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Level Up Games: Level Up Your Loot With New Member Exclusives

Level Up Your Experience: Introducing Member Exclusives

Your patronage, rewarded. At Level Up Games, we believe your loyalty deserves more than just a leaderboard spot—it deserves real-world value.

Welcome to the inner circle! We’ve officially redesigned our membership system to ensure our most dedicated players and shoppers get the best deals, the earliest news, and the biggest thanks. Whether you’re a tabletop strategist, a TCG collector, or a casual gamer, we’re making sure you get more value every time you shop.

Exclusive Member Perks: Save More, See It First

We’ve built these benefits to keep you ahead of the game. Here is what you can look forward to as a member:

  • Exclusive Preorder Pricing Don’t wait for a sale to save. Members get access to special lower prices, starting at 10% off, on all online preorders. Secure your favorites for less before they even hit the shelves.

    Note: Excludes nondiscountable products.

  • Early Access & First Dibs Knowledge is power. As a member subscribed to our weekly newsletter, you’ll be the very first to know when a new deal or event is about to drop.

  • Member-Exclusive Sales Keep an eye on your inbox! We host exclusive, member-only sales throughout the year. These details are sent via email/SMS only, so you won’t find these deals anywhere else.

Honoring Our Heroes

At Level Up Games, we believe in giving back to those who serve our communities every single day. We are proud to offer dedicated support to our local heroes.

Military Discount

We offer a flat 10% discount every day for those who serve in the armed forces. It’s our small way of saying thank you for your service.

  • Requirement: Must present ID on initial purchase.

  • Exclusion: Excludes nondiscountable products.

Public Servant Appreciation Weekends

Once per quarter, we host a special 15% discount event dedicated to our teachers, librarians, first responders (Fire/Police/EMT), military, and healthcare workers.

  • Requirement: Must present ID on initial purchase.

  • Exclusion: Excludes nondiscountable products.

Upcoming 2026–2027 Appreciation Weekends:

  • May 8–10, 2026

  • August 14–16, 2026

  • October 30 – November 1, 2026

  • February 12–14, 2027

The Fine Print: Keeping Your Rewards Active

Getting these perks is simple, but here is how to make sure you stay “Levelled Up”:

  • Account Required: To access these benefits, you must have a registered account in our system. If you already give us your info at checkout, you are all set!

  • Stay Verified: Not sure if your account is up to date? Ask us to check your status the next time you visit us in-store.

  • Newsletter Opt-in: Since most exclusive deals are sent via email, make sure you haven’t unsubscribed so you don’t miss out on the savings.

  • Terms of Use: We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of member exclusives constitutes acceptance of any new terms.

Ready to Level Up?

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Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven at Level Up Games

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MTG Secrets of Strixhaven: Everything You Need to Know & How to Preorder

Magic: The Gathering is going back to school! Join us at Level Up Games for the newest set release: Secrets of Strixhaven.

The Multiverse’s premier mage school is back in session, but this isn’t your freshman year. As players uncover years of mysteries within the hallowed halls of Arcavios, they’ll find that second-year knowledge comes with greater power and greater danger.

Which Strixhaven College Will You Choose?

In Secrets of Strixhaven, players align with one of five dual-color colleges. Each has a unique mechanical identity and “look and feel” that defines your playstyle:

  • Silverquill (White/Black): The College of Eloquence. Master the magic of words and ink.

  • Lorehold (Red/White): The College of Archaeomancy. Use graveyard recursion to excavate the past.

  • Prismari (Blue/Red): The College of Elemental Arts. Cast massive, flashy instant and sorcery spells.

  • Witherbloom (Black/Green): The College of Essence. Harness the cycle of life, death, and “Pest” tokens.

  • Quandrix (Green/Blue): The College of Numeromancy. Use mathematical precision to scale your creatures.

How to Preorder MTG Secrets of Strixhaven

Ready to secure your “textbooks” for the new semester? We have a full range of products, including Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, and the new Codex Bundles.

⚠️ Important Notice: All product preorders for Secrets of Strixhaven are ONLINE ONLY. To ensure you get your preferred college’s Commander deck or booster box, please visit our website. In-store preorders will not be available for this set.

Click Here to Preorder Secrets of Strixhaven Online

Strixhaven Event Lineup at Level Up Games

Experience the new set early by joining our in-store community events! Whether you’re a competitive grinder or a casual Commander fan, we have a seat for you.

Prerelease Week: April 17 – April 23

Get your hands on a Strixhaven Prerelease Pack and build a 40-card deck to compete for prizes.

