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Foolin' Around at Labyrinth


It's April, and that means the return of International Tabletop Day.  We're celebrating with a full day of awesome activities.  There will be family and carnival games for the young ones; local designer Matt Grosso, Dave Chalker, Matthew O'Malley, and our friends from North Star Games will be here to demo some of their best games; and there will be free popcorn and prizes!  Pikachu will be making a special appearance! There will be a schedule of events posted on our website later this week. All events are free and open to all ages.  No registration required.

International Tabletop Day
Saturday, April 29, 10am-8pm



WashingCon - DC's Only Board Gaming Convention!

And for even more spectacular event fun, tickets for WashingCon, our board gaming convention, are now on sale. Now in its third year, WashingCon will be held on September 9 and 10 at the Georgetown University Convention Center. There will be famous game designers, great panels, tournaments, learn to play events, vendors, and much more. This is a family friendly event, and this year we are offering specially priced tickets for children under 12, as well as Sunday-only tickets. Click here for more information or to buy your tickets today before they sell out!
Registration is now open for our daily summer games club.  We will have two concurrent classes available this year.  Sign up now for Ages 4-6 and Ages 7+.
 

In this issue:

          Star Wars Destiny Prerelease
          Goethe-Institut Game Night
          Kids' Events
          Magic: the Gathering News
          Weekly Game Days
          Monthly Game Days

          Bestsellers

 

Star Wars: Destiny

Spirit of Rebellion Prerelease


The power of the dark side is growing.  The Empire extends its vice-like grip on the galaxy; the First Order brushes aside opposition in its pursuit of dominance; the Jedi have all but vanished.  And yet there is hope.  The spirit of rebellion kindles in the hearts of brave heroes from all corners of the galaxy.  Hopefully it is not too late.

Join us for the prerelease of the first expansion for Fantasy Flights collectible dice and card game.  Each player will receive three boosters from the new Spirit of Rebellion set, which they can add to their existing Destiny decks to complete secret missions in this casual open play event. 

All participants will receive three extended art prize cards. Remaining booster packs not used for the event will be sold after the event ends. We have a few starter decks available for purchase. Participants should have a deck, and it is recommended that you bring both a light side and dark side deck if possible. Entry fee is $10, including tax.

Star Wars: Destiny - Spirit of Rebellion Prerelease
Sunday, April 2, 12pm - 4pm


Register here.
 


Goethe-Institut Game Night


There are few countries more celebrated in the world of board gaming than Germany.  That's why we are pleased to continue our partnership with the Goethe-Institut for our semi-annual German board game night.  Come out for an evening of gaming excellence with venerated classics like Catan and Power Grid, and new favorites like Karuba and Isle of Skye. Refreshments will be provided. $5

Click here for more information and to register.

German Board Game Night - Hosted by the Goethe-Institut
Friday, April 21, 6pm - 9pm

1990 K St. NW, Suite 03
(entrance on 20th St. NW, lower level)
Washington, DC 20006

 

April Kids' Event Schedule

Looking for in-store events for kids? Check out the schedule below!

Kids' Night Out
April 1, 5pm - 9pm
Register here.

First Moves: Game Club for Little Kids
April 8, 9:30am - 10:30am
Register here.

Kids' Magic: The Gathering
April 8, 5pm - 7pm
Register here.

Pokémon Club
April 15, 5pm - 7pm
Register here.

Kids’ Role-playing Games:
April 30, 4pm - 6pm
Register here.

Register for our kids' events on our Eventbrite page.


Amonkhet Prerelease

In the desert oasis of Amonkhet, the Trials of the Five Gods await you.  Can you rise to the challenge and join the ranks of the Worthy?  Registration opens April 1, at 1:00 pm, for all of our Amonkhet prerelease events.  Click on the links below to reserve your seat.

Our prerelease weekend will include two 50-person Sealed Deck events on Saturday, April 22, and one 32-person Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck event on Sunday, April 23.

Now that we have more space, we are not limiting players to only one Saturday event. Sign up for as many events as you'd like, but PLEASE do not "no show". We may still sell out and we'd hate to keep anyone from playing because we are holding a seat for someone who is not going to show up. 

Please plan to arrive at least ten minutes before the start of your event. 

Saturday, April 22, 10am - 4pm, Aether Revolt Sealed Deck Prerelease
Register here

Saturday, April 22, 4:30pm - 10pm, Aether Revolt Evening Sealed Deck Prerelease 
Register here

Sunday, April 23, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Aether Revolt 2HG
Register here

PRE-ORDER your Amonkhet boxes before the official release on April 28 for an extra 5% discount. Any box ordered by April 27 is 30% off and comes with a free buy-a-box promo.

Singles

Our Magic: the Gathering singles service continues to improve.  Our web portal has a new URL: mtg.labyrinthgameshop.com.  From this site you can easily browse both our available inventory and buylist, and fill out orders to be picked up and dropped off at the store.  Additionally, our site is now mobile friendly!  Got some time to kill between rounds during FNM?  Why not pull out your phone and set up an order for those missing cards in your standard deck.  It'll be ready and waiting for you at the end of the night.

Finally, we have a new, permanent kiosk by the register where you can fill out your orders.  As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.


