August 2018 Math Trade
by Nate T on July 23, 2018
WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at the Game Centre.
Quick Summary
To participate, you will need
- Game(s) to trade
- BoardGameGeek account synchronized with OLWLG
Key dates & times:
- Submissions Deadline: Monday, August 6, 2018, 10:00pm
- Want Lists Deadline: Thursday, August 9, 2018, 11:00pm
- Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
- Drop-off: Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 1:30PM to 2:00PM
- Pick-up: Sunday, August 12, 2018 from 2:00PM to 2:30PM
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.
WFSBGL July 2018: "I Choose You"
by Nate T on July 05, 2018
Month One of the WoodForSheep Board Game League (Summer edition) focuses on a few draft games and emphasizes the importance of choice in "I Choose You".
Featured Games:
League Nights
- Friday, July 6, 2018
- Sunday, July 8, 2018
- Wednesday, July 11, 2018
- Friday, July 13, 2018
- Sunday, July 15, 2018
- Wednesday, July 18, 2018
- Friday, July 20, 2018
- Sunday, July 22, 2018
- Wednesday, July 25, 2018
- Friday, July 27, 2018
- Sunday, July 29, 2018
Prize for the month: Promo materials for Medieval Academy and Sagrada, Broken Token organizer for Medieval Academy
Belated, Last Spring Sale 2018
by Nate T on June 20, 2018
Or should that be Last, Belated Spring Sale 2018
From Wednesday, June 20 to Saturday, June 23, these items have their prices adjusted: List of titles. Also, Magic pre-release packs from older sets also on clearance (come by the Game Centre to see available selection). Quantities limited, while supplies last.
June 16 - Free RPG Day 2018
by Nate T on June 13, 2018
Yes! WoodForSheep will be participating in Free RPG Day this year.
Come by the Game Centre and leave with an adventure module* or dice* or something*... Of course, in RPG fashion, we'll make you roll for it. If you make a purchase, you can roll with advantage (or at least pick the resulting number you want).
Stay and play (a board game, a card game, or even a RPG), and be entered in a raffle to win a set of Pathfinder hardcover books! Draw will be held towards the end of our business day, but we will contact the winner (ie you do not have to be present to claim the prize).
* While supplies last.
WFSBGL June 2018: 1v1
by Nate T on June 01, 2018
Month Three of the WoodForSheep Board Game League (Spring edition) pits players head to head, "1v1".
Modified league rules for this month - official minimum/maximum players per game is 2. Only winner and participant points will be awarded. Maximum total games per night will be unlimited, but cap of maximum game versus the same opponent is still 2.
Featured Games:
League Nights
- Friday, June 1, 2018
- Sunday, June 3, 2018
- Wednesday, June 6, 2018
- Friday, June 8, 2018
- Sunday, June 10, 2018
- Wednesday, June 13, 2018
- Friday, June 15, 2018
- Sunday, June 17, 2018
- Wednesday, June 20, 2018
- Friday, June 22, 2018
- Sunday, June 24, 2018
- Wednesday, June 27, 2018
- Friday, June 29, 2018
Prize for the month: Star Realms promo cards and playmat
May 2018 Math Trade
by Nate T on May 01, 2018
WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at the Game Centre.
Quick Summary
To participate, you will need
- Game(s) to trade
- BoardGameGeek account synchronized with OLWLG
Key dates & times:
- Submissions Deadline: Monday, May 7, 2018 after 10:00pm
- Want Lists Deadline: Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00pm
- Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
- Drop-off: Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 1:30PM to 2:00PM
- Pick-up: Sunday, May 13, 2018 from 2:00PM to 2:30PM
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.
ITTD 2018 - Play games! Buy games! Win games!
by Nate T on April 26, 2018
Join us at the WoodForSheep Game Centre for International Tabletop Day 2018 on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
- Buy a game - Purchase a game (or accessory or figurine or...) and receive a promo card from "Legendary", "Sagrada" or "Tanto Cuore".
- Play a game - Pay the sitting fee ($5 regular/$4 Flock members), play games and receive a promo card from "Get the MacGuffin".
- Buy a game or Play a game - receive a raffle ticket for draws we'll be doing throughout the day!
Promotional materials will be available while quantities last.
Special event fees (ie Pokemon League) do not qualify for promos or draws.
Draw schedule:
- April 28, 2018, 2:30PM: "DC DBG Rivals"
- April 28, 2018, 4:30PM: "Game of Thrones LCG Base set"
- April 28, 2018, 6:30PM: "Pathfinder Core Rulebook"
- April 28, 2018, 8:30PM: "Yamatai" (slightly dinged)
- April 28, 2018, 10:30PM: Assorted "Super Dungeon Explore" miniatures
- April 29, 2018, 12:30AM: "Citadels"
Winner does not need to be present to claim the prize. Please make sure to leave valid contact information (phone/email) in the event your ticket is drawn. Depending on number of participants, WoodForSheep reserves the right to limit to one drawn prize per winner. Prizes will be available for pick-up at the Game Centre; shipping is an option with additional cost.
WFSBGL May 2018: Scales & Feathers
by Nate T on April 25, 2018
Month Two of the WoodForSheep Board Game League (Spring edition) looks at "Scales & Feathers".
Featured Games:
League Nights
- Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Friday, May 4, 2018
- Sunday, May 6, 2018
- Wednesday, May 9, 2018
- Friday, May 11, 2018
- Sunday, May 13, 2018
- Wednesday, May 16, 2018
- Friday, May 18, 2018
- Sunday, May 20, 2018
- Wednesday, May 23, 2018
- Friday, May 25, 2018
- Sunday, May 27, 2018
- Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Prize for the month: Promo pack for Evolution
WFSBGL April 2018: We Built This Kingdom
by Nate T on March 25, 2018
Month One of the WoodForSheep Board Game League (Spring edition) looks at "We Built This Kingdom".
Featured Games:
League Nights
- Wednesday, April 4, 2018
- Friday, April 6, 2018
- Sunday, April 8, 2018
- Wednesday, April 11, 2018
- Friday, April 13, 2018
- Sunday, April 15, 2018
- Wednesday, April 18, 2018
- Friday, April 20, 2018
- Sunday, April 22, 2018
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018
- Friday, April 27, 2018
- Sunday, April 29, 2018
Prize for the month: Builders Middle Ages
Pokemon Forbidden Light Prerelease!
by Yoman Yu on March 09, 2018
WoodForSheep is holding our inaugural pre-release with Forbidden Light as Ultra Necrozma takes flight!
Cost is $30; $29 for Flock Members.
As with all pre-releases, each player will receive their pre-release kit that contains:
* 4 Forbidden Light Booster Packs
* 23-card Evolution Pack with 1 of 4 specifically stamped exclusive alternative art pre-release card from the expansion.
The pre-releases run on limited format, using a 40-card deck, 4 prize setup along with no limit in unique cards in your deck (ability to exceed 4 copies of a card).
Upon completion of event, all players will receive 3 additional Forbidden Light booster packs - players going undefeated will receive an extra pack on top.
Registration begins at 7:30, please bring your Pokemon ID.
Seating is limited, be sure to register to reserve a spot. We look forward to seeing you!
