Author: Ron Connell

  • MLK Jr. Day – Magic Camp and Pizza Party!

    MLK Jr. Day – Magic Camp and Pizza Party!

    Monday, Jan 15, MLK Jr. Day, – Magic Camp and Pizza Party!

    Our plan is to resume regular hours on Sunday with Pokemon events as usual and, we’re excited to extend our opening to Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Additionally, we’re hosting a special Magic: the Gathering Day Camp from 9:30 am to 2pm. Lunch this day will be on us with cheese pizza (camper’s favorite) from Pizzicato. We apologize but we will not have any non-dairy options on this short notice.

    Any sudden changes due to weather or power will be promptly communicated on our website. Please stay tuned for updates.

    Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you soon.

    To sign up for MLK Day Magic Camp with Pizza Party, please register here.

    Best regards, Other Worlds Team

  • Experience 12 Days of Shopping Spree Fun!

    Experience 12 Days of Shopping Spree Fun!

    Experience 12 Days of Shopping Spree Fun with our exclusive ‘Double Dose’ Promotion!
    EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS TABLE SHOPPING SPREE!

    Beginning December 13, until Dec. 24th, spend $20 or more on regular merchandise* and get up to the same amount to enjoy a “shopping spree” on our savings table! Example: Spend $50, get a $50 shopping spree.

    Stretch your dollars and enjoy more for less! Don’t miss this unique shopping spree promotion.

    Plus, get a neighborhood Golden Ticket** for even more savings at local participating stores! Treat yourself todayโ€”promotion ends December 24.
    Holiday Savings Table
    *Must spend a minimum of $20 on all regular-priced items around the shop. Excludes new gift card purchases, purchases with a gift card, camps, after-school groups, or other store events. **While supplies last.
  • IXALAN: Magic: Store Championship!

    โ€ŠTuesday, Dec. 5th 2023

    Step into the magic this Friday, December 8th, as we unveil another thrilling MTG Store Championship! After three years, we’re shaking things up with the exhilarating, fast-paced STANDARD format, and guess what? Entry this time is absolutely FREE!

    Craft your ultimate Standard Deck, harnessing the power of the new rotation spanning three years, starting from the captivating Innistrad Midnight Hunt (details below). Don’t miss out on the chance to claim victory and exciting Store Championship Promos as your well-deserved prizes! See you there!

    When: Friday, Dec. 8th, 7PM
    Format: STANDARD
    Entry: FREE!
    Seating: Limit 18
    First Place Promo: Foil Textless “Lier, Disciple of the Drowned” Top 8 Promos: Foil “Dark Petition” Participation Promos: “Cauldron Familiar”

    Space is limited. Sign up in advance to reserve your seat.

    What Sets Are Legal in Standard?

    The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
    Wilds of Eldraine
    March of the Machine: The Aftermath
    March of the Machine
    Phyrexia: All Will Be One
    The Brothers’ War
    Dominaria United
    Streets of New Capenna
    Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
    Innistrad: Crimson Vow
    Innistrad: Midnight Hunt

    You can find the current Banned and Restricted cards here: Banned & Restricted | Magic: The Gathering
    About Store Championship

    Store Championship is an officially sanctioned, structured, in-store tournament program that follows many major Magic: The Gathering releases. It is an opportunity for players to prove their mettle and earn commemorative promos. Store Championship events are a great way to get players excited about the new cards and allows them to develop their decks and hone their skills, often with hopes of higher-level tournaments. Format: Standard only, 60-card deck, 15-card sideboard Rules Enforcement Level: Regular or Competitive Pairing Method: Swiss
  • Embracing the Holiday Spirit: Your Support Makes a Difference!

    Embracing the Holiday Spirit: Your Support Makes a Difference!

    Tuesday, Dec. 5th, 2023

    We humbly ask for your support.
    In November, Other Worlds experienced the heart-wrenching ordeal of not one but TWO over-night break-ins. Sadly, many valuable Magic and Pokemon cards and other products were taken. [You can read more about it HERE]
    If you would like to help us recover, please consider purchasing a gift card or stopping in to find a gift for the ones you love during the month of December. Your kindness during this time means the world to us, and we invite you to take advantage of special discounts on a variety of items around the store as we rebuild with gratitude.
    Send a digital gift card instantly in any amount you choose Buy Gift Card
    Other World’s eGift Card
    Deliver joy with an eGift card โ€“ a perfect blend of happiness, convenience, and gratitude.
  • Winter Break Confusion ๐Ÿš€

    Winter Break Confusion ๐Ÿš€

    Other World’s Newsletter – Dec. 4th, 2023

    โœจWelcome back, and a huge THANK YOU for making this weekend of gaming so fantastic! ๐ŸŽ‰

    I’d like to address some confusion regarding our camps and after-school event schedule due to the makeup week for the teacher’s strike. Allow me to provide some clarity.

