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Modern Masters Release – FAQ

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Matt| Leave a comment

Many have asked, and few have answers, regarding the availability of booster boxes of Modern Masters. In this post, we will try to address product availability concerns such as; where to get it, how to get it, how much will is cost.

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Question: How can I get some Modern Masters?

Answer: 90% of our product is allocated for booster drafts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of release week. The remaining few boxes will be opened and sold as individual packs. This set was designed to be drafted, so we want to give the maximum number of players a chance at this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The prize support for these drafts is significant – over $100 in MM packs for every 8 man table – so this is a great way to get some sealed packs if you want them.

Question: That’s really cool, but what if I want a box?

Due to the extremely limited nature of the Modern Masters print run, we have instituted a waiting list for booster boxes. If you would like to order a box, please give your name and phone number to the clerk at any Game Universe and we will call you when and if a box becomes available. Please note: being on this list does not guarantee you a box, nor does it guarantee a particular price, or a delivery date. We will contact people on the waiting list after the weekend drafts are concluded.

Question: How much is a box?

When (and if) we have booster boxes for sale, the price will be determined by the market value of the box, what we have to pay to get them, and so on. We will endeavor to get as many boxes, as close to MSRP, as we can – but we cannot promise any particular price.

Question: Great. What if I wanted 3 / 5 / 100 boxes?

Customers may reserve 1 box each if they join the wait list. Any additional boxes will be release to the general public.

Question: Doesn’t this distribution method totally suck?

It’s pretty rough on everyone. Stores are allocated just enough product to do events, or sell the boxes, but probably not both. In addition, we’re not really sure of exact numbers until the day before release, which compounds the issue. As a result, Magic players are unable to get good, solid, info about release dates. Rest assured, we’re doing everything we can to keep prices reasonable, and to get our loyal players the product they’re looking for at the best price possible. Please have patience with our staff as we try to meet demand for the excellent, but highly limited, Modern Masters release.

Question: What if I have other questions?

Email our Regional Manager, Matthew Vercant, at Matt@Game-Universe.com

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Cards Against Humanity in stock at all locations

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Matt| Leave a comment

Cards Against Humanity is in stock at our Greenfield, Brookfield and Menomonee Falls locations! We also have Expansion 3 of this great party game, just in time for the weekend.

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Star Wars LCG Regional Championship, April 6

Posted on March 22, 2013 by James| Leave a comment

Please join us on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 1:00 pm for a Star Wars The Living Card Game 2013 Regional Tournament at Game Universe Greenfield. The top Player wins a coveted Golden Ticket, which grants them a first round by and free entry to four days of global competition at the 2013 FFG World Championship Weekend, November 7-10 in Roseville, MN!!

  • The Regional Tournament will accommodate a maximum of 60 Participants
  • The Entry Fee for the Regional Tournament will be $15.00 per person
  • The number of Rounds for the Regional Joust Tournament will be based upon the number of Participants; 31 or less Players will result in a Top 4 Playoff / 32 or more Players will result in a Top 8 Playoff
  • Each Round will be timed = 60 minutes.

 

Tournament and Match Structure:

The Tournament will follow standard Swiss pairing rules; Swiss Format; 60 minute rounds; Players will score points based on the result of their game as follows: Match Win=3 points; Draw=1 point; Match Loss=0 points; If both Players are equally close to their victory total, the game ends in a draw for both Players; If there is a tiebreaker between Players, we will follow the Breaking Ties rules as listed in the Official FFG floor rules.

Card Sleeves:

Each Player will be required to use protective card sleeves.  Sleeves must all be identical and cards must be placed in the sleeves in an identical manner.

Deck Restrictions:

Decks must contain rulebook minimums for construction.

Prizes:

  • The winner of the Regional Tournament will win a Regional Champion 2013 trophy and 1 World Championship Weekend ticket to attend the 2013 FFG World Championship in Roseville, MN the weekend of November 7, 2013 through November 10, 2013
  • The top 4-8 Players (depending on cut) will win a Full-color Star Wars Playmat.
  • The top 16 Players will win a set of Regionals exclusive promo cards.
  • 1st place and last place will each receive a commemorative token.
  • Additional prizes will be provided based upon Participation

 

Pre-Registration Details:

Pre-registration for the Event will begin on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 am and will end the day before the event.

The Entry Fee will be $15.00 and will be due at the time of Pre-Registration.

On the day of the Event, please do the following:

  • Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the Event (12:30 am)
  • Bring your receipt if you pre-registered
  • Check in at the Front Register

 

If you are not present by 12:30 am your pre-registration will not be honored and your seat will be made available to walk-in Customers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail matt@game-universe.com.

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International Tabletop Day, March 30

Posted on March 18, 2013 by James| Leave a comment

Join us, for International Tabletop Day on March 30! We’ll be playing and demoing The Resistance and Gang of Four, as well as opening our extensive game library! Bring your favorite game and learn to play.

Since it’s tabletop day, everyone who participates will get a cool, exclusive accessory that is only available at International Tabletop days held at FLGS – exclusive Wil Wheaton Gloom cards, Geek and Sundry swag, and lots of special promos.

Bonus Game Universe giveaway: As an added bonus, Game Universe is doing give aways that are exclusively for MilCog members who RSVP to this event! At the end of the day, Game Universe will give away a copy of The Resistance to one lucky participant. If more than 30 people play in Tabletop day, GU will give away 1x copy of the Miskatonic Horror Expansion for Arkham Horror (or similarly priced Arkham Expansion while supplies last).

GU is also offering a special bonus – 10% off all non-collectable, non-sale item purchase made by any MilCog members who RSVP and participate in at least 1 board game during International Tabletop Day!

Remember, you must RSVP to this event to be entered in the GU Giveaway or receive a discount.

