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Fantasy Books & Games
1977 W Highway 50
Fairview Heights, IL
(618) 624-0920
Store Highlights
Kill Team Tournament
Saturday November 16
Register here:
Entry to the event is $20.00 which is to be paid upon arrival. The Best Coast Pairings (BCP) app will be used. Attendees are expected to have it available, functioning, and registered. This tournament will be a ranked through the ITC and Goonhammer UTC. ITC Hobby track will also be applied.
Four rounds will be played. Each round will be two hours. Swiss pairings will be used through BCP.
TKillzones Volkus, Gallowdark (ITD), Bheta Decima, Octarius, and other open Killzones will be in play. All new releases, Balance Dataslate, and FAQs will be in effect.
Fully painted models are not required but teams that are painted to at least battle ready standards will receive 2VP. Fully 3d printed models are not allowed. 3D printed accessories such as custom shoulder pads, heads, basing accoutrement, etc. is allowed. Store credit payout for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Trophy for best painted!.
Warhammer Charity Event
Warhammer Competitive Tournament in Support of Mental Health Charity Painters Saturday November 9
This month the competitive tourney will be running for charity!
register here:
Mental Health Charity Painters is an organization that strives to promote mental health awareness and help improved quality of life for Veterans. Through Veteran outreach, art, hobbies, & gaming, MHCP will encourage the support of various Veteran mental health-related charities throughout the world. MHCP Supports such charities as The Headstrong Project, Stop Soldier Suicide, Moraine View R&R Veterans Retreat. $20 entry for the event as usual, but all proceeds from this event will be donated directly to MHCP. At check in, players will have the option to donate additional funds if they wish!
MHCP will be raffling off some items and we will have some stuff to hand out as well! Trophies for the winners will be provided by MHCP!!! Pariah Nexus Mission decks will be used.
Heads up for my tournament players, there will be sandwiches provided by Penn Station at Saturdays tournament! Big thanks to Penn Station for hooking us up with delicious sammiches!!
Paint and Hang with Gary Hill
Sunday November 17 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.
Staff Picks!
Suzi Recommends
Rick and Morty Comics
Based off the popular Rick and Morty animated sitcom, Rick and Morty comics are a fun filled, dimension hopping adventure. And Suzi does the art and covers for some of them! She is so excited about this Dragon Ball inspired cover.
Brandon Recommends
Warhammer Skaventide
Anyone who knows Brandon knows he loves Warhammer! Make sure to ask him about the new Skaventide armies. The Skaventide is sweeping across the Mortal Realms – and the faithful Stormcast Eternals of the Hallowed Knights are first into the fray.
Dan Recommends
Indie RPGs
There are many Independent RPGs. One of Dan’s favorites is Lancer…it has robots!
Celeste Recommends
Heroquest
HeroQuest is Milton Bradley’s approach to a Dungeons & Dragons-style adventure game. One player acts as game master, revealing the maze-like dungeon piecemeal as the players wander. Up to four other players take on a character (wizard, elf, dwarf, or barbarian) and venture forth into dungeons on fantasy quests. Plastic miniatures and 3-D furniture make this game very approachable…and Celeste LOVES the tiny furniture!
When & Where You Can Find Us!
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 |
Heroic Adventures
1005 Century Dr
Edwardsville, IL
(618) 659-0099
Store Highlights
Pokemon League Challenge
November 3rd at 12PM
In Pokémon TCG League Challenge tournaments, players can earn Championship Points and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships!
League Challenge events are open to all players. Players need to bring their own legal 60-card deck. See the tournament listings for details on promotions and entry fees.
Entry: $10
Digimon Special Booster Celebration
November 3rd at 3PM
Join your fellow Tamers to celebrate the release of Special Booster Ver.2.0 [BT18-19], part one of the combined Boosters, which is a step towards unifying the release dates for all versions.
All participants will receive a Machinedramon participation card plus two pre-release packs to use along with 6 packs of the new set to build a 40-card deck!
For full sealed format rules please visit:
https://world.digimoncard.com/event/pdf/sealed_format_rules.pdf
Entry: $35
Pokemon Surging Sparks Prerelease
November 3rd at 3:30PM
Terawatts of electricity crash down from the sky in a tropical paradise, setting the stage for the supercharged new set Surging Sparks! Join us for one of our prerelease tournaments to experience this exhilarating new set!
Entry: $30
Duskmourn Commander Party
November 6th at 4PM
Duskmourn Commander Party II: the Haunting of Heroic Adventures!
Players will be exploring a haunted mansion, opening doors and revealing mysterious Tiles with abilities that may benefit the player—or change the course of the game for everyone.
Participating players receive a copy of the promo Crippling Fear, while supplies last.
Entry: Free
MTG Foundation Prerelease Tournaments
November 8th-10th
Magic’s newest set for Standard with a shocking twist. No rotation! Come play with classic cards from Standards past like Wrath of God and Llanowar Elves!
Each day of the weekend we will be doing a different type of pre-release tournament, see below for details.
-Friday, Nov 8th at 6PM: Our first and most competitive prerelease for the Foundations release. Pack per win and a whole booster box to first place!
-Saturday, Nov 9th at 1PM: Our fan favorite Two-Headed Giant event where you and a partner battle against other teams! 2 packs per win for the team.