Oh, and one more thing.  Looking to get the edge on the other constructed players when Amonkhet releases?  Labyrinth will have singles available for purchase on Day 1!  Place and pick up your order April 28 to make sure you rise highest among the worthy.

Special Events

We have two special MtG events happening in April that should appeal to new and experienced players alike.

Magic Open House
On April 15 we are having an open house perfect for people who have never played, those looking to return to the game after years away from it, and kids and parents looking for a challenging game that will grow with them for years to come.

This event is totally free to attend.  Players will be provided with welcome decks and staff members will be on hand to teach the game.  There will be prizes and promos for all participants.

This event is designed primarily for new and returning players, but if any experienced players would like to come to help teach, they are more than welcome.

Magic Open House, Saturday, April 15, 12pm - 4pm

Amonkhet Draft Day
On April 30th we are having a Draft Day event to celebrate the release of Amonkhet.  In addition to our normal draft prize support, participants will receive foil, alternate art promo cards.

Amonkhet Draft Day, Sunday, April 30, 12pm - 4pm
Register on Eventbrite.
 

Weekly Game Days at Labyrinth


Tuesday Night Magic
Each month Labyrinth hosts a series of constructed tournaments and special MTG events catering to players who are interested in a variety of formats. This month's schedule will be: 

First Tuesday, 4/4: Modern
Second Tuesday, 4/11: Legacy
Third Tuesday, 4/18: Modern
Fourth Tuesday, 4/25: Legacy

Registration opens one week prior to each event (on the prior Tuesday at 1 pm) on Eventbrite.
 
Friday Night Magic
FNM begins promptly at 6:30 pm to accommodate traffic and work schedules. Registration for these events opens at 1 pm on the same day. FNM formats include Booster Draft and Standard, as well as occasional special events.

Please visit our event calendar for information on Magic formats and register for specific Magic events on our Eventbrite page

Game of Thrones LCG 
If you are interested in learning or playing Game of Thrones Living Card Game, we've been having a group playing regularly on Wednesday evenings. Open to beginners or more experienced players!
 

RPGs
Labyrinth is continuing its staff-led, beginner-friendly role-playing game (RPG) sessions. We will be dedicating one table (and we are working on expanding to two tables!) every Wednesday to one-shot encounters. Most weeks, we will play Dungeons and Dragons. Registration will be live via Eventbrite one week before each event.


Our featured system this month is Fiasco, an RPG system inspired by cinematic tales of small time capers gone disastrously wrong. You'll play ordinary people with powerful ambition and poor impulse control. There will be big dreams and flawed execution. It won't go well for them, to put it mildly, and in the end it will probably all go south in a glorious heap of jealousy, murder, and recrimination. Whether you're a beginner who has never played before, or an experienced player wanting to branch out, this is sure to be a fun opportunity to play a new game. You can register on eventbrite one week prior to the event.

New this spring: are you an experienced D&D player looking to test your role-playing chops? Maybe you don't have a regular group or you just can't get enough of that sweet, sweet dice-rolling action? Starting in February, Labyrinth has you covered. Once a month, our staff will be leading a high-level, one shot adventure. Registration will open one week prior on our Eventbrite page.
Board Game Night
Every Thursday we invite you to join us for our board game nights! Come in between 6-10 pm to attend free, open gaming with an ever growing library of demo games. We even have staff to help teach games and introduce players. This event is open to all experience levels and is a great way to learn new games and meet new gamers. No registration needed!
 
For those looking for a dedicated gaming space, we have $10 table reservations available for each Wednesday evening. If you and a group of friends want some time and space for a night of games or puzzles, reserve a table at Labyrinth! The reservation fee is $10, $5 of which will be returned to you on a gift card.
 
Table reservations are available on the first of the previous month on Eventbrite.

Monthly Game Days at Labyrinth


Star Wars X-Wing Game Day
April 2, 12pm - 5 pm
Join us for our monthly Star Wars X-Wing game day! This month will be a tournament.  The entry fee is $5, with the top four finishers receiving Labyrinth gift cards.  Some experience recommended.
Register here.

Boozy Board Game Night @ Mr Henry's
April 2, 6pm - 10pm
Our friends at the end of the block, Mr Henry's, will be hosting our monthly night out with a stu-pun-dous menu of food and drink specials just for us. We'll have piles of games to play as well as a number of Labyrinth staff members to help teach. This event is open to all experience levels and is a great way to get introduced to modern gaming, meet new gamers, and have fun. $5 cover charge, no registration necessary.

Android: Netrunner Tournament
April 16, 11am - 6pm
Fantasy Flight's Android: Netrunner pits a power-hungry megacorporation versus the Runner, a hacker attempting to steal the Corp’s secret agendas. This event is a tournament recommended for experienced players.  Entry fee is $5.
Register here.

We will also be offering free casual play simultaneous to the tournament.  A staff member will be on hand to teach the game to new players.

Top Ten Bestselling Board Games for March

(Not including collectible card games like MTG or Pokémon.)
  1. Codenames
  2. Karmaka
  3. Scythe
  4. Sushi Go!
  5. Terraforming Mars
  6. Catan
  7. Exploding Kittens
  8. Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Jack the Ripper & West End Adventures
  9. Outfoxed
  10. Bring Your Own Book
Why not earn rewards for your shopping? Join Team Labyrinth and for 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!
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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