Play Magic The Gathering in Tauranga!
Friday Night Magic, Casual Commander, Standard Showdown, and more!
Contact Gateway Games in Bethlehem town centre with any questions about Magic the Gathering events in Tauranga on 07-571 1112
Upcoming Events
Throne of Eldraine Friday Pre-release
Friday 27th of September
Sealed Event
Turn up 6:00
Packs open at 6:30
$35 Entry
After a successful first outing, Friday Night Pre-Release returns for Throne of Eldraine.
So come on in and check out the newest cards.
Stay on after and Participate in our midnight Pre-Release.
Prize Pool is 2 Boosters Per-Participant, distribution will be either
Casual (everyone gets 2 packs)
Competitive (Weighted towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
All players will be polled on which distribution to use before the packs are opened
Wizards of the Coast's Pre-Release information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/event-types/prerelease
Facebook Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/503693910459918/
Throne of Eldraine Midnight Pre-release
Friday 27th of September
Sealed Event
Turn up 11:30pm
Packs open at Midnight
$35 Entry
Come on in for our most atmospheric Pre-Release event and check out the newest cards.
Stay on after participating in our Friday Night Pre-Release.
Prize Pool is 2 Boosters Per-Participant, distribution will be either
Casual (everyone gets 2 packs)
Competitive (Weighted towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
All players will be polled on which distribution to use before the packs are opened
Wizards of the Coast's Pre-Release information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/event-types/prerelease
Facebook Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/708932609576033/
Throne of Eldraine Saturday Pre-release
Saturday 28th of September
Sealed Event
Turn up 12:30pm
Packs open at 1:00pm
$35 Entry
Come in for our first Daytime Pre-Release and check out the newest cards
Prize Pool is 2 Boosters Per-Participant, distribution will be either
Casual (everyone gets 2 packs)
Competitive (Weighted towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
All players will be polled on which distribution to use before the packs are opened
Wizards of the Coast's Pre-Release information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/event-types/prerelease
Facebook Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/514637605979278/
Throne of Eldraine Sunday Pre-release
Sunday 29th of September
Sealed Event
Turn up 9:00am
Packs open at 9:30am
$35 Entry
Come in for our morning Pre-Release and check out the newest cards
Prize Pool is 2 Boosters Per-Participant, distribution will be either
Casual (everyone gets 2 packs)
Competitive (Weighted towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
All players will be polled on which distribution to use before the packs are opened
Wizards of the Coast's Pre-Release information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/event-types/prerelease
Facebook Event Page -
https://www.facebook.com/events/719292575150705/
Throne of Eldraine 2-Headed Giant Pre-release
Sunday 29th of September
Sealed Event
Turn up 1:00pm
Packs open at 1:30pm
$35 Entry
Grab a partner and come in for our 2v2 Pre-Release event.
If you don't have a partner one can be provided for you.
Prize Pool is 2 Boosters Per-Participant, distribution will be either
Casual (everyone gets 2 packs)
Competitive (Weighted towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
All players will be polled on which distribution to use before the packs are opened
Wizards of the Coast's Pre-Release information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/event-types/prerelease
Wizards of the Coast's Two Headed Giant Information - https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/formats/two-headed-giant
Facebook Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/524330995039776/
Throne of Eldraine Draft Weekend
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th of October
12:30pm - 5pm both days
3 Booster Draft Event
$20 Per Event
UNIVERSAL PROMO PACKS ARE HERE
Beginning with the release of Core Set 2020, Promotional Prizes (Previously FNM Promos) are becoming what's known as Universal Promo Pack
Each pack contains 4 cards with 4 distinct "Slots"
Slot 1 - Rare or Mythic from Core Set 2020
Slot 2 - Rare or Mythic from a Curated List
Slot 3 - One of 5 Alternate art basic lands
Slot 4 - FNM Uncommon
​1-in-4 of these packs will be all foil
There is a 1-in-4 chance that Slot 2 will contain a Japanese Art Planeswalker from War of the Spark
We at Gateway Games will be giving out 4 of these at Each FNM event
1st Place will receive the premium foil pack
2nd-3rd Place will receive a non-foil pack
1 Non-Foil Pack will be given to a random player at the event (not 1st, 2nd or 3rd)
We will also be handing out these promo packs at a few other events
We listened to you, the players...
The premier Magic The Gathering gaming scene in Tauranga, Gateway Games have listened to what you want and are here to give you that!
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's!
LOYALTY PROGRAM
We reward our 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.
We also stock Unstable and Conspiracy sets.
Regular on-going events...
We understand that Friday Night Magic is what you love, and that's where we're focusing. But we're extremely receptive to your feedback! If you'd like to start having regular drafts or other events, let us know and we'll try our best to accomodate.
Your Friday night Magic
6:30pm start (arrive from 5:30pm) - $5 Entry
Sanctioned FNM. Standard Format (modern last Friday of the month). Prizes include:
- 1x booster per player into the prize pool
- FNM promo cards
- Go into the monthly draw to win $30 store credit
LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH - MODERN
Due to demand we'll be running Modern (and Standard if numbers permit) on the last Friday of each month.
6:30pm start (arrive from 5:30pm) - $5 Entry
Sanctioned FNM. Modern & Standard Format. Prizes include:
- 1x booster per player into the prize pool
- FNM promo cards
- Go into the monthly draw to win $30 store credit
Thursday & Sunday Casual Magic
6pm Onwards - $Free
Play Magic the Gathering Casually? Come join us on Thursday nights and Sunday from 12pm, free to play.
Most players play commander, but feel free to play whatever you like and join in with others.
Tuesday night Draft
6pm Onwards - $20
Enjoy Drafting? Come join us on Tuesday nights from 5pm
We draft the latest set of MTG, or if a specific recent set is requested by the players the previous week, we will offer than instead
$20 Entry - 3 Booster Draft - With Prizes
Have any questions?
Call us on 07-571 1112
Or drop in an speak to us in-store. We're open:
Mon - 9am - 8pm
Tue - 9am - 9pm
Wed - 9am - 10pm
Thur - 9am - 10pm
Fri - 9am - 10pm
Sat - 9am - 5pm
Sun - 10am - 4pm
Located at Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem road, Bethlehem, Tauranga, New Zealand
Great store and a good variety of stock best hobby store in Tauranga.
Matt Everitt
Great store!! Awesome selection, great advice, looking forward to my 1st FNM game there in the new year
Hayden Jarmey
Located in the heart of Bethlehem, Tauranga
You can find us at Shop G9, Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem Rd, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3110
We are Tauranga's Premier Table Top War Gaming & Board/Card Game Store.
We carry a large range of Manga, YuGiOh TCG and Sleeves, Box's & Mats etc for all game types. B.0.P's Top location for all your Dungeon & Dragons needs... We run DnD Se 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 up to A3 Laminating are some of our other services.
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Card Games for all ages.