Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 - Green Bay West - $45
2026-04-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Ahhh the ol’alma mater Strixhaven is once more holding classes. Gnomes Games invites you to go on a tour of the campus and learn the Secrets of Strixhaven in a Magic the Gathering prerelease event!
Class Schedule
Date: Monday, April 20th
Time: 5pm
Entry: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201
Companion Entry code: PPJ8663
201 Curriculum Guide:
Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 at Gnome Games Green Bay West has multiple potential dates and is meant for those who are interested in:

Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!

Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
The College-Themed Seeded Booster is themed around one of the five Strixhaven colleges.

Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.

Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.

Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University
Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.
Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.
For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven
For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.calendargnomegame.com/events/

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 at Gnome Games Appleton North!
2026-04-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Gnome Games Appleton North, 2701 North Oneida St. Ste B., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
It’s time to bump up your grade before the official release of Secrets of Strixhaven with our last prerelease event at Gnome Games Appleton North!
Monday, April 20th at 5pm!
Entry: $45*

Uncover years of mysteries as you explore the hallowed halls of Strixhaven! All of the Strixhaven colleges are back with their own unique look, feel, and focus!
All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! Win-a-match, win-a-pack of Secrets of Strixhaven!
There are five versions of the Prerelease Pack for Secrets of Strixhaven, each aligned with one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix. Each includes a college themed seeded booster and a Spindown™ life counter!

Preregister now with this Companion App Code: EZMN7Z6
Players must have a Wizards account to participate. Don’t have one? Sign up here!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rarity Collection V Release Event at Gnome Games Green Bay East - $18.00
2026-04-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay East, 1683 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
For the first time ever, extended art cards have made their way to Yu-Gi-Oh!
Gnome Games Green Bay East invites you tov join in the celebration of Yu-Gi-Oh! Rarity Collection V with a special Release Event!
Monday, April 20th
5:30pm
$18.00+tax
Duelists will receive 3 booster packs of Rarity Collection 5 and entry into a Swiss-rounds Advanced Constructed format event.
Win-a-match Win-an-OTS-pack!
This will be the first ever appearance of EXTENDED ART CARDS in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG. Ten popular fan favorites will be revamped with extended art going top-to-bottom and side-to-side on the card, including cards like Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon, Kurikara Divincarnate, Super Polymerization, and Dominus Purge.
At the end of the event, the winner will be given a special Rarity Collection V playmat as a prize! The other playmat is randomly distributed amongst Duelists who participated, excluding the first-place winner.

Miniature Paint Night at The Gnoshery
2026-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Gnoshery – Sturgeon Bay, 23 N. 3rd Ave, STURGEON BAY, WI, 54235, United States
Miniature Paint Night – Every Thursday! Unleash your creativity every Thursday from 6 PM – 9 PM at our Weekly Miniature Paint Night! Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, it’s the perfect time to bring your miniatures to life and explore new techniques.
What to Expect:

Free Supplies: Get your hands on a selection of paints and brushes, all provided at no extra cost.
Miniature Selection: Browse our diverse collection of miniatures for sale and pick your perfect canvas.
Creative Community: Connect with fellow painters, swap tips, and let your imagination run wild.

This is your chance to relax, get creative, and dive into the world of miniature painting. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we’re here to help you create something amazing!Note: This night is perfect for those who are just starting out or are already passionate about mini painting. Promo minis might be available, but bring your own if you’ve got a favorite in mind! Recommended for ages 10+.

Grow Your Own Bulbasaur! Pokémon Earth Day Event!
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Gnome Games Appleton North, 2701 North Oneida St. Ste B., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Join the Gnomes in celebrating for Earth Day!
April 22nd at 4pm
$10 entry
Gnome Games will provide soil and a container, as well as seeds, for you to plant. Color your very own Bulbasaur and attach it to your cup, so when your seeds grow and bloom, so will your Bulbasaur!
This Pokémon activity counts as participating in our Pokémon League! Bring your Pokémon ID (or sign up for one at the store) to register and be eligible for cool promos and prizes.

Plant a Bulbasaur for Earth Day at Gnome Games Green Bay East - $10.00
2026-04-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay East, 1683 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay East to celebrate Earth Day!