Upcoming Magic: The Gathering Events

  • Release Day Party: Friday, April 24

  • Commander Party: May 1 – May 7 (Earn exclusive promos!)

  • Store Championship: May 8 – May 31

Enroll Today at Level Up Games

Enrollment starts now! Don’t miss your chance to prove which college is the best. Visit our online store to secure your product and sign up for our Prerelease events through our Eventbrite.

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Strixhaven Preorder

Set Events Guide

Prerelease

Prerelease is the official kickoff celebration for a new set! It’s a casual, fun event where everyone plays with the new cards for the very first time.

  • The Kit: You receive a Prerelease Pack containing 6 boosters and a stamped promo card.

  • The Deck: Build a 40-card deck using only the cards from your kit (plus basic lands).

  • The Experience: Since the cards are brand new to everyone, it’s a level playing field focused on discovery and learning rather than intense competition.

Commander Box League

Build and play a Commander deck using only the contents of one Play Booster Box.

  • Build: Create a 60-card deck from your box. You can swap cards between matches.

  • No Color Limits: Use any cards you want! You are not restricted by your Commander’s color identity.

  • Duplicates Allowed: You may play multiple copies of the same card if you opened them.

  • Standard Gameplay: Normal rules apply (40 life, Commander damage).

  • Note: Buy-a-Box and Commander promos cannot be used in your deck.

Friday Night Magic Drafts

Drafting is a “Limited” format where everyone starts on equal footing by building a deck on the spot from new packs.

How to Draft

  1. Pick: Open a pack, pick one card for your deck, and pass the rest to the player next to you.

  2. Repeat: Keep picking and passing until all cards are gone.

  3. Rotate: * Pack 1: Pass to your left.

    • Pack 2: Pass to your right.

    • Pack 3: Pass to your left.

  4. Build: Use your drafted cards (plus basic lands provided by the store) to build a 40-card deck.

The Benefit: You don’t need to own a deck to play, and you keep every card you draft!

Magic Academy

Magic Academy is the ultimate “welcome mat” for new players. It is a guided, hands-on experience held at your local game store.

  • Learn the Basics: Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to play the game.

  • Deck Building: Learn the fundamentals of how to choose cards and construct your first deck.

  • Community: Meet other beginners and local experts in a friendly, low-pressure environment.

It’s the fastest and easiest way to start your Magic journey!

2HG Commander Night

Team up with a partner for a social, cooperative Commander experience!

  • The Team: You and a partner play as a single unit with a shared 60-point life total.

  • The Decks: Each player uses their own 100-card Commander deck.

  • How it Works: You take your turn simultaneously with your teammate, coordinating attacks and sharing information to defeat the opposing duo.

  • The Perks: It’s the perfect “buddy system” for new players to learn alongside a friend—plus, every participant earns a promo card!

Commander Pary

Commander Party is a fun, casual event that brings the world of the latest set to life through a unique, story-driven game.

  • The Vibe: A low-pressure, immersive experience perfect for new players and lore fans.

  • Special Rules: Each table uses a Play Aid and Party Cards that add set-specific powers and thematic twists to your normal game.

  • How it Works: As you play in pods of 3–4, the story unfolds, and your choices can impact the board in unexpected ways.

It’s the best way to experience the flavor of the new set while playing the Commander you already love!

Standard Showdown

Standard Showdown is a weekly event focused on Magic’s most popular “constructed” format, featuring cards from the most recent sets.

  • The Format: Build a 60-card deck using your own collection from the last few years of releases.

  • Why Play: The pool of legal cards rotates, meaning the strategies are constantly evolving and the gameplay stays fresh.

  • The Competition: It’s a great way to test your deck-building skills and compete for exclusive promo cards in a structured environment.

Store Championship

The Store Championship is a premier, competitive Standard tournament where players face off to prove their skills and earn exclusive prizes.

  • The Format: Standard (60-card decks from recent sets). Deck lists are required on the day of the event.

  • The Stakes: Compete for prestigious, commemorative promo cards and community recognition.

  • The Structure: Played using the Swiss pairing system (you play every round against someone with a similar record) under Regular rules enforcement.

  • Limited Space: Capped at 20 participants. Participation promos are awarded based on registration order, so sign up early!

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Magic: The Gathering – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Hosted by Level Up Games

Cowabunga meets the Multiverse!

