Weekly Events July 15 - 21
As another chapter of Lorcana draws to a close, it’s time once again for the Store Championship!
The first Store Championship got a lot of attention that Lorcana players didn’t expect: The Rock Star Stitch promo awarded to the top four players at every league peaked at $700 on TCGplayer, with some selling for up to $900 on eBay the weekend it was released. The game had already caught the attention of investors, leading to inflated prices and significant product shortages that made the game seem inaccessible to new and casual players, but the sudden surge in prices turned a lot of other investors’ attention to the new game.
The price for the Stitch promo has been in a slow decline, but has not stabilized yet. Rampant speculation on the Ursula’s Return Set Championship promo may mean that dedicated players have another opportunity to add a key card to their collection, or sell it to fund their next build. Or perhaps speculators with ultra-tuned decks will roll into small-town LGSs to snag all of the promos and playmats to flip online. Only time will tell.
On the subject of competitive Lorcana, Illumineers need to be aware that the popular Bucky – Squirrel Squeak Tutor has received a significant errata, changing nearly every aspect of the card in the interest of maintaining a fun experience for other players: Bucky now costs one more to play, loses his Ward keyword, and requires you to use Shift in order to activate his Squeak ability.
This errata significantly changes Bucky’s playability and is a sign of the growing pains Ravensburger is experiencing with the massive success of the game. Hopefully this is a one-time event, and not a portent of things to come.
YOUTH SUMMER DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CAMP
Friday, 3:00 PM
Gam3Escape's Youth Summer Dungeons & Dragons Camp is back! The camp will include the basics such as table etiquette, learning how to play, creating characters and backstories, and playing in a full campaign over the course of the six weeks.
GATHER FOR MAGIC
FNM Cube Draft
Friday, 6:00 PM
Play Magic as it was originally intended, drafting from a cube of curated cards specially selected by Drew. Entry fee: $10
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
Pokémon Day
Sunday, 1:00 PM
The ever-popular monthly Pokémon Day event is back with all of your favorite activities. See Pokémon Professor Jonn to Learn To Play and for help building your new deck at 1:00, then hang around for everyone's favorite activity, Pokémon Bingo. Win packs, promos, and prizes! Remember, all players under 13 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Entry fee: $10.
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, 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: $10
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
Ursula's Return Lorcana Set Championship
Saturday, 6:00 PM
Come into Gam3Escape for the Lorcana Set Championship. This tournament will be a core constructed format, so bring your 60-card deck (no more than two colors), put on your Mickey Mouse ears, and sing your way to victory. The winner will receive a booster box, top two will earn a playmat, and top four will earn promo cards. Deck lists required for this event. Full tournament rules can be found here. Entry fee: $35
Ursula’s Return 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)!
Casual Warhammer
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 Casual Warhammer event.
Cardfight! Vanguard
overDress Constructed Tournament
Monday, 5:30 PM
Bring your cards and get ready to fight! Cardfight! Vanguard is back with weekly tournaments, every Monday night. Entry fee: $6
Star Wars Unlimited
Casual Play League
Tuesdays, 6:00 PM
Whether you’re an aspiring Jedi, a sinister Sith, or a bounty hunter looking for your next score, Star Wars: Unlimited has all the excitement of your favorite space opera in cardboard form.
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