Fantasy Books Incorporated has been serving the Metro East area for over 41 years.
The battle continues in the Flesh and Blood Skirmish! $10 entry! Chat about Flesh and Blood
Check out B/X RPG! Character creation and intro on Nov 16th. One Shot sessions Nov 23rd. No need to bring anything to the event, just be ready to learn and play! This event is free.
As part of our Game Store Day 2026 celebration, we are running HEAT! Upgrade your car, earn sponsorships, and be tested by weather and events across different tracks while scoring championship points to be the final winner! We will be hosting a Championship Mode of four races, with all modules used. All three expansions will be included. Familiarity with the game would help, but you can learn on the day! We will provide a full tutorial and explain mechanisms as they arise. This session is open to up to eight other players so get there early! This event is free!
$50 entry fee, 3 rounds of play. Build your best 40 card deck from the contents of your pre-release kit.
Earn a booster pack for every round you win. (everyone will get at least one pack)
If 16+ players play, we will raffle off a free booster box to a random lucky player at the beginning of the final round!
Pre-made characters will be provided for the session, in order to expedite in-game time. Anyone who has played any version of D&D will be very familiar with the key mechanics of the system. It is also very easy to learn for someone who has never played a tabletop RPG, so new players are very welcome! You don’t need to bring anything to the game, just show up ready to learn and play! Players can download a free PDF of the Shadowdark Quick Start Guide from the Arcane Library website. This event is free.
Join us to celebrate the release of another amazing Pokemon set! $30 entry.
A massive game of Space Hulk played over multiple tables. Enter the depths of the SPACE HULK. Battle Genestealers and all matter of alien bio-constructs to capture objectives and disrupt the coming Tyranid invasion. Each participant will command a single squad of TERMINATORS. Bring a Terminator squad with the following restrictions 5 Terminators: any Terminator may be armed with either: – Storm Bolter and Powerfist – Storm Bolter and Chainfist – A pair of Lightning claws – Thunder hammer and stormshield 1 of the 5 Terminators may be armed with either – Assault cannon and Powerfist – Heavy Flamer and Powerfist 1 Terminator will be designated the Sergeant. The Sergeant may be armed with – Storm Bolter and Powerfist – Storm Bolter and Chainfist – A pair of Lightning claws – Thunder hammer and stormshield Each squad may bring a single special character from the list below: *Terminator Captain armed with either: -Storm Bolter and Powerfist -Storm Bolter and Power Weapon – Storm Bolter and Chainfist – A pair of Lightning claws – Thunder hammer and stormshield *A Librarian in Terminator armor armed with Storm Bolter and Force Weapon *A Chaplain in Terminator armor armed with a Storm Bolter and Crozius RULESET: This game will be played with classic SPACE HULK rules with some adjustments. For full classic rules: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1izzffNnyzUxgcC19xjs-JmVZXg5Sn758?usp=sharing Fully destroyed squads have the opportunity to respawn. Achieving (or not achieving) critical objectives will change the flow of the game! Entry fee: $10
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: $20
PREPARE FOR APOCALYPSE! The ultimate Warhammer 40K battle—every model you own hits the table. Titans stride beside legions of infantry in an all-day, all-night clash for glory. And what’s more glorious than victory? Changing kids’ lives. This Apocalypse game raises money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis, supporting St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. AND HOW DO WE RAISE THE MONEY??? GLAD YOU ASKED! During the game players can make donations to unlock powerful abilities on the field of battle. Such as resurrecting a unit, dropping bombs, and everyone’s favorite: EXTERMINATUS, which destroys every model on a portion of the board. Can’t make it in person? Watch the game live on Twitch.tv and you can donate in to unlock those same perks and abilities from the comfort of your home! All of the money they raise stays local, helping them acquire new programs, equipment, and facility renovations to meet the needs of area kids. The Battle Plan: When: October 24th, starting at 12 PM—ends only when the last commander taps out. The store will stay open into the night! Forces: Up to 20K points, sharing at least one keyword. This will be massive. This will be relentless. This will be EPIC for the kids.
Ready to learn 40K??? NO BOYS ALLOWED! Ever wanted to learn Warhammer 40K but not sure if you are ready to jump in? Join our veteran Warhammer player Crystal as she guides you through the game! This event is designed for ladies who have never played a game of 40k, and will start with basics of the game all the way to advanced concepts and tricky rules interactions. Everything you need to learn 40K is provided! No need to bring miniatures, worry about dice or books; its all available to use during the event, just bring yourself! Come learn why Warhammer is the most popular tabletop wargame in the world! This event is free.
