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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/

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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

Ravensburger Puzzle Contest at Gnome Games Appleton East – $20

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Ravensburger Puzzle Competition!

On Saturday, January 24th at 12 PM we’re hosting our yearly Ravensburger Puzzle Competition! Compete in a team of 2 adults (ages 16+) to complete a random jigsaw puzzle before everyone else! These puzzles will be 500 pieces and will be completely hidden from all participants until our timer starts. Teams will have 2 hours to complete their puzzles first! Most teams finish well before this time, so sharpen your puzzle piecing skills!

Gnome Games will be responsible for keeping your puzzle hidden from both you and your opponents. All teams will be starting at the exact same time to ensure fairness. The race ends when the first three teams complete their puzzles! All participants get to keep their competition puzzle.

Entry is $20 per team. Our capacity for this event is 20 teams (40 people), so be sure to reserve your spot!

The winning teams will get to choose Ravensburger product at retail price from Gnome Games Appleton East for the following amounts:

1st Place: $200

2nd Place: $100

3rd Place: $50

For more information from Ravensburger on Speed Puzzling, take a look at their website! It also provides some tips from past winners and participants, as well as words of encouragement!

Take a peek at our Gnome Games calendar for other Puzzle events at all of Gnome Games!

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Chronicles Deck: Spirit Charmers Release Celebration Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $19.99

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

On Wednesday, January 21st at 5:30 PM, we’re hosting a Release Celebration for the newest Chronicles Deck: Spirit Charmers! While the format is constructed, players can use the contents of the new deck (or the new deck itself) to participate in the tournament! It will be our regular 3 Round Swiss style Tournament. Players will receive Tournament Packs per round they win!

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.

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!

Gundam Card Game 2v2 Team Battle Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $20*

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Gundam Card Game 2v2 Team Battle Event!

A new unique event is up this month! On January 23rd at 5:30 PM, take part in our very first 2v2 Team Battle Event! Players will register as a team and participate in 2v2 matches against other teams. Decks are still the same size as they are in normal 1v1 play. Rounds will be Swiss style 40 minutes best of one, where each match won awards each player with a pack! Each participant will receive a Store Tournament Participation Pack, and one random team will each receive a Store Tournament Winner Pack!

Entry is $20, or $10 per player. Players must register ahead of time on Bandai TCG+. It requires players to register as a team. The following instructions may help:

Tap Apply for the event on TCG+. Select “Create Team and Apply”, enter a team name, and confirm the application.

Check the Team ID on the event details page and share it with the team member. Tap Apply for the same event, select “Apply for Team ID”, enter the Team ID provided by the Team Representative, and submit the application. If your application says “Successful,” you’re all set!

What are 2v2 Team Battles like?

Team Battles follow some different rules from 1 on 1 matches.

  • The maximum number of Units deployable by an entire team is six.
  • Both teammates take their turn simultaneously. Teams discuss and proceed through each phase—such as attacks and action steps—together.
  • Cards are not shared. Players cannot use teammates’ cards, pay their costs, or activate effects on their behalf.
  • Information and strategies can be shared. If teammates disagree, the leader has the final say.

The game ends when either of the following occurs: The opposing team takes battle damage when they have no shields left, or one player on the opposing team runs out of cards in their deck.

For more information, refer to the Team Battle Rules information page.

Take a look at the Gundam Card Game website for more information, news, and more!

Our Gnome Games calendar has more Gundam Card Game events to see!

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

 

CookieRun: Braverse Arena of Glory Release Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $25

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our CookieRun: Braverse Arena of Glory Release Event!

It’s time for the next set of CookieRun: Braverse! On Tuesday, January 20th at 6 PM, take part with the next set for North America, Arena of Glory! Three epic stories come together in one grand expansion! These are Arena of Glory, where champions clash for honor, Awakening: Dragon’s Fury, where ancient dragons rise, and Operation Timeguard!, where time itself becomes a weapon. Experience the ultimate fusion of strategy, power, and destiny in the Arena of Glory. Open up 7 packs of this new set, make a deck, and play against others in a 3 Round Swiss style Tournament! Each round won awards you with prize packs! Participants will receive exclusive promos just for attending!

Players need to register ahead of time on the CookieRun: Braverse Event Page. Entry is $25.

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.

