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Tabletop Games Make Perfect Gifts
After-School D&D 
Why Tabletop Games Make Perfect Gifts
Tabletop games are a thoughtful and versatile gift choice for the holidays—or any time of year! Here’s why they stand out:
Fun for All- Family-Friendly: Ideal for creating quality time and providing hours of entertainment for all ages.
- Quarantine Companions: A fantastic way to bond with your bubble or pod.
- Affordable: Budget-friendly, compact, and easy to learn.
- Perfect Size: Great as stocking stuffers or to accompany holiday celebrations like Hanukkah.
Benefits of Playing Tabletop Games
- Boost Brainpower: Sharpen memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Enhance Mood: Stimulate the release of endorphins for a feel-good game session.
- Build Social Skills: Teach kids vital skills like turn-taking, sharing, and conversation.
- Encourage Creativity & Confidence: Help shy players develop individuality and self-expression.
- Foster Community: Strengthen bonds through shared experiences and interests.
- Stress Relief: Offer an enjoyable escape from life’s pressures.
- Screen-Free Fun: Provide a much-needed break from phones, tablets, and computers.
- Support ADHD Management: May improve symptoms in individuals with ADHD.
Tabletop games aren’t just gifts—they’re opportunities to create cherished memories and connections.
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HAPPY 17 ON THE 17TH!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO WAS ABLE TO SHOW UP! WE HAD AN AMAZING AND JOYFUL DAY BEATING THEM BURGLARS! 🙂
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – MAY 4TH
1. What is “Free Comic Book Day?”
As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops.2. When is Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is traditionally held the first Saturday in May each year. In 2024, the event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4!3. Are they really free?
Yep!
Each participating shop has their own policies on how many free comics you can receive, but you will receive at least one free comic if you enter a participating shop location. Check with your retailer for their policies and plans for FCBD.
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💫Magic: the Gathering ‘Standard Showdown,’ Spring Break Day Camps
🏈 Are you ready for some footbaaall?!?! It’s Stuporbowl Weekend and my Stuperbowl pick is: Niners by 3. (there is now a copyright on the original word)
We hope you are enjoying your foray into February. Despite a half-boarded front door and a few unwelcome visitors (four burglaries in 2 months, to be exact), we’re not letting that slow us down. We’re back to a somewhat NORMAL weekend lineup of events in what feels like the first time in a while.
FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC
This Friday we return to our regular FNM with the new 15-card PLAY boosters from Murders at Karlov Manor!
TIME: 7PM
Entry: $24.99 (price reflects Wizards increase for Play boosters).
Prizes in new PLAY boosters and new promo packs.SATURDAY – After-School D&D, 12pm & 3PM
-For registered players only.SATURDAY – Standard Showdown -The Return!
We will host our first Magic: the Gathering ‘Standard Showdown’ event since pre-covid, this Saturday, Feb. 10. Get ready Deck-slingers!
TIME: High Noon (12pm)
Entry: $10
Format: Standard (60-card, 15-card sideboard)
Prizes for top finishers in the new Play boosters and promotional basic lands exclusive to this event!
SATURDAY – Minis Painting
TIME: 2PM
ENTRY: FREE!
Bring your own mini, paints and supplies, or use some provided by the store. Paint with Thomas while he talks about painting terrain!SATURDAY – Magic: Commander
Yes, we will still host weekly Commander, by popular demand (Archie!) Bring your best!
TIME: 3PM
Entry: FREE
Format: Casual Commander🌠 SUNDAY – Let’s Play Pokemon!
Sunday is our regular weekly FREE Pokemon Learn-to-play event. This weekend we hope to have more of the new PALDEAN FATES set for your enjoyment.
TIME: 12PM (free play), 2PM, League
See this week’s New Titles
Click the image to see a gallery of all issues we have coming in. Preorder or request to add one to your pull box.
Featured #1s…
RED HOOD THE HILL #0
(W) Shawn Martinbrough
(A) Tony Akins, Moritat (CA) Sanford GreeneBefore you embark on Red Hood’s newest adventure in the Hill, experience the story that introduced Jason to his new home!
As The Joker War ravages Gotham, a new vigilante group has formed to protect their turf, and Red Hood finds himself caught in the crossfire!