The wait is over as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles officially leap from the sewers of NYC into the world of Magic: The Gathering. From the gritty atmosphere of The Last Ronin to the chaos of Mutagen tokens, the new Universes Beyond set is more than just a nostalgia trip—it’s a mechanical powerhouse. Grab a slice of pizza and dive into our full breakdown of the release dates, leaked spoilers, and why Shredder might just be the new king of the Commander table. The wait is over as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles officially leap from the sewers of NYC into the world of Magic: The Gathering. From the gritty atmosphere of The Last Ronin to the chaos of Mutagen tokens, the new Universes Beyond set is more than just a nostalgia trip—it’s a mechanical powerhouse. Grab a slice of pizza and dive into our full breakdown of the release dates, leaked spoilers, and why Shredder might just be the new king of the Commander table.

The Product Lineup

Whether you’re a commander fanatic or a master drafter, we have the gear to get you started:

Turtle Team-Up (Co-op Box)

  • A “Battle the Box” cooperative experience for 1–4 players.
  • Includes four 60-card Hero decks (Leo, Donnie, Raph, Mikey) and an automated “Enemy Deck” featuring Shredder and the Foot Clan.
  • Comes with 4 Play Boosters to upgrade your Hero decks.

The Pizza Bundle

  • Released on March 27 in a special pizza-box-themed package.
  • Contains 9 Play Boosters and 1 Collector Booster.
  • Includes the exclusive 30 Full-Art Pizza Basic Lands (25 non-foil and 5 foil).

“Turtle Power!” Commander Deck

  • A single, comprehensive 100-card preconstructed deck.
  • Features 43 brand-new cards and multiple legendary options for your Commander.
  • Includes a Collector Booster Sample Pack.

Draft Night Box

  • A self-contained kit designed for small-group drafting.
  • Includes 12 Play Boosters (perfect for a 4-person pod).
  • Contains 1 Collector Booster intended as a “Winner’s Prize.”

Standard Boosters

  • Play Boosters: The go-to pack for drafting; each pack is guaranteed to contain at least one “Legendary Turtle.”
  • Collector Boosters: The exclusive home for “Source Material” treatments (original comic/cartoon art) and the ultra-rare Kevin Eastman Signature cards.

🗓️ Event Schedule: Join the Fray!

Don’t just collect—play! We have a full season of events scheduled for every type of player:

  • Prerelease Week (Feb 27 – Mar 5): Be the first to play! Build a 40-card deck from a Prerelease Pack and earn those early promos.
  • Commander Box League (Starts Feb 27): A unique twist! Grab a full Play Booster box, build a 60-card Commander deck, and upgrade it as the season progresses.
  • Magic Spotlight: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Mar 6–8): The ultimate high-stakes showdown in Richmond, Virginia. Compete for the winner’s trophy and the exclusive Super Shredder promo card!
  • Standard Showdown (Fridays, Mar 6 – Apr 16): Test your best Standard deck at your local game store to win weekly rewards and climb the local rankings.
  • Commander Party (Round 1: Mar 13–19 | Round 2: Apr 4–9): A narrative-driven event where your choices affect the game. Perfect for casual players looking for a “mutated” social experience.
  • Magic Presents: It’s Turtle Time! (Mar 27 – Apr 16): A special “Pick-Two” Draft event with a fun TMNT twist. Draft two cards at a time and use special emblem cards to power up your team.
Level Up Games. Magic the gathering. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Cowabunga meets the multiverse. Booster Boxes $134.99. Collector Booster Boxes $399.99. Commander Decks $59.99. Available for preorder Feb 4 to Feb 23.

TMNT Set Events by Store

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Set Events Guide

Prerelease

Prerelease is the official kickoff celebration for a new set! It’s a casual, fun event where everyone plays with the new cards for the very first time.

  • The Kit: You receive a Prerelease Pack containing 6 boosters and a stamped promo card.

  • The Deck: Build a 40-card deck using only the cards from your kit (plus basic lands).

  • The Experience: Since the cards are brand new to everyone, it’s a level playing field focused on discovery and learning rather than intense competition.

Commander Box League

Build and play a Commander deck using only the contents of one Play Booster Box.

  • Build: Create a 60-card deck from your box. You can swap cards between matches.

  • No Color Limits: Use any cards you want! You are not restricted by your Commander’s color identity.

  • Duplicates Allowed: You may play multiple copies of the same card if you opened them.

  • Standard Gameplay: Normal rules apply (40 life, Commander damage).

  • Note: Buy-a-Box and Commander promos cannot be used in your deck.

Friday Night Magic Drafts

Drafting is a “Limited” format where everyone starts on equal footing by building a deck on the spot from new packs.

