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05Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander

🎈Preorder Now: Betrayal at the Neibolt House: The Evil of Pennywise 💀

Face your fears… or become them. Dive into a chilling crossover between the iconic Betrayal series and Stephen King’s terrifying classic IT. Betrayal at the Neibolt House: The Evil of Pennywise brings suspense, horror, and betrayal to new depths—this time in the shadow of Derry’s most sinister force. 🎲 What’s Inside the Game? Step into the shoes of the Losers’ Club and explore the haunted Neibolt House, uncovering creepy clues, twisted rooms, and mounting dread. As in other Betrayal games, one player will eventually turn traitor—this time under the influence of Pennywise himself. Key Features: 🧩 Modular tile-based mansion full of spine-tingling surprises. 🎭 Includes 50 unique haunts inspired by the story of IT—no two games will play the same. 🎈 Play as familiar characters like Bill, Beverly, Mike, and…

03Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander

🌿 Preorder Now: Nature — A Rich Ecosystem Board Game by North Star Games

Board Game, Preorders

Adapt, evolve, and thrive in a beautifully dynamic natural world.From the creators of Evolution and Oceans, Nature brings a streamlined, interactive, and thematic ecosystem to your table. Grow species, survive predators, and navigate environmental challenges in this deeply replayable game. 🍃 What Makes Nature Special Accessible yet strategic: Designed for both new players and seasoned strategists. Easy to teach with meaningful decisions. Reactive gameplay: Every decision affects not only your species but the entire board—expect ripple effects across players. Comeback mechanic: Starvation and predation don’t end your run—they feed into your next species, offering true second chances. Modular depth: Start with the core game (4 rounds), then add 1–2 modules to extend the experience and complexity. 🌎 Core Gameplay Overview Each round flows through four phases: Preparation, Adapting, Feeding, and…

02Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Obojima Tales From The Tall Grass

Preorders, Role Playing Games

Obojima is a leisure fantasy setting from 1985 Games that is inspired by the works of Studio Ghibli and the Legend of Zelda. Explore an island full of whimsy, mystery, and possibility! Meet spirts, uncover the secrets of the ominous Corruption spreading across the island, and eat some good ramen! Go on an unforgettably unique roleplaying adventure that everyone at your table will love! Featuring: 2 New Ancestries- the frog-like Nakudama and the mysterious Dara 4 New Factions- witch covens, diver leagues, youth scouts, and academic adventurers 2 New Skills- break and fix things with Mechanics. Find ingredients and parts with Salvaging 20 New Feats- including Sword fighting skills, ancestral modifiers, and faction feats 48 New Magic Items- keytars, lunar weapons, even flame trail leaving bicycles 50 New Spells- use Jolt to power ancient machines back to life, make…

01Jul 2025 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Wanderhome

Preorders, Role Playing Games

Wanderhome is a pastoral fantasy role-playing game about traveling animal-folk, the world they inhabit, and the way the seasons change. It is a game filled with grassy fields, mossy shrines, herds of chubby bumblebees, opossums in sundresses, salamanders with suspenders, starry night skies, and the most beautiful sunsets you can imagine. You might be a tamarin who dances with small and forgotten gods, a leporine mail carrier who relies on moths to get packages where they belong, a little lizard with a big heart and a mysterious past, or a near-endless number of other thrilling possibilities. No matter what, we're always travelers—animal-folk who go from village to village and get to see the length and breadth of all the world of Hæth. The seasons will change as we play, and…

29Jun 2025 by Becky Alexander

🌌 Now Available for Preorder: For All Mankind 🚀

Board Game, Preorders

Launch your strategy into orbit!For All Mankind is a competitive game of space exploration, engine-building, and political influence set during the high-stakes space race of the near future. With thrilling mechanics, clever decisions, and endless replayability, this game is a must-have for sci-fi and strategy fans alike! 🛰️ What’s For All Mankind All About? In this deeply strategic game, players represent emerging spacefaring nations competing for prestige and control over the cosmos. You'll send astronauts on missions, expand your space program, and navigate the delicate balance of politics, economics, and technology—all while racing to be the first to achieve game-changing milestones in space. Key Features: 🚀 Worker placement meets resource management in a dynamic and evolving space economy. 👩‍🚀 Recruit and train astronauts, each with unique skills that can shift…

