November 2020 Math Trade - Social Distancing Edition
by Nate T on October 22, 2020
WoodForSheep will be hosting a No-Ship Math Trade on Sunday, November 15, 2020, 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: Sunday, November 8, 2020, 10:00pm
- Want Lists Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 10:00pm
- Results: Will be posted ASAP after the Want List Deadline.
- Drop-off*: Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 1:00PM to 2:30PM
- Pick-up*: Sunday, November 15, 2020 from 3:00PM to 4:30PM
*Due to current conditions, Trade Day drop-off/pick-up must be scheduled.
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.
WoodForSheep Status - October 21, 2020
by Nate T on October 21, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Wednesday, October 21, 2020:
- Our Markham Game Centre will open with the a modified schedule (found below).
- Sunday: 1PM to 6PM
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 6PM to 9PM
- Thursday: 6PM to 9PM
- Friday: 6PM to 9PM
- Saturday: 1PM to 6PM
- Gaming area is closed, and no game sessions are scheduled.
- We are processing online orders.
- Local delivery to Markham addresses
- Local pickup at our Markham Game Centre (based on hours above). Curbside pickup available.
- Shipping via Canada Post
If you are making plans to visit our Markham Game Centre, for everyone's safety, please:
- Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well. Place your order online - our inventory at the centre is the same online.
- Keep physical distance.
- Stay a moment outside, if there are too many people inside.
Stay in touch with us through Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Summer Days - August 24, 2020
by Nate T on August 24, 2020
Gaming is Back!
WoodForSheep is happy to announce that gaming is returning to the Game Centre! We are implementing additional protocols to ensure everyone's safety. Space will be limited; please contact us for availability.
Protocols include:
- Increased cleaning
- Completion of contact form (for medical contact tracing purposes only)
- Only WoodForSheep staff can remove games from the library
- Customers will be asked to stay in designated area except when leaving or needing to use the washroom
- Customers will be asked to wear a mask/face covering at all times
- Available on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays only (operational hours extended to 11PM on those days)
Stay in touch with us through Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Summer Sale
Many titles have been added to our list of games at low, low prices! x-men Revolution! Letter Tycoon! Euphoria! And more!
In addition, until Monday, August 31, 2020, take an additional 5% off when purchasing $75 (or more) from the list!
Quantities limited, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. All sales final - no returns or exchanges.
Re-opening Game Centre - Wednesday, June 3, 2020
by Nate T on June 01, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Wednesday, June 3, 2020:
- Our Markham Game Centre will open with the a modified schedule (found below). Gaming area is still closed, and no game sessions are scheduled.
- Sunday: 1PM to 4PM
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 6PM to 9PM
- Thursday: 6PM to 9PM
- Friday: 6PM to 9PM
- Saturday: 1PM to 4PM
- We are processing online orders.
- Local delivery to Markham addresses
- Local pickup at our Markham Game Centre (based on hours above). Curbside pickup available.
- Shipping via Canada Post
If you are making plans to visit our Markham Game Centre, for everyone's safety, please:
- Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well. Place your order online - our inventory at the centre is the same online.
- Keep physical distance.
- Stay a moment outside, if there are too many people inside.
Stay in touch with us through Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Last Cinq Sale
by Nate T on May 27, 2020
Many titles have been added to our list of games at low, low prices! Palace of Mad King Ludwig! X-Wing (1st Ed) Ships! Keyforge Call of the Archons decks! And more!
In addition, until Sunday, May 31, 2020, take an additional 5% off when purchasing $75 (or more) from the list!
Quantities limited, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. All sales final - no returns or exchanges.
WoodForSheep Status - as of May 20, 2020
by Nate T on May 19, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Wednesday, May 20, 2020:
- All scheduled sessions, events and activities up to May 31, 2020 are cancelled or postponed.
- The Markham Game Centre is CLOSED to the public up to May 31, 2020
- We are processing online orders
- Online local pickup (Markham addresses only) - we will arrange for no-contact delivery
- Online local pickup (non-Markham address) - we will arrange for curb-side pick-up by appointment
- We will ship out online orders as long as Canada Post is available
Stay in touch with us through Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
Ikoria Pre-sale
by Nate T on May 04, 2020
Pre-sale of Ikoria products is now available.
On release day, Friday, May 15, 2020:
- Orders with shipping will be sent out
- Orders with Markham addresses are eligible for complimentary delivery
- Curbside pickup* at our Markham Game Centre is available based on the schedule below
Curbside pickup - after completing online order, please contact us at info [at] woodforsheep.ca with ideal (and available) time slot. We will confirm time slot availability, and provide further instructions. If time/date are not convenient, we can arrange alternatives.
WoodForSheep Status - as of April 28, 2020
by Nate T on April 28, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Tuesday, April 28, 2020:
- All scheduled sessions, events and activities up to May 16, 2020 are cancelled or postponed.
- The Markham Game Centre is CLOSED to the public up to May 16, 2020
- We are processing online orders
- Online local pickup (Markham addresses only) - we will arrange for no-contact delivery
- Online local pickup (non-Markham address) - we will arrange for curb-side pick-up by appointment
- We will ship out online orders as long as Canada Post is available
Stay in touch with us through Twitter, Facebook and Discord!
We are closely monitoring news and announcements, and will make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
WoodForSheep Status - as of April 10, 2020
by Nate T on April 09, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Friday, April 10, 2020:
- We will not be processing orders, scheduling pick-up or delivery on Friday, April 10, 2020 or Sunday, April 12, 2020.
- All scheduled sessions, events and activities up to April 30, 2020 are cancelled or postponed.
- The Markham Game Centre is CLOSED to the public up to April 30, 2020
- We are processing online orders
- Online local pickup (Markham addresses only) - we will arrange for no-contact delivery
- Online local pickup (non-Markham address) - we will arrange for curb-side pick-up by appointment
- We will ship out online orders as long as Canada Post is available
We will closely monitor news and announcements, and make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
WoodForSheep Status - as of March 25, 2020
by Nate T on March 24, 2020
WoodForSheep will be making the following operational adjustments, effective as of Wednesday, March 25, 2020:
- All scheduled sessions, events and activities up to April 11, 2020 are cancelled or postponed - we will advise on re-scheduled sessions as current conditions unfold (and hopefully improve)
- The Markham Game Centre is CLOSED to the public up to April 11, 2020
- We are only processing online orders
- Online local pickup (Markham addresses only) - we will arrange for no-contact delivery
- Online local pickup (non-Markham address) - will NOT be available until Game Centre re-opens
- We will ship out online orders as long as Canada Post is available
We will closely monitor news and announcements, and make appropriate adjustments where necessary.
Please stay healthy, and game responsibly. We look forward to seeing you soon.
With regards,
Your WoodForSheep Crew
#GameResponsibly, #InThisTogether