    Our regular after-school Magic: the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons groups are actively running throughout this month until the week of December 18th. This includes both weekday and Saturday D&D sessions, as well as the Friday after-school Magic gathering.

    Currently, there’s available space in all D&D groups except for the Tuesday and Saturday with James at 12 pm. Secure/renew your spots now to ensure your place in these exciting sessions that will continue into the new year! D&D signups, please call or stop in to register.๐ŸŒŸ (not available to sign up online)

    After-school D&D available groups:

    Wednesday, 4:30p – 6:30p, (DM: Knox)

    Thursday, 4:30p – 6:30p, (DM: Perses)

    Saturday, 3p – 5p (DM: Boone)

    Dec. 18 – 22 (Mon – Fri)

    • Magic Camps, 9:30am – 2pm
    • After-school D&D groups as regularly scheduled. (no added Winter Break D&D camps this week)
    • Friday, Dec. 22, After-school Magic, 4pm. (Registration Open)

    Dec. 26 – 29 (Tue – Fri)

    All after-school groups will resume their regular schedule beginning Tuesday, January 2nd. ๐Ÿ“†

    โœจ Brace yourselves for a magical journey filled with fun and excitement! ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ

    WINTER BREAK CAMPS!
    Slight schedule change due to the extended class-week for PPS.๏ธ๐ŸŒŒ REGISTER NOW Winter Break Camps: December 18 – 22 (Magic only) December 26 – 29 (both camps) (Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri)
  • Newsletter, 11/29/23: Superpower of Imagination, Kaya’s Story, New Comics, Winter Camps

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    Here we go!
    โœจWelcome back and THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by during our Black Friday-Small Business Saturday sale! Our discount table still remains -with new items added frequently! We also have more Mystery Bundle-Gifts, as they are popular once again.

    Following the recent teacher’s strike and Thanksgiving break, during which we received numerous, wonderful thanks for hosting our Magic: the Gathering camps, we’re now preparing for a hopefully busy shopping season.

    Our regular after-school Magic:tG and D&D groups resume this week and weekend. In the added make-up week of December 18th, we’ll have morning Magic camps for other school districts on break, while continuing with our scheduled after-school D&D groups. During Christmas week [Dec. 26 – 29], both camps will run from Tuesday to Friday. Brace yourselves for some magical fun! โ€Š
    KAYA’S STORY
    In the quiet corners of our game store, a tale unfoldsโ€”a tale of young heroes discovering the mightiest superpower of all: imagination.

    Meet Kaya, a spirited eight-year-old with a heart full of curiosity. One day, she stumbles upon a dusty old board game tucked away on our shelves. Little did she know, it held the key to unlocking her extraordinary gift.

    As Kaya opened the game box, a fantastical world burst forth, alive with vibrant colors and mythical creatures. The game pieces transformed into allies, and the board became a portal to uncharted realms. Kaya wasn’t just playing a game; she was orchestrating an epic adventure with the power of her imagination.

    Through enchanted forests and across shimmering seas, Kaya’s imagination knew no bounds. Dragons soared through the skies, and talking trees shared ancient wisdom. Each roll of the dice brought forth new challenges, and Kaya faced them with the courage only a child’s imagination could muster.

    In this magical journey, Kaya learned that her imagination wasn’t just a gameโ€”it was her superpower. She could conjure worlds, defeat monsters, and be the hero of her own story.

    At Other Worlds Games & Comics, we celebrate the boundless imagination of our young adventurers. Witnesssing Kaya’s story unfold is something we see tenfold with other youth in our store each semester.

    We couldn’t do it without you! We appreciate your ongoing support as you assist us in nurturing the superpower of imagination… where every game becomes a gateway to extraordinary realms waiting to be explored. Thank you for supporting us!

