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December 23rd & 24th ONLY – Last Chance Holiday Special

 

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Oh no! It’s Christmas Eve; you didn’t wait until the last minute to finish your shopping, did you? Perhaps you’re still looking for one last perfect holiday gift? No problem – Get Behind the Shield! – we’ve got you covered!

MONDAY & TUESDAY ONLY – take advantage of Battleground Games & Hobbies Last Chance Holiday Sale at all Battleground Games & Hobbies locations! How does it work? Simple: print out either this article in it’s entirety or the coupon below, bring it to your local Battleground Games & Hobbies and pick up that last minute item, all while saving you money. Don’t miss this fantastic last minute opportunity.

All you have to do is print this article or show us this article on your mobile device and enjoy the enclosed specials!

 

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Coupon must be present at the time of purchase. Limit one per customer, per day. May not be applied toward previous purchases. Gift card to be used for future purchases. Not valid online. Value on 12/23/13 and 12/24/13 ONLY.

 

About Battleground Games & Hobbies:

Battleground Games & Hobbies first opened its doors in 2002 and is now one of New England’s premier game stores with two convenient locations – Abington, MA and Plainville, MA. We are fully stocked in all major product lines for the serious gamer and we specialize in collectible card games, board games, miniature games and role-playing games. Our deep stock, great events and friendly, knowledgeable staff make Battleground the top choice for your one-stop, friendly local game store. Get Behind the Shield!

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies Locations: 1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA — 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA

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Winner’s Circle: 12/20/13 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: Chris Holliasian (U/W Control)

 

 

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

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1st Place: Robby Connolly

 

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

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1st Place: Joshua Warren

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st/2nd Place: Nick Blake (BUG Prophet)

 

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, from 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 one of 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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Join us this Sunday, December 22nd for our Walkers in a Winter Wonderland event at both the Abington and Plainville locations! Event(s) begins at 4:15 PM. To learn more about this exciting event, please click here or visit our forums!

 

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Battleground Games & Hobbies

1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

Entry: $5.00. 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!

Saturday Night Magic Booster Draft

Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:00 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: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM

Saturday:

Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Constructed

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

Sunday:

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!

 

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Announcing 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”!

 

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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Fantasy Flight Announces Expansion for ‘Talisman 4E’

Fantasy Flight Games has announced The Firelands, a new expansion for its Talisman Revised 4th Edition board game, which will release in the first quarter of 2014, according to news website ICv2.com.

This expansion will feature four new characters: the Dervish, the Nomad, the Jin Blooded, and the Warlord; as well as three new Alternative Ending Cards.  There are new Terrain cards, which can change the game board itself, since cards are placed over existing spaces on the game board (a graveyard may be replaced by a forest, or a tavern may become runes).  There are also 81 new Adventure cards, many of which focus on the threat of the Ifrit, and there is a new game mechanic introduced:  burn.  Players may be instructed by certain cards to burn a specific number of cards – which will be removed from the game and no longer have any effect.  There are several new fireproof cards, but most of those only inflict more burn effects.

The box contains 81 Adventure cards, 18 Spell cards, 20 Terrain cards, 3 Alternative Ending cards, 4 new character cards and plastic figures, and 34 Fireland tokens. As an expansion, it requires theTalisman Revised 4E base game to play.  The game is for 2 – 6 players, and plays in 1 – 2 hours.  MSRP is $24.95.

 

Want to see this game at Battleground Games & Hobbies? Contact us and let us know!

 

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Battle Over ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Movie

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Well boy’s and girls, it looks as if it is going to be a long time before we are allowed to enjoy another Dungeons & Dragons film.

 

According to ICv2.com, Sweetpea Entertainment filed suit for a partial dismissal of the infringement suit filed by Wizards of the Coast against Sweetpea regarding its plans for a film based upon the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. The planned Warner Bros. film is to be based upon D&D  precursor Chainmailnot Dungeons & Dragons, the motion alleges.

 

Evidently, the Warner Bros. film with Sweetpea is one of two planned Dungeons & Dragons films. The other, by Universal Studios, is currently in the works with Wizards of the Coast parent company Hasbro. Additionally, Sweetpea likewise filmed suit last September to block the Universal Studios film.

 

Trial is set for March 24, 2014.

 

So Dungeons & Dragons fans, be patient – looks like it is going  to be a while before we enjoy a new Dungeons & Dragons film. However, if it is anything like the 2000 film Dungeons & Dragons starring Jeremy Irons and Thora Birtch, we can wait.

 

Further reading: Deadline.com Article

 

 

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Winner’s Circle: 12/13/13 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/2nd Place: Andrew Bergen

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1st/2nd Place: Chris Hollisian (U/W Control)

3rd Place: Ken Briscoe (U/W Control)

4th Place: Carlos Fontes (UWG Homebrew)

 

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

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1st Place: Mark Spellman

 

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

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1st Place: Joshua Warren

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st/2nd Place: Paul Sheldon (Jund)

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1st/2nd Place: Nick Blake (BUG Prophet)

3rd Place: Joe Stasio (Mono-Blue Devotion)

4th Place: Josh Barbarie (Black/Green Midrange)

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, from 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.

 

Like this article? Please let us know in the comments below and/or sound off in the forums! Your feedback is important to us.

 

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