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Fantasy Books & Games

1977 W Highway 50
Fairview Heights, IL
(618) 624-0920
Fantasy Books & Games
Store Highlights
Warhammer 40K APOCALYPSE
Saturday July 26, 9:00 am 9a-9pm
MASSIVE GAMES OF WARHAMMER. Bring your biggest robots, your largest legions and mightiest heroes!!! Warhammer 40K 10th edition with modified rules. Game will be played in teams. Bring up to 10k points, SINGLE FACTION KEYWORD ONLY please. 2025 TOTAL ANNHILATION RULES- each unit destroyed grants the team that destroyed the unit victory points equal to the units point value. Only INFANTRY keyword units may hold objectives.
Fantasy’s Live Action Melee Event (F.L.A.M.E.)
Saturday July 26, 10:00 am
Are you prepared for combat??? Bring your foam LARP weapons and battle it out in 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!
Pokemon Challenge
Sunday July 20, 3:30pm
Registration from 3:00PM TO 3:30PM A League Challenge is a small, entry-level event that is held monthly by most Play! Pokémon Stores. In Pokémon TCG League Challenge tournaments, players can earn Championship Points and work toward earning an invitation to the World Championships! These events are designed to be a player’s first experience of formal tournament competition before moving up to League Cups, Regional Championships, and beyond. Cost: $10:00 Standard Format Best of 1
Warhammer 40K Competitive Tournament
Saturday July 12, 9:00 am
Sign up here: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/EC8OK5jz7i6Y
Battle Size: 2000 pts
Board Size: 60” x 44”
ENTRY FEE: $20
ITC & LMC event!
Chapter Approved 2025-26 Mission Deck will be used. Printouts of each mission set will be available.
SCHEDULE:
Awards and thanks! 8:00
LMC/ITC
No. of Games: 3
Missions:TBD
Round 1: 9:30-12:30
lunch: 12:30-1:30
Round 2: 1:30-4:30
Break: 4:30-5:00
Round 3: 5:00-8:00
Gundam Card Game Starter Deck Launch Event
Friday July 11, 5:30 pm
Gundam Card game starter deck launch event, Friday July 11 and July 18, 5:30 pm
$15 entry! Join us in a great event for the launch of the exciting new GUNDAM CARD GAME. Purchase a starter deck for entry into the event.
Monthly Board Game Meetup
Saturday July 5, 1:00 pm
Join our monthly Board Game Meetup!
Bring your favs, or check out some new games that other players have brought! Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of games in our awesome game room.
Entry is $5, and you receive $5 in store credit back!
LEARN TO PLAY: Warhammer 40K
Monday July 7, 5:30 pm
Ever wanted to learn Warhammer 40K but not sure if you are ready to jump in? Now is the time! With this learn to play event everything you need to learn the game is provided! No need to bring miniatures, worry about dice or books; its all available to use during the event, just bring yourself!
Be ready to learn 40K in a relaxed small group environment with a veteran player who will guide you through the game.
This event is designed for people 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. Come learn why Warhammer is the most popular tabletop wargame in the world!
This event is free!
Paint and Hang with Gary Hill
Sunday July 6 and July 20 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.
Fantasy Books & Games
Staff Picks!
Suzi Recommends
Rick and Morty Comics and Trades
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! Check out the trade for Maximum Trio. Jarrett Williams and Brockton McKinney did an awesome job with the interior story!
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!
Fantasy Books & Games Tournaments and Events
When & Where You Can Find Fantasy Books & Games!
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
Heroic Adventures
Store Highlights
Gundam TCG Booster Launch Event
Saturday, July 26th at 4PM
The long-awaited Gundam TCG is finally here!
Come out and participate in this sealed event to celebrate the release of GD-01 Newtype Rising! All players will receive packs to build a deck with so they can battle it out and get a real feel for this brand new game.
We will also be giving away a Gundam RX-0 Unicorn Destroy Mode model kit to the winner!
Entry: $35
Star Wars Unlimited Tournament
Sunday, July 27th at 3PM
Our monthly Star Wars Unlimited “Premier” format tournament, Constructed Best of 3
Weekly play promos will be handed out!
https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/328369
Entry: $10
MTG Edge of Eternities Tournaments
Friday, July 25th through Sunday, July 27th
Explore to the very edge and beyond of the magic universe with our prerelease tournaments all weekend!
Friday, July 25th at 6PM
Win a Box: Our first prerelease for Edge of Eternities with a pack per win and a whole booster box for first place as prizing!
Saturday, July 26th at 1PM
Two-Headed Giant: Our second prerelease for Edge of Eternities featuring the Two-Headed Giant format! Team up with a partner and battle against opposing pairs!
Sunday, July 27th at 2PM
Casual: Our final, casual prerelease for Edge of Eternities with flat payout! Great for new and experienced players alike!
Entry per Event: $40
Union Arena Fullmetal Alchemist Prerelease
Sunday, July 20th at 3PM
Fullmetal Alchemist joins the Union Arena lineup with this new release!
Format: 5 pack Fullmetal Alchemist Sealed
Entry: $30
Digimon Cyber Eden Release Event
Sunday, July 20th at 3PM
It’s time for the global release of the Cyber Sleuth-themed set you’ve all been waiting for!
