of the newest set for players to add to their deck! After the event each player will also get 3 packs of the new set!

Check out our other Pokémon Events Here!

Union Arena Rare Battle: Sword Art Online Vol.2 Edition at Gnome Games Green Bay East – $15

Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay East for our Union Arena Rare Battle: Sword Art Online Vol.2!

Friday, March 20th,
Entry is $15
Starting at 5pm

We’re hosting a Rare Battle for Union Arena! This week’s theme: Sword Art Online Vol.2! 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 promo card, and the winner gets a special Winner card!

What do I need to participate?

A Union Arena legal deck is required to participate, and the deck has to be themed around Sword Art Online Vol.2. 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.

Union Arena Rare Battle: Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition at Gnome Games Green Bay East – $15

Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay East for our Union Arena Rare Battle: Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition!

Friday, March 13th,
Entry is $15
Starting at 5pm

We’re hosting a Rare Battle for Union Arena! This week’s theme: Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition! 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 promo card, and the winner gets a special Winner card!

What do I need to participate?

A Union Arena legal deck is required to participate, and the deck has to be themed around Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition. 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.

One Piece Heroines Battle​ at Gnome Games Green Bay East

Let’s battle using Heroines Leader cards only!Heroines Battle​

Saturday, February 28th
Starting at 12pm
Entry is $*

Join Us at Gnome Games Green Bay East to celebrate the release of EB03 and take on a special tournament limited to Heroine Leader cards only! We will have a Win a Match, Win a Pack Tournament with promos for the event. Rules for deck construction is below and we can’t wait to see you all for the Heroines Battle!

Check out more Gnome Games Events on our Calendar HERE!

Format
  • ・Constructed​
  • ・Players can only use the following leaders. (Heroines Leaders)​
  • *Alt-art cards can also be used.​
  • ・OP03-077 Charlotte Linlin​
  • ・OP04-001 Nefeltari Vivi​​
  • ・OP04-039 Rebecca​​
  • ・OP05-002 Belo Betty​​​
  • ・OP06-001 Uta​​​
  • ・OP06-021 Perona​​
  • ・OP06-022 Yamato​​
  • ・OP06-042 Vinsmoke Reiju​​
  • ・OP07-019 Jewelry Bonney​​​
  • ・OP07-038 Boa Hancock​​​
  • ・OP08-021 Carrot​​
  • ・OP08-058 Charlotte Pudding​​​
  • ・OP09-022 Lim​​​
  • ・OP09-062 Nico Robin​​
  • ・OP10-003 Sugar​
  • ・OP11-022 Shirahoshi​​​
  • ・OP11-041 Nami​​​
  • ・OP12-081 Koala​​​​
  • ・OP13-100 Jewelry Bonney​​​
  • ・P-011 Uta​​​​
  • ・P-117 Nami​​​​​
  • ・ST07-001 Charlotte Linlin​
  • ・ST09-001 Yamato​​​​
  • ・ST11-001 Uta​​
  • ・EB03-001 Nefeltari Vivi​​​
  • ・OP14-041 Boa Hancock​​​
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UniVersus -Guilty Gear: Strive- Local Championship at Gnome Games Green Bay East – $20

Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay East for our UniVersus -Guilty Gear: Strive- Local Championship!

Sunday, February 22nd
Starting at 12pm
Entry is $20

On Sunday, February 22nd at 12 PM we’re hosting a Guilty Gear: Strive Local Championship! This will be a Swiss style tournament with rounds based on attendance. At most there will be 4 rounds, with a Top 4 top cut. Round times are 60 minutes best of 3, and Top Cut is 90 minutes, first to lose 2 rounds loses. A Local Championship is a higher level competitive tournament, and comes with proper rewards for the challenge! All participants will receive a participation promo, the top 8 receive a promo card, top 4 receive a promo card, 2nd place receives a promo card, and the grand winner receives a Winner promo card and a Local Championship playmat!

Players must register ahead of time on the UniVersus Gaming Network website. Entry is $20. Players are expected to be well versed in the rules for UniVersus play and have tournament legal decks.

For more UniVersus information, take a look at their website!

More UniVersus events can be found on our Gnome Games calendar!