Archive for the ‘Holmes Store’ Category

« Older Entries

Yu-Gi-Oh! Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events

April 13th, 2012

gaov sneak cards Yu Gi Oh! Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events

Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th.  Due to the fact that the Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneak Peek and Magic: the Gathering & Pokemon  prereleases have been scheduled for the same weekend there are several changes to the usual sneak peek schedule.  Please check the individual store schedules below for the location, dates and times the Galactic Overlord sneak peeks will be held at each AU store. 

Entry fee for the event is $20.00. Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Galactic Overlord to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day. Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card. Additionally, Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last. (Must be present to win.)

Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Schedule:

Blue Bell
Sunday, April 29th: Sneek peek will be held at the Blue Bell store. Time:  9:30AM to 5:00PM
(Please note this :  There will be no Sneak Peek on Saturday at Blue Bell.  Please visit the Holmes or Wilmington store if yu wish to participate in a Sneak Peek on Saturday)

Holmes
Saturday, April 28th: Sneak Peek will be held at the Holmes Store. Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Wilmington
Saturday, April 28th: Sneak Peek will be held at the Wilmington Store. Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournament at 1PM Saturday. $5.00 entry fee. (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Sunday, April 29th 2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal).

Wilmington
Saturday, April 28th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee.

share save 171 16 Yu Gi Oh! Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Special Events, Wilmington Store, Yu-Gi-Oh! |

Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored Prerelease Schedule

April 13th, 2012

 Moonsliver Spear prerelease Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored Prerelease Schedule

Don’t miss the Helvault Tournaments! Preregister now!

The Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored prerelease tournaments will be held Saturday, April 28th & 29th at all three AU stores.  All three stores will be holding two HELVAULT TOURNAMENTS in addition to their regularly scheduled events. The Helvault event is like a regular prerelease tournament, including the sealed-deck tournament, but with the addition of a Helvault. This mysterious container will be unsealed in stages throughout the event, as players earn certain achievements in the tournament, revealing prizes for all participants. The exact contents of the Helvault are unknown; it’s a surprise for everyone!

Format for all event tournaments is sealed deck except for the Sealed 2-Headed Giant Tournament at Blue Bell.  Entry fee is $30.00.  Preregistration for Helvault tournaments is highly recommended as these events are limted to 54 players.   All preregistrations must be paid.

Each player receives a foil Moonsliver Spear for participating in the prerelease (while supplies last).  As usual, pack prizes will also be awarded based on the number of wins.

Here is the prerelease schedule by store (*** indicates Helvault):

Holmes:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday) (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th)
***6:00PM, Saturday, April 28th (registration begins at 5PM, preregistration highly recommended)
***11AM, Sunday, April 29th (Registration begins at 10:30AM, preregistration highly recommended)

Wilmington:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday)(registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th)
***3:00PM, Saturday April 28th (registration begins at 2:00PM, preregistration highly recommended)
7:00PM Saturday April 28th (registration begins at 6:00PM)
***4:00PM, Sunday April 29th (registration begins at 3:00PM, preregistration highly recommended)


Blue Bell:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday) (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th )
***10:00AM Saturday, April 28th (registration begins at 9AM, preregistration highly recommended)
***2:00PM Saturday, April 28th – Sealed (registration begins at 1:30PM, preregistration highly recommended)
6:00PM Saturday, April 28th – Sealed & 2 Headed Giant Sealed (registration begins at 5:30PM)
10:00AM Sunday, April 29th – Sealed registration at 9:30AM)

*** Helvault Tournament

share save 171 16 Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored Prerelease Schedule

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Magic: The Gathering, Special Events |

MTG Game Day Tournaments

February 24th, 2012

Alternate Universes will be holding Magic: the Gathering Game Day on Saturday, February 25th at the Holmes and Wilmington  stores. These are standard format tournaments with a $5.00 entry. The winner is crowned store champion for the Dark Ascension set.

All participants receive an exclusive Strangleroot Geist card (while supplies last). The Top 8 players also each receive an exclusive Zombie Apocalypse extended-art prize card (while supplies last). These cards are awarded to the Top 8 players even if the tournament cuts only to the Top 4. In addition, the first-place finisher at Dark Ascension Game Day will receive an exclusive playmat. 

The schedule for the tournaments is as follows:

Holmes: Saturday February 25th at 6:00PM

Wilmington: Saturday, February 25 at 4:00PM

Registration begins one hour before the start time.

share save 171 16 MTG Game Day Tournaments

Posted in Holmes Store, Magic: The Gathering, Special Events, Uncategorized, Wilmington Store |

MTG Dark Ascension Launch Parties this weekend at AU!

