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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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Gnome Games Nominated as People of Play Innovative Retailers of the Year (TAGIE Award)

Gnome Games nominated for TAGIE Award - Innovative Retailers of the Year

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September 25, 2023

Gnome Games nominated for 2023 Toy and Game Innovation Excellence Award for Innovative Retailer

STURGEON BAY – Pat and Paula Fuge, owners of Gnome Games, were recently notified that they are a finalist for a prestigious TAGIE Award from People of Play (POP). Now in its 16th year, the TAGIEs honor the most innovative inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers and PR teams in the toy and game industry. 

VOTE FOR THE GNOMES HERE

Head Gnome Pat Fuge, says of the nomination, “Paula and I were surprised when we got word of the nomination. We had no idea. It’s quite an honor to be nominated as the innovative retailer of the year alongside big bog superstars like FAO Schwartz, who everyone knows. It’s very humbling, especially when you think of all the retailers out there. We’ve been putting games on tables across northeastern Wisconsin for over 20 years and many of our programs and community partnerships have had a positive impact at the industry level.

But now Gnome Games needs your help. Online public voting for the awards ends on October 20, 2023. You can visit the TAGIE Awards Finalist page here:  https://peopleofplay.com/toy-game-innovation-awards/2023 to learn more about Gnome Games and the rest of the finalists, and to cast your vote. Winners will be announced November 3, 2023.

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For more information or to set up an interview, contact:

Pat Fuge

Gnome Games

hq@gnomegames.com

920-621-4263

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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

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Kids Night, Big Wheel and Bike Races at “The Hill” Raceway in Sturgeon Bay Saturday July 23

Gnome Games sponsors Big Wheel Races and Bike Races at Kids Night – at The Hill Raceway  in Sturgeon Bay Saturday July 23rd, 2022

Saturday July 23 is Kids Night at the Races in Sturgeon Bay, and it’s time for the kids to go racing at the Hill Raceway!  Kids get in free, Big Wheel, Two wheeler with training wheels dash for trophies plus a 2 Wheeler race for kids ages 9 – 13 with $50 cash to the winner. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family!

Gnome Games is sponsoring Big Wheel Races and a $50 Dash for Cash in the Unlimited Class during the races at  The Hill Raceway at the Door County Fairgrounds in Sturgeon Bay.

Kids should bring their Big Wheels, trikes and bikes (or bike for ages 9-13) to the races and check in between 3:30  and 5 PM. The Big Wheel and 2 Wheeler Dash for Cash will be held during intermission.

Come Early to meet the drivers, get autographs and check out the cars!

Kids Night at The Hill Raceway Saturday July 23 2022

Free Pokemon Cards for all the kids!

The first 500 kids through the gates get a shiny Pokemon!
*Pokemon card is a promo and supplies are very limited – you won’t get these  in any booster pack, because they are from official Pokemon stores only!  Get to the track early to get yours! 

There are 3 Classes for the Kids Night Races

  • 3 Wheelers (Big Wheels, trikes and 3 wheelers)
    • Destroyer Class – Ages 5 & under
    • Lightning Class – Ages 6-8
  • 2 Wheel Unlimited (2 Wheel Class) – Ages 9-13

All Racers are responsible for checking in between 3:30 PM – 5 PM and bring their Big Wheels / Bikes under the grandstand.

Helmets are required to race.

The Destroyer Class and the Lightning Class will race the length of the front straightaway and the winner will receive the 2022 Big Wheel Championship Trophy.
All Racers will receive a commemorative Medal!

The Unlimited Division will race one full lap around the track with the winner receiving the 2022 Dash for Cash Championship Trophy and $50 cash.
The Unlimited Division will have a staggered start based on age.

Entry for these races is free, and all racers must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

All racers must provide their own Big Wheel or bicycle to race and all Unlimited Racers must wear a helmet.

Don’t forget to meet the drivers after the races!

Without these drivers bringing their cars to the track every week, there wouldn’t be any racing, and they love to show off their ride to the kids in the pits after the races

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Kids Night, Big Wheel and Bike Races at “The Burg” Speedway Sunday July 31st

Big Wheel Races adn Kids Night

Gnome Games sponsors Big Wheel Races and Bike Races at Kids Night – at “The Burg” Speedway in Luxemburg Sunday August 31, 2022

Sunday July 31st is Kids Night at the Races in Luxemburg, and it’s time for the kids to go racing at the Burg Speedway!  Kids get in free, Big Wheel, Two wheeler with training wheels dash for trophies lus a 2 Wheeler race for kids ages 9 – 13 with $50 cash to the winner. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family!

Big Wheel Races adn Kids Night

Gnome Games is sponsoring Big Wheel Races and a $50 Dash for Cash in the Unlimited Class during the races at  the Burg Speedway in Luxemburg.

Kids should bring their Big Wheels, trikes and bikes (or bike for ages 9-13) to the races and check in between 3:30  and 5 PM. The Big Wheel and 2 Wheeler Dash for Cash will be held during intermission.

Come Early to meet the drivers, get autographs and check out the cars!

Free Pokemon Cards for all the kids!

The first 500 kids through the gates get a shiny Pokemon!
*Pokemon card is a promo and supplies are very limited – you won’t get these  in any booster pack, because they are from official Pokemon stores only!  Get to the track early to get yours! 

There are 3 Classes for the Kids Night Races

  • 3 Wheelers (Big Wheels, trikes and 3 wheelers)
    • Destroyer Class – Ages 5 & under
    • Lightning Class – Ages 6-8
  • 2 Wheel Unlimited (2 Wheel Class) – Ages 9-13

All Racers are responsible for checking in between 3:30 PM – 5 PM and bring their Big Wheels / Bikes under the grandstand.

Helmets are required to race.

The Destroyer Class and the Lightning Class will race the length of the front straightaway and the winner will receive the 2022 Big Wheel Championship Trophy.
All Racers will receive a commemorative Medal!

The Unlimited Division will race one full lap around the track with the winner receiving the 2022 Dash for Cash Championship Trophy and $50 cash.
The Unlimited Division will have a staggered start based on age.

Entry for these races is free, and all racers must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

All racers must provide their own Big Wheel or bicycle to race and all Unlimited Racers must wear a helmet.

Don’t forget to meet the drivers after the races!

Without these drivers bringing their cars to the track every week, there wouldn’t be any racing, and they love to show off their ride to the kids in the pits after the races