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March Update

Hey look, it’s still March! Or is it March again?

With vaccines rolling out and restrictions slowly lifting, we have been getting more questions about when we’re going to allow in-store play. We have chosen to be very cautious since most games do not allow for social distancing. Unlike a restaurant where you can typically maintain appropriate distance from other parties, it’s difficult to do so in most games, especially games like Magic the Gathering or Pokemon.

When we do begin allowing in-store play again, it will be restricted to private parties of up to 6 people. We are still a few weeks away from this, however, due to some ongoing maintenance on our building. Once we are ready, we will post on social media.

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Digimon Update

Digimon has been in high demand since it was first announced a few months ago. Many of you have been asking when we’d start taking preorders for the official release. But, as outlined in my (Nick) previous post, we don’t take preorders for a product until we know how much we will be getting.

So, on to the news about Digimon:

The good news is I was sent our allocation this morning. The bad news is it’s nowhere near what I had requested. For release day, we will have Zero starter decks and only a few booster boxes (my distributor rep is currently trying to get us more). Because of this shortage, we will be selling individual boosters only, with a limit of 6 per household per day, until we are sold out. Additionally, these will be available in-store only. We will not be accepting online or phone orders, and we won’t be able to hold product.

Thank you all for your understanding in this difficult situation. Hopefully, we will see more Digimon product in the near future.

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June 1st Update – In Store Play

Many of you have been asking about when we’ll start hosting events now that Phase 1 of reopening has begun. We know you’re excited to get back in for regular games and we are excited to have you come in for games. But, in an effort to maintain a safe, healthy environment, we will be taking it slow. Beginning Wednesday, June 3rd, we will be allowing private groups of 2-6 to reserve tables. To reserve a table, you can either call: 503-521-7610, or email: runeandboard@gmail.com. A $5 per player minimum purchase will be required.

To maintain a safe, healthy environment for everyone, the following rules must be obeyed:

Wash your hands thoroughly before your game(s) begin. There are guides posted in each restroom that show proper hand washing techniques.
Wash/sanitize your hands frequently while gaming. If you can’t remember how long it has been since you last did so, it’s time to do it again.
No outside food or drink whatsoever. In the past we have made exceptions, but now the only exception is a resealable water bottle for personal use.
Maintain 6 feet of social distancing between gaming groups at all times. We will be arranging tables to allow for this.
Face masks must be worn. If you don’t have a face mask, we can provide you with a disposable one.
Clean up after yourself. Dispose of any trash or bottles and cans during and after your gaming session. We will sanitize the tables and chairs between groups.
If you are experiencing a fever, cough, or flu-like symptoms, DO NOT COME IN.

In addition to these rules, it is also imperative that each person be fully aware of their surroundings and how close they are to others. If you are within 6 feet of someone who is not part of your private group, you will need to move. Because of traffic flow, this will require coordination and cooperation between groups.

If all goes well, we will consider expanding our temporary hours to allow for more reservations.

Please remember, we’re in this together, and only together can we maintain a safe, healthy environment for everyone.

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April Update 2: More Profit Sharing

Following up on last week’s update, we pleased to announce that more publishers and manufacturers have joined in on the profit sharing. So, in addition to those listed in the previous April Update, the following have also joined in:

Dex Protection: https://dexprotection.com/?ref=19

Dragon Shield This program starts in May

Game Brewer Coupon Code: email us for a code: runeandboard@gmail.com

Magpie Games Add our name and email address when you checkout: Rune & Board runeandboard@gmail.com

Steam Forged Games: https://store.steamforged.com/?ref=eidFaIFhLW-C

In most cases you just need to include our name. For Dex Protection and Steam Forged, use the link provided.

These are tough times we’re living in right now. As much as we’d love to restart events and see everyone soon, it’s important that we don’t try to rush things and make them worse. Please continue to be patient and cautious over the next few weeks. Stay safe, stay healthy.

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International Tabletop Day June 1st 2019

June 1st 2019!

International Table Top Day

Here at Rune and Board we are excited to celebrate International Tabletop Day with all of our gaming fans, friends and family! This holiday is created by Geek and Sundry and celebrated across the world at various game shops, conventions and homes.

ITTD Sale: Board Games 10-20% Off!!*

Game demos!

We will be hosting space for people to demo games, as well as running official demos all day at the shop. Drop by and try a game!

