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Strixhaven Class List!

List of all the events Gnome Games will be hosting!

Our stores have planned a vast list of classes you can sign up for this year at Strixhaven! We are looking forward to what classes you choose to sign up for this year. Classes will be listed below.

Check our calendar to find classes near you!

Strixhaven Casual Prerelease 101

Welcome, students! This introductory course is the perfect way to explore the magical curriculum of the Strixhaven set. Whether you’re a first-year player or a returning scholar, this class is designed to provide a fun, low-pressure environment to learn and experience a Prerelease event.

Class begins with a lesson in deckbuilding, where students will construct their decks using materials from their chosen college. From there, you’ll participate in three “group projects” (rounds), each consisting of a best-of-three match against fellow students.

This course emphasizes learning, exploration, and enjoying the newest set at your own pace—no prior experience required.

Enroll today and begin your studies at Strixhaven!

Here is additional info Students can use to prep for the class: Prerelease Info

Strixhaven Prerelease 201

Welcome back, students! In this intermediate-level course, you’ll put your knowledge to the test and represent your college with pride. Building on the fundamentals introduced in 101, this class leans into a more competitive environment while still keeping the experience fun and engaging.

Class begins with deckbuilding, where you’ll craft your strategy using your college’s materials. From there, students will be paired into groups to compete in three structured rounds of play. Each round is a best-of-three match, challenging you to adapt, strategize, and outplay your opponents.

This is the standard Prerelease experience—perfect for students ready to sharpen their skills, embrace a little rivalry, and prove their mastery of Strixhaven’s curriculum.

Prepare your spells, trust your studies, and may your college come out on top! Click here for a sneak peak at some class materials you may receive!

Strixhaven Main Event Prerelease 301

Welcome, students, to Strixhaven’s premier class! This limited-enrollment honors class is the ultimate way to experience everything the set has to offer. Designed for all skill levels, this is a celebration of the game, the community, and the magic of Strixhaven.

Begin your evening with deckbuilding as you dive deep into your college’s materials, then compete in three rounds of play, each consisting of best-of-three matches. Whether you’re here to test your skills or simply enjoy the experience, this event is all about bringing players together.

Students in attendance will also enjoy special Strixhaven-themed snacks and have the opportunity to collect unique memorabilia to commemorate the occasion.

Spots are limited, so be sure to enroll early—this is one class you won’t want to miss! Click here to find a 301 class near you!

Strixhaven Two-Headed Giant Prerelease 401

Collaboration is key in this advanced-level course! In this Partner Project, students will team up in pairs to take on other duos in a cooperative, strategy-focused experience.

Each team will receive two Prerelease kits to build from, combining their knowledge and resources to create powerful decks. This event consists of three rounds of play, with each round being a best-of-one match—so every decision counts.

For each round your team wins, both partners will earn a booster pack prize.

This course is perfect for players of all experience levels. We highly encourage upperclassmen to partner with newer students to help guide them through the experience—but all team combinations are welcome.

More info on what a Two-Headed Giant is here!

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Play The Designers! Popes & Plagues!

We’re incredibly excited to not only host fun Learn-to-Play events for this new game, but also to welcome one of its creators in person to help teach!

The Creators

Tray and Jennifer Green are the creative minds behind this fantastic new game, and Tray himself will be joining us to teach it! The Green family has a long-standing passion for CCGs, tabletop games, and roleplaying games—something they’ve enjoyed together for years.

They’ve channeled that shared passion into designing games of their own, driven by the belief that “families that game together, stay together.” Their love for innovative mechanics and engaging design shines through in their work, resulting in experiences that are fun, unique, and built to bring people together.

Creator

You may recognize the name Plague & Pestilence, a medieval-themed game originally created by Tray Green in 1993. If you’ve had the chance to play it, you’ll notice its strong influence on their newest title, Popes & Plagues. The Greens have shared that, throughout development, they worked to stay true to the spirit of the original while introducing updated mechanics and a fresh, new design.

Be sure to find your local event and come out to support this talented, game-creating family!

Popes & Plagues

Popes & Plagues is a fast-paced card game set in the Middle Ages, filled with strategy, chaos, and a touch of dark humor. This is not just a reprint—it’s a full recreation. Classic elements have been reimagined, and new content has been added to create an exciting, updated experience. Build your village, wage war against your enemies, lead holy crusades, grow your population—and prepare for the plague!

Plague & Pestilence

A light, fast-paced card game centered on the rise—and inevitable fall—of medieval towns. During the “Prosperity” phase, players grow their populations by building improvements or cleverly stealing resources from their opponents. But prosperity never lasts for long…

The game’s artwork, inspired by medieval woodcuts, features striking imagery of the Grim Reaper, adding a darkly thematic touch to the experience.

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Return to Strixhaven!

Magic: the Gathering returns to the School Of Mages, Strixhaven! Read more to see what there is to look forward to!

Welcome back to the College of Strixhaven. For those of you who this is your first visit, welcome. Allow us to give you a brief glimpse into the vast knowledge held within this school’s magical walls.

