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New Years Eve Hours

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Tonight, we bring in the new year and celebrate the conclusion of 2013. In observance of New Year’s Eve, all Battleground Games & Hobbies locations will be closing early this evening at 6:00 PM.

From all of us here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year!

 

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Winner’s Circle: Dec 27 Friday Night Magic Champions

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Congratulations to this week’s Friday Night Magic winners at both Battleground Games & Hobbies locations in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. This week, FNM featured the Standard format with top finishers not only receiving store credit prizes, but likewise an exclusive promo foil card only available at FNM events! Check out who won:

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Jeffery Burns

 

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Theros Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Craig Scardaville

 

Theros Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Mark Spellman

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Devin Malko

 

And thus, Friday Night Magic in 2013 comes to an end. Next week, the very first Friday Night Magic in 2014! Check out January’s FNM Promo Card:

 

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, on behalf of the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to thank everyone that attended our Friday Night Magic events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us.

 

If you’re looking for a friendly atmosphere to enjoy playing Magic the Gathering while meeting new, like-minded people and win cool prizes and exclusive promo cards, then Friday Night Magic at Battleground Games & Hobbies is exactly what you’re looking for! Try Friday Night Magic today at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic players consider Friday night the best night of the week. To learn more about our Friday Night Magic events, please click here.

 

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This Weekend at Battleground Games & Hobbies

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Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at our conveniently located stores. Whether you enjoy Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Yu-Gi-Oh and more, we have something for everyone. In addition, don’t forget that our tables are always open for play! Gather some friends, your favorite game, and stop by your favorite Battleground Games & Hobbies for a fun-filled evening! Not sure what game to play or try? No problem! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can help or ask for a demo!

 

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ALL WEEKEND LONG – Magical Christmas Weekend! We have a long weekend chock  full of awesome, super-fun Magic events to appeal to all types of Magic the Gathering players! Join us at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies location all weekend starting Thursday, December 26th and play in as many Magic events as you like, including one event never seen before at Battleground’s! Small “gifts” will be awarded randomly at every event, too.

So get out of the house Christmas weekend and come play some  Magic with your friends at Battleground Games & Hobbies this holiday season. Who knows, maybe you will even win yourself a few more “presents”! To learn more, please click here.

 

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Battleground Games & Hobbies

1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

Entry: $10.00 (Box Tournament). Start time: 7:30 PM

Friday Night Magic – Booster Draft

Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:30 PM

Prizes are awarded to top finishers and feature the exclusive FNM promo card!

Saturday:

Warhammer 40K Open Play

Open to close – play all day!

Deck Select Challenge

Entry: $30.00. Start time: 5:00 PM

Sunday:

Yu-Gi-Oh Sundays – Advanced Constructed

Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)

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Battleground Games & Hobbies

25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

Entry: $1o.00. Start time:  7:30 PM

Saturday:

DECK SELECT CHALLENGE

Entry: $30.00. Start Time: 5:00 PM

Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Constructed

Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM

Sunday:

TWO-HEADED GIANT SEALED DECK

Entry: $20.00/player.  Start Time: 12:00pm

Pokemon League

Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)

To learn more about upcoming events at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please visit our event calendar and check out the forums!

 

Didn’t see an event for your favorite game? Is there something you wish for us to host? No problem! Contact us and let us know what events you would like to see in the future at your favorite local Battleground Games & Hobbies! We look forward to hearing your feedback and likewise, look forward to seeing you at our next exciting event!

 

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Magical Christmas Weekend Event Has Begun!

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Magical Christmas Weekend has begun – an all-weekend event chock  full of awesome, super-fun Magic events to appeal to all types of Magic the Gathering players! Join us at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies location all weekend long starting TODAY and play in as many Magic events as you like, including one event never seen before at  Battleground! Small “gifts” will be awarded randomly at every event, too.

 

So get out of the house Christmas weekend and come play some Magic with your friends at Battleground Games & Hobbies this holiday season. Who knows, maybe you will even win yourself a few more “presents”!

 

Magical Christmas Weekend Events:

Format: Booster Draft
Date: Thursday, December 26th 2013
Time: 7:15pm
Entrance Fee: $15.00

 

Format: Standard (Win-a-Box)
Date: Friday, December 27th
Time: 7:30pm
Entrance Fee: $10.00

 

Format: **Deck Select Challenge** (Sealed Deck)
Date: Saturday, December 28th
Time: 5:00pm
Entrance Fee: $30.00 per person
Players will have the opportunity to select any combination of 6 packs (from Standard league sets) with which to build their Sealed pool.  There is no minimum or maximum number of packs that a player can take from any one set.  Want 6 Theros?  Cool.  Want 2 RTR, 1 DGM, and 3 M14?  Cool.  Any six packs are yours to build your 40 card Sealed Deck.

 

Format: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Time: 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $20.00 per person
Each TEAM will receive 8 Theros Booster Packs with which to build two 40 card decks.
This event will run 4 rounds.

 

Format: Modern
Date: Sunday, December 29th
Time: 5:00pm
Entrance Fee: $5.00 per person
Here’s the quick version:
Theros Booster Draft – 7:15pm on Thursday, 12/26
FNM Standard “Win-a-Box” – 7:30pm on Friday, 12/27
Deck Select Challenge (Sealed Deck) – 5:00pm on Saturday, 12/28
Theros Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck – 12:00pm on Sunday, 12/29
Modern – 5:00pm on Sunday, 12/29

 

Address:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669


Address:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195

 

For more details, please visit our event calendar or visit our forum.
Contact:
Please contact me at Chase@battlegroundgames.com with any questions.

 

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Don’t forget to check out our Online Store for your Magic singles!  Our inventory has been growing rapidly, so please check it out often!
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Happy Holidays!

 

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Battleground Games & Hobbies locations are closed today, Wednesday, December 25th, in observance of Christmas. On behalf of the entire staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we would like to wish you all a very happy, merry, and safe holiday!

 

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We will reopen tomorrow at noon for our regular business hours. Plus, don’t forget, that tomorrow marks the beginning of the Magical Christmas Weekend Event – a special, weekend-long event that’s not to be missed! We look forward to seeing you there. You can learn more about this special event by checking out our event calendar.

 

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Wizards of the Coast Announces New ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Release

Wizards of the Coast Announces Thrilling

Dungeons & Dragons Launch for Summer 2014

 

Players fight the most fearsome monster of all time

in an exciting multi-platform gaming experience

 

December 19, 2013 – Renton, WA – Wizards of the Coast today announced that the highly-anticipated new rules system for Dungeons & Dragons will release in summer 2014.  After nearly two years of an open public playtest and more than 175,000 playtest participants, the rules are complete. Players will be immersed in rich storytelling experiences across multiple gaming platforms as they face off against the most fearsome monster of all time.

 

“Just like a perfectly balanced party, Wizards has worked cohesively with fans, designers and partners to create the next generation of D&D,” said Nathan Stewart, Brand Director for Dungeons & Dragons. “We whole-heartedly thank all of the play test participants, whose feedback has proven instrumental in shaping the future of Dungeons & Dragons.”

 

More information about the exciting Dungeons & Dragons entertainment offerings will be available in early 2014. To learn more about D&D, visit dungeonsanddragons.com.

 

About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), is the leader in entertaining the lifestyle gamer. Wizards’ players and fans are members of a global community bound together by their love of both digital gaming and in-person play. The company brings to market a range of gaming experiences under powerful brand names such as MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and KAIJUDO. Wizards is also a publisher of fantasy series fiction with numerous New York Times best-sellers. For more information about our world renowned brands, visit the Wizards of the Coast Web site at www.wizards.com.

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