19Jun 2025 by Becky Alexander

FREE RPG DAY SALES, JUNE 21ST

Events, Role Playing Games

🎲 Free RPG Day Sales – Saturday, June 21st!Celebrate Free RPG Day with epic deals, exclusive freebies, and all-day gaming at both of The Game Shoppe locations! Whether you’re diving into a new system or stocking up on your favorites, we’ve got something for every adventurer. 📅 Events All Day at Both Stores!Join us for one-shots, demos, and RPG adventures all day long!Tables are first come, first served, so plan your party and arrive early.📍 Full event schedule here: 👉 https://thegameshoppe.com/free-rpg-day-saturday-june-21st/ 🎁 Freebies & Gift-with-Purchase Bonuses!Just for Stopping In: Get 1 Free RPG Day item just for visiting the store!Spend & Get More: Receive 1 additional Free RPG Day item for every $15 you spend in-store. (While supplies last) Dice Deals:Buy any dice set $14.99+, receive a free pair of…

28May 2025 by Becky Alexander

Thank You PaizoCon Attendees!

Events, Pathfinder RPG

Thank You, PaizoCon Players! 🧡🎲 We’re thrilled to share that our incredible Pathfinder and Starfinder community raised $400 during PaizoCon weekend — all of which is being donated to the Food Bank for the Heartland! 🥫✨ Your generosity and passion for gaming made a real difference. Whether you rolled dice, ran games, or donated, thank you for supporting a cause that helps fight hunger right here in our community. A very special thanks goes to John Brinkman for organizing this fantastic weekend, and to all the amazing GMs who ran exciting, immersive tables. You brought the worlds of Golarion and the Pact Worlds to life — and did it for a great cause. From all of us at The Game Shoppe:You are heroes both at the table and in real…

19May 2025 by Becky Alexander

Magic: The Gathering – FINAL FANTASY 🔮⚔️

Events, Magic the Gathering

Magic: The Gathering® – FINAL FANTASY 🔮⚔️The wait is over! FINAL FANTASY marks the first Universes Beyond set to enter Standard, igniting excitement across the Multiverse and bringing in a wave of new players! 🌌🎮 Prerelease events kick off THIS FRIDAY at BOTH Game Shoppe locations!Whether you're a seasoned Planeswalker or a first-time summoner, you won’t want to miss this epic crossover. 🧙‍♂️👾 🎟️ Spots are limited, so we STRONGLY recommend preregistering for your preferred event time!Each event is capped, and take-home kits are limited—don’t wait! 📦🔥 📞 Call to prepay over the phone and secure your spot! 📍 The Game Shoppe – Bellevue📞 402-292-4263⚔️Friday (June 6) @ 7 PM – $55⚔️Saturday (Two-Headed Giant) (June 7) @ 1 PM – $55⚔️Sunday (June 8) @ 1 PM – $55⚔️Friday Launch Draft…

12May 2025 by Becky Alexander

Preorders 5/10/2025

Preorders

Preorders Welcome! We’re always happy to take preorders—doing so helps us understand what our customers are looking for and ensures you don’t miss out on the game items you want. Most of the time, prepayment isn’t required, though certain items may be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask a staff member for details. *Dates and prices are subject to change. How to Place a Preorder: You can contact us by phone, email, or Facebook message: Bellevue Location📞 402-292-4263📧 gamegeekbellevue@thegameshoppe.com💬 Facebook: The Game Shoppe Bellevue Omaha Location📞 402-991-8699📧 gamegeekomaha@thegameshoppe.com💬 Facebook: The Game Shoppe Omaha Prepayment RequiredDescriptionRelease Date Atomic Mass Games Marvel Crisis Protocol: Phoenix & Phoenix Unleashed6/13/25 Star Wars Legion: Outer Rim Outlaws6/20/25 Asmodee Rumble Nation5/23/25*Everdell: Complete Collection05/00/25 Fantasy Flight Games Marvel Champions LCG: Winter Soldier Hero Pack6/20/25 Marvel Champions LCG: Falcon Hero…

08May 2025 by Becky Alexander

🐉 Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals Prerelease Events!

