Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
Konami will release, according to ICv2.com, the Shadow Specters Special Edition on December 13th. The boxed product includes three booster packs of Shadow Specters, which released in November, and one of two Super Rare variants: “Stardust Dragon” or “Tuning.”

Both of the Super-Rares are from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s; “Stardust Dragon” is Yusei Fudo’s main monster, and “Tuning” is a spell card with the ability to search for a Synchron Tuner Monster from the deck and put it into their own hand.
If you’re a fan of the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game, this is a product you won’t want to miss. Pick up this sweet new must-have item at your local Battleground Games & Hobbies. Makes a fantastic holiday gift!
Can’t decide? No problem – gift certificates available both in store and online!
Tags: 5DS, Gift, ICv2, Shadow Specters, Special Edition, TCG, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Monday, December 2nd, 2013
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
1st Place: Carlos Fontes (Mono-black Devotion)
2nd Place: Andrew Bergen (Boros Aggro)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Scott Dietenhofer
Theros Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM
1st Place: Carl Magnuson
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
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.
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Tags: FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Wizards of the Coast
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
At participating Battleground Games & Hobbies locations. To find the nearest location, please click here. Sale is active beginning Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30, 2013. Prices and deals are subject to availability and may change without notice. All sale specials are for merchandise of equal or lesser value, unless otherwise specified. If you have any questions, please ask a sales associate.
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Tags: Black Friday, Holiday, Sale, Small Business Saturday, Thanksgiving
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Tuesday, November 26th, 2013
Rio Grande Games has added two new games to its list of December releases: Power Grid: India/Australia and Last Will: Getting Sacked.
The Power Grid: India/Australia expansion in designed by Power Grid designer Friedemann Friese and features a two sided board (one for each country). It follows the normal rules for the Power Grid base game except for a few rule changes based on the special conditions of the two countries. As an expansion, the base game is required to play. The game is for 2 – 6 players, ages 13 and up, and plays in about 90 minutes. MSRP is $14.95.
Last Will: Getting Sacked is designed by Vladimir Suchy (Shipyard, League of Six, Last Will) and is an expansion for Last Will. The lawyers have found a hidden clause in Uncle’s last will and testament, so spending all your money isn’t enough, you have to lose your job too! Players compete to get fired by missing work, as well as reducing their income. Since nothing makes people broke faster than a wedding, there is also the addition of six nuptial cards, so a new spouse can blow through player’s money. The game is for 2 – 5 players, ages 13 and up, and plays in 45 – 90 minutes. MSRP is $39.95.
Originally reported by ICv2.com, a leader in hobby industry news.
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Monday, November 25th, 2013
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.
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)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA
Theros Booster Draft Pod One. Start time: 7:30 PM.
1st Place: Ben Schwartz
Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA
Standard FNM. Start time: 7:30 PM.
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!
Tags: FNM, Friday Night Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Winners Circle, Wizards of the Coast
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Friday, November 22nd, 2013
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!
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA
Friday:
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:
Open to close – play all day!
Saturday Night Magic Booster Draft
Entry: $15.00. Start time: 7:00 PM
Sunday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)
Battleground Games & Hobbies – 25 Taunton Street, Plainville, MA
Friday:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Free, open play from open to close!
Sunday:
Entry: FREE! Start time: Noon (12:00 PM)

Don’t forget about TANKSgiving, happening next week at participating Battleground Games & Hobbies locations. If you’re a Warhammer 40K fan, you won’t want to miss this awesome, annual event!
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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Tags: Events, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Pokemon, Tournaments, Warhammer 40K, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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