February 1st, 2012

Dark Ascension Launch Parties are a great way to celebrate the release of the latest Magic: The Gathering set! Play, trade, spend time with friends, and win cool prizes! All participants receive an exclusive Launch Party promo card (while supplies last).

Alternate Universes will be hosting Dark Ascension Launch Parties at all 3 locations:

AU, Blue Bell: Friday, February 3rd at 7:00PM; Draft Format (2x Packs Dark Ascension, 1x Innistrad);  Entry Fee: $15.00

AU, Holmes: Saturday, February 4th at 6:00PM; Sealed Deck Format (6x packs of Dark Ascension); Entry Fee: $30.00

AU, Wilmington: Friday, February 3rd at 7:00PM; Draft Format (2x Packs Dark Ascension, 1x Innistrad); Entry Fee: $15.00

Registration begins 1 hour before tournament start time. All participants will received foil release promo card (while supplies last).

share save 171 16 MTG Dark Ascension Launch Parties this weekend at AU!

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Magic: The Gathering, Special Events, Wilmington Store |

Magic: the Gathering Dark Ascension Prerelease Tournament Schedule

January 7th, 2012

Don’t miss the Midnight Prerelease Tournaments!

The Magic: the Gathering Dark Ascension prerelease tournaments will be held Saturday, January 28th at all three AU stores and on Sunday, January 29th at the Holmes store. For this event all three stores will be holding MIDNIGHT PRERELEASE TOURNMENTS in addition to their regularly scheduled events. Format for all event tournaments is sealed deck except for the a Sealed 2-Headed Giant Tournament at Blue Bell. Entry fee is $30.00 at the door or $25.00 if preregistered by Thursday, January 26th. (All preregistrations must be paid).

As usual, pack prizes will also be awarded based on the number of wins.

Here is the prerelease schedule by store:

Holmes:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th)
6:00PM, Saturday, Janaury 28th (registration begins at 5PM)
11AM, Sunday, Janaury 29th (Registration begins at 10:30AM)

Wilmington:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th)
3:00PM, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 2:00PM)
7:00PM Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 6:00PM)

Blue Bell:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th )
10:00AM Saturday, January 28th (registration begins at 9AM)
2:00PM Saturday, January 28th – Sealed & 2 Headed Giant Sealed (registration begins at 1:30PM)

share save 171 16 Magic: the Gathering Dark Ascension Prerelease Tournament Schedule

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Magic: The Gathering, Special Events |

Yu-Gi-Oh! Order of Chaos Sneak Peek Events January 14th & 15th at all 3 AU stores

December 28th, 2011

Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Order of Chaos Sneak Peek Events Saturday, January 14th and Sunday, January 15that the Holmes, Blue Bell & Wilmington stores. The dueling will begin on Saturday, January 14th at 9:30AM and run until 5:00PM. Dueling will resume on Sunday, January 15th at 11AM and run through 5:00PM.

Entry fee for the event is $20.00. Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Order of Chaos to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day. Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card. Additionally, Order of Chaos Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last. (Must be present to win.)

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournaments at 2PM Saturday & Sunday. $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Saturday, January 14th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.
Sunday, January 15th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal).

Wilmington
Saturday, January 14th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee.
Sunday, January 15th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

share save 171 16 Yu Gi Oh! Order of Chaos Sneak Peek Events January 14th & 15th at all 3 AU stores

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Special Events, Wilmington Store, Yu-Gi-Oh! |

Black Friday Sale at all AU Stores

November 23rd, 2011

All AU stores will be holding a giant Black Friday sale.  Doors at all stores will open at 10AM!  Special sales prices from 10AM to Noon.  Here are a few examples of the items that will be on sale:

Board Games:  30% off before Noon; 20% off after Noon
Warhammer:  20% off before Noon; 15% off after Noon
Dungeons and Dragons Books:     40% off before Noon; 30% off after Noon

Yu-Gi-Oh!:

  • Gold Series 4:  $25.00
  • Lost Sanctuary Structure Deck: $8.00
  • All Yu-Gi-Oh! singles: 10% off

Magic

  • Fire & Lightning Premium Deck: $25.00
  • Phyrexia v. The Coalition Duel Decks: $12.00
  • Archenemy: Individual decks $15.00
  • All Non-Type 2 case singles: 10% off