How to Draft

  1. Pick: Open a pack, pick one card for your deck, and pass the rest to the player next to you.

  2. Repeat: Keep picking and passing until all cards are gone.

  3. Rotate: * Pack 1: Pass to your left.

    • Pack 2: Pass to your right.

    • Pack 3: Pass to your left.

  4. Build: Use your drafted cards (plus basic lands provided by the store) to build a 40-card deck.

The Benefit: You don’t need to own a deck to play, and you keep every card you draft!

Magic Academy

Magic Academy is the ultimate “welcome mat” for new players. It is a guided, hands-on experience held at your local game store.

  • Learn the Basics: Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to play the game.

  • Deck Building: Learn the fundamentals of how to choose cards and construct your first deck.

  • Community: Meet other beginners and local experts in a friendly, low-pressure environment.

It’s the fastest and easiest way to start your Magic journey!

2HG Commander Night

Team up with a partner for a social, cooperative Commander experience!

  • The Team: You and a partner play as a single unit with a shared 60-point life total.

  • The Decks: Each player uses their own 100-card Commander deck.

  • How it Works: You take your turn simultaneously with your teammate, coordinating attacks and sharing information to defeat the opposing duo.

  • The Perks: It’s the perfect “buddy system” for new players to learn alongside a friend—plus, every participant earns a promo card!

Commander Pary

Commander Party is a fun, casual event that brings the world of the latest set to life through a unique, story-driven game.

  • The Vibe: A low-pressure, immersive experience perfect for new players and lore fans.

  • Special Rules: Each table uses a Play Aid and Party Cards that add set-specific powers and thematic twists to your normal game.

  • How it Works: As you play in pods of 3–4, the story unfolds, and your choices can impact the board in unexpected ways.

It’s the best way to experience the flavor of the new set while playing the Commander you already love!

Standard Showdown

Standard Showdown is a weekly event focused on Magic’s most popular “constructed” format, featuring cards from the most recent sets.

  • The Format: Build a 60-card deck using your own collection from the last few years of releases.

  • Why Play: The pool of legal cards rotates, meaning the strategies are constantly evolving and the gameplay stays fresh.

  • The Competition: It’s a great way to test your deck-building skills and compete for exclusive promo cards in a structured environment.

Store Championship

The Store Championship is a premier, competitive Standard tournament where players face off to prove their skills and earn exclusive prizes.

  • The Format: Standard (60-card decks from recent sets). Deck lists are required on the day of the event.

  • The Stakes: Compete for prestigious, commemorative promo cards and community recognition.

  • The Structure: Played using the Swiss pairing system (you play every round against someone with a similar record) under Regular rules enforcement.

  • Limited Space: Capped at 20 participants. Participation promos are awarded based on registration order, so sign up early!

Prerelease Event Saturday January 31 1-3 PM Play it FIRST at ALL Level Up Games Stores! Love the vibe? Check out our other Cozy Games!

Cozy Stickerville: Be the First to Play and Buy at Level Up Games

Life moves fast. Sometimes, you don’t want a high-stakes strategy battle or an intense dungeon crawl. Sometimes, you just want to make a cup of tea, relax, and create something beautiful.

At Level Up Games, we are proud to be Georgia’s premier destination for tabletop gaming—a place for everyone, including those looking for a moment of Zen.

We are thrilled to announce that our stores in Duluth, Athens, Johns Creek, and Dawsonville have been granted the exclusive privilege to host the prerelease for the most anticipated “lo-fi” game of the year: Cozy Stickerville.

The Ultimate “No-Stress” Prerelease Event in Georgia

Cozy Stickerville isn’t just a board game; it’s a creative retreat. While the rest of the world has to wait until the official release on February 6th, you can play and buy it first at Level Up Games on Saturday, January 31st from 1 PM to 3 PM EST.

This is a competitive-free zone. In Cozy Stickerville, you literally cannot lose. Instead, you will dive into a stress-free legacy experience where you build a custom village using over 800 unique stickers. It is the perfect blend of scrapbooking, creativity, and light gameplay mechanics designed to help you unwind.

It is the definitive ‘lo-fi’ gaming experience for fans of creative, low-stakes play.

Event Details: Join Us in Duluth, Athens, Johns Creek & Dawsonville

Come for the stickers, stay for the community. This event is happening simultaneously across all our collection of Level Up Games local game stores (LGS).

  • 📅 DATE: Saturday, January 31st from 1 PM to 3 PM
  • 📍 WHERE: All Level Up Games Locations
    • Duluth, GA
    • Athens, GA
    • Johns Creek, GA
    • Dawsonville, GA
  • ✨ THE VIBE: 100% Relaxing, family-friendly, and creative.

