Sunday, June 15th, 2014
The Pokemon Company announced it will release the Krookodile-Ex Boxfor the Pokemon TCG in July of this year, according to hobby industry news website ICv2.com.
The box will contain the first appearance of the desert “Krookodile-EX Pokemon” as a foil promo card, in both a regular and oversized form. It will also include four Pokemon TCG booster packs and a bonus code card to unlock a promo card in the online version of the game.
Finally, please don’t forget to join us at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Plainville, MA every Sunday for Pokemon League – a completely FREE, fun event for all ages. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Wednesday, March 26th, 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 Elvish Mystic! This week, we’re adding winners of our Saturday Yu-Gi-Oh event at Battleground Games & Hobbies in Plainville, MA into the mix from now on. Check it out below! Now, let’s check out last week’s winner’s:
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
Modern – Start time: 7:30 PM
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod One – Start time: 7:30 PM
Theros/Theros/Born of the Gods Booster Draft Pod Two – Start time: 7:30 PM
Standard FNM – Start time: 7:30 PM
Modern – Start time: Saturday 7:15 PM
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 events. We greatly appreciate you choosing to hang out with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future!
To learn more about our events at either of our conveniently located brick-and-mortar stores and see why Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh players alike enjoy our weekly event offerings at Battleground Games & Hobbies, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us – we’re happy to help!
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Please don’t forget to check us out on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
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Friday, January 10th, 2014
Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at 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 Warleader’s Helix promo card!
Saturday:
Open to close – play all day!
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
Friday Night Magic – Modern
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
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!
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!
Join the Battleground Games & Hobbies community!
Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
Tags: 40K, Event, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Games Workshop, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Pokemon, Pokemon League, Tournament, Warhammer 40K, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Friday, December 27th, 2013
Check out what super fun events are happening this weekend at 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!
ALL WEEKEND LONG – 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”! To learn more, please click here.
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Battleground Games & Hobbies
1423 Bedford Street, Abington, MA
Friday:
Entry: $10.00 (Box Tournament). 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!
Deck Select Challenge
Entry: $30.00. Start time: 5:00 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:
Entry: $1o.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
DECK SELECT CHALLENGE
Entry: $30.00. Start Time: 5:00 PM
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
TWO-HEADED GIANT SEALED DECK
Entry: $20.00/player. Start Time: 12:00pm
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!
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!
Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
Tags: Board Games, D&D, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, Event, FNM, Friday Night Magic, Games Workshop, Magic, Magic the Gathering, MTG, Pokemon, Pokemon League, Tournament, YGO, Yu-Gi-Oh
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Friday, December 20th, 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!
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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:
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:
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
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!
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!
Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
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Friday, December 13th, 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!
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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:
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
Entry: $5.00. Start time: 7:30 PM
Saturday:
Entry: $5.00. Start Time: 7:30 PM
Sunday:
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!
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!
Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!
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