Gnome Games has starter decks for sale for newer players looking to get into the game.

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

Find more CookieRun: Braverse events on our Gnome Games calendar!

Digimon Time Stranger [BT-24] Release Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $30

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Digimon Time Stranger [BT-24] Release Event!

It’s time for the next set of the Digimon Card Game! On Sunday, January 18th at 1 PM we’re hosting a release event for Time Stranger [BT-24]! Players will open 6 packs of Digimon Time Stranger [BT-24], build a  40 card deck and a Digi-Egg deck of 0-5 cards, then play in 3 rounds of a Swiss style tournament! Each round won awards players with an additional pack! Each participant will receive a Rapidmon card and a Time Stranger Release Event Pack. One Winner will walk away with the Holographic + Textured foil design Rapidmon!

Digimon Time Stranger highlights characters from the video game such as Dan, Kanan, Inori, and more! Olympos XII comes to life alongside Time Stranger Trait Cards! This set also adds support for Digimon Liberator, Digimon Universe App Monsters, and Digimon Seekers. Take a peek at their products page for more Time Stranger information!

Players must register ahead of time on Bandai TCG+. Entry to the event is $30.

What is the Digimon Card Game?

The Digimon Card Game is a competitive trading card game. Each player has a companion Digimon in the battle area to attack the opponent. Your Digimon evolves, gets stronger, and gains new power! You win by beating your opponent’s security (reducing your opponent’s Security Area cards to zero) and delivering a knockout blow!

What do I need to start playing?

Digimon offers preconstructed card decks for launching right into the game! Further buying booster packs can help strengthen those decks, and with time you can learn to even make your own from scratch!

Interested in more information on the Digimon Card Game? Check out their website!

Interested in more Digimon Card Game at Gnome Games? Check out our calendar!

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

Gundam Card Game ST07 and ST08 Release Event at Gnome Games Appleton East – $25*

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Gundam Card Game Starter Deck ST07 and ST08 Release Event!

On Saturday, January 17th we’re hosting another Starter Deck release event for the Gundam Card Game! Get an exclusive chance to test out Starter Decks Celestial Drive [ST07] and Flash of Radiance [ST08]. Each participant gets a set of ST07-002 Gundam Exia & ST07-009 Setsuna F. Seiei and a set of ST08-002 Ξ Gundam & ST08-010 Hathaway Noa. The winner gets an additional set of each! The tournament is 3 Rounds of Swiss where each match won awards players with a pack! Rounds are 30 minutes best of 1.

Players must enter ahead of time on Bandai TCG+. Entry is $25.*

What is the Gundam Card Game?

Experience the Gundam Series, beloved world-wide, as a trading card game! The battlefield is waiting for you! Build your own unique deck and aim for victory! The “Gundam Card Game” expresses the world of the “Gundam” series through Unit, Pilot, Command, and Base cards. Attractive illustrations, new fierce battles. Collect cards and dive into the world of “Gundam”. Welcome to the battlefield that covers space and Earth!

You can build a deck from four types of cards. The vast combinations of Units and Pilots allows for a variety of strategies and tactics. Freely use a wide variety of tactics in battle to obtain victory! For a guided tutorial on how to play, check out their How to Play website!

For news, information and more from the Gundam Card Game, take a look at their website!

Our Gnome Games calendar offers more Gundam Card Game events!

 

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

Gnome Games Appleton North Lorwyn Eclipsed Early Bird Prerelease Event

Join us bright and early for our Early Bird Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease event at Gnome Games Appleton North!
Saturday, January 17th at 10:30am!
$45+tax entry.
(ONLINE ONLY $40 Preregistration before Jan 13.)

All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Lorwyn Eclipsed!

Companion App Code: W28GV85

Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Summon beloved Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves, that feature new and returning mechanics as well as art from new and returning Lorwyn™ artists! Discover your true self by crossing the boundary of eternal day into eternal night and rise triumphant as a master of order and chaos!