Whether you are a seasoned hobbyist or this is your very first time visiting a local game store, you are welcome here. Let’s slow down, stick some stickers, and enjoy the hobby together.

We can’t wait to see the villages you create!

Cozy Games

Discover the Best Cozy Board Games

While you visit us for the prerelease and getting an early purchasing opportunity, take a moment to explore our “Cozy Corner.” If you are searching for the best relaxing board games, we have curated a selection of titles to help you bring those chill vibes home.

Whether you love farming, puzzling, or dreaming, we have the perfect game for your coffee table:

For the Builders & Gatherers

  • Flamecraft: Enter a world of artisan dragons and enchanting shops. It is as adorable as it is strategic.
  • Stardew Valley: The Board Game: The beloved video game comes to life. Work together to save the valley in this cooperative farming adventure.

For the Peaceful Puzzlers

  • Patchwork: A two-player classic. Stitch together a quilt in a puzzle experience that is satisfyingly simple yet deep.
  • A Gentle Rain: A solo or cooperative tile-placement game specifically designed to induce a meditative state.

For the Dreamers

  • A Place for All My Books: For the bibliophiles who love organizing shelves as much as reading them.
  • Daydream: Let your imagination wander in this whimsical, lighthearted experience.
Level Up Games. Duluth, Athens. Dawsonville. Johns Creek. Every Night is Games Night. See Weekly In Store Play Options

Level Up Games: Join One of Our Weekly Tabletop Communities

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Looking for the best tabletop gaming near you? Join us for our weekly in-store play sessions at our Duluth, Athens, Johns Creek, and Dawsonville locations. We host a diverse range of organized play events, including Magic: The Gathering (MTG), Pokémon TCG, Disney Lorcana, and Warhammer 40k. Whether you’re a competitive player or looking for casual tabletop meetups, our stores provide a welcoming community for every hobbyist.

Visit us today to discover beginner-friendly gaming leagues, expert-led Magic Academy sessions, and open play nights. Connect with local gamers, improve your strategy, and experience the best in local game store (LGS) culture. Pull up a chair and find your seat at the table!

Weekly Play by Store

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Tabletop Gaming Adventure Types

Our tabletop gaming stores offer a diverse range of play experiences categorized into four main styles:

Trading Card Games (TCG), which feature competitive and casual organized play for hits like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.

Miniature Wargaming, where players engage in tactical battlefield combat with titles such as Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and BattleTech.

Role-Playing Games (RPG), offering immersive storytelling sessions through systems like Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and Starfinder.

Social & Board Gaming, which includes dedicated board game nights and open play for those seeking a variety of tabletop adventures.

Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed. Discover your true self. Friday. January 16

Magic: The Gathering – Lorwyn Eclipsed

Hosted by Level Up Games

🌓 The Great Aurora Returns: Lorwyn Eclipsed has Arrived!

Step back into the pastoral beauty of Lorwyn—but be careful where the light fades. For the first time in Magic history, the sun-drenched meadows and the terrifying, eternal twilight of Shadowmoor have collided. In Lorwyn Eclipsed, you’ll navigate a world where order and chaos exist side-by-side, and your favorite creatures have two sides to every story.

🃏 The Product Lineup

Whether you’re a commander fanatic or a master drafter, we have the gear to get you started:

  • Play Booster Boxes & Packs: Optimized for the best limited play experience.

  • Collector Boosters: The only place to find Japan Showcase cards and the ultra-rare Serialized Bitterbloom Bearer.

  • Commander Decks: Choose between the 5-color Dance of the Elements or the -1/-1 counter-themed Blight Curse.

  • Bundles: Includes 9 Play Boosters and an exclusive themed spindown die.

  • Reversible Shock Lands: Keep an eye out for the borderless “flip” shock lands (like Temple Garden and Watery Grave) featuring Lorwyn art on one side and Shadowmoor on the other!

🗓️ Event Schedule: Join the Fray!

Don’t just collect—play! We have a full season of events scheduled for every type of player:

  • Prerelease Week (Jan 16–22): Be the first to play! Build a 40-card deck from a Prerelease Pack and earn those early promos.

  • Commander Box League (Starts Jan 16): A unique twist! Grab a full Play Booster box, build a 60-card Commander deck, and upgrade it as the season progresses.

  • Two-Headed Giant Commander Night (Jan 23): Team up with a friend for a night of social, cooperative play.