    ๐Ÿš€ Happy gaming! ๐ŸŽฒ -Other World’s Team
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    NEW #1s!
    X-MEN BLUE: ORIGINS 1
    HOWARD THE DUCK 1
    SPIDER-WOMAN 1 [GW]
    LUKE CAGE: GANG WAR 1 [GW]
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GANG WAR FIRST STRIKE 1
    BARBARIC WRONG KIND OF RIGHTEOUS #1
    TITANS BEAST WORLD #1 (OF 6)
    EDENFROST #1 (OF 4)
    CRAVE #1 (OF 6) MR
    JOJOS BIZARRE ADV PART 6 STONE OCEAN HC VOL 01
    D&D DUNGEON CLUB SC GN VOL 01 ROLL CALL





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    ONGOING ISSUES
    MOON KNIGHT 29
    MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN 12 [GW]
    REALM OF X 4 [FALL]
    STAR WARS: OBI-WAN KENOBI 3
    MS. MARVEL: THE NEW MUTANT 4
    PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE 3
    CAPTAIN AMERICA 3
    MARVEL ZOMBIES: BLACK WHITE & BLOOD 2
    STATIC SHADOWS OF DAKOTA #7 (OF 7)
    SAGA TP VOL 11 (MR)
    EDENWOOD #2
    RIBBON QUEEN #5 (OF 8)
    DETECTIVE COMICS #1078
    HARLEY QUINN #34
    BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #7
    BATMAN BEYOND NEO-GOTHIC #5 (OF 6)
    FLASH #3
    AMAZONS ATTACK #2
    ALAN SCOTT THE GREEN LANTERN #2
    ACTION COMICS #1059
    POWER GIRL #3
    GREEN ARROW #6 (OF 12)
    KAYA #13
    WHATS THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE #16
    DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE #2 (OF 6)
    DRIVE LIKE HELL #2
    GIANT ROBOT HELLBOY #2
    MY LITTLE PONY #19
    TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SATURDAY MORNING ADVENTURES #7
    SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #35
    KONG GREAT WAR #4
    KIDS GUIDE TO ANIME & MANGA SC FRANK MILLERS RONIN BOOK TWO #5 (OF 6)
    CONAN BARBARIAN #5
    CAT KID COMIC CLUB HC GN VOL 05
    INFLUENCERS ALICE NEVER AFTER #5 (OF 5)
    007 FOR KING COUNTRY #6
    WINTER BREAK CAMPS!
    Slight schedule change due to the extended class-week for PPS.๏ธ๐ŸŒŒ REGISTER NOW Winter Break Camps: December 18 – 22 (Magic only) December 26 – 29 (both camps) (Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri)
    Discover the Benefits of Board Games! (It’s not just about winning.)
    ๐Ÿค Social Fun: Strengthen connections with friends and family. ๐Ÿง  Mind Challenge: Sharpen cognitive skills through strategic thinking. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Team Building: Foster teamwork and cooperation with cooperative games. ๐Ÿ˜„ Stress Relief: Unwind and have a good time with entertaining board games. ๐ŸŒ Educational Play: Learn while having fun with games that include educational elements. Not to mention, fond memories of playing board games with the family in years past.Visit us today and bring home the joy of board gaming for all ages! ๐ŸŽฒ
    Place your order for in-store pick-up.
    See GamesSee Graphic Novels
    โ€Š Golden Tickets are in play! Make a minimum purchase at any participating store to receive one, then redeem it at a different participating store. This offer lasts until December 31st.
    ๐Ÿš€ Other World’s New Gift Cards! ๐ŸŽ
    ๐ŸŽ Versatile for Every Quest: Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just to say “thank you,” our gift cards are the ideal present for any age and celebration. (especially teenagers and grandkids ๐Ÿ˜‰ ๐ŸŒŒ Choose Your Realm: Let your loved ones pick their path. From board games, card games and puzzles to immersive comic books, manga and graphic novels for most genres, the choice is theirs to make. โšก Swift Delivery for Instant Excitement: Our digital gift cards are delivered at light speed via email! ๐ŸŽŠ Don’t miss out on the joy of giving! Treat your friends, family, or anyone to the gift of choice with our fabulous new gift cards. Order one thru our website or drop by the store to get yours today!
    2nd December, Saturday Store Hours: 10am – 11pm COFFEE & COMICS, 11AM 12pm, D&D w/ James
    2pm, Paintshop
    3pm, D&D w/ Boone
    3pm, Commander
    Thank you for supporting our store, supporting the kids and for being an important part of our store-community! We know you have many options for your personal entertainment and we are grateful that you choose us.
    ๏ปฟAs always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future content or just to let us know how we’re doing. Happy gaming and safe travels in all your adventures and comics reading!
    Imagination is your superpower. Imagine. Create. Empower! -Other Worlds Team
    โ€Š OTHER WORLDS GAMES & COMICS 6350 SW CAPITOL HWY PORTLAND, OR, 97239 PH: 503-244-0290 play@otherworldsgames.com www.otherworldsgames.com โ€Š