Join us for this sealed release event to experience all the new cards, as well as receive an awesome new alternate art for BT16-026 Vikemon Ace for participating!
Entry: $35
DND: Encounter Building Class
Saturday, July 19th at 1PM
The Major is back this month with another class for all your DMing needs- for July 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!
Warhammer 40K 1000pt Tournament
Saturday, July 19th 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 may 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 linked below)
https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/X4AlX4oZZmAV
Entry: $10
Learn to Play MTG Sealed
Friday, July 18th at 6:30PM
The final step in our Learn to Play series! Learn to build a Magic deck from experienced staff members and then play with your new deck against other new players just in time for the prerelease next week. Experience all Magic has to offer in one event: “Open packs, build a deck, and play!”
Entry: $25 and you’ll also receive 1 prerelease kit
Board Game Night: Ticket to Ride
Friday, July 18th at 6PM
In Ticket to Ride, players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets – goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route.
It’s free to come by and play, so swing by for some games!
Digimon Tournament
Sunday, July 13th at 3PM
Come 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 receive a pack of their choice, $7 store credit, and promos- with a special promo card going only to the winner!
Entry: $10
Pokemon League Challenge
Sunday, July 13th at 12PM
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
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Saturday, July 12th 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
Gundam Starter Deck Launch Event
Saturday, July 12th & 19th at 4PM
Come be among the first to try out the brand new Gundam TCG starter decks at our launch event tournament!
Each player will be using one of four decks- Heroic Beginnings, Wings of Advance, Zeon Rush, and Seed Strike. The event will be capped at 32, so also be sure to sign up in advance!
Entry is the purchase of one starter deck while supplies last
One Piece Saturday Tournament
Saturday, July 12th at 12:30PM
Our monthly Weekend One Piece Tournament! Test out new decks or play your favorite!
Entry: $10
Learn to Play Jumpstart
Friday, July 11th at 6:30PM
The second step in our Learn to Play series! Learn to Play Magic the gathering from our experienced Staff with Jumpstart packs! Open 4 packs, put 2 of them together, and play!
Entry: $20
Star Wars Legends of the Force Prerelease
Sunday, July 6th at 3PM
Best of 3
In each Pre-Release kit you will find 6 Booster Packs and everything you need to get started with the new Star Wars Unlimited set “Legends of the Force”
Players will receive 1 pack per win and 1 pack for attending along with a Pre-Release kit.
May the Force be With you!
Entry: $30
Union Arena Jujutsu Kaisen Rare Battle
Sunday, July 6th at 3PM
Union Arena makes the jump from Saturdays to Sundays! Battle it out with your preferred Jujutsu Kaisen deck for gorgeous promo cards. May the best JJK deck win!
Format: JJK Constructed
Entry: $10
Warhammer 40K Learn to Play
Saturday July 5, 12:00 pm
This event is free!
Ever wanted to learn Warhammer 40K but not sure if you are ready to jump in? Now is the time! With this learn to play event everything you need to learn the game is provided! No need to bring miniatures, worry about dice or books; its all available to use during the event, just bring yourself!
Be ready to learn 40K in a relaxed small group environment with a veteran player who will guide you through the game.
This event is designed for people 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. Come learn why Warhammer is the most popular tabletop wargame in the world!
Board Game Afternoon: Learn to Play Ticket to Ride
Friday July 4, 12pm
Join us on July 4th for some games of Ticket to Ride!
In this game, players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn.
Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets – goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route.
Magic Learn to Play
Friday July 4th, 12pm
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 and signing up in the companion app!
Heroic Adventures
Staff Picks!
Brody Recommends
Minor Arcana
As you’ve likely heard if you’ve been around Brody for more than 5 minutes, this is a masterpiece!
Jeff Lemire is in his element with this esoteric character piece where the main character Theresa grapples with the weight of a destiny of psychic powers while reliving her history. The series has a deep appreciation of Tarot and striking art that remains unique to it.
Mark Recommends
One Piece
Everyone knows this pirate story!
Mark is a big fan of not only the manga, but the trading card game as well. Want to learn the game? Come by any Thursday afternoon and he’ll gladly teach you how to get started!
Ben Recommends
Helen of Wyndhorn
Ben’s favorite book of 2024! Helen of Wyndhorn is an incredible book by the team that brought you Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow– Tom King and Bilquis Evely!
Stop in and have Ben talk your ear off about how amazing it is!
Evren Recommends
Fool Night
Ev is once again here asking you to read one of their favorite niche manga.
If you’re a fan of dystopian horrors, then boy is this series ready to deliver you a delicately-written drama about grief, sacrifice, utilitarianism, and more.
Heroic Adventures Tournaments and Events
When & Where You Can Find Heroic Adventures!
Monday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 PM |
Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 8:00 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 |
Fantasy Books

1113 East Main St
Belleville, IL
(618) 235-0844
Fantasy Books
Store Highlights
Fantasy Books
Staff Picks!
Fantasy Books Tournaments and Events
When & Where You Can Find Fantasy Books!
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 |