Unlock Tournament - March 2023

by Nate T on March 01, 2023

Tournament

Do you have what it takes to be the Unlock masters?

  • Friday, March 17, 2PM OR 6PM
  • Event fee: $25 per team, max of 4 per team, max 6 teams per timeslot
  • Sign up here
  • Prizes: One large "Unlock" box of the winning team's choice. Additional prizes may be added depending on levels of participation.
  • Tournament details:
    • Event will run for 3 rounds. If time permits, an additional round may be added.
    • Teams will be assigned an adventure to complete during the round.
    • To succeed, a team must complete the adventure during the time limit (60 mins).
    • Only in-game adventure components and official Unlock digital app are allowed.
    • Team score for each round will be based on success, time to complete, and star rating.
    • Overall winner will be the team with the most successes in the lowest time. Star rating will be used in the event of a tie.

Winter 2023 Blowout

by Nate T on February 16, 2023

Don't be afraid, to pack on the weight,
Since the crazy deal is pounds times 8.

Details:

  • Date/Time: Friday, February 17, 2023, 1PM to 11PM
  • In Person Only, One Day Only
  • What's the scale? Over 200 different items included!
  • What's the offer(s)? Weight (in pounds) of the included items x $8.00 (plus applicable taxes).
  • Final sale. No refunds or exchanges.
  • Offer applies only to selected, in-stock items.
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

I still don't get it...

  • Come by on Friday, February 17, 2023 between 1PM and 11PM
  • Browse over 200 different items
  • Before checking out, applicable items will be weighed (rounded UP to the next pound)
  • At check out, price of those item(s) will be total weight (in pounds) x $8.00 (plus taxes).

Feb 2023 Math Trade

by Nate T on February 07, 2023

WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at the Markham Game Centre.

All the details here.

Quick Summary

To participate, you will need

Key dates & times:

  • Submissions Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2023, 10:00pm
  • Want Lists Deadline: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 10:00pm
  • Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
  • Drop-off*: Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
  • Pick-up*: Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 3:30PM to 5:30PM

*Due to current conditions, Trade Day drop-off/pick-up must be scheduled. Find a drop-off/pick-up slot here. Drop-off/pick-up outside this window is ok, during WoodForSheep current operating hours.

NEW - Consignment Event

WoodForSheep will expand and make available their consignment shelves on the exchange date. Participants are welcome to bring any untraded games to place on consignment; limit of 3 items per participant. Shelving fee will be waived. Standard consignment fee will be applied for sold items: 15% if payout is in cash, 10% if payout is in store credit.

What is a Math Trade?

Math Trades provide gamers with a way to trade away unwanted games for other players' unwanted games. All participants submit their list of games available for trade, and which titles they're willing to received in return (for each submitted game).

How does it work?

Ummm... This is where it can get complicated to explain. So let's use an example.

Miss Heart owns Game Green that just doesn't get played as much anymore. She puts it up for trade. Mr. Square has Game Orange that's also up for trade, that Miss Heart is interested in. Unfortunately, Mr. Square is not too keen on Game Green. In this case, no trade would occur.

But, what if Miss Heart can exchange Game Green into a game that Mr. Square would trade for? Like Miss Diamond's Game Gray. Miss Diamond isn't big into Game Green either, but would be interested in Mr. Circle's Game Yellow. Mr. Circle is interested in Game Green, and is willing to trade Game Yellow to Miss Heart for Game Green.

Miss Heart then swaps games with Miss Diamond (so she's now in possession of Game Gray), and now can go to Mr. Square for the Game Orange she really wants.

Now, take that above example, increased to multiple more opportunities and possibilities, and let a computer figure that all out... and that's a Math Trade.

Ok, I think I get it. So now what?

With your boardgamegeek account, you can put together a list of games you own, and are willing to part with. This will be open to everyone up until the "Submission deadline" (see Quick Summary).

Once the "Submission deadline" passes, everyone can see all the games that are available for trade, and you can then submit a "want list" for your games (ex. Game Green, which you own, for Game Orange). It's also possible that there are no games you're willing to take back, for a game you own, in which case you would submit a blank "want list".

After the "Want Lists Deadline" passes, we let the computer crunch the numbers and see what trades do occur. You'll be informed of the games you need to submit, and which ones you'll be receiving. Then its a matter of dropping by the Game Centre to say good bye to old games, and bringing home new titles.

Games For Two. Feb 4-14, 2023.

by Robin K on February 04, 2023

Details:

***Updated Feb 6, 2023: We made it easier! Code is not needed. Discount will be automatically applied at checkout! In-store and online!***

Receive 10% off select titles (noted below) when purchased between February 4-14, 2023 with discount code "games4two".

Please show this blog post to sales rep when purchasing in-store to redeem discount on select titles.

Discount code can not be combined with other offers. Valid on in-stock items only. No rainchecks.

Eligible Titles:

7 Wonders Edifice Launch Party & Tournament

by Nate T on January 29, 2023

Saturday, February 18

  • Launch Party - All day.
  • Tournament - starts at 2PM.

Launch Party

  • Purchase the new expansion, a week before the official release!
  • In-person only (will not be available for online sales). Additional in-person promotions will be available.
  • Promo card included while supplies last.