April 22nd is Earth Day, and Gnome Games Green Bay East formally invites you to join us to celebrate!
Wednesday, April 22nd
5:00pm
$10.00
Gnome Games will provide soil and a container, as well as seeds, for you to plant. You will have the chance to color your very own Bulbasaur and attach it to your cup, so when your seeds grow and bloom, so will your Bulbasaur.
This Pokémon activity counts as participating in our Pokémon League! Bring your Pokémon ID (or sign up for one at the store) to register and be eligible for cool promos and prizes.

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Casual Prerelease 101 at Gnome Games Appleton North!
2026-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Gnome Games Appleton North, 2701 North Oneida St. Ste B., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Secrets of Strixhaven Casual Prerelease 101 is in session!
Wednesday, April 22th at 5pm!
Entry: $45*

Uncover years of mysteries as you explore the hallowed halls of Strixhaven! All of the Strixhaven colleges are back with their own unique look, feel, and focus!
All participants will receive a Prerelease kit to build a 40-card minimum deck (we provide basic lands), then play in a 3-round best-of-3 tournament! All participants receive two extra packs of Secrets of Strixhaven for participating in our event!
There are five versions of the Prerelease Pack for Secrets of Strixhaven, each aligned with one of Strixhaven’s colleges: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix. Each includes a college themed seeded booster and a Spindown™ life counter!

Preregister now with this Companion App Code: W2ZNVR8
Players must have a Wizards account to participate. Don’t have one? Sign up here!

Learn to Play with the Gnomes: Catan
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Learn to Play Catan with Gnome Games! Wednesday, April 22nd at 7pm, one of the Gnomes will be helping players learn to play the classic island settling board game Catan!

This is a Free event! Seating is limited, but we’re looking to help introduce more players to great games every Wednesday during our weekly Board Game Night!
We’ll go over the basics of the game and then jump into playing the game with the Gnome community!
Curious about the game? You can read a few reviews or find videos here while you wait for Wednesday!
Ready to play? Check our calendar for event times and opportunities!

Star Wars Unlimited - Twin Suns Preview Event - Green Bay East
2026-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay East, 1683 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
Get a preview of the Upcoming Twin Suns decks for Star Wars Unlimited! Play one of four decks: Aggressive Negotiations, Master and Apprentice, Against the Odds, or Blood Brothers! Entry is purchasing a pack of the latest set and the first 4 people to attend get a Darth Tyranus promo card!
Thursday, April 23rd
5pm-8pm.
Entry: Purchase a pack of Star Wars Unlimited!
Check out the Twin Suns deck breakdowns here!
Of note: Attendees will not be taking the decks home, they will remain with Gnome Games.
Aggressive Negotiations is led by Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.
This deck is all about rushing into the fray with lots of units, protecting your forces from harm as they dish out an unrelenting assault against your opponents.
Master and Apprentice is led by Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress.
The leaders of Master and Apprentice take a more subtle and elegant approach to victory, manipulating your opponents while steadily building up strength for a powerful late game.
Against the Odds is led by Rex and Ahsoka Tano.
These leaders are all about adapting on the fly, relying on event cards to get them out of tight spots and snatch victory in ways no one could predict, not even themselves.
Blood Brothers is led by Maul and Savage Opress.
In this deck, overwhelming offense is the name of the game.
Why Play Twin Suns?

The primary multiplayer format of Star Wars: Unlimited
A fun and unpredictable format to play with friends
Special deckbuilding rules allow for a unique experience compared to other formats

Twin Suns Overview
A constructed format utilizing the game’s multiplayer rules, Twin Suns is a fun alternative way to play Star Wars: Unlimited with a unique approach to deckbuilding. Take on multiple opponents in a free-for-all and see if you can emerge victorious!
To play in the Twin Suns format, you must build your deck ahead of time, adhering to the following rules:
Your deck must include exactly two leaders. These leaders must share either the Heroism (white) or Villainy (black) aspect. You will start the game with both leaders in play, and you’ll be able to use both of their abilities throughout the game.
Your deck must include exactly one base.
Your deck must include a minimum 80-card* draw deck. You cannot have more than one copy of any card in your deck.
Typically, the winner of a Twin Suns match is determined by best-of-one game. Each game should take an average of 45 to 80 minutes to complete, depending on the player count.

