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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!

 

Please don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @battleground_gh!

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Announcing ‘Walkers in a Winter Wonderland’ Special Event

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Join us for our Walkers in a Winter Wonderland event at both the Abington and Plainville locations!

Format: Walkers in a Winter Wonderland
Date: December 22nd, 2013 a Sunday
Time: Please be here no later than 4:00pm.  Set up at 4:15pm.  Dice roll no later than 4:30pm.
Entrance Fee:  FREE!

 

Address:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669

 

Address:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195

 

Google Maps – Abington
Google Maps – Plainville

 

RULES FOR WALKER IN A WINTER WONDERLAND:

Rule Books:

This is an abstract event and follows SOME rules from the 40k rulebook, but is mainly based around having fun.

The Warhammer 40,000 Sixth Edition Rules will be used.

 

MODELS:

Each player must bring a Walker.  Any Walker is fine.  Superheavy Walkers are discouraged based on size.

 

HOW WALKERS IN A WINTER WONDERLAND WORKS:

Objective:  Kill Walkers.  Collect Candy Canes.

At the end of the event the player with the most Candy Canes wins.

The event will be run as a “free for all” with each player fighting for himself on the same table.

Players will have 60 seconds to resolve their turn.  Don’t think, just kill.

• Each player deploys their Walker anywhere in one of 6 locations on the table, determined by a die roll.

• Players will roll randomly to determine deployment order.  Highest roll will place last and go first.

• All Walkers (regardless of type) start the game with 5 hull points.

• When a Walker reaches 0 hull points it is destroyed.  When a Walker is destroyed it drops a Candy Cane.

• Movement: Walkers always move 6” in the movement phase.

• Shooting: During the shooting phase each Walker may fire 2 shots.  Roll 2 D6.  The shots hit an enemy vehicle on a die rule of a 4, 5, or 6.  For every shot that hits a vehicle, roll a D6.  On a die roll of 5 or 6, that vehicle loses a hull point.

• All Walker guns have a range of 36 inches.

• Assault: If a model ends its assault move in contact with another model roll a D6.  On a roll of 5 or 6 the model has successfully assaulted the enemy Walker and it loses 1 hull point.

• To recover a Candy Cane your Walker must be base to base with it at the end of your turn (yes, you may assault Candy Canes).  If you reduce the enemy Walker to 0 hull points on an assault you may immediately recover the Candy Cane.

• When your Walker is destroyed it is removed from the table and then can redeploy at the start of the next player turn.  It will respawn anywhere in one of the 6 deployment zones, as determined by a die roll.  Also, you lose 1 Candy Cane you may have recovered, minimum 0.

 

What You Need to Bring with You:
-Your (hopefully painted) Walker
-Dice
-Tape measure

 

Awards:  The winner of the event will be given a non-super heavy Walker of their choice.

 

To learn more about this not-to-be-missed event, please visit our event calendar or click here.

 

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‘Yu-Gi-Oh’ HeroClix: Series One Sneak Peek

 

Check out this special sneak-peek first published by ICv2.com of the Yu-Gi-Oh! HeroClix: Series One 24 Ct. Gravity Feed, releasing February 5th.  Series One will feature 55 figures with the following rarity scheme:  16 Common figures, 15 Uncommon figures, 12 Rare figures, 9 Super-Rare figures, and 3 Chase figures.

The Asura Priest (pictured left & below) begins play with its Multiple Arms special power which allows it to make up to four separate close combat attacks in one turn! Of course, when you have so many arms it’s much easier to attack enemies all around you than to concentrate on just one foe, so Multiple Arms has a special condition that no more than two attacks can target the same character.

Early-dial, the Asura Priest also enjoys the benefits of Willpower, which allows it to act two turns in a row with no fear of pushing damage, and Battle Fury.  While Battle Fury prevents another friendly character from carrying the Asura Priest into battle, it does allow the Asura Priest to ignore Mind Control and Incapacitate attacks, as well as Shape Change when it makes attacks of its own!

