Fantasy Books Inc.

Saturday June 20, 10:00 am

Star Wars: Shatterpoint invites players to collect, assemble, and paint their own squads of heroes, villains, and their allies and pit them against one another in tense duels to control key battlefield objectives.

The event will follow Shatterpoint Premier Showdown event, rules here:  chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://cdn.svc.asmodee.net/production-amgcom/uploads/2023/09/SWP_PREMIER_SHOWDOWN_082023.pdf

Strike Team Selection During a Premier Showdown event, players do not submit a single strike team, as normal. Instead, players submit a Premier List of four separate squads and one Mission Set that they will use to build their strike team at the start of each game. Each squad must meet the normal squad building restrictions as detailed in the Shatterpoint Core Rules book, which can be found at AtomicMassGames.com/ shatterpoint. Additionally, when building their Premier List, players may not include a Unit that shares the same Unique Name or Unit Name with another Unit already in their Premier List and must apply all special rules applicable to building a strike team across all four of their squads.

Schedule:

10:00-10:30- Registration, briefing

1030-1230- Round 1

1230-130- Lunch

130-330- Round 2

330-530- Round 3

5:30-Awards and thanks!

Saturday June 13, 9:00 am

Its the final weeks of our beloved 10th edition!!!  Lets have some fun!

ARMY CONSTRUCTION: A team is composed of 2 separate 1000 point rosters, each 1000pt roster is constructed as per 10th edition rules. The newest Balance Dataslate is in effect. Both rosters will combine to create a single army for all purposes.   In the case of teams where each player chooses the same faction, RULE OF THREE is in effect for units across both 1000pt rosters, with the exception of BATTLE LINE choices.  *For example, both players in the team cannot take three of the same unit, however one teammate can take one and the other can take two of that same unit.  

COMMAND POINTS and STRATEGEMS: Each Player has a warlord & both warlords count as such on the table for all rules purposes.  The team only generates 1 CP per Command phase as a single army would under normal circumstances.  Teammates share the combined CP pool. During your games, change all references of “player” to “team”. So anything that is once per player is once per team.  The same Stratagem cannot be used more than once during the same phase.

AWARDS: Best Generals: This team has the highest total battle score. Best Theme: The team with the coolest faction combo.  Army could be painted to match, or elements that make the two halves of the team more cohesive.

Saturday June 6, All Day

Each Customer can pick a Funko Pop from our special selection for FREE!

Purchase up to three more Funko Pops from our special selection for $3 each!

Sunday May 24, 11:30 am

Registration begins at 11:30am Event Time: 12:00pm Event Fee: $20.00 DECKLIST AND POKEMON PLAYER ID REQUIRED! League Cup events are a step up from League Challenge competitions. They feature an increased Championship Points payout and give players more opportunities to test their skills in preparation for larger events. They offer a greater challenge and involve more competing players and more prizes. League Cups are hosted by selected stores that are part of our organized play program and are held once every three months

Sunday May 24, 10:00 am

Join us for our Star Wars Unlimited Store Showdown for your chance to play some competitive games to win some great A Lawless Time promos!  Date: Sunday May 24, 2026 Registration: 9:30am-10am Start: 10am Format: DRAFT best of 3 Cost: $20

Saturday May 23, 5:30 pm

This event takes place at Longstory Coffee Co., 732 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220!!
Learn to play while you sip, strategize, and socialize!
Join us for an unforgettable Board Game Night at LongStory Coffee, hosted by Fantasy Books Inc!
Your $50 ticket covers two people and includes:
– a copy of the featured board game, yours to keep!
– game demo and assistance all evening
– two drink tickets,
– a delicious pastry spread from Clara B’s

Featured Game: Yokohama DUEL.  Become captains of Japanese industry as you build up your business empire on the streets of YOKOHAMA!

Doors open at 5:30pm for you to come in and make your drink order!  Game demo begins at 6pm!
Upon arrival, you’ll receive your two drink tickets, (good for any coffee, tea, or soda) and your brand new game to take home!  Unwrap your game and start playing as soon as you like!  Dan from Fantasy Books and Games will be on hand all night to help you with rules questions and guidance on how to play the game!  

Enjoy the rest of the evening playing your game, snacking at the pastry table, and sipping on your drinks in the cozy Longstory Coffee shop. Want more? You can purchase additional drinks, and Dan will be available throughout the event to answer any game-related questions!  

Want to level up your night? You can add a second board game to your ticket in advance or pick one up during the event!  

Saturday June 27, 12:00 pm

Summoner Skirmishes are the peak of competitive play at the local level, designed for players who want more than casual meetups and are ready to prove their deckbuilding mastery. These events offer meaningful stakes, exclusive rewards, and a direct path toward higher-level competition.  Entry fee, $15

Sunday June 14, 1:00 pm

Our Kids Pokémon Learn to Play and Meet Up  is designed for anyone 14 and under. 

Don’t know how to play Pokémon?  No problem, our staff will show you how to play the game, and offer advice on building decks and strategy!  Pokémon is a great opportunity to teach your children sportsmanship, basic math, reading comprehension, and social skills in a fun way!

If you already know how to play, show up and get some games in with other Pokémon enthusiasts.  Our Pokémon Professors will be available to help with all rules questions, deck building tips, and strategy tips! All you need to bring is a deck!

Reminder that no Pokémon trades are allowed in the game room during this event! Thank you!

Saturday June 27, 10:00 am

WEATHER PERMITTING…Are you prepared for combat???  Bring your foam LARP weapons and battle it out on the field behind Fantasy Books and Games!   Spar with your favorite opponents, or take place in organized games where combat with foam LARP weapons will determine victory or defeat.  We will run different types of game modes.  Adults and children are welcome, but no children under 16 without parental supervision.  All participants will be required to fill out a waiver and code of conduct on the day! This meet up is free!