 Pokemon

  • Boosters: 3 for $10.00
  • Starters: $10.00
  • Tins: 20% off

 World of Warcraft

  • Raid Decks: $10.00 each
  • Archive Packs: $4.00 each
  • Class Starters: $10.00 each
  • Boosters: 4 for $10.00

 HeroClix

  • Superman boosters $10.00
  • All starters – 20% of

Naruto (Holmes and BB)

  • Booster Packs: 4 for $10.00
  • Starters: $10.00 each
  • Tins: $12.00 each

 Minis

  • Star Wars Boosters & Starters: 40% off
  • D&D Boosters 20% off

 Accessories

  • 10% off

 

 

 

All prices plus sales tax where applicable.

share save 171 16 Black Friday Sale at all AU Stores

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Uncategorized, Wilmington Store |

Yu-Gi-Oh! Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events This Weekend!

October 18th, 2011

ygophtonshockwave Yu Gi Oh! Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events This Weekend!

Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th at the Holmes, Blue Bell  & Wilmington stores.  The dueling will begin on Saturday, November 5th at 9:30AM and run until 5:00PM.  Dueling will resume on Sunday, November 6th at 11AM and run through 5:00PM.

Entry fee for the event is $20.00.  Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Photon Shockwave to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day.  Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card.    Additionally, Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last.  (Must be present to win.)

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournaments at 2PM Saturday & Sunday. $5.00 entry fee.   (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).  All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Saturday, November 5th
2PM: Constructed Tournament  $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).  All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.
Sunday, November 6th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal). 

Wilmington
Saturday, November 5th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee. 
Sunday, November 6th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).   All players receive a Turbo Pack  upon entering.

 

share save 171 16 Yu Gi Oh! Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events This Weekend!

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Special Events, Wilmington Store, Yu-Gi-Oh! |

MTG Innistrad Game Day, Saturday October 29th at all three AU stores

October 19th, 2011

 

EN ISDPromo Game Winner 214x300 MTG Innistrad Game Day, Saturday October 29th at all three AU storesEN ISDPromo Game Participation 214x300 MTG Innistrad Game Day, Saturday October 29th at all three AU stores

 

Alternate Universes will be holding Magic: the Gathering Game Day on Saturday, October 29th at all 3 AU stores.    These are standard format tournaments with a $5.00 entry.  The winner is crowned store champion for the Innistrad set.

 All participants receive an exclusive Diregraf Ghoul card (while supplies last). The Top 8 players also each receive an exclusive Elite Inquisitor extended-art prize card (while supplies last). These cards are awarded to the Top 8 players even if the tournament cuts only to the Top 4.  Pack prizes will also be awarded.

 

The schedule for the tournaments is as follows:

Blue Bell & Holmes:  Saturday October 29th at 6:00PM

Wilmington:  Saturday, October 29th at 3:00PM

Registration begins one hour before the start time.

share save 171 16 MTG Innistrad Game Day, Saturday October 29th at all three AU stores

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Magic: The Gathering, Special Events, Wilmington Store |

Pokemon Battle Roads Schedule at AU

September 16th, 2011

Battle Roads Autumn logo sm Pokemon Battle Roads Schedule at AU

 

Alternate Universes will be hosting Pokemon Battle Roads Tournaments at all three of our locations as follows:

 

Holmes:  Saturday, September 24th - Registration at 10AM, Play at 10:30AM

Blue Bell: Saturday, October 1st - Registration at 10AM, Play at 11AM

Wilmington: Saturday, October 8th - Registration at 10AM, Play at 11:00AM

 Entry:  Free

 Format:  Modified Constructed – Bring your own 60 card deck using cards from HeartGold SoulSilver and later. We will use the  Black & White rules.  Decklists are required.

 PRIZES:  (Prizes go to the Top 4 in each age group)
1st Place:  Gold Victory Cup & 4 booster packs
2nd Place:  Silver Victory Cup & 4 booster packs
3rd Place: Bronze Victory Cup & 2 booster packs
4th Place: 2 booster packs

You may play in as many Battle Roads as you would like.
These are Premier events (so you can gain rating points).  The K value will be 4.
After the swiss rounds (where everyone plays) there will be a maximum single elimination cut of top 4.

share save 171 16 Pokemon Battle Roads Schedule at AU

Posted in Blue Bell Store, Holmes Store, Pokemon, Special Events, Wilmington Store |

« Older Entries