About ‘Yu-Gi-Oh’ HeroClix Series One 

Publisher: WizKids
Release Date: Starter Set (December 18, 2013), Gravity Feed (February 5, 2014)
MSRP:  Starter ($24.99); Foil Packs ($2.99)
Format: Starters include six figures, Foil Packs are one figure per pack
Rarity Scheme: 16 Common figures, 15 Uncommon figures, 12 Rare figures, 9 Super-Rare figures, and 3 Chase figures
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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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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!

 

 

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

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)

 

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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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Announcing: TANKSgiving Warhammer 40K Special Annual Event

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Join us for our annual TANKSgiving event at both the Abington and Plainville locations!

Format: TANKSgiving
Date: November 26th, 2013 a Tuesday
Time: Please be here no later than 7:00pm.  Set up at 7:15pm.  Dice roll no later than 7:30pm.
Entrance Fee:  FREE!

 

Address:
1423 Bedford Street
Abington MA 02351
781.261.9669

 

Address:
25 Taunton Street
Plainville MA 02762
508.316.1195

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Google Maps – Plainville

RULES FOR TANKSGIVING

Rule Books:
The Warhammer 40,000 Sixth Edition Rules will be used.

 

The following is a list of legal army choices:
Codex: Blood Angels
Codex: Chaos Daemons
Codex: Chaos Space Marines
Codex: Grey Knights
Codex: Dark Angels
Codex: Dark Eldar
Codex: Eldar
Codex: Imperial Guard
Codex: Necrons
Codex: Orks
Codex: Space Marines
Codex: Space Wolves
Codex: Tau
Codex: Adepta Sororitas

 

MODELS AND POINTS:

1. Each player must bring a tank.  Any tank will do.  ANY tank.  No point limit.

2. Super heavies are allowed

3. All models must follow “What You See Is What You Get” (WYSIWYG). All
weapons, war gear, and so forth must be represented on the model.

4. Forge World Imperial Armor units may be used.

 

HOW TANKSGIVING WORKS:

Objective:  Kill tanks.

At the end of the event the player with the most points wins.

The event will be run as a “free for all” with each player fighting for himself on the same table.

Kills caused by ramming do not score points.

Super Heavies will have Hull Points equivalent to their ForgeWorld updates.

Players will have 60 seconds to resolve their turn.  Don’t think, just kill.

 

• Scoring System:

Immobilized enemy Vehicle:  1pt
Killed enemy Vehicle:  2pts
Killed enemy Super Heavy Vehicle:  5pts

Your Vehicle is destroyed:  -1pt
Your Super Heavy Vehicle is destroyed:  -2pts

*There may be objectives that players can claim that are worth additional points each round.

 

• Upgrade Rolls:

Obviously Baneblades and Land raiders and other large vehicles will have a
distinct advantage in this game so to balance things out cheaper vehicles get
to roll on the upgrade table before battle commences. Vehicles 150pts or under
get 2 rolls on the table; vehicles 151-210pts get one roll. Vehicles 211 pts or
more get nothing.

 

• Upgrade Table Roll D6

1  –  Safety Harness (Ignore Shaken and Stunned Results)
2  –  Gyroscopic Stabilizers (Veh. Counts as moving 6” less for shooting purposes.)
3  –  Targeting Matrix (+1 BS)
4  –  Venerable (may make enemy reroll on Damage Table)
5  –  Ablative Armor (+1 side, front, rear Armor to a max 14)
6  –  Super Shot. (One extra shot at S10 from your main gun)

Players may “trade down” on this chart.  Example:  If you roll a 5 you can choose to take result 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

• Each player deploys their vehicle anywhere in one of 6 locations on the table, determined by a die roll.

• Players will roll randomly to determine deployment order.  Highest roll will place last and go first.

• When your vehicle is destroyed it is removed from the table and then can come on at the start of the next player’s turn.  It will respawn anywhere in one of the 6 deployment zones, as determined by a die roll.

The Sixth Edition Rulebook will be in use for all games and will be the definitive guide
for all rules.

 

What You Need to Bring with You:
-Your (hopefully painted) tank
-A copy of the EXACT rules governing your tank
-Rulebooks and any additional books you need
-Pen and paper
-Dice and templates
-Tape measure

 

Awards:  The winner of the event will be given a non-super heavy tank of their choice.

 

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