  • Standard Showdown (Fridays, starting Jan 23): Test your best Standard deck to win the retro-frame Nowhere to Run promo.

  • Store Championship (Feb 6–22): The ultimate test of skill. Compete for the winner-exclusive Ocelot Pride promo!

pricing list for the Magic: The Gathering - Lorwyn Eclipsed products at Level Up Games: Collector Boxes $379.99, Collector Packs $39.99, Bundles $64.99, Commander Decks $49.99, Play Booster Boxes $134.99, Booster Packs $5.99

Lorwyn Eclipsed Set Events by Store

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Set Events Guide

Prerelease

Prerelease is the official kickoff celebration for a new set! It’s a casual, fun event where everyone plays with the new cards for the very first time.

  • The Kit: You receive a Prerelease Pack containing 6 boosters and a stamped promo card.

  • The Deck: Build a 40-card deck using only the cards from your kit (plus basic lands).

  • The Experience: Since the cards are brand new to everyone, it’s a level playing field focused on discovery and learning rather than intense competition.

Commander Box League

Build and play a Commander deck using only the contents of one Play Booster Box.

  • Build: Create a 60-card deck from your box. You can swap cards between matches.

  • No Color Limits: Use any cards you want! You are not restricted by your Commander’s color identity.

  • Duplicates Allowed: You may play multiple copies of the same card if you opened them.

  • Standard Gameplay: Normal rules apply (40 life, Commander damage).

  • Note: Buy-a-Box and Commander promos cannot be used in your deck.

Friday Night Magic Drafts

Drafting is a “Limited” format where everyone starts on equal footing by building a deck on the spot from new packs.

How to Draft

  1. Pick: Open a pack, pick one card for your deck, and pass the rest to the player next to you.

  2. Repeat: Keep picking and passing until all cards are gone.

  3. Rotate: * Pack 1: Pass to your left.

    • Pack 2: Pass to your right.

    • Pack 3: Pass to your left.

  4. Build: Use your drafted cards (plus basic lands provided by the store) to build a 40-card deck.

The Benefit: You don’t need to own a deck to play, and you keep every card you draft!

Magic Academy

Magic Academy is the ultimate “welcome mat” for new players. It is a guided, hands-on experience held at your local game store.

  • Learn the Basics: Get a step-by-step walkthrough of how to play the game.

  • Deck Building: Learn the fundamentals of how to choose cards and construct your first deck.

  • Community: Meet other beginners and local experts in a friendly, low-pressure environment.

It’s the fastest and easiest way to start your Magic journey!

2HG Commander Night

Team up with a partner for a social, cooperative Commander experience!

  • The Team: You and a partner play as a single unit with a shared 60-point life total.

  • The Decks: Each player uses their own 100-card Commander deck.

  • How it Works: You take your turn simultaneously with your teammate, coordinating attacks and sharing information to defeat the opposing duo.

  • The Perks: It’s the perfect “buddy system” for new players to learn alongside a friend—plus, every participant earns a promo card!

Commander Pary

Commander Party is a fun, casual event that brings the world of the latest set to life through a unique, story-driven game.

  • The Vibe: A low-pressure, immersive experience perfect for new players and lore fans.

  • Special Rules: Each table uses a Play Aid and Party Cards that add set-specific powers and thematic twists to your normal game.

  • How it Works: As you play in pods of 3–4, the story unfolds, and your choices can impact the board in unexpected ways.

It’s the best way to experience the flavor of the new set while playing the Commander you already love!

Standard Showdown

Standard Showdown is a weekly event focused on Magic’s most popular “constructed” format, featuring cards from the most recent sets.

  • The Format: Build a 60-card deck using your own collection from the last few years of releases.

  • Why Play: The pool of legal cards rotates, meaning the strategies are constantly evolving and the gameplay stays fresh.

  • The Competition: It’s a great way to test your deck-building skills and compete for exclusive promo cards in a structured environment.

Store Championship

The Store Championship is a premier, competitive Standard tournament where players face off to prove their skills and earn exclusive prizes.

  • The Format: Standard (60-card decks from recent sets). Deck lists are required on the day of the event.

  • The Stakes: Compete for prestigious, commemorative promo cards and community recognition.

  • The Structure: Played using the Swiss pairing system (you play every round against someone with a similar record) under Regular rules enforcement.

  • Limited Space: Capped at 20 participants. Participation promos are awarded based on registration order, so sign up early!

