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One Week Away – Modern Pre-PTQ for Pro Tour Milwaukee!

Friday, March 6th, 2015

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Just one week away! Join us for our first of two Pre-PTQ’s leading up to Pro Tour Milwaukee! We look forward to seeing you there.

Format: Modern
Date: March 15th, 2014 a SUNDAY
Time: Doors open at 11:00am, Round 1 pairings at 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
Address:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195

Parking on site

• Google Maps
• Battleground’s Facebook Page

This event is being run as a Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier for Milwaukee:
• Competitive REL
• Decklists required
• Cut to top 8

Prizes:
6 Booster Packs per person will be entered into the prize pool.  These packs will be awarded to the top 8 finishers.  Additional prizes may be awarded based on turnout.

 

 

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MTG ‘Dragons of Tarkir’ Spoilers are Upon Us

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

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It’s that time once again – spoiler season! This time, Wizards of the Coast is spoiling the final set in the Khans of Tarkir block: Dragons of Tarkir! So stay tuned to the Battleground Games & Hobbies Facebook and Twitter pages to set your sights upon all the latest and greatest spoiled cards!

 

Also, as cards are confirmed, we’ll be adding them for pre-order to our catalog for sale! Make sure you don’t miss out on pre-ordering your favorite new Dragons of Tarkir card.

 

And to get you started, check out these newly spoiled Dragons of Tarkir cards. Please be sure to let us know what you think of these new cards and the spoiled set mechanics in the comments below! Enjoy.

 

 

Spoiler 1 Spoiler 2 Spoiler 3 Spoiler 4 Spoiler 5 Spoiler 6 Spoiler 7 Spoiler 8 Spoiler 9 Spoiler 10 Spoiler 11

 

 

 

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TapNTurn Gaming ‘Ravnica Battles’ FINAL BATTLE!

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Do you love Commander (Elder Dragon Highlander/EDH)? Then this is a video series you don’t want to miss, brought to you by local gaming group-turned media powerhouse TapNTurnGaming, in association with your’s truly – Battleground Games & Hobbies!

 

The final battle is upon us! Who will emerge victorious? The Gruul or Azorius?

And just in case you missed it, don’t forget to check out the pre-game show!

 

FINAL BATTLE: Gruul Vs Azorius

 

Wondering what this is all about? Check out the introduction to this great new series by TapNTurnGaming:

 

Finally, here is all the deck techs for the decks that TapNTurnGaming will be playing:

 

About TapNTurnGaming

From their YouTube Channel: We love Magic: The Gathering. Specifically the EDH or Commander format. On this channel we will be going over all sorts of things pertaining to our favorite format:

  • Deck Techs
  • Gameplay
  • Booster Openings
  • Set Reviews
  • Cards of the week

And anything else you, the viewers, may want to see – let us know!

 

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TapNTurnGaming ‘Ravnica Battles’ Final Battle Pre-game Show!

Monday, February 23rd, 2015

Do you love Commander (Elder Dragon Highlander/EDH)? Then this is a video series you don’t want to miss, brought to you by local gaming group-turned media powerhouse TapNTurnGaming, in association with your’s truly – Battleground Games & Hobbies!

 

Check out the final battle pre-game show:

 

Wondering what this is all about? Check out the introduction to this great new series by TapNTurnGaming:

 

Finally, here is all the deck techs for the decks that TapNTurnGaming will be playing:

 

About TapNTurnGaming

From their YouTube Channel: We love Magic: The Gathering. Specifically the EDH or Commander format. On this channel we will be going over all sorts of things pertaining to our favorite format:

  • Deck Techs
  • Gameplay
  • Booster Openings
  • Set Reviews
  • Cards of the week

And anything else you, the viewers, may want to see – let us know!

 

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Announcing Next Round of MTG Preliminary-PTQ’s for Pro Tour Vancouver

Friday, February 20th, 2015

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Battleground Games & Hobbies is proud to announce the dates for our up-coming round of Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifiers! This time, we’re going to mix up the formats a bit offering a Modern and a Standard event. Each event qualifies the winner to play in the invitation-only Regional Qualifier held at a later date. Additional prizes awarded as well. Check out the details below! We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Modern Pre-PTQ Sunday, March 15th:

Format: Modern
Date: March 15th, 2014 a SUNDAY
Time: Doors open at 11:00am, Round 1 pairings at 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person

Address:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195

Parking on site

• Google Maps
• Battleground’s Facebook Page

This event is being run as a Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier for Pro Tour Vancouver:
• Competitive REL
• Decklists required
• Cut to top 8

Prizes:
6 Booster Packs per person will be entered into the prize pool.  These packs will be awarded to the top 8 finishers.  Additional prizes may be awarded based on turnout.

 

 

Standard Pre-PTQ, Sunday April 12th:

 

Format: Standard
Date: April 12th, 2015 a SUNDAY
Time: Doors open at 10:00am, Round 1 pairings at 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
Address:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669

Parking on site

• Google Maps
• Battleground’s Facebook Page

This event is being run as a Preliminary Pro Tour Qualifier for Pro Tour Vancouver:
• Competitive REL
• Decklists required
• Cut to top 8
Prizes:
6 Booster Packs per person will be entered into the prize pool.  These packs will be awarded to the top 8 finishers.  Additional prizes may be awarded based on turnout.

 

 

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TapNTurn Gaming ‘Ravnica’ Battles Episode Eight: Izzet Vs. Azorius

Monday, February 16th, 2015

Do you love Commander (Elder Dragon Highlander/EDH)? Then this is a video series you don’t want to miss, brought to you by local gaming group-turned media powerhouse TapNTurnGaming, in association with your’s truly – Battleground Games & Hobbies!

 

Check out Episode One – Izzet Vs Azorius:

 

Wondering what this is all about? Check out the introduction to this great new series by TapNTurnGaming:

 

Finally, here is all the deck techs for the decks that TapNTurnGaming will be playing:

 

About TapNTurnGaming

From their YouTube Channel: We love Magic: The Gathering. Specifically the EDH or Commander format. On this channel we will be going over all sorts of things pertaining to our favorite format:

  • Deck Techs
  • Gameplay
  • Booster Openings
  • Set Reviews
  • Cards of the week

And anything else you, the viewers, may want to see – let us know!

 

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