Tag: Learn to Play

Learn to Play Magic the Gathering at Gnome Games Appleton East – Purchase of 2 Jumpstart Packs

Join us at Gnome Games Appleton East for our Learn to Play Magic the Gathering event!

Don’t know how to play Magic the Gathering? You’re in the right place! From 6 to 9 PM, stop in and purchase two Jumpstart Boosters to shuffle into a deck, and one of our very own staff members will teach you! Just for participating, you receive a special Welcome Deck. These decks keep newer players in mind and emphasize easy to read and understandable mechanics.

Our entry for this event is the purchase of two Jumpstart Booster Packs! Otherwise, no experience needed. This event aims solely at teaching you how to play Magic the Gathering!

Players must have a Wizards account and enter into our event to qualify for a Welcome Deck. Don’t have one? Sign up here! Kids under 16 can register as guests.

What is Magic the Gathering?

Magic is a collectible trading card game of fun-filled, strategic games to play with friends old and new. Welcoming worldbuilders, narrative lovers, and gameplay enthusiasts alike, Magic has something for everyone and countless ways to play. Each of the five colors in Magic represent a different philosophy and a different playstyle. Choose your color(s) to decide which type of land you’ll be drawing resources (mana) from and what type of Magic you’ll wield. Magic has thousands of cards so you can always find a way to express yourself on the battlefield! Looking to learn more? Check out the Learn to Play section of their website!

For more news and events from Magic the Gathering, check out their website!

More Magic the Gathering at Gnome Games is on our calendar!

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Play The Designers! Popes & Plagues!

We’re incredibly excited to not only host fun Learn-to-Play events for this new game, but also to welcome one of its creators in person to help teach!

The Creators

Tray and Jennifer Green are the creative minds behind this fantastic new game, and Tray himself will be joining us to teach it! The Green family has a long-standing passion for CCGs, tabletop games, and roleplaying games—something they’ve enjoyed together for years.

They’ve channeled that shared passion into designing games of their own, driven by the belief that “families that game together, stay together.” Their love for innovative mechanics and engaging design shines through in their work, resulting in experiences that are fun, unique, and built to bring people together.

Creator

You may recognize the name Plague & Pestilence, a medieval-themed game originally created by Tray Green in 1993. If you’ve had the chance to play it, you’ll notice its strong influence on their newest title, Popes & Plagues. The Greens have shared that, throughout development, they worked to stay true to the spirit of the original while introducing updated mechanics and a fresh, new design.

Be sure to find your local event and come out to support this talented, game-creating family!

Popes & Plagues

Popes & Plagues is a fast-paced card game set in the Middle Ages, filled with strategy, chaos, and a touch of dark humor. This is not just a reprint—it’s a full recreation. Classic elements have been reimagined, and new content has been added to create an exciting, updated experience. Build your village, wage war against your enemies, lead holy crusades, grow your population—and prepare for the plague!

Plague & Pestilence

A light, fast-paced card game centered on the rise—and inevitable fall—of medieval towns. During the “Prosperity” phase, players grow their populations by building improvements or cleverly stealing resources from their opponents. But prosperity never lasts for long…

The game’s artwork, inspired by medieval woodcuts, features striking imagery of the Grim Reaper, adding a darkly thematic touch to the experience.