Christmas themed mini Meeple Jam! Artwork by Daniel Kokesh.

Join Spielmasons for this special Christmas design event:

Spielmasons will be meeting from 7:00 PM until 11:00 PM on December 16th for a Christmas themed mini Meeple Jam! We will be designing games in small groups from 7:00 until 9:00. At 9:00 we will be testing all designs and selecting a winner. Feel free to bring game-related white elephant gifts for the winners as well as snacks and cookies for all to share.

As always, anyone and everyone is invited to join in the design and testing for this event. Contact spielmasons (at) spielbound.org with any questions.

We're having a HUGE Black Friday Sale—biggest sale ever on our memberships and board games! This sale is in support of our fabulous gaming library. The more you buy, the more games we can add and share with you!

9:00 a.m.–noon:

• 50% OFF ANNUAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS
• BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP!

From noon until close: buy one year-long membership and get one 50% off! All day: buy one non-recurring month-long membership and get one free (limit two)! Alas, these special sales do not include the Day Passes that normally accompany our membership plans. If you're already a member, you also have the opportunity to buy games from our store for 30%–50% off from 9:00 a.m.–noon!

Black Friday sale on board games in our store!

Calling All Jewel Crafters and Gem Hoarders!

Trading gems, building mines, and influencing nobles has never been more satisfying! Spielbound will host its first ever tournament for one of our most popular games, Splendor, on November 14th. The tournament is open to players of all skill levels, and since Splendor is one of our most player-friendly games, don't be shy. There's no cost to enter except for the usual day pass or membership fee. We'll have prizes for the top players, and the cafe counter will offer our full menu throughout the day. Get ready to settle in and use your keen eye for jewels and fun!

Registration will be available at the door, but to ensure a smooth experience we ask you to please pre-register. Send an email to [email protected] and keep an eye on the Facebook page for any updates.

On October 30th and December 22nd, Spielbound will be hosting a day-long board game camp for middle school students. Board games can be an instrumental tool to grow and encourage skills in spatial reasoning, math, critical thinking, group work and cooperation. Throughout the day, students will have an opportunity to learn games from multiple genres with the help of Spielbound staff and volunteers. The games selected for the camp will give students a comprehensive understanding of the skills and fun to be gained through collaboration and play. Lunch will be provided, please send any dietary needs and limitations to the contact address below.

Time: 9am-3pm, October 30th and December 22nd

Location:
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
3229 Harney Street
Omaha, NE 68131

Cost: $30

Contact: greg [at] spielbound.org

Registration: Spielbound's First Board Game Day Camp @ EventBrite

Ticket to Ride Tournament!

Calling All Tycoons for a Tournament of Champions!

One year ago, Spielbound celebrated its grand opening and what a journey it has been! Come help us celebrate the momentous occasion by crafting your own journey in a Ticket to Ride tournament. In the game of Ticket to Ride, players compete to build a network of train routes connecting various destinations. A mix of long-term strategy, quick tactical decisions, and just a bit of luck are all you need to win.

The tournament will be held Saturday, October 10th at 10 am. Any skill level of player is welcome and prizes will given not only for wins, but also for participation and good sportsmanship. There will be no cost for tournament participation other than the day pass or membership normally needed to play our games. Registration will be available at the door, but to ensure a smooth experience we ask you to please pre-register. Send an email to [email protected] or call 402.763.8444 to RSVP. Think you have what it takes to be the next Vanderbilt, Pullman, or Gould? Sign up for the tournament today!