Events, Pokemon

Be among the first to experience the newest Pokémon TCG set—Destined Rivals—at The Game Shoppe! Build, battle, and take home exclusive cards before the official release. 🎟️ Entry: $30* / $35 *Save with preregistration pricing!👉 Stop by or call your preferred location to preregister and pay. 📍 The Game Shoppe – Bellevue 🗓️ Tuesday, May 20th @ 6:30 PM📞 402-292-4263🔗 Event Info on Facebook 📍 The Game Shoppe – Omaha 🗓️ Thursday, May 22nd @ 6:30 PM📞 402-991-8699🔗 Event Info on Facebook 🔍 What Happens at a Prerelease? Each player receives a Build & Battle Kit containing: 1 ready-to-play promo pack 4 booster packs of Destined Rivals A selection of cards to help you build a deck You’ll use the contents to construct a 40-card deck (instead of the standard…

06May 2025 by Becky Alexander

Free RPG Day- Saturday, June 21st

Events, Role Playing Games

🎲✨ FREE RPG DAY 2025! ✨🎲📅 Saturday, June 21st📍 The Game Shoppe – Bellevue & Omaha🕙 Doors open at 10 AM | Events start at 10:30 AM Whether you're new to RPGs or a longtime dungeon delver, this is your day to roll up and play. Don’t miss it! Tables are first come, first served to give everyone a chance to try multiple RPGs throughout the day. Don’t miss it! Get ready for a full day of adventure! Join us at both locations for: 🧙‍♂️ RPG events ALL DAY🎲 FREE exclusive RPG Day goodies🛍 Sales on RPGs, minis, and more🎉 Surprises around every corner! The Game Shoppe Bellevue Full Event Schedule Game MasterGame SystemStart TimeEnd TimeBill KuhfalScry Scry, My Little Eye10:30 AM12:30 PMDave RosserThunder Road: Vendetta Rpg Zero Prep Adventure10:30…

05May 2025 by Becky Alexander

Preorder: Harvest: Fall Festival Expansion

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, Preorders

🎉 Coming Soon: Harvest – Fall Festival Expansion! 🎉 The Fall Festival has come to Furroughfield, and the harvest season just got a whole lot more festive! Harvest: Fall Festival is the first expansion to the beloved storybook farming game Harvest, adding vibrant new content, clever mechanics, and charming components that deepen the gameplay while keeping the fun lighthearted and strategic. What’s New in Fall Festival?🌾 Festival Board – A brand-new play area with fresh actions, strategic choices, and high-stakes competition for the best festival spots.🥧 Pie Cards & Novelty Cards – Discover delicious new scoring opportunities and powerful combos through tasty pies and quirky festival novelties.🧺 Premium Components – Includes beautifully crafted wooden Animeeples and festival baskets to enhance your tabletop experience.🦝 New Characters – Unique abilities add variety…

02May 2025 by Becky Alexander

TWO New Marvel Champions HEROs

Board Game, New Arrival

Both are available today, at both locations! Marvel Champions: The Card Game –Black Panther Hero Pack PLAY AS SHURI, PROTECTOR OF WAKANDA – Step into the role of Shuri as Black Panther, using her brilliant intellect and advanced Wakandan technology to take on villains? Marvel Champions: The Card Game –Silk Hero Pack PLAY AS SILK, THE SPIDER-HEROINE – Take on the role of Cindy Moon, the web-slinging journalist turned superhero, and adapt to any battle with her quick reflexes and enhanced senses? #MarvelChampions #marvelLCG #newrelease #Newstuff #wakandaforever #MarvelBlackPanther #MarvelSilk #Marvel #marvelcomics

01May 2025 by Becky Alexander

New Release: Zombicide 2nd Edition: PariZ

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, New Arrival

During the celebrations of Bastille Day, somehow the dead came back to life. Amidst the chaos, six Survivors meet a mysterious character that might have an answer for the Zombie outbreak - and perhaps a solution to stop it. In their way stand hordes of the undead, plus a delirious billionaire who sees an opportunity in the end of the world. PariZ is a new campaign expansion for Zombicide: 2nd Edition, featuring 6 new Survivors and a brand-new set of Parisian Zombies. Set in Paris, the story unfolds through 10 missions, as new challenges and opportunities arise with each choice players make. Brave the Catacombs brimming with (un)life, make crucial choices using Objective cards, explore new game mechanics, and bring the lights back to the undead city. #Zombicide2e #Zombicide #newrelease

30Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Spectacular

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, New Arrival

In Spectacular, you are creating and developing your own animal park for vulnerable species. In order to preserve the species, you must ensure breeding within each habitat. Spectacular provides simultaneous play and ensures interaction between the players, as your opponents’ decisions will affect which tiles and dice are available for you. The game also comes with asymmetric player boards (on their backs). During the game, you select animal tiles and dice, where the dice represent food for the animals. The color of the dice must match the habitat color of the animal tiles. Each turn provides crucial decision-making where you need to consider whether to draft a die of a certain value or ensure an animal tile which may not be available again. At game end, for each area of connected tiles of…

29Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Spot It! Giant

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight

Spot the match first! With 4 mini-games designed specifically for this Giant version, play Spot it! like you’ve never played it before!Challenge your family and friends to play everywhere, who has the best reactivity and speed? GIANT-SIZED FUN: Play Spot It! like never before with extra-large cards and four exclusive mini-games designed for this giant version. FAST-PACED MATCHING GAME: Race to spot the matching symbol before your opponents in a game that challenges speed, reflexes, and observation skills. PERFECT FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS: Designed for 2+ players, Spot It! Giant is a fun party game for kids, teens, and adults alike. PLAY ANYWHERE: The oversized cards make it perfect for indoor and outdoor play, bringing excitement to game nights, picnics, and group gatherings. EASY TO LEARN, ENDLESSLY FUN: With simple…

28Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

Now Available: Harvest – A Wholesome Farming Strategy Game!

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight

🌾 Now Available: Harvest – A Wholesome Farming Strategy Game! 🌾 Salutations, neighbor, and welcome to Furroughfield—the Commonwealth of Free Beasts! Furroughfield is growing fast, and it’s up to you to help it flourish! In Harvest, you’ll step into the paws (or claws!) of a quirky animal farmer, each with their own unique abilities and farmhouse benefits. It’s a game of clever planning, resource management, and building the best farmstead by season’s end. Each round begins with drafting sunrise cards that determine turn order and offer helpful bonuses. From there, wheelbarrows roll into town to gather seeds, tools, and other essential resources. You’ll plant crops, manage fields, clear land, and construct buildings to improve your farm’s efficiency and score valuable endgame bonuses. With charming artwork and tight, tactical gameplay, Harvest…

12Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: Critter Kitchen

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight, New Arrival

It's Restaurant Week in Bistro Bay! Restaurants are competing in food challenges, while also planning an epic meal to impress a celebrity critic. As one of 1-5 players in Critter Kitchen, you'll send your chefs into the city to gather ingredients to create amazing meals and demonstrate that your restaurant is the best in town. Each round, new random ingredients are placed in locations throughout the city. Players simultaneously and secretly plan which locations to send their three chefs to, hoping to collect the best ingredients. Some chefs are fast, but can gather only one item, while others can carry three items but arrive late. Rumors are also available at locations and provide guidance on what the critic desires. Challenges revealed in rounds 1-6 offer the players opportunities to earn stars…

08Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

PaizoCon at The Game Shoppe

Events, Pathfinder RPG, Starfinder RPG

PaizoCon is an annual celebration of all things Pathfinder, Starfinder and more! Join us May 23rd–26th for a plethora of games, prizes, more! Join us for a Charity Pathfinder Event!Co-hosted by The Game Shoppe and the Omaha Pathfinder Society.Free to play – register for games at: www.warhorn.net/events/paizocon-omahaDonations accepted for the Food Bank For The HeartlandRaffles and prizes for lucky participants! The Game Shoppe - Bellevue 1406 Harlan Dr, Bellevue, NE 68005 Friday, May 23rd6 – 11pmPFS2 6 -12, “The Burning of Greensteeples (3-6th level)6 – 11pmSFS2e playtest scenario #1, Shards of the Glass Planet (level 1)The Game Shoppe - Bellevue Saturday, May 24th12 – 5pmSFS 3-99, “Fate in the Future” – TWO TABLES! Interactive event – play synchronized with other cities!6 – 11pmPFS2 6-15, “Lost and Forgotten” (5-8th level)6 –…

05Apr 2025 by Becky Alexander

Board Game Spotlight: My Shelfie: The Dice Game

Board Game, Board Game Spotlight

You've filled your bookshelf with plants, games, books, awards, and cats! Now that each item has its place, will you be able to find it before the others? In My Shelfie: The Dice Game, players try to create dice combinations to fill up the spaces in their bookcase. If you manage to fill up a shelf or a column, you block that section to all other players. At game's end, only the sections with at least three spaces filled will be worth points! Do you like nice plants, or do you prefer cute cats? Will you focus your attention on completing columns, or will you try to run for the shelves?

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