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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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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 – Monthly Modern

Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:15 PM

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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Announcing ‘Magical Christmas Weekend’ Events

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies in Abington, MA and Plainville, MA

Magical Christmas Weekend is exactly what it sounds like! We have a long weekend chalk 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”!

 


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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Winner’s Circle: 12/7/13 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: Chris Alexander (Blue/White Control)

1st/2nd Place: Steve Padena (Esper Control)

3rd Place: Carlos Fontes (Mono-Black Devotion)

4th Place: Nick Durso (Esper Control)

 

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

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1st Place: Derrick Minasian

 

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

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1st Place: Travis Costello

 

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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

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1st/2nd Place: Jeff Debruyn (Mono-Red Aggro)

3rd Place: Devin Malko (Black/Green Devotion)

4th Place: Jeff Glasson (White/Green Aggro)

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, from the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we’d like to thank everyone that attended both 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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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: Sin Collector

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

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

Battleground Games & Hobbies – 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA

Friday:

Friday Night Magic – Standard

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

Saturday:

Free, open play from open to close!

Sunday:

Pokemon League

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

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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Winner’s Circle: Nov 29 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, Sin Collector – new this month! Check out who won:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Carlos Fontes (Mono-black Devotion)

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2nd Place: Andrew Bergen (Boros Aggro)

 

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

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1st Place: Scott Dietenhofer

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

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1st Place: Carl Magnuson

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Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM

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1st Place: Mark Lynch (BG aggro)

2nd Place: Zack Garrity (Maze’s End)

3rd Place: Nicholas Rini (Mono-black Devotion)

4th Place: Phil Sheldon (Jund Midrange)

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, from the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we’d like to thank everyone that attended both 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.

 

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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Winner’s Circle: Nov 22 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, Grisly Salvage. Check out who won:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

Standard FNM. Start time: 7:30 PM.

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1st Place: Carl Godon (Esper Control)

2nd Place: Phil Chieng (Mono-Blue Devotion)

3rd Place: Ray McKenzie (Mono-Red Aggro)

4th Place: Chris Canavan (Mono-Blue Devotion)

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

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1st Place: Ben Schwartz 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

Standard FNM. Start time: 7:30 PM.

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1st Place: Joe Stasio (Blue-White Devotion)

2nd Place: David Kosciusko  (Mono-Blue Devotion)

3rd Place: Brandon Husnander (Mono-red Aggro)

4th Place: Dom Murgo (Red-Black Aggro)

 

Again, congratulations to the top finishers of each event. In addition, from the staff here at Battleground Games & Hobbies, we’d like to thank everyone that attended both 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.

 

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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