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Winner’s Circle SPECIAL – Feb 7 Born of the Gods Fat Pack Challenge Champions
Monday, February 10th, 2014
Last week, Battleground Games & Hobbies celebrated the release of Born of the Gods with a very special Friday Night Magic: the Fat Pack Challenge! Participants in this super-fun event each receive a Born of the Gods fat pack and may use all nine booster packs to build the best 40-card sealed deck to play with in the tournament. Wow! Prizes were awarded in Born of the Gods booster packs and exclusive Battleground Games & Hobbies-branded play mats, with the champion receiving this commemorative one-of-a-kind plaque:
Pretty sweet, huh? Want to earn one of those unique prizes? Make sure you join us at Battleground Games & Hobbies for the Journey into Nyx release day Fat Pack Challenge for your shot a this and other great prizes. Now, let’s take a look at the Born of the Gods Fat Pack Challenge Champions:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Congratulations to the Battleground Games & Hobbies Born of the Gods Fat Pack Challenge champions!. 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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Tags: Born of the Gods, Fat Pack Challenge, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Release Day, Winners Circle
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Announcing GPT Montreal 4x Tarmogoyf Tournament
Friday, February 7th, 2014
Format: Standard
Date: February 23rd, 2014 – a Sunday
Time: Doors at 10:00am, Registration at 11:00am, 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 Grand Prix Trial for Montreal:
• Decklists required
• Cut to top 8
Prizes:
• First Prize – 4x Tarmogoyf and 2 Byes at Grand Prix Montreal (guaranteed).
• Other prizes may consist of store credit based on attendance.
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Tags: Event, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Tarmogoyf, Tournament
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Winner’s Circle – Jan 31 Friday Night Magic Champions
Monday, February 3rd, 2014
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 Warleader’s Helix!
This Friday, Born of the Gods – the second set in the Theros block – will be on sale and legal for play! Plus, a brand new exclusive promo card! Check out who won:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Chris Alexander (Blue-White Control)
2nd Place: Carl Gordon (BUG Midrange)
3rd lace: Alex Suarez (Mono-blue Devotion)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Jai Alexander
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Ben Schwartz
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Nick Blake
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.
Join the Battleground Games & Hobbies community forums!
Please don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
Tags: FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Winners Circle
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Announcing International Tabletop Day Returns to Battleground Games & Hobbies
Monday, February 3rd, 2014
Battleground Games & Hobbies is proud to announce we will once again host the popular Geek & Sundry’s International Tabletop day to all Battleground Games & Hobbies locations! Join us on April 5th for all things gaming. Further details, including a schedule of events, to come!
Event Details
Event Title:
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington
Event Location:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
1423 Bedford Street
Abington, MA
Event Details:
Event Time:
10:00am – 10:00pm
Event Date:
Apr 5, 2014
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Tags: Board Games, CCG, Geek & Sundry, International Tabletop Day, RPG, TableTop, TCG
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MTG Born of the Gods Pre-release Events – All Weekend Long!
Saturday, February 1st, 2014
The Born of the Gods Prerelease presents players with a special opportunity to open a Pre-release Pack and continue their journey down the Hero’s Path. There are five Pre-release Packs to choose from; each color has a Heroic Path: White – Lead, Blue – Outwit, Black – Dominate, Red – Conquer, and Green – Thrive.
If players would like to be guaranteed a specific Born of the Gods Pre-release Pack they MUST preregister for the event they would like to participate in. Please speak to a store associate to pre-register.
Abington Store:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669
Plainville Store:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195
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Main Events:
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIMES
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Friday night / Saturday morning
Time: 12:00am (midnight)
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Saturday afternoon
Time: 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Saturday night
Time: 6:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck**
Date: February 2nd Sunday afternoon
Time: 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $20.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 2nd Sunday night
Time: 6:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
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*Sealed Deck: Each player receives one Born of the Gods Prerelease Pack corresponding to the color of their choice. Every Prerelease Pack comes with the associated Hero Card (see below).
**Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck: Each TEAM will receive 2 Born of the Gods Prerelease Packs with which to build two 40 card decks.
Simply put, we will run:
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – After FNM at midnight (12:01am) on Saturday morning
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 12:00pm on Saturday
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 6:00pm on Saturday
Born of the Gods Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck – 12:00pm on Sunday
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 6:00pm on Sunday
Parking on site
Contact:
Please contact us if you have any questions.