See you at the gaming table!

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A Game of Thrones LCG Regional Tournament, May 4 1 pm

Posted on March 12, 2013 by James| Leave a comment

Please join us on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 1:00 pm for a A Game of Thrones: The Card Game 2013 Regional Tournament at Game Universe Greenfield. The top Player wins a coveted Golden Ticket, which grants them a first round by and free entry to four days of global competition at the 2013 FFG World Championship Weekend, November 7-10 in Roseville, MN!!

  • The Regional Tournament will accommodate a maximum of 60 Participants
  • The Entry Fee for the Regional Tournament will be $15.00 per person
  • The number of Rounds for the Regional Joust Tournament will be based upon the number of Participants; 31 or less Players will result in a Top 4 Playoff / 32 or more Players will result in a Top 8 Playoff
  • Each Round will be timed = 60 minutes.

 

Tournament and Match Structure:

The Tournament will follow FFG Floor Rules Swiss Format; 60 minute rounds; Players will score points based on the result of their game as follows: Match Win=3 points; Draw=1 point; Match Loss=0 points; If both Players are equally close to their victory total, the game ends in a draw for both Players; If there is a tiebreaker between Players, we will follow the Breaking Ties rules as listed in the Official AGoT Joust Tournament Rules

Card Sleeves:

Each Player will be required to use protective card sleeves.  Sleeves must all be identical and cards must be placed in the sleeves in an identical manner.

Deck Restrictions:

Decks must contain a minimum of sixty cards. Plot decks must number exactly seven cards.

Prizes:

  • The winner of the Regional Tournament will win a Regional Champion 2013 trophy and 1 World Championship Weekend ticket to attend the 2013 FFG World Championship in Roseville, MN the weekend of November 7, 2013 through November 10, 2013
  • The top 4-8 Players will win a Full-color A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Playmat
  • The top 16 Players will win a set of 6 double-sided Regionals exclusive House Cards
  • Additional prizes will be provided based upon Participation

 

Pre-Registration Details:

Pre-registration for the Event will begin on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 am and will end the day before the event.

The Entry Fee will be $15.00 and will be due at the time of Pre-Registration.

On the day of the Event, please do the following:

  • Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the Event (12:30 am)
  • Bring your receipt if you pre-registered
  • Check in at the Front Register

 

If you are not present by 12:30 am your pre-registration will not be honored and your seat will be made available to walk-in Customers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail matt@game-universe.com.

 

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Netrunner Regional Championship, May 18 1pm

Posted on March 12, 2013 by James| Leave a comment

Android: Netrunner The Card Game 2013 Regional Tournament

Please join us on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1pm for an Android: Netrunner The Card Game 2013 Regional Tournament at in Game Universe Greenfield. The top Player wins a coveted Golden Ticket, which grants them a first round by and free entry to four days of global competition at the 2013 FFG World Championship Weekend, November 7-10 in Roseville, MN!!

  • The Regional Tournament will accommodate a maximum of 60 Participants
  • The Entry Fee for the Regional Tournament will be $15.00 per person
  • The number of Rounds for the Regional Tournament will be based upon the number of Participants; 31 or less Players will result in a Top 4 Playoff / 32 or more Players will result in a Top 8 Playoff
  • Each Round will be timed = 65 minutes.

 

Tournament and Match Structure:

Each Player must bring both 1 Corporation and 1 Runner deck to the Tournament.  Players will play both decks against each opponent.

The Tournament will follow Fantasy Flight Standard Tournament Rules; Swiss Format; 65 minute rounds; Match play consisting of two games – Players alternate playing Corporation and Runner during a match; The winner of each match is the Player with the most match points at the conclusion of the match; The winner of a game scores 10 match points. The loser of a game scores match points equal to the number of agenda points he or she had at the time the game ended; For each game a Player gains 2 prestige; The winner of the match also gains an additional 2 prestige; In the case of a tied match, Players split the prestige for that match (each gaining 1 prestige); If time is called and neither Player has achieved victory, play continues until both Players have completed one turn, if no victory after one turn, no one wins the game; Tournament will have either a dedicated judge or at least 2 Player Judges.

Card Sleeves:

Each Player will be required to use protective card sleeves for both decks.  Sleeves must all be identical and cards must be placed in the sleeves in an identical manner.  Identity cards and click tracker cards (cards that are not shuffled) are not required to be sleeved.

Deck Restrictions:

A deck must be associated with a single identity card, and cannot contain fewer cards than the minimum deck size value listed on the chosen identity card. A deck cannot have more than three copies of a single card. A deck associated with a Runner identity can never contain Corporation cards, and vice versa.

Deck Lists:

Players are required to submit a deck list for each of their decks.  Decklists must detail the name and quantity of each card in the deck.  No substitutions of cards are allowed during the entire Tournament.

Prizes:

  • The winner of the Regional Tournament will win a Regional Champion 2013 trophy and 1 World Championship Weekend ticket to attend the 2013 FFG World Championship in Roseville, MN the weekend of November 7, 2013 through November 10, 2013
  • The top 4-8 Players will win a Full-color Android: Netrunner The Card Game Playmat
  • The top 16 Players will win a set of Regionals exclusive acrylic click tracker tokens
  • Additional prizes will be provided based upon Participation

 

Pre-Registration Details:

Pre-registration for the Event will begin on April 15, 2013 at 11:00 am and will end the day before the event.

The Entry Fee will be $15.00 and will be due at the time of Pre-Registration.

On the day of the Event, please do the following:

  • Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the Event (12:30 am)
  • Bring your receipt if you pre-registered
  • Check in at the Front Register

 

If you are not present by 12:30 am your pre-registration will not be honored and your seat will be made available to walk-in Customers.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail matt@game-universe.com

 

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