-Sunday, Nov 10th at 2PM: A more casual event with a flat prize structure.
Entry for all tournaments: $40
Union Arena Tournament
November 9th at 12:30PM
Join us for our bi-monthly constructed Union Arena Tournament!
There will be FOUR special winner cards to be split among the top 4 which will include characters from Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, Code Geass and Hunter x Hunter. The top 4 players will choose one of the winner cards in order, starting with 1st place!
Everyone who participates will also receive $12 in store credit, a pack of promo cards, and also an action point card pack.
$10 entry fee
Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament
November 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 a booster pack of their choice and $7 of store credit to use later!
Entry: $10
Twilight of the Republic Prerelease
November 3rd at 3PM
Best of 3
In each Pre-Release kit you will find 6 Booster Packs, exclusive promo versions of the Ahsoka Tano and General Grievous Leaders, everything you need to start your galactic conflict in the prequels during the Age of the Republic
Players will receive 1 pack per win and 1 pack for attending along with a Pre-Release kit.
Entry:$35
Learn to Play Magic the Gathering
November 15th at 6:30PM
Learn to Play Magic the Gathering from Staff and members of your community.
Take home a Learn to Play deck free of charge just for attending!
Warhammer 40K Tournament
November 16th at 10:45AM
This will be a 1000pt event. We will be using the Pariah Nexus 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 check by the TO for legality (or message Cash on our discord server)
Entry: $10
Doors are open at 10:00 and games start at 10:45 so don’t be late!
Prizes will be awarded for top 3.
D&D Class: Encounter Building
November 16th at 1PM
The Major is back this month with another class for all your DMing needs- for November he’ll be going over the art of encounter building!
Encounters represent the core of the D&D experience. It is through the encounter that the collaborative story of your campaign is primarily told–where action determines outcome. We’ll discuss the types of Encounters and how to build entertaining and memorable encounters for your players!
This class is entirely free!
Pokemon League Cup
November 17th 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 $20
MTG: Learn to Deck Build
November 22nd at 6:30PM
The next step in the Magic the Gathering Academy series! Learn to build a Magic deck from experienced staff members and then play with your new deck against other new players!
Entry is as simple as purchasing 6 Foundations boosters to use as a starting point- you are also welcome to bring your own cards if you already have some.
Union Arena Tournament
November 23rd at 12:30PM
Join us for our bi-monthly constructed Union Arena Tournament!
There will be FOUR special winner cards to be split among the top 4 which will include characters from Bleach, Jujutsu Kaisen, Code Geass and Hunter x Hunter. The top players will choose one of the winner cards in order, starting with 1st place!
Everyone who participates will also receive $12 in store credit, a pack of promo cards, and also an action point card pack.
Entry: $10
Star Wars Unlimited Tournament
November 24th at 3PM
Our monthly Star Wars Unlimited “Premier” format tournament, Constructed and best of 3
Weekly play promos will be handed out!
Entry: $10
Sign up ahead here:
https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/175602
Black Friday
November 29th at 8AM
Black Friday deals begin at 8:00 AM
Shop early to get deals on many of your favorite products including: Funko, comics, and games! Save up to 60% on select items and earn FBI bucks on your purchase of non-sale items. Get $10 of FBI bucks for every $50 purchased and $25 of FBI bucks for every $100.
FBI bucks can be used from December 1 to December 31. Some restrictions apply.
Staff Picks!
Ben Recommends
Locke & Key
“The Eisner-winning Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them, and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all! Written by horror novelist Joe Hill (Horns, NOSA42, Heart-Shaped Box) with art by Gabriel Rodriguez” Also a TV series on NETFLIX!
Adam Recommends
Duskmourn
The newest Magic the Gathering set Duskmourn has amazing art just in time for the spooky season! From thematic and cool deck boxes to intriguing on theme game mechanics, Duskmourn has a little bit of everything for someone who loves magic and the Halloween season!
Evren Recommends
Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a bookstore? This manga is probably one of the closest comedy examples that Ev can think of! Only 4 volumes long, it’s the perfect read if you’re looking for something both funny and informational. (There’s even a short anime adaptation, Ev recommends that too)
Erin Recommends
Sgt Rock VS the Army of the Dead/DC Comics
There’s many reasons to read this book but the main reason is that it’s written by the Pizza Papa himself, Bruce Campbell. Follow Sgt Rock on a journey of zombie nazi butt kicking.
Laura Recommends
Universal Monsters Horrified!
As a long time Universal Monsters enthusiast, I wanted to share my love for the HORRIFIED board games! The original is inspired by the classic creatures we know and fear including Dracula, the Frankenstein monsters, the Wolf man, the Invisible Man, the Mummy, and the Creature From the Black Lagoon.
Each game lets you dive into the world of iconic horror, packed with strategy, teamwork, and a whole lot nostalgia for Universal Monsters fans like me! Perfect for game nights, especially as the spooky season rolls in! Now with three other versions: American Monsters, Greek Monsters, and the newest World of Monsters!
When & Where You Can Find Us!
Monday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Thursday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Sunday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Fantasy Books
1113 East Main St
Belleville, IL
(618) 235-0844
Store Highlights
Staff Picks!
When & Where You Can Find Us!
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 |