    • Contents of Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Kit:
    • 6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters
      • Each Play Booster contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards
        May contain these cards: ECL 1–351; SPG 129–148
      • 1–4 cards of rarity rare or higher (2: 27%; 3: 2%; 4: <1%)
      • 3–5 uncommon cards
      • 6–9 common cards
      • 1 land
      • 1 card of any rarity is traditional foil
      • Foil borderless mythic rare in <1% of boosters
      • Traditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters
    • 1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card
    • Spindown™ life counter

     

Gnome Games Appleton North Lorwyn Eclipsed Two-Headed Giant Prerelease Event

Lorwyn Eclipsed 2 Headed Giant

Bring a friend and team up for our Lorwyn Eclipsed Two-Headed Giant Prerelease event at Gnome Games Appleton North!
Saturday, January 20th at 5pm!
$45+tax entry per player.
(ONLINE ONLY $40 Preregistration before Jan 13.)

What’s a Two-Headed Giant event?

Play, plan, and battle as a team. In Two-Headed Giant, each two-player teams shares a starting 30 life and takes their turn simultaneously. The team does not share any other resources other than life. For instance, any reference to “you” on a card still applies to the individual holder.

Effects that read “each opponent” or “each player”, however, affect each team member separately. Players can block any creature(s) that are attacking them, their teammates or Planeswalkers their team controls.

All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands). Teams pool the cards they open and build decks together,  then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Lorwyn Eclipsed for each member of the winning team!

Companion App Code: ZQDP4GW

Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Summon beloved Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves, that feature new and returning mechanics as well as art from new and returning Lorwyn™ artists! Discover your true self by crossing the boundary of eternal day into eternal night and rise triumphant as a master of order and chaos!

    • Contents of Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Kit:
    • 6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters
      • Each Play Booster contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards
        May contain these cards: ECL 1–351; SPG 129–148
      • 1–4 cards of rarity rare or higher (2: 27%; 3: 2%; 4: <1%)
      • 3–5 uncommon cards
      • 6–9 common cards
      • 1 land
      • 1 card of any rarity is traditional foil
      • Foil borderless mythic rare in <1% of boosters
      • Traditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters
    • 1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card
    • Spindown™ life counter

     

Gnome Games Appleton North Lorwyn Eclipsed Last Chance Prerelease Event

Lorwyn Eclipsed Last Chance Prerelease

Don’t miss out on our last Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease event at Gnome Games Appleton North!
Saturday, January 20th at 5pm!
$45+tax entry.
(ONLINE ONLY $40 Preregistration before Jan 13.)

All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Lorwyn Eclipsed!

Companion App Code: RZQVN82

Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Summon beloved Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves, that feature new and returning mechanics as well as art from new and returning Lorwyn™ artists! Discover your true self by crossing the boundary of eternal day into eternal night and rise triumphant as a master of order and chaos!

    • Contents of Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Kit:
    • 6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters
      • Each Play Booster contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards
        May contain these cards: ECL 1–351; SPG 129–148
      • 1–4 cards of rarity rare or higher (2: 27%; 3: 2%; 4: <1%)
      • 3–5 uncommon cards
      • 6–9 common cards
      • 1 land
      • 1 card of any rarity is traditional foil
      • Foil borderless mythic rare in <1% of boosters
      • Traditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters
    • 1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card
    • Spindown™ life counter

     

Gnome Games Appleton North Lorwyn Eclipsed Friday Evening Prerelease Event

Lorwyn Eclipsed Friday Evening Prerelease Event

Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease event at Gnome Games Appleton North!
Friday, January 16th at 5:30pm!
$45+tax entry.
(ONLINE ONLY $40 Preregistration before Jan 13.)

All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Lorwyn Eclipsed!

Companion App Code: 7G4W27G

Dare to enter the ever-changing plane of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor. Summon beloved Kithkin, boggarts, merrow, and Elves, that feature new and returning mechanics as well as art from new and returning Lorwyn™ artists! Discover your true self by crossing the boundary of eternal day into eternal night and rise triumphant as a master of order and chaos!

    • Contents of Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Kit:
    • 6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters
      • Each Play Booster contains 14 Magic: The Gathering cards
        May contain these cards: ECL 1–351; SPG 129–148
      • 1–4 cards of rarity rare or higher (2: 27%; 3: 2%; 4: <1%)
      • 3–5 uncommon cards
      • 6–9 common cards
      • 1 land
      • 1 card of any rarity is traditional foil
      • Foil borderless mythic rare in <1% of boosters
      • Traditional foil land replaces a land in 20% of boosters
    • 1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card
    • Spindown™ life counter