What Do I Get?
Prizes are based on attendance. There will be 2 booster packs per player put into the prize pool. Prizes packs are typically awarded to the top 35% of finishers.
Each Player will receive one Born of the Gods Prerelease Pack that contains:
2 Born of the Gods booster packs
3 Theros booster packs
1 seeded booster pack*
1 promo card
1 Master Your Destiny activity card
1 Spindown™ life counter
1 Hero’s Path welcome letter
1 Hero Card
For this event, players may use the promo card included with the Prerelease Pack in their tournament deck.
*Contains cards from Born of the Gods and Theros that are or have synergy with color you chose.
What Else Can I Do?
Open Dueling: Open Dueling players each receive 1 Born of the Gods Intro Pack. Open Dueling players use their Intro Pack to play against each other, as well as Prerelease tournament players who are between matches. All players should be encouraged to help teach Open Dueling participants how to play Magic.
Commander Melees:
Use your Commander decks with your friends!
Come down, play some cards, check out the new set, and meet some new people!
Join the Battleground Games & Hobbies community forums!
Please don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
Tags: Born of the Gods, Event, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Prerelease, Previews, Tournaments, Wizards of the Coast, WOTC
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MTG Born of the Gods Pre-release – Tonight at Midnight!
Friday, January 31st, 2014
TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT AT BOTH BATTLEGROUND GAMES & HOBBIES LOCATIONS!
The Born of the Gods Prerelease presents players with a special opportunity to open a Pre-release Pack and continue their journey down the Hero’s Path. There are five Pre-release Packs to choose from; each color has a Heroic Path: White – Lead, Blue – Outwit, Black – Dominate, Red – Conquer, and Green – Thrive.
If players would like to be guaranteed a specific Born of the Gods Pre-release Pack they MUST preregister for the event they would like to participate in. Please speak to a store associate to pre-register.
Abington Store:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669
Plainville Store:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195
________________________________________________________________
Main Events:
PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIMES
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Friday night / Saturday morning
Time: 12:00am (midnight)
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Saturday afternoon
Time: 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 1st Saturday night
Time: 6:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck**
Date: February 2nd Sunday afternoon
Time: 12:00pm
Entrance Fee: $20.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
Format: Sealed Deck*
Date: February 2nd Sunday night
Time: 6:00pm
Entrance Fee: $25.00 per person
This event will run 4 rounds.
________________________________________________________________
*Sealed Deck: Each player receives one Born of the Gods Prerelease Pack corresponding to the color of their choice. Every Prerelease Pack comes with the associated Hero Card (see below).
**Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck: Each TEAM will receive 2 Born of the Gods Prerelease Packs with which to build two 40 card decks.
Simply put, we will run:
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – After FNM at midnight (12:01am) on Saturday morning
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 12:00pm on Saturday
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 6:00pm on Saturday
Born of the Gods Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck – 12:00pm on Sunday
Born of the Gods Sealed Deck – 6:00pm on Sunday
Parking on site
Contact:
Please contact us if you have any questions.
What Do I Get?
Prizes are based on attendance. There will be 2 booster packs per player put into the prize pool. Prizes packs are typically awarded to the top 35% of finishers.
Each Player will receive one Born of the Gods Prerelease Pack that contains:
2 Born of the Gods booster packs
3 Theros booster packs
1 seeded booster pack*
1 promo card
1 Master Your Destiny activity card
1 Spindown™ life counter
1 Hero’s Path welcome letter
1 Hero Card
For this event, players may use the promo card included with the Prerelease Pack in their tournament deck.
*Contains cards from Born of the Gods and Theros that are or have synergy with color you chose.
What Else Can I Do?
Open Dueling: Open Dueling players each receive 1 Born of the Gods Intro Pack. Open Dueling players use their Intro Pack to play against each other, as well as Prerelease tournament players who are between matches. All players should be encouraged to help teach Open Dueling participants how to play Magic.
Commander Melees:
Use your Commander decks with your friends!
Come down, play some cards, check out the new set, and meet some new people!
Join the Battleground Games & Hobbies community forums!
Please don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
Tags: Born of the Gods, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Prerelease, Wizards of the Coast
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