Sunday June 7 and June 21, 12:00pm to 3:00 pm

Join us and Gary Hill every third Sunday of the month for miniature painting! All experience levels welcome! Come get tips and tricks on taking your painting game to the next level, or learn fundamentals as you put a brush to a miniature for the first time.

Bring what ever minis you are working on and paint with other hobbiests, Gary is available to help anyone with any learning needed. More information here.

Saturday, May 30th at 1PM

Come get plenty of tips to help you use the inner and outer planes plus their many denizens in your campaign world!

As always, this is a FREE class to attend! Just bring along your pen and paper to take as many notes as your heart desires.

Sunday, May 3rd at Noon

Join us for our League Challenge tournament! Players can earn Championship Points and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships!

League Challenge events are open to all players, who will need to bring their own legal 60-card deck.

Entry: $10

Tuesday, May 5th at 6PM

Power strikes from the shadows!

Champions like Master Yi, Diana, Vi, and Pyke debut with this third set of Riftbound! Join us for a sealed prerelease event and play with all the new cards before the official release. 

Each prerelease kit comes with a Mini-preconstructed deck (15 cards including Champion Legend and Champion Unit), 5 Unleashed Booster Packs, and a Pre-Rift Promo Card.

Entry Fee: $35

Wednesday, May 6th at 4PM

Come play commander with a fun twist on the rules! Each player will receive an exclusive promo Access Tunnel just for signing up in Eventlink.

Entry: Free

Saturday, May 9th at 12:30PM

Our monthly Saturday afternoon One Piece Tournament! Test out new decks or play your favorite!

Entry Fee: $10

Saturday, May 9th at 12:30PM

Magic Store Championship is the culminating event of the season for Standard players. Refine your decks and strategies to earn cool prizes!

Entry Fee: $10

Saturday, May 9th at 4PM

Come compete in our monthly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament!

Show off a favorite strategy or try out something new. Everyone who plays will get $12 of store credit! 

Entry Fee: $10

Tuesday, May 12th at 6PM

If you’ve been wanting to learn the One Piece card game, this is for you!

We’re holding a Pirate Party learn to play event on May 12th at 6pm. Swing by, learn from our knowledgeable staff, and take home a special Portgas D. Ace promo- no cost to participate at all!

Entry: Free

Saturday, May 16th at 10:45am

This will be a 1000pt event. We will be using the 25-26 Chapter Approved, using the “TableTop Battles” App for tracking secondaries and Victory points, if you are not able to access the app we will have copies of the physical missions cards for purchase.

Fully painted armies are **not** required but 10pts will be awarded for battle ready painted armies (3 colors and base). 3D printed accent pieces such as Space Marine shoulder pads are acceptable but fully 3D printed or non-GW models need to be checked by the TO for legality (or message Cash on our discord server)

Doors are open at 10:00 and games start at 10:45 so don’t be late!

Prizes will be awarded for top 3 and best painted.

Entry: $10

Saturday, May 16th at 5:30PM

Come compete in our Gundam TCG store tournament and test your skills!

There will also be participation promos to be handed out at the end of the event as well as a special winner promo pack. All players will receive $12 store credit on top of that!

Entry Fee: $10

Sunday, May 10th & 17th at Noon

Join us for our Pokemon sealed prerelease for the newest set, Chaos Rising!
All players will receive a build & battle kit to construct a 40-card deck with.

Entry: $30

Sunday, May 17th at 3PM

Dual Revolution is here! Come have fun trying out cards from the new set and get a cool Shinegreymon alternate art for participating. This is a sealed event where each player gets 6 packs to build a 40-card deck from. Plus, no color restrictions!

Entry Fee: $35

Tuesday, May 19th at 6PM

Our bi-weekly Riftbound Nexus Night tournaments! 

Entry Fee: $10

Thursday, May 21st at 6:30PM

A store tournament held under the new Extra Regulation format!

In this format, all cards released to date are legal for play, except for a limited number of banned cards. Come play your favorite cards from across the entire game!

Make it to Top 4 to get a special OP14-033 Perona, win to receive a serialized EB02-006 Yamato!

Entry Fee: $15

Saturday, May 23rd at Noon

Have you ever wanted to bedazzle your very own book? We’ve got you covered! Come on out on May 23rd for a fun bedazzling event hosted along with our friends at the Edwardsville Public Library!

Bring in your favorite book or buy one here at the store. You can even bring items other than books if you want to bedazzle something different!

We will start at noon but will go for as long as needed. Get excited!

Entry Fee: $20 per person

Sunday, May 24th at 11AM

Pokémon TCG League Cup tournaments give players an opportunity to earn Championship Points and practice their skills for larger competitions. Come battle other Pokemon trainers on your way to fame!

This will be 30m best of 1 swiss. The number of rounds and prizing will depend on the number of trainers, Top-Cut will be 50m best of 3 (if numbers allow for a top-cut).

Deck Lists must be in no later than 5 minutes after Registration closes.

Entry Fee: $10

Sunday, May 24th at 3PM

Come celebrate the release of the new Beatbreak and Data Squad themed starter decks!

Perfect for beginners and experienced Tamers alike, this event uses the new Starter Decks in a fun, welcoming environment. 

Entry is the purchase of one of the two decks

Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm

This is our Star Wars Unlimited Store Showdown for “A LawlessTime”

Participation promo is Rio Durant LAW, and top 8-champion is Darth Maul LAW

Follows our regular tournament Prizing as well

Entry: $10