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 - Green Bay West - $45
2026-04-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Ahhh the ol’alma mater Strixhaven is once more holding classes. Gnomes Games invites you to go on a tour of the campus and learn the Secrets of Strixhaven in a Magic the Gathering prerelease event!
Class Schedule
Date: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5pm
Entry: $45+tax
Class: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201
Companion Entry code: 86JG22D
201 Curriculum Guide:
Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease 201 at Gnome Games Green Bay West has multiple potential dates and is meant for those who are interested in:

Randomly receiving One of Five Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease packs, focusing on one of the five colleges of Strixhaven: Silverquill, Prismari, Witherbloom, Lorehold, and Quandrix!

Each Prerelease pack contains: A College-Themed Seeded Booster, Spindown Counter, a bonus Foil Rare or Mythic Rare card and 5 Secrets of Strixhaven Play Boosters.
The College-Themed Seeded Booster is themed around one of the five Strixhaven colleges.

Building a 40 card minimum deck out of their prerelease pack and basic lands provided by Gnome Games!
Playing 3 rounds of Magic the Gathering with the deck made during a 50 minute deckbuilding period.

Each round is decided by best 2 of 3 games during a 50 minute time frame.

Winning a Secrets of Strixhaven Play Booster with each match win!
Enjoying the chance to play with the newest cards with the Magic the Gathering community at Gnome Games!

Strixhaven University
Founded over 700 years ago by five spellcasting dragons, Strixhaven University is Arcavios’s premier institution of magical learning, drawing promising young mages from all across the Multiverse to study in its halls.
Strixhaven is divided into five colleges, each with their own campus, faculty, and academic fields of study. Each college focuses on the clash between two opposing colors of mana, exploring the questions and challenges that arise from these dichotomies.
For more information on the colleges, and the lore of the plane of Strixhaven check here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/magic-story/planeswalkers-guide-to-secrets-of-strixhaven
For more opportunities to play check our calendar at: www.calendargnomegame.com/events/

Magic the Gathering Turtle Team-Up Learn to Play Event!
2026-04-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Gnome Games Appleton North, 2701 North Oneida St. Ste B., Appleton, WI, 54911, United States
Join us for a special Learn to Play event at Gnome Games Appleton North! Select your favorite turtle – Leonardo, Mikey, Donatello, or Raphael and team up to take down Shredder and the Foot Clan!

If you have had any interest in learning how to play Magic the Gathering, our Turtle Team-Up event is the perfect place to start! Turtle Team-Up is a new, cooperative game mode where players try to defeat an automated “boss deck,” having to fight the Foot Clan and Shredder!
The event is free to play and anyone that participates gets a chance at a bonus TMNT booster pack!
Players must have a Wizards Account to participate. We are more than happy to help you with the sign up process! You can sign up here!
Guarantee your spot by preregistering with the following Companion Code: PPVRNDV

Learn to Play Catan at Gnome Games Appleton East
2026-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Gnome Games Appleton East, W3169 Van Roy Road, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Learn to Play Catan demo event!
On Friday, April 24th from 5 PM to 8 PM, participate in a guided learn to play session for Catan! Enjoy this award-winning classic as you collect resources, build settlements, and dominate the island of Catan! A friendly Gnome on staff is available to teach the game, and we handle set-up and take-down. Anyone that participates receives a special Catan – Get Together expansion pack just for playing!
Entry is free! Just come on in, take a seat, and learn to play!
What is Catan?
In Catan, players build up the island by managing their resources to build settlements, roads, and cities. Roll dice each turn to determine which resources the island gives you, spend resources to build up your territory, build up your army, and more! Tiles are placed randomly together each game, ensuring tons of replay value and varying opportunities. Earn points from your settlements and cities, from development cards that grant points based on certain objectives, and for the longest road or largest army!
Catan’s website offers more information on this crazy popular game!
For more Learn to Play experiences at Gnome Games, take a look at our calendar!