When you Demo the following Select Games You will get a 25% discount on that game*! Tiny Towns, Action Cats, Arboretum, Gods-forge, Trekking the National Parks,and More TBD.

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Official Demos will be held at: Noon, 2pm, and 4pm

Gaming After Dark
Adult’s Only Gaming 7-10pm

Select Night Gaming Demos get 25%* off when you grab a copy: Monikers, Joking Hazard, The Metagame, You Think You Know Me.

*Sale is Only for June 1st 2019, Limited to stock on hand.

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Malifaux Henchman Hardcore on May 5th

Rune & Board will be hosting a Henchman Hardcore on May 5th, from 3pm to 5:30pm. This is a FREE event for players with some experience with Malifaux.

According to Wyrd: “Henchman Hardcore is a tournament version of Malifaux which focuses on quick, brutal decision making. It is perfect for a group which wants to face a new challenge and experiment with Malifaux in a slightly different environment. The key differences between Henchman Hardcore and regular Malifaux are the reduced game size (20 Soulstones) and the fact that all Crews must be led by a Henchman.”

There will be prize support for this event, depending on turnout. See the Wyrd forum for more info.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We’d like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully, like us, you’re enjoying a day off, gathering with friends and family. And also like us, there’s a good chance you’re resting up for….

To show our appreciation for all of our customers, many of whom are quickly becoming like family, we’ll be opening up a couple hours early (but still late enough to sleep in 😺) and offering what we feel are some some pretty awesome deals:

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In addition to this, we’ll also have several other random specials, as well as events planned throughout the weekend: Magic Win-a-Box, FNM* Draft & Modern, Final Fantasy TCG Opus IV Prerelease, D&D Adventurer’s League**, and Saturday Game Night.

With this being our first Black Friday we’re not quite sure what to expect. So, please bear with us in this. We’re working to make it great for everyone.

*each with the top prize of From the Vault: Transform!

**please RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/dndaloregon/events/

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September Events and Releases

September is a busy month, with a new D&D book, a Magic release, new Star Wars: Destiny and the start of a new Warmachine league.

We will have Tomb of Annihilation, the new D&D book, available Friday, September 8th. As a Wizards of the Coast retailer, we have the book available 2 weeks early. The new Adventurers League season accompanying the book has an interesting spin: “The death curse”. You can read more about it in the Adventurers League Primer.

We’ll have a limited number of boxes for Star Wars: Destiny Empire at War available September 15th for $99.

Our next build and paint event will be September 17th, from 3pm to 6pm. We’ll be featuring miniatures from Games Workshop, with a range of 40k and Age of Sigmar models available to assemble and paint. Already have something you’re working on? Bring it in and take advantage our our paints and tools!

Ixalan pre-releases have been scheduled for the weekend of September 23rd. We’re hosting our first ever midnight pre-release, as well as events Saturday morning, Saturday evening, Sunday morning and Two-Headed Giant Sunday afternoon. $24 if you pre-register and pay in advance, $28 day of the event.

Adding to our regular Wednesday Warmachine events, we’re starting a Journeyman League for new Warmachine and Hordes players on the 27th. Starting out with a Battlebox, players will gradually add to their army until they have a 75-point army. We’ll have more information available later in the month, so keep an eye on our Facebook page or our event schedule for more info.

Rounding out the month, we will be doing a learn and play for Sea of Clouds on September 30th. Participants will have an opportunity to win a special promo captain and a chance to buy a copy of the game at a discount. It’s a fun, easy to learn game that’s good for mixed age groups.

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Update! Events on Free RPG Day on June 17th

We’ve received our shipment for Free RPG Day from Impressions and have come up with a calendar of events we have planned.

12pm – 13th Age Demo w/ Sadie (we have 10 copies available after the session)

1:30 – D&D Rumors of Riches w/ Will

2pm – Numenera: The Spire Of The Hunting Sound w/ Nick (we will have 10 copies available after the session)

3:30pm – Free RPG Day Session w/ Nicolas

5pm – Shadowrun Missions w/ Michael

7pm – Dungeon Crawl Classics w/ Sadie

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Free RPG Day is June 17th

We’re participating in Free RPG day, which means we have some one-shots and quickstarts to give away. One of the products highlighted this year is Paizo’s Starfinder game, so we hope to have some quickstart guides to give out. How do you get one? Come in and run a game for our customers, and we’ll save one for you.

We also have Runescape, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game and more to give away.

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