Play Magic The Gathering
in Tauranga
Friday Night Magic, Casual Commander and more!
Contact Gateway Games in Bethlehem town centre with any questions about Magic the Gathering events in Tauranga on 07-571-1112
Belated Release Draft
Belated Release Draft
Date - Friday 9th of April
Time - Turn up 6:00pm | Packs open at 6:30pm
Price - $30 Entry
We have a one of a kind set release here; an old favorite reborn, relive the glory of Time Spiral, or for you newer players, experience the magic of the set for the first time, so come in and draft this classic set
Prizes -
Each Participant will add 1 Time Spiral Remastered Booster Pack into the Prize Pool to be won.
We will be doing our standard promotional prizes for FNM; 1st place will receive a foil promo pack, and 2nd 3rd and a random other player will receive an ordinary promo pack
We have 2 prize-giving methods, There will be a vote before the event to see which method we use
1st Method -
Each player receives a booster pack at the end of the event
2nd Method -
The packs will be distributed between 1st 2nd and 3rd place
Facebook Event Link -
Pre-Release is coming
Friday Night Pre-release
Date - Friday 16th of April 23rd of April
Time - Turn up 6:00pm | Packs open at 6:30pm
Price - $40 Pre-Pay | $45 on the day
Come in for the first of three Strixhaven: School of Mages Pre-Release Events being held at Gateway Games
Prizes -
Each Participant will add 2 Strixhaven Booster Packs into the Prize Pool to be won.
We have 2 prize-giving methods, There will be a vote before the event to see which method we use
1st Method -
Each player receives 2 booster packs at the end of the event
2nd Method -
Each player will receive 1 booster pack and the rest will be distributed between 1st 2nd and 3rd place
Purchase your ticket here -
TBA
Sealed Deck Rules -
https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/formats/sealed-deck
Facebook Event Link -
TBA
Sunday Pre-release
Date - Sunday 18th of April 25th of April
Time - Turn up 9:00am | Packs open at 9:00am
Price - $40 Pre-Pay | $45 on the day
Come in for the second of three Strixhaven: School of Mages Pre-Release Events being held at Gateway Games
Prizes -
Each Participant will add 2 Strixhaven Booster Packs into the Prize Pool to be won.
We have 2 prize-giving methods, There will be a vote before the event to see which method we use
1st Method -
Each player receives 2 booster packs at the end of the event
2nd Method -
Each player will receive 1 booster pack and the rest will be distributed between 1st 2nd and 3rd place
Purchase your ticket here -
TBA
Sealed Deck Rules -
https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/formats/sealed-deck
Facebook Event Link -
TBA
Two Headed Giant Pre-release
Date - Sunday 18th of April 25th of April
Time - Turn up 12:30pm | Packs open at 1:00pm
Price - $40 Pre-Pay | $45 on the day
Come in for the closing event of our Strixhaven: School of Mages Pre-Release Weekend, The Two Headed Giant
Prizes -
Each Participant will add 2 Strixhaven Booster Packs into the Prize Pool to be won.
We have 2 prize-giving methods, There will be a vote before the event to see which method we use
1st Method -
Each player receives 2 booster packs at the end of the event
2nd Method -
Each player will receive 1 booster pack and the rest will be distributed between 1st 2nd and 3rd place
Purchase your ticket here -
TBA
Sealed Deck Rules -
https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/formats/sealed-deck
Two Headed Giant Rules -
https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/formats/two-headed-giant
Facebook Event Link -
TBA
Upcoming Regular Events
Thursday
Casual Commander - 5pm Start
Regular pods of players playing commander, friendly and if you're new or just learning about commander, plenty of knowledge to share.
Free - no prizes - casual play.
Friday
Friday Night Magic - 6:00pm Start
Every Friday night we play FNM.
Regular Fridays are Standard
Second to Last Friday of each month is Pioneer
Both Modern & Standard are played on the final Friday of the month.
$6 Entry - sanctioned event. Prizes include:
- 1x booster per player into the prize pool
- FNM promo cards
- Go into the monthly draw to win $30 store credit
Sunday
Casual Commander - 10am Start
Regular pods of players playing commander, friendly and if you're new or just learning about commander, plenty of knowledge to share. Players typically turn up 10am - 11am and play through to store close (5pm'ish)
Free - no prizes - casual play.
We listened to you, the players...
PRIZE FOCUSED
FNM Entry is just $5 and Gateway Games will be putting into the prize pool 1 Booster Pack per player. All included in your entry fee!
(16 players = 16 booster packs up for grabs!)
MORE PRIZES & FOOD
Gateway Games are also giving you the chance to win $30 store credit each month. Each FNM event gives you one entry into the draw (more you play the better your odds)
You're also welcome to bring your own food and drink into the store. We also have a small fridge with drink refreshments.
There are a large range of food and drink options opposite the store, 10 Seconds away!
PRIZE FOCUSED
Top place will win multiple boosters and there will be booster give aways (so you don't need to win the the night to win booster packs).
This is on top of Magic The Gathering Friday Night Promo packs!
LOYALTY PROGRAM
Gateway Games also reward its customers with a 5% Loyalty program!
For every purchase in-store, you can earn 5% back as store credit.
We stock a wide range of hobby games, and accessories, giving you lots to choose from.
Shop G9, Bethlehem Town Centre
19 Bethlehem Road
Bethlehem
Tauranga
Phone: +64 7 5711112
Email: shop@thegateway.co.nz
Opening Hours
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We are Tauranga's Premier Table Top War Gaming & Board/Card Game Store.
We carry a large range of Manga, Sleeves, Box's & Mats etc for all game types. B.0.P's Top location for all your Dungeon & Dragons needs... We run DnD 5e Adventures on a Wednesday Night (from 6.30pm) all level's welcome. We also carry the full range from Cards Against Humanity.
If we do not have in store what you are looking for Just let us know and we will do our best to get it for you. Just to mix it up we also have 2 computers for hire for Internet & Email. A4 Printing Photocopy & Scanning, and up to A3 Laminating are some of our other services.
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