Friday Night Magic Secrets of Strixhaven Draft at Gnome Games Green Bay West
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Time to return to our old alma mater!! Draft with the Gnomes with the newest set of Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven!
Each Friday at 6pm is our draft time! $30 entry gets each player 3 Play Booster packs to draft with. We’ll play 3 rounds after decks are constructed from cards drafted and the basic lands Gnome provides! Each round won, wins the match winner a play booster!
~ Join our event on the MTG Companion App with this code : 86X4YM2
For more info on Secrets of Strixhaven, click here! On Drafting, click here!
For our other Magic events, keep an eye on our calendar!
*pricing is subject to change up to 72 hours before the event

Earth Day Pokémon Celebration at Gnome Games Appleton East - $10
2026-04-25 10:00 - 19:00 | Gnome Games Appleton East, W3169 Van Roy Road, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Earth Day Pokémon Celebration!
On Saturday, April 25th, come decorate your very own Bulbasaur pot in celebration of Earth Day! While we know Earth Day is actually on April 22nd, we’re hosting our full celebration for it on Saturday so our Pokémon Club friends can join in on the fun! For this very special, once-a-year event, we provide everyone with a Bulbasaur paper cutout, some pots to wrap it around, and seeds to plant! By time you’re done, you’ll have your very own Bulbasaur pot to watch grow at home.
We provide soil, various seed types, and multiple coloring supplies to build up your pot with! This counts as a Pokémon Club activity, so players can check-in for the week and qualify for Prize Packs as well. Don’t have a Pokémon ID? We can set you up with one in-store for free!
Entry is $10 to cover supplies.
What is the Pokémon Trading Card Game?
The Pokémon TCG is all about battling with various cards from the Pokémon franchise! You and your opponent will face off in a Pokémon battle and try to Knock Out each other’s Pokémon. The first player to Knock Out 6 Pokémon wins the game! Using cards such as Pokémon, Trainers, Arenas, and more, battle your way to victory!
Not interested in battling? That’s where the trading comes in! Meet up with like-minded players to chat about your favorite Pokémon and engage in equal trades to collect more of what you like!
Interested in learning how to play the Pokémon TCG? Check out their interactive tutorial, or stop by and one of our friendly Gnomes will show you!
For more news, events, and more with Pokémon, check out their website!
More Pokémon events at Gnome Games can be found on our calendar!

April Pokémon TCG League Challenge at Green Bay West
2026-04-25 11:00 - 15:30 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
April Pokémon TCG League Challenge – Green Bay West
Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament Saturday, April 25th at 11am at Gnome Game Green Bay West! Mega Evolution – Perfect Order will be legal for this Challenge.
League Challenge
Registration opens at 10:00am and begins at 11am
Deck-lists are required – Download one here
League Challenge Entry:
Juniors (Age 10 & Under) $5
Seniors (11 – 14) $5
Masters $10
Win a Match Win a Booster, with Promo Packs going out to all players after Round 1 begins.
Championship Points are awarded based on attendance. For more information visit here!
Watch for other events here!
While a unique Player ID must be used for each person to add them to the tournament, competitors do not begin accruing Play! Points or Championship Points until their Player ID is registered to an active Pokémon Trainer Central account. You can quickly and easily generate a unique, personal Player ID through a Pokémon Trainer Central account on Pokemon.com. It’s suggested that anyone wishing to participate in a Play! Pokémon event generate a Player ID prior to coming to the event so that they can begin accruing Play! Points and CP on their account.

Star Wars Unlimited - Twin Suns Preview Event - Green Bay West
2026-04-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Get a preview of the Upcoming Twin Suns decks for Star Wars Unlimited! Play one of four decks: Aggressive Negotiations, Master and Apprentice, Against the Odds, or Blood Brothers! Entry is purchasing a pack of the latest set and the first 4 people to attend get a Darth Tyranus promo card!
Saturday, April 25th
1pm-4pm.
Entry: Purchase a pack of Star Wars Unlimited!
Check out the Twin Suns deck breakdowns here!
Of note: Attendees will not be taking the decks home, they will remain with Gnome Games.
Aggressive Negotiations is led by Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.
This deck is all about rushing into the fray with lots of units, protecting your forces from harm as they dish out an unrelenting assault against your opponents.
Master and Apprentice is led by Count Dooku and Asajj Ventress.
The leaders of Master and Apprentice take a more subtle and elegant approach to victory, manipulating your opponents while steadily building up strength for a powerful late game.
Against the Odds is led by Rex and Ahsoka Tano.
These leaders are all about adapting on the fly, relying on event cards to get them out of tight spots and snatch victory in ways no one could predict, not even themselves.
Blood Brothers is led by Maul and Savage Opress.
In this deck, overwhelming offense is the name of the game.
Why Play Twin Suns?