Own the Stage. The World is Watching. At its core, Radiance is about performing like a master: playing at the absolute peak of your powers, under the brightest lights, with everything on the line. Are you ready? Let’s go! Join us at Fantasy Books and Games for the pre-release for this great new set! $35 Entry!!!
Do you have what it takes to be the best of the best? Join us for a store championship! Classic Constructed format, 5 rounds. $30 entry. Store credit payouts for top 4 players, best sportsman and middle of the pack player!
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!
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!
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.
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
The World government’s strongest warriors join the fray with OP18 The Dominance of God! We are also circling back to everybody’s favorite city of water, Water 7 with the long awaited Franky leader!
One Piece OP18 Sealed event with unique promos!
Entry Fee: $35
If you or anyone you know likes comics but REALLY likes talking about them, this is the event to attend! Brody will guide a discussion on V for Vendetta, but largely let the attendees choose the direction it goes. If you don’t have a copy of V for Vendetta, pick one up today! Future book choices will be influenced by regular attendees in the future, too.
No cost to come and discuss, plus walk away with a coupon to put towards the next month’s book!
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
This event uses a demo kit to teach participants the rules of GUNDAM ASSEMBLE. Store staff will guide participants through the game so they can easily experience how it is played.
Just for participating you’ll receive the ST1-U002 Wing Gundam Zero with an exclusive design!
Event Dates:
Saturday November 14th at 4PM
Friday November 20th 6PM
Battle it out in our first Riftbound Summoner Skirmish of the Radiance Season to earn exclusive promos, a Champion Playmat, a Round 1 bye at the next Regional Qualifier and even a booster box to first place!(minimum 10 players)
This event will feature a top cut at the end of swiss rounds.
Entry Fee: $20
Have you ever wanted to display your favorite cards as ornaments for the holidays? We’ll be supplying you with all you’ll need to do just that at our TCG ornament decorating event!
Come bedazzle and sticker up toploaders and cards to hang on your tree, or even give to your friends and family as gifts!
Entry is $10.
Come out and play some Digimon! Whether it’s an old favorite or a brand new deck, it’s the perfect time to put it to the test against some of your fellow players.
All participants will get current tournament packs and $12 store credit.
Entry Fee: $10
Come compete in our monthly Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament! Players must sign-up with the Neuron app.
Show off a favorite strategy or try out something new. Everyone who plays will get $12 of store credit and an OTS pack!
Entry Fee: $10
To celebrate the release of EB05, take on a special tournament limited to Heroine Leader cards only! Exclusive promos will be given out at this event!
Please visit https://en.onepiece-cardgame.com/events/heroines-battle-vol2.html for all the legal leaders able to be used for this event.
Saturday November 7th at 12:30PM
Thursday, November 12th at 6:30pm
Entry Fee: $10
Magic boldly goes into the universe of Star Trek! See fan favorite characters and moments from all across the Star Trek franchise.
Win a Box | Friday, November 6th at 6:00pm
Casual | Sunday, November 8th at 2:00pm
Entry Fee: $50
Our bi-weekly Riftbound Nexus Night tournaments. Come play your favorite characters from League of Legends!
Entry Fee: $10
It’s time for an all-new class from The Major, this time focusing on HORROR!
Learn all the tips and tricks you need for building suspense and adding horror elements to your sessions of Dungeons & Dragons. “Make it Spooky” workshop and discussion to follow!
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.
Mobile Suits Gundam ZZ and Stardust Memory join the TCG lineup! Experience all the new cards with this sealed event.
3 Round Max; 16 Player Capacity
Entry Fee: $30
Players draft from a mix of booster packs spanning many different past sets, embracing unpredictability and creativity. Each player begins with a Leyline of Anticipation promo card on the battlefield, making for an exciting, fast-paced game.
Entry: $25
It’s time to assemble- GUNDAM Assemble, that is! The game is finally releasing soon, so we’re ready to teach you the ropes!
Store staff will guide participants through the game so they can easily experience how it is played. We’ve got multiple days lined up ready for you try it out, so just sign up for whichever date works for you!
Just for participating you’ll receive the ST1-U002 Wing Gundam Zero with an exclusive design!
Tuesday, October 13th at 6PM: https://www.bandai-tabletop-games.com/shop/event/2608/lottery
Tuesday, October 27th at 6PM: https://www.bandai-tabletop-games.com/shop/event/2609/lottery
Check these out for some high-speed fun, whether you’re familiar with the source content or not!
If you’re already familiar with the characters, this is a great read to add more depth to their world.
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
| Monday | 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