October Pre orders at Level Up Games

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Releasing November 14, you can now pre order the Collector Booster Boxes, Jumpstart Booster Boxes, and Play Booster Boxes for in store pickup.
These will be pre paid, nonrefundable, limited to 1 SKU per customer, and will be for in-store pickup only.
Bundles, Scene Boxes, Beginner Boxes and more will be available on Release Nov 14th.
Upon release November 14th product will be first come, first served while supplies last.

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MTG: Tarkir Dragonstorm at Level Up Games

Pre-releases at all Level Up Games Locations

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is now available at all 4 Level Up Games locations

Duluth Events
Dawsonville Events
Athens Events
Johns Creek Events

 

 

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FAQ

Q.) What’s a pre-release? 

A.) A casual MTG event where you build and play with cards from your event kit containing extra goodies and booster packs from the set. See more info on pre-releases here.

 

Q.) Why is it called a “pre-release” if LUG can sell items starting the day pre-release events are held?

A.) It’s called a pre-release as Wizards of the Coast has local game store programs which allow us to sell items BEFORE the global release date of MTG sets.

 

Q.) When will my orders be available for pickup in-store or arrive through shipping?

A.) Online orders will begin shipping on April 4th. In-store orders may be picked up on April 4th.

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Black Friday Savings Start Tomorrow at Level Up Games!

 Level Up Games is bringing you Black Friday savings all week long in-store, starting 11/25 and ending at business closing hours 12/1.

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Whether you’re buying a gift for a friend, getting into tabletop gaming for the first time, or you’re an experienced player, Level Up Games is here to help you find the perfect fit for Black Friday Week!

Check out our Buying Guide below to make your holiday shopping STRESS-FREE! Want more Buying Guides? Be sure to follow our social media and join our Discord to stay up to date on all things Georgia tabletop gaming!

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Pokémon: Elite Trainer Boxes are great gifts and pickups for any Pokémon fans! They come with packs of cards with chances for exciting cards to be hidden within, as well as useful and neat items like dice.

A great pickup will all current ETBs on sale (excluding Surging Sparks).

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Want to try a refreshing new TCG or pick up a new hobby for the family? Trying Altered TCG with our discounted starter decks has never been easier! 

Revolutionary advances in collection, trading, gameplay, and art await you in Altered!

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For a showstopping gift or as a much-deserved treat for yourself, get Magic: The Gathering – Murders at Karlov Manor Collector Booster Boxes  at low prices! 

These boxes contain chances at extremely rare cards, including special serialized alternative art cards!

Board Games

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Leder Games, famous in part for its award-winning Root, brings a similarly polished gameplay experience with its new release, Arcs, with less asymmetry. Easier to teach without sacrificing depth!

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This delightful family game has been impressing our community since its release. It’s perfect for easy travel, families, or a light tile to start game night.

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For the board gamer who has it all, or if you need to bundle up your new collection from our sale!

Sleeves and storage solutions, like our new Spectrum Board Game Bags, are always helpful to board gamers, both new and experienced.

Tabletop Roleplaying Games

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The Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook is the main rulebook for the most popular tabletop RPG, containing everything you need to make characters and start playing!

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Perfect for new players, Starter Boxes typically come with a shorter version of a game’s rules, pre-made characters, dice, tools, and a pre-made adventure or two for a lower price than a main rule book.

RPGs come in all sorts of genres, gameplay mechanics, and aesthetics, so a starter box is a great way to sample the variety out there!

 

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If you’re an experienced player or shopping for one, we recommend using our Black Friday Week Sale to pick up a new Core Book (main rule book).

We have a range of solo play RPGs like In the Ashes to scratch that RPG itch when game night gets canceled or some “me time” is in order! 

We also have a HUGE variety of RPGs in stock. Just let staff know what kind of shows/books/games you or your loved one is into, and we can find a perfect fit for you!

Connect with Local Gamers!

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If you’re picking up all these shiny new toys, join our Discord to see tabletop gaming events and chat with fellow hobby enthusiasts! 

We would also love to answer any questions you have this holiday season in our Discord or in person at our Duluth, Dawsonville, Athens, or John’s Creek locations!

P.S. 

Our Games Workshop sale is so steep that we can’t tell you what it is here! Stop by to see the huge savings in person!

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What to expect from MTG: Foundations

MTG: Foundations, set for release in November, is designed to serve as a common base for new and returning magic players to build their collections.

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If you’re thinking about building your first deck, or you recently got into the hobby during Bloomburrow and Duskmourn’s release, the cards and products in Foundations have been carefully curated to be excellent tools to expand on those first few packs or commander decks you picked up.

What exactly does that mean?

