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"After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box." -Italian proverb
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Fall into gaming

Summer was awesome here at Labyrinth, but now we are getting excited about the upcoming holidays. Halloween parties are always more fun with a few scary board and card games. We even have a few copies of Dead of Winter (a crazy popular and hard-to-get, cooperative Zombie game). And as always, we have a ton of great upcoming events. Stop by and pick up something SPOOOOKY today!

September Recap


WashingCon 2015

September marked the very first tabletop gaming convention in Washington, DC. WashingCon was a huge success, with lots of special guests, tournaments, and prizes. We filled the venue all day with a huge variety of board games and guests of all ages. Thanks to our co-organizers, sponsors, and everyone who participated. An extra special thank you to all of our amazing volunteers; we couldn't have done it without them.


     
     

 
  Magic the Gathering Special Tournaments

Last month featured a wide variety of special Magic: The Gathering tournaments and events on Tuesday nights, including Legacy, Modern, Star Commander, and Team Sealed. We had a great turnout, and were excited to welcome many new players for the unique game formats. Starting the first week of October, we will be hosting a weekly sealed deck league for Battle for Zendikar. For sealed deck league, players build 40 card decks out of six booster packs, and over the course of five weeks can add additional packs to their deck. Winners will receive fun prizes such as playmats and promo cards. No signup necessary! 
 

 
Magic: The Gathering Battle for Zendikar Pre-Release

At the end of September we celebrated the pre-release of the new Magic: the Gathering set, Battle for Zendikar. Thematically, Magic has returned to a fan favorite story line in the plane of Zendikar: a world of danger and monsters. We decorated the store with prize-filled hedrons, impressing even the head designer of Magic, Mark Rosewater. Check out how cool they look! Battle for Zendikar goes on sale October 2nd, with boosters, intro decks, and a new event deck.



Don't miss BFZ Game Day at the end of the month. Register on Eventbrite!

Top Sellers for September

 
Customers are always asking us, "What are the most popular games?" So, we decided to start compiling a list of our top ten sellers (based on quantity sold) each month. Check it out! (For interest sake, we excluded collectible games like Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Dice Masters.)

1. Codenames 
2. Welcome to the Dungeon 
3. Sushi Go! 
4. Cubebot Micro
5. Forbidden Island
6. Marrying Mr. Darcy
7. Sleeping Queens
8. Dragonwood
9. Coup
10. Machi Koro

We have demos of almost every game on this list, so be sure to join us for game night and try them out!
For even more awesome information about our new game selections, head over to the Labyrinth blog for detailed descriptions of our latest picks.
 
Click here to be in the know!
Why not earn rewards for your shopping? Join Team Labyrinth and after every $250 you spend with us, you'll earn a 10% discount! It's easy: all we need is your name!
 
The 10% discounts are good on any one purchase (where a greater discount doesn't already apply) and they never expire!

 

Event Calendar Highlights

 
Click here to visit our full Event Calendar.

Board Game Battle: Seven Wonders

October's Board Game Battle is for the popular board game Seven Wonders. This is a tournament, so some experience playing the game or knowledge of the rules is recommended. Entry fee is $5. Please bring cash.

You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.

7 Wonders lasts three ages. In each age, players receive seven cards from a particular deck, choose one of those cards, then pass the remainder to an adjacent player. Players reveal their cards simultaneously, paying resources if needed or collecting resources or interacting with other players in various ways. (Players have individual boards with special powers on which to organize their cards, and the boards are double-sided). Each player then chooses another card from the deck they were passed, and the process repeats until players have six cards in play from that age. After three ages, the game ends.

There will be two games of randomly seated play. The four top-scoring players will go on to a final round. All participants will receive a promotional art palace card. Additionally, the top player will receive a 7 Wonders play-mat, and a new art wonder board pack. The second place player will receive a copy of the alternate art wonder pack. There will also be Labyrinth gift cards for the top four players. (The amount will be determined by how many participants there are.)

Register via Eventbrite
October 4, 11am-4pm
 

Kids: Magic The Gathering

This is an event for the trading card game Magic: the Gathering. This event is for our junior players. Parental discretion advised due to dark fantasy theme.

Hello, junior Magic players! This is an event for those of you who know how to play the card game Magic: the Gathering and are looking for friends your own age to play against! We'll also be teaching some tips from the Pros and helping develop game strategy.