Tournament

Play 7 Wonders. Have a chance to win the new expansion!

  • Tournament details:
    • Two qualifying rounds playing 7 Wonders base set.
    • Depending on number of participants, table grouping may be re-arranged from round to round.
    • Participant total score will be based on aggregate of the two rounds.
    • Qualifiers for the final round will depend on number of participants, and ranking based on total score.
    • Final round will play 7 Wonders base set plus Edifice expansion.
  • Prizes: Promo card for all participants, Edifice expansion for event winner.
  • Event fee: $10
  • Sign up here

Boxing Days 2022

by Nate T on December 23, 2022

Boxing Days 2022

Details:

December 2022/Holiday Hours

by Nate T on December 01, 2022

WoodForSheep will be operating on our regular schedule and hours except for these dates:

  • Saturday, December 24: 1PM to 6PM
  • Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
  • Monday, December 26: 1PM to 11PM
  • Saturday, December 31: 1PM to 6PM
  • Sunday, January 1: CLOSED

Nov 2022 Math Trade

by Nate T on November 09, 2022

WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at the Markham Game Centre.

All the details here.

Quick Summary

To participate, you will need

Key dates & times:

  • Submissions Deadline: Monday, November 21, 2022, 10:00pm
  • Want Lists Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2022, 10:00pm
  • Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
  • Drop-off*: Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
  • Pick-up*: Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 3:30PM to 5:30PM

*Due to current conditions, Trade Day drop-off/pick-up must be scheduled. Find a drop-off/pick-up slot here. Drop-off/pick-up outside this window is ok, during WoodForSheep current operating hours.

NEW - Consignment Event

WoodForSheep will expand and make available their consignment shelves on the exchange date. Participants are welcome to bring any untraded games to place on consignment; limit of 3 items per participant. Shelving fee will be waived. Standard consignment fee will be applied for sold items: 15% if payout is in cash, 10% if payout is in store credit.

What is a Math Trade?

Math Trades provide gamers with a way to trade away unwanted games for other players' unwanted games. All participants submit their list of games available for trade, and which titles they're willing to received in return (for each submitted game).

How does it work?

Ummm... This is where it can get complicated to explain. So let's use an example.

Miss Heart owns Game Green that just doesn't get played as much anymore. She puts it up for trade. Mr. Square has Game Orange that's also up for trade, that Miss Heart is interested in. Unfortunately, Mr. Square is not too keen on Game Green. In this case, no trade would occur.

But, what if Miss Heart can exchange Game Green into a game that Mr. Square would trade for? Like Miss Diamond's Game Gray. Miss Diamond isn't big into Game Green either, but would be interested in Mr. Circle's Game Yellow. Mr. Circle is interested in Game Green, and is willing to trade Game Yellow to Miss Heart for Game Green.

Miss Heart then swaps games with Miss Diamond (so she's now in possession of Game Gray), and now can go to Mr. Square for the Game Orange she really wants.

Now, take that above example, increased to multiple more opportunities and possibilities, and let a computer figure that all out... and that's a Math Trade.

Ok, I think I get it. So now what?

With your boardgamegeek account, you can put together a list of games you own, and are willing to part with. This will be open to everyone up until the "Submission deadline" (see Quick Summary).

Once the "Submission deadline" passes, everyone can see all the games that are available for trade, and you can then submit a "want list" for your games (ex. Game Green, which you own, for Game Orange). It's also possible that there are no games you're willing to take back, for a game you own, in which case you would submit a blank "want list".

After the "Want Lists Deadline" passes, we let the computer crunch the numbers and see what trades do occur. You'll be informed of the games you need to submit, and which ones you'll be receiving. Then its a matter of dropping by the Game Centre to say good bye to old games, and bringing home new titles.

Black Sheep Weekend Extended!

by Nate T on November 09, 2022

Black Sheep Weekend

Details:

  • Dates: Friday, November 25, 2022 to Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (EXTENDED)
  • Offer: 10% off all in-stock regular priced games and peripherals.*
    • Games include board games, card games, collectible card games (ie Pokemon, Magic).
    • Peripherals include sleeves, paints, miniatures, dice, dice trays.
  • Special: Splendor Duel $25.49 CAD
  • Special: Gift with purchase of Unlock Adventures: Escape, Exotic, Heroic, Mystery, Timeless*
  • *Just add to cart, we'll take care of the rest (no discount code required)

Black Sheep Blowout

Details:

  • Date/Time: Friday, November 25, 2022, 1PM to 11pM
  • In Person Only, One Day Only
  • What's the scale? Over 250 different items included!
  • What's the offer(s)? Weight (in pounds) of the included items x $8.00 (plus applicable taxes).
  • Final sale. No refunds or exchanges.
  • Offer applies only to selected, in-stock items.
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

I still don't get it...

  • Come by on Friday, November 25, 2022 between 1PM and 11PM
  • Browse over 250 different items
  • Before checking out, applicable items will be weighed (rounded UP to the next pound)
  • At check out, price of those item(s) will be total weight (in pounds) x $8.00 (plus taxes).

Path to Halloween 2022

by Nate T on October 23, 2022

Oct 31, 2022 - ONE DAY ONLY!

Purchase $120 or more, receive a $10 Gift Card FREE. Gift card must be added to cart for offer to apply.

 

 

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