This means that card types and colors will be presented in clear and distinct ways. Some MTG sets will bend, break, or experiment with players’ expectations so that certain themes or new game mechanics can excite players.

The MTG colors you either already know and love or are coming to know will operate in a very ” first-principles” way. These colors are Blue, Red, Green, Black, and White. Most cards fall under one or more color identities and act accordingly. MTG: Foundations is the perfect set to crack open a few packs and discover how these colors interact in a game, what they typically do, and what players they are trying to appeal to.

For example, expect Green identity cards in Foundations to do the things Green is famous for: BIG monsters, making extra mana – also known as “ramping”- to be able to play those monsters, and powering up their creatures’ stats.

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That isn’t to say there won’t be complex and exciting strategies in Foundations—far from it—but these strategies and game pieces will lend themselves to the deep DNA that makes the game’s color ecosystem tick.

Sound Interesting? Here’s how to start playing with MTG Foundations

Here’s the breakdown of what items MTG: Foundations is bringing, starting with the two items explicitly designed for the brand-new or newer MTG player.

Beginner Box: A guided tutorial for one or two players that boosts your collection

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$29.99

If you’ve seen some YouTube clips and are interested in MTG or have a buddy begging you to come to Friday Night Magic but haven’t pulled the trigger yet, the Beginner Box is for you! Its two key items are a pair of guided tutorial game decks and 10 Jumpstart packs.

20 card tutorial game decks (Cats and Vampires) come with a step-by-step guide booklet to walk you through your first five turns.

Once players have a basic understanding of the game, they can jump into their first pack openings! Jumpstart packs are simple. They are predetermined-themed sets opened in pairs and shuffled together to make a deck. Ten packs mean five deck experiences for each player to create, pilot, and add to their collections!

Starter Collection:+350 cards and 3 play booster packs that immediately boost your deckbuilding tools and let you explore MTG’s history. Perfect for altering your store-bought or pre-release deck.

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$59.99

The Starter Collection is the perfect boost for the MTG player who has played a few Commander games with their Bloomburrow or Duskmourn pre-assembled decks (those decks you bought in-store that were ready out-of-the-box) and wants to add some customization and personal flair to them or jump into the standard format after playing at pre-release.

Each copy comes with +350 cards from MTG’s past. This breadth of choice lets you discover what art, mechanics, and themes inspire you to create new decks!

There are also 3 MTG: Foundations Play Boosters to add to the excitement, tokens cards, and more inside!

MTG: Foundations Play Booster Boxes: Exciting packs that may contain rare and foiled cards - can be used to draft, play sealed, or add to your collection for other formats.

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$139.99

Play boosters are the definitive way to discover a new MTG set. Crack some packs to see what you get, add to your collection, and get inspired by your pulls. Great for new and returning MTG players to boost their collection with chances at foil and higher rarity cards.

Play Booster contents:
14 Magic: The Gathering cards
6–9 Commons
4–5 Uncommons
1–4 Rares or mythic rares
1 Card of any rarity is a traditional foil

MTG: Foundations Collector Booster Box: This is for those wanting maximum collectability - booster packs with chances for the juiciest rare cards cranked to the max!

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$229.99

Collector Boosters offer the highest chances for the most sought-after foils, rares, and special treatment cards. You can open fracture foil Japan Showcase cards, mana foils, and extended-art cards in Foundations Collector Boosters. These boxes are great for those wanting to fully bling out their decks or as a jaw-dropping gift to the planeswalker in your life!

Collector Booster contents:
15 Magic: The Gathering cards
12–13 Traditional foil cards
Includes 5 cards of rarity rare or higher and 4 uncommons, 5 commons, and 1 land
Fracture foil Japan Showcase card in < 1% of boosters

Now Let's Play!

If I’ve done my job, you now understand what to expect from MTG: Foundations. If you’d like to swing by our Level Up Games locations to join in on the fun, I’ll leave you with a few events you can check out.

-If you want to try a sealed event, where you build a deck using a few card packs from MTG: Foundations, sign up for our MTG: Foundations Pre-Release events. This is your first chance to play with a new MTG set. The first day of these events is also the day LUG locations may sell a new set:

Duluth: November 8th – 10th

Dawsonville: November 8th – 9th

Athens: November 8th – 9th

Johns Creek: November 8th & 10th

 

-If you want to check out our weekly MTG events at our locations, head to our Discord and see our “Weekly Events” channel to pick a day to meet our community.

You can see exactly what is waiting for you in MTG: Foundations on MTG’s Card Image Gallery.

And welcome to our MTG community!

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