This is also an event for anyone under the age of 15 looking to learn how to play Magic! We can teach you all the beginner essentials you need to start being competitive!

Cost for this class is $10/child.

Register Via Eventbrite.
October 4, 5pm-7pm 
 

Kids' Night Out

Need an excuse for date night? We have a solution! For only $40, we will watch your elementary school-aged child, dinner included. So, while you're out having a nice evening, they'll be having fun playing games, eating pizza, and even learning something while doing it! Recommended for ages 6-12.

Register via Eventbrite.
October 10, 5pm-9pm 
 

Kids' Tabletop Roleplaying Group

This is an event for kids, 10 and above, who have a real interest in tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs). We'll teach you the basic rules of a featured RPG, and guide you through an adventure. We'll also talk about how to run your own game, and how to create characters, monsters, and worlds. Perfect for creative storytellers. Cost is $10.

Register via Eventbrite.
October 11, 4pm-6pm
 

Android Netrunner Tournament

Android: Netrunner is the most popular "living" card game from Fantasy Flight Games. Living Card Games begin with a starter box, and then offer non-collectible expansion packs, instead of printing collectible booster packs.

Netrunner is an asymmetrical card game with a cyber-punk theme. Players play as either the Corp, a megacorporation bent on power and control over the masses, or the Runner, a hacker attempting to steal the Corp’s secret agendas. 

This event is a tournament, recommended for those who already know how to play. There is a $5 entry fee, payable upon arrival. Cash is preferred! The entry fee goes towards prizes. Prizes include: a Criminal card Tri-maf Contact playmat, alternate art Femme Fatale, alternate art Swordsman, and HaasBioroid deck boxes.

Please plan to arrive by 10:50am. If your schedule changes and you cannot attend, please log into Eventbrite and cancel your registration so that we can let in someone from the wait list. The store will open at 10:30am to accommodate arriving players.

Register via Eventbrite.
October 18, 11am-6pm
 

First Moves Games Club for Little Kids

We are frequently asked to hold events for younger children. Due to popular demand, we offer a special monthly event from 9:30 to 10:30 am just for kids from 3-5 who love puzzles and games. We will play all sorts of great games designed to help dexterity and logic, math and language, and even social skills. Our “First Moves” classes are specifically designed to help children learn the basic skills needed to play games, including taking turns, winning and losing with grace, and following directions. We play many cooperative games too. This helps the children learn to work with others in a productive manner. 

Each class will be $10 per child. You may drop your child off or stay with them as you prefer. This offers the perfect opportunity to get a free hour to explore Eastern Market. Children must be potty trained. You must reserve a spot for this class. Spaces are limited.

Register via Eventbrite
October 24, 930am-1030am

Chess Club: Labyrinth Style

You asked for it; you got it!
Chess club returns for monthly events in October, November, and December. These classes will be fun AND educational, and will get the kids playing immediately. All skill levels are welcome; ages 7 to 12 would be most appropriate. Beginners will learn to play, and more advanced players will get to practice and improve skills. We’ll also introduce fun chess variants, like Bughouse, Knightmare chess, Chess 4 and All Queens Chess. $10 per class (Register for all 3 classes and receive a $2 discount per class.)

About our instructor: Abraham Payton has been playing chess since he was 12 and is currently the coordinator of the weekly chess meetup.com club in Washington, DC. Previously, he ran chess clinics for public/private school partnerships in Northfield, MN, and chess clubs for at-risk youth in his hometown of Rapid City, SD. When he's not picking up chess games in DuPont Circle, playing tennis, or coordinating events for his fellow college alumni, he spends the remaining time with his family in Wesley Heights, DC.

Register via Eventbrite
October 25, 1030-1200
 

Regular Weekly Events

And don't forget our regular nightly events starting each weeknight at 6pm.


Tuesdays - Tuesday Night Magic - Leagues, fun events. Check our Facebook or Eventbrite for registration details.

*NEW* Wednesdays - Reserve a table night - Check our Eventbrite to see for openings to reserve a table for role playing or other games. *NEW*

Thursdays - Board Game Night - No RSVP required.

Fridays - Friday Night Magic - Registration on Eventbrite is required. Registration opens at 1pm on the Friday of the event. 

Make sure to check out our Google event calendar for even more events.
 
Be sure to check out our website and our Facebook for the most current news and announcements about events and new games. Until next time, keep gaming, and remember, play nice!
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