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Jul 9, 2011

In the early morning hours of 22 January 1944, VI Corps of Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army landed on the Italian coast below Rome and established a beachhead far behind the enemy lines. In the four months between this landing and Fifth Army's May offensive, the short stretch of coast known as the Anzio beachhead was the scene of one of the most courageous and bloody dramas of the war. The Germans threw attack after attack against the beachhead in an effort to drive the landing force into…

Jun 21, 2011

Prepare to fire all weapons: Star Trek Expeditions, the new co-operative board game from Wizkids, has arrived! Join our very own Starfleet instructor as he prepares you for the challenges of your upcoming five-year mission. Classes take place on the following stardates: > 06/22 - starting at 5:00pm > 06/29 - starting at 6:00pm > 06/22 - starting at 5:00pm > 06/29 - starting at 6:00pm Give the game a whirl and, if you end up liking it enough to purchase it from our store, we'll…

Jun 10, 2011

Early Bird Gets the Gollum “Together we sought for Gollum down the whole length of Wilderland, without hope, and without success." - Gandalf, Fellowship of the Ring The elusive creature known as Gollum is hiding at your friendly local game store, and on June 11th, the hunt is on right here in our store. The Little Shop of Magic was selected by Fantasy Flight Games to host the Hunt for Gollum Preview Event: an exciting opportunity to get an exclusive sneak peek at the first Adventure Pack…

Jun 7, 2011

Las Vegas. The Strip. To the untrained eye, it's a sleepy desert crossroads. A wasteland of cheap hotels, gas stations, and dust. But to you, it is Paradise. The Little Shop of Magic is once again partnering with a game designer to bring you another exciting Demo Day. This time around, we are featuring Lords of Vegas with designer James Ernest. Lords of Vegas is a clever strategy game with all the thrills, risks, and rewards of the casino business. You start out with empty lots, build small…

May 31, 2011

On Tuesday, 6 June 1944 at 0630 hours (GMT+2), operation Neptune commenced. Over the course of the operation, 160,000 Allied troops would be brought ashore in what would go down in history as the largest amphibious landing ever. The landings involved more than 195,000 Allied naval and merchant naval personel and more than 5,000 ships. On this day, approximately 10,000 Allied troops were killed or injured. 67 years later, on Sunday, 5 June 2011, we will commemorate this pivotal encounter by…

Apr 18, 2011

Thank you all who joined us for the Phyrexian War League. This war was determined with sheer aggression as the Phyrexian hoard over took the Mirrian's. Eight full week of war and the outcome is even here at Little Shop of Magic. This league going to Phyrexia and last league going to the Mirrian's, they have shown that both sides are capable of winning. In our store they are tied but for the rest of the world the Phyrexia have won... for now. Please Check our website for upcoming Magic event.

Feb 24, 2011

It's almost here: our board game auction happens this Sunday, starting at 11am! The lots have been pouring in over the past couple of weeks and, with over 100 games so far, there's definitely something for everyone's tastes. Check out our online forums to preview the lots before your place your bids on auction day and, remember, you can even place bids from the comfort of your home! Just use our live customer support feature (click on the 'Wizard' button in the top right corner of this page to…

Feb 21, 2011

This week the Victory goes to Mirrodin once again! Has the Phyrexian Army tired of battle or are they just slowly leading the their rivals further down the path of future defeat? Will this gap to be too much for Phyrexia to fill, or can they rally in the final moments? Mirrodin is looking strong, but there is still a long way to go before anyone can rest easy. Join the fight and help to lead your side to victory! The following are the results after week 3: Mirrodin is leading Phyrexia 135…

Feb 19, 2011

Horrific monsters and spectral presences lurk in manors, crypts, schools, monasteries, and derelict buildings near Arkham, Massachusetts. Some spin dark conspiracies while others wait for hapless victims to devour or drive insane. It’s up to a handful of brave investigators to explore these cursed places and uncover the truth about the living nightmares within..... Do you dare enter the mansion? If so, we invite you to join us for a tour of Fantasy Flight's newest game set in the world of…

Feb 15, 2011

The fighting intensified this week. After many training sessions, Mirrodin managed the strength to pull ahead and gain an advantage over Phyrexia. Will this gap prove to be too much for Phyrexia to fill? Was this a one-time push that Mirrodin won't be able to continue? Join the fight and help to lead your side to victory! The following are the results after week 2: Mirrodin is leading Phyrexia 91 points to 79 points. The leading General for Mirrodin is Eric Fraley, who has 37 points. The…

Feb 14, 2011

On Ferburary 12th, thirteen dedicated and enthusiastic Warhammer 40K players entered our Rogue Trader Tournament to compete for the title 'Best Overall' and a shot at the $180 in prizes. Now, after 18 gruelling and exciting matches the results are in! Click on the 'Read more' link below to find out who won and to check out pictures from the event. If you missed out on the action, you'll want to mark your calendar right now and not miss our next Rogue Trader Tournament on April 23rd!

Feb 14, 2011

This Sunday, WoW TCG Players showed up with their Heroes and hearts to celebrate Love and Friendship in the ides of Feburary in Cryptozoic's  Love is in the Event. Now by Love and Friendship, we actually mean unruly cardboard slaughter - and lots of fun. Keeping with the celebratory spirit and lingering love such feelings, there is a special reward for anyone that brings me a cookie during Tuesday's BattleGround. Love is in the Air Results - 1st - Charles Morrison 2nd - Daniel Walker 3rd…

Feb 8, 2011

Venture into the perilous Nentir Vale with a heroic band of adventurers! Building on the huge success of D&D Encounters Seasons One, Two and Three, Wednesdays will remain every D&D player’s favorite night of the week! Over sixty years ago, a group of bold adventurers calling themselves the Silver Company delved into a mysterious tower that appeared in the ruins of Castle Inverness. The result was tragic. Now, six decades later, an ambitious young cleric named Aldus Splintershield seeks…

Jan 19, 2011

The Little Shop of Magic is now accepting lot submissions for our upcoming board game auction. If you have board games gathering dust in your garage and you would like to free up some space in your home, we invite you to join us as a seller on February 27th. Submitting items for auction is easy and FREE! Just figure out what you want to get rid of, group your items in lots as you see fit and contact us via email: we'll provide you with detailed instructions on how you can have your games…

Jan 7, 2011

Ahoy, Mateys! Are ye ready to greet the latest addition to the Fluxx family, Pirate Fluxx? A demo copy of Looney's newest game was spotted near our docks yesterday and today, our intrepid buccaneers have managed to nab it and bring it ashore! To celebrate this up-n-coming swashbuckling game, we've put together special reward for those savvy enough to cast off in time to catch the Spanish Treasure Fleet: pre-order your copy of Pirate Fluxx by February 1st and we'll give you a FREE copy of…