The primary multiplayer format of Star Wars: Unlimited
A fun and unpredictable format to play with friends
Special deckbuilding rules allow for a unique experience compared to other formats

Twin Suns Overview
A constructed format utilizing the game’s multiplayer rules, Twin Suns is a fun alternative way to play Star Wars: Unlimited with a unique approach to deckbuilding. Take on multiple opponents in a free-for-all and see if you can emerge victorious!
To play in the Twin Suns format, you must build your deck ahead of time, adhering to the following rules:
Your deck must include exactly two leaders. These leaders must share either the Heroism (white) or Villainy (black) aspect. You will start the game with both leaders in play, and you’ll be able to use both of their abilities throughout the game.
Your deck must include exactly one base.
Your deck must include a minimum 80-card* draw deck. You cannot have more than one copy of any card in your deck.
Typically, the winner of a Twin Suns match is determined by best-of-one game. Each game should take an average of 45 to 80 minutes to complete, depending on the player count.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Rarity Collection V Release Event at Gnome Games Green Bay West: $18.00
2026-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Gnome Games Green Bay West invites you to join us in celebrating Yu-Gi-Oh! Rarity Collection V with a special Release Event!

Sunday, April 26th
11:00am Start // 10:30am Registration
$18.00 Entry Fee // 3 Packs of Rarity Collection with Entry!
Win-A-Match // Win-An-OTS Pack

~Swiss Round tournament based on attendance, No Top Cut. NO DECK LIST REQUIRED!
~All Advanced format Yugioh tournaments follow the most current ban-list, which can be found here.
NEW! Extended art cards will be in Rarity Collection V for the first time ever! Ten popular fan favorites will be revamped with extended art going top-to-bottom and side-to-side on the card, including cards like Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon, Kurikara Divincarnate, Super Polymerization, and Dominus Purge. More info on Rarity Collection V can be found here!

At the conclusion of the event, the Overall Winner will receive a special Rarity Collection V playmat as a Prize! The second playmat is randomly distributed amongst the other Duelists who participated in the tournament, excluding the first-place winner.

April Pokémon TCG League Challenge at Gnome Games Green Bay East
2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Gnome Games Green Bay East, 1683 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI, 54302, United States
April Pokémon TCG League Challenge – Green Bay East
Join the Gnomes for a Pokémon Tournament Sunday at Gnome Game Green Bay East! Mega Evolution – Ascended Heroes will be legal for this Challenge.
League Challenge
Registration opens at 12:30pm and the event begins at 1:00pm
Decklists are required – Download one here
League Challenge Entry:
Juniors (Age 10 & Under) $5
Seniors (11 – 14) $5
Masters $10
This will be a Swiss Rounds only event with each rounds being a best of 1 game match with a 30 minute time limit.
Win a Match Win a Booster, with Promo Packs going out to all players after Round 1.
Championship Points are awarded based on attendance. For more information visit here!
Watch for other events here!

Gundam Card Game Phantom Aria [GD04] Release Event at Gnome Games Green Bay West
2026-04-26 13:00 - 16:30 | Gnome Games Green Bay West, 2160 Ridge Road, Green Bay, WI, 54304, United States
Join us at Gnome Games Green Bay West for our Gundam TCG Phantom Aria [GD04] Release Event!

April 26th @ 1:00pm
Entry $30

Compete in a sealed tournament using cards from the newest set from the Gundam TCG, Phantom Aria! This is the 4th set for the Gundam Card Game and marks the introduction of “Mobile Suit Victory Gundam” and “Turn A Gundam.” Using 4 packs, players will build decks to compete in a 3 round Swiss style tournament. Rounds are 30 minutes, best of 3, where each win will award players with an additional pack of Phantom Aria! Each participant will receive a set of GD04-024 Gundam Aerial Rebuild & GD04-085 Suletta Mercury​, while the Overall Winner will receive an additional set!
**Players must register ahead of time using Bandai TCG+.
For news, information and more from the Gundam Card Game, take a look at their website!
For more information about Phantom Aria, check out Gundam’s website!
