Written by Jim Ziegler

It seems like BINGO is one of the most popular games at Gam3Escape. Pokemon BINGO is a big draw, with holiday variants and even other businesses taking note of how many players show up for it. It’s fun for the kids, who get to win shiny new cards, and educational for the parents who may not know the difference between a Palpitoad and a Polteageist. 

 

Magic players can’t miss out on the fun, so once a month the Planeswalkers get together to embark on epic quests to complete their BINGO sheets at the Commander table after their Standard Showdown. We’re still on Thunder Junction, so bringing commanders in boots and chaps and cowboy hats will earn you extra tickets. Whether you’re playing a Cat in a Hat or a Snake in Boots, there’s plenty of fun to be had while chasing some Loot out on the range.

 

Even with all the Western tropes, Magic managed to avoid including any guns in the game so far, except in the Warhammer 40K crossover. A crossover that’s going to be repeated this Saturday, when the generals of the armies of Warhammer converge on Gam3Escape in the morning, with their Tantum est Fortis tournament likely overlapping with the Standard Showdown. Maybe they’ll join a Magic pod if they see a Necron deck in play. Or maybe they’ll give you a lesson in wargaming. Just be cautious asking about female Custodes.

GATHER FOR MAGIC

Magic Booster Draft

Friday, 6:00 PM

Play Magic the way it was intended in a Booster Draft! Crack a pack, pick the best card, and pass it on. Build a deck with the cards you draft and compete for packs and promos. Entry fee: $25

 

Outlaws of Thunder Commander Bingo

Saturday, 6:00

Gam3Escape's Monthly Commander BINGO Event, plus Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander Party. Receive an extra ticket for playing an Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander. Entry fee: $10

 

Standard Showdown

Saturday, 3:00 PM

It's boots and chaps, it's cowboy hats. It's spurs and latigo. It's the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain and they call the thing Standard Showdown! Bring your best deck, and battle it out for fun and prizes. Stick around afterwards for Commander BINGO and Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander Party.! Entry fee: $7.

 

Casual Commander

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6:00 PM.

The most popular format in Magic, Commander, is back on the table. Bring your favorite deck, or playtest a new one against other magicians. No entry fee: These battles are for honor, not prizes!

IN THE WORLD OF POKÉMON

Standard Constructed Tournament

Sunday, 3:00 PM

Show everyone that you’re the best! Like no one ever was! Join the battle at the weekly Standard Constructed Tournament! Regulation F, no deck list required. Entry fee: $6

 

Pokémon League Casual Play

Monday and Saturday at 6:30 PM, Sunday at noon

The $6 entry fee comes with a pack of your choice from any in the store.

 

TIME TO DUEL! Yu-Gi-Oh!

Advanced Constructed Tournament

Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, 7:00 PM

Duel for supremacy in the Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Card Game. Earn OTS Tournament Packs while demonstrating your skills as a duelist. Entry fee: $5

 

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

Into the Inklands Lorcana League

Monday & Saturday, 6:30 PM

The adventures in the Inklands continue with Locana League. Bring your sealed deck, or join the fun! The initial entry fee includes a starter deck of your choice, a booster pack, and a 200-card deck box to keep your sealed cards from getting mixed up with your collection. Entry fee: $25 (one-time charge)

 

THIS MEANS WAR(HAMMER)!

Tantum est Fortis Gam3Escape's April Warhammer 40k Tournament

Saturday, 11:00 AM

Prepare for battle! Bring your 2000-point army and plenty of fluids, because this battle will go on all day. 10th Edition rules, army list required. Store opens at 10:30, tournament begins at 11:00. Entry fee: $35

 

Warhammer 40K League

Sunday, 5:00 PM

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. At Gam3Escape, there is only Warhammer! Whether it’s a Tyranid terror or a Blood Angel battalion, stage your army and prepare for battle at the weekly Warhammer 40K League. 

Check out Jim's latest posts on The Gamer:

https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-budget-deck-guide/

https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-obeka-splitter-of-seconds-commander-deck-guide/