Strixhaven is broken into 5 focused colleges of magic. Each dual-colored school is focused on a powerful section of magic. These sections help establish their unique personalities and help harness their specific mechanics. This set will have a pre-con built with some of the best, young spell casters in Strixhaven to help or guide you to the school that best suits you.

Here are the established colleges:

Lorehold: College of Archaemancy

This red & white school is full of diligent researchers, daring adventurers, and those with a deep passion for history. For those who seek what is forgotten, the study of the past requires much discipline. The mage, Quintorius, is a well-traveled adventurer through the paths of the past. With his help, make history your weapon. Bring those gone and forgotten back to assist you with power and knowledge.

Prismari: College of Elementals Arts

Assigned the color pair of blue & red, this college draws power from expressive, passionate, and explosive art. Connect your mind and body to make the world your stage. Rootha, a passionate performer, will show you how to make a lasting impression with bombastic spells and extraordinary Elementals that assist her with putting on a show. Let your creativity run wild.. and even dangerously.

Quandrix: College of Numeromancy

This study of patterns, fractals, and symmetries is categorized by the colors green & blue. With calculated studies, learn to command the fundamental forces of nature. Mages in this study can easily contemplate the vast properties of the universe while reciting pi backwards. Zimone will be the math genius who guides you through this school. They will teach you to carefully calculate spells to increase your probability of victory. With numbers on your side, your board will compound into success.

Silverquill: College of Eloquence

White & black are the dual colors assigned to this college. In this focus, stylish spell casters learn the art of wielding words for power. Mages here use their razor-sharp wit to craft an intimidating presence. With a deep competitive drive, they develop their charisma to be a powerful weapon. Silver-tongued, Killian will show you how to lead others and how to encourage those to do your bidding for you. Convince allies to fight for you, force opponents to fight each other, & charm your way into control. With clever words, control the flow of battle and savor in the mayhem.

Witherbloom: College of Life & Death

These mages draw power from the essence of living things around them. This categorizes them in the color combo of black & green. These mages find sanctuary with zombie crocs, amongst herbs they grow for potions, or hiding in the isolation of the swamp. They know how to enhance nature around them and, when necessary, exploit it. Dina will be your teacher in Witherbloom. She will teach you the art of cultivating growth through necessary sacrifices.

Prerelease Opportunities!

The official release date of Secrets Of Strixhaven is April 24th. If you want early access to the product, come to one of our Prerelease events at any of our locations! Our Prereleases start as early as April 17th!

Check out all of our locations’ events on our calendar!

What is a Prerelease Event?

These events are hosted at Gnome Games and let you play with a new set a week ahead of its release.

Prerelease is a player’s first opportunity to get their hands on the newest Magic: The Gathering release and explore what the set has to offer. A Prerelease Box contains everything a player needs to build a deck and begin facing off in epic one-on-one matches. Prereleases are ran as Sealed events, which means you’ll construct a 40-card deck out of the contents of your Prerelease Box and any number of basic lands. For more information from Wizards on the prerelease, check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/formats/sealed-deck

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Let me hear you howl! Dog Fluxx Release Celebration!

Celebrate the release of Dog Fluxx with us all March long! For every copy sold, we’ll donate $2 to Lucky 7 Dog Rescue This is a local dog rescue dedicated to helping pups find loving homes.

Hold your paws, it gets better! We have a copy of Dog Fluxx, signed by the creators, that we want to giveaway! Click the link below to read more about the giveaway and how to enter!

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Don’t know how to play Fluxx? We got you!

We have partnered with Lucky 7 and will be hosting a Learn To Play Event along side adorable, adoptable dogs rigth at the rescue! The event will be March 22nd from 1-4pm at Lucky 7 Dog Rescue. The rescue is located at 239 N Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303. While attending the event, any participant who makes a donation to the rescue will be entered to win a one-of-a-kind Fluxx Art Card! These specialty cards have been designed by local artists! There is no amount requirement for the donation; anything that helps out the doggies is highly appreciated!

Come celebrate, play games, and support a great cause—we can’t wait to see you there! 🐶

Learn about Lucky 7

Lucky 7 Dog Rescue began in 2015 when founder Maddy Szymanski discovered a video of seven mixed-breed puppies scheduled for euthanasia at an overcrowded shelter in Texas. At just 20 years old and new to animal welfare, Maddy teamed up with friends Sam and Elizabeth, drove to Houston, and helped rescue the puppies by partnering with Lola’s Lucky Day to bring them to Wisconsin for adoption.

What started as a single rescue mission quickly revealed the urgent challenges facing southern shelters. After eight months and ten trips to Texas, Lucky 7 Dog Rescue was officially born.

Today, the organization is a volunteer-run rescue dedicated to helping dogs in need while strengthening the bond between people and pets. Through fostering, adoption, education, and partnerships with rescue organizations, Lucky 7 continues working to save lives and support communities across Wisconsin and beyond.

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