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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:

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

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)

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

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

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

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)

 

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

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

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Plainville, MA

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.

 

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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)

Battleground Games & Hobbies – Abington, MA

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.

 

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Rare ‘M:TG’ Card Sells for $27,302 on eBay

 

Wow! According to ICv2.com, a Beckett graded gem mint (9.5) Alpha Black Lotus sold for an astonishing $27,302.00 on eBay this week. Apparently, the auction started at $0.99 and 14 bidders later, sold for the amazing price of $27,302.00. This beats the previous record from 2012 where a 9.5 graded Alpha Black Lotus sold for $25,000 according to a YouTube video review posted on WhatSellsBest.

 

What do you think of this sale? How much would you pay to own a graded piece of Magic’s history? Tell us in the comments below!

 

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Holiday Gift Box 2013 – Now on Sale!

The Magic the Gathering Holiday Gift Box 2013 has finally arrived! If you’re looking for a fantastic gift idea for the Magic player in your life, the Holiday Gift Box 2013 makes for a wonderful gift – and great value! For just $19.99, not only does the Holiday Gift Box store 2000 Magic the Gathering cards, but likewise includes:

 

1. Four Theros booster packs
2. Beautiful storage box that can hold more than 2,000 Magic cards
3. Twenty Theros basic lands
4. Six illustrated plastic dividers
5. Sticker sheet for customizing the dividers
6. An alternate-art Karametra’s Acolyte from the Theros set

 

What value! So stop by your local Battleground Games & Hobbies to pick up the brand new Holiday Gift Box 2013 today!

 

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