This thrilling tale collects Red Hood: Outlaw #51 and #52, and is essential reading to get you ready for all hell to come to the Hill in Red Hood: The Hill!
In Shops: Feb 06, 2024
STAR WARS MACE WINDU #1
(W) Marc Bernardin (A) Georges JeantyEven in the years before THE CLONE WARS, MACE WINDU was known for his discipline, determination and combat skills. When a scientist’s discovery threatens the balance of the galaxy, Mace is led down a treacherous path of mystery and action. Introducing AZITA CRUUZ, a pirate with a deadly secret, who the HUTTS and the REPUBLIC will stop at nothing to control!
Rated T
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024
GODZILLA – VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL #1
(W) Zoe Tunnell (A) Dani PendergastIs there anything as romantic as seeing the world together? Hopping from country to country to take in the sights and splendor in the fleeting seconds before Godzilla smashes the skyline? Truly, there’s nothing like the thrill of an international game of cat and mouse between an intrepid amateur kaiju researcher and a global kaiju-response lieutenant. But when you’re up against Godzilla, it’s hard to have a bigger “CRUSH.”
In Shops: Feb 07, 2024New Comics in March!
WHITE BOAT #1 (MR)
DSTLRY
Writer: Scott Snyder, Artist: Francesco Francavilla, Cover Artist: Kelley Jones
In-Store: 3/27/2024NEW SERIES DEBUT from the acclaimed team behind Detective Comics and Night of the Ghoul comes a modern horror classic! White Boats are the mega-yachts that the super-rich use to traverse the globe—floating islands where your every desire can be fulfilled. And getting invited on board one should be a dream come true…that is until the crew traps and transports you to a remote island where secret cults have existed for millennia, working on something called “The Human Project.” Does the White Boat ship you to paradise or sink you into hell on earth? WHITE BOAT reunites Scott Snyder, the visionary writer who redefined comic book dread with Wytches and introduced Batman into a terrifying, cerebral era, with modern noir master Francesco Francavilla for a white-knuckle descent into Lovecraftian maritime madness! For fans of HEREDITARY, THE HOST, JURASSIC PARK & THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU
LAST MERMAID #1
In-Store: 3/6/2024
Image Comics
Writer: Derek Kirk Kim
Artist: Derek Kirk KimSERIES PREMIERE
A lone mermaid roams an endless wasteland on a quest beyond reason. To press ever onward, she must survive the interminable stretches between tiny pockets of water, the roaming bands of cybernetic cannibals, and the fearsome mutant beasts. What propels her forward to take such a risk?
THE GOON: THEM THAT DON’T STAY DEAD #1
Comic Script by: Eric Powell
Dark Horse Comics
On Sale 03/20/2024To mark the 25th anniversary of The Goon, Eric Powell returns with an all-new miniseries, Them That Don’t Stay Dead!
The return to Lonely Street hasn’t been easy for the Goon and Franky. And just as they’ve finally got the various gangs of blood suckers and night stalkers back in line, and they can finally relax with a nice night out bowling, a new threat appears. One that will shake the very foundations of Nameless Town. Also, Spider gets hooked on the junk. Drama!With an alternate special edition cover by Craig Davison. Davison’s work is well known for its depiction of childhood pop culture fantasy. From Star Wars to Marvel superheroes, Davison’s art reminds us what it was like to be a kid using creative ways to transform into our favorite heroes and villains.
The Goon returns in an all-new, black and white series!
NIGHT PEOPLE #1 (MR)
Oni Press
Writer: Barry Gifford, Chris Condon, Artist: Brian Level, Cover Artist: J.H. Williams III
In-Store: 3/5/2024From the mind of literary icon Barry Gifford—Night People is a pulsating roadmap of the American subconscious, where neon-lit Southern nights give way to lipstick, sweat, and blood, and the odd, the innocent, and the evil are all fellow travelers down an interstate of dark, elusive dreams.
Adapted from Gifford’s acclaimed novel by breakout writer Chris Condon (That Texas Blood, The Enfield Gang Massacre) and a rotating cast of stunning artistic talents—including Brian Level (Poison Ivy), Alexandre Tefenkgi (The Good Asian), Artyom Topilin (I Hate This Place), and more—follow an uneasy cast of wanted men, cartel-killers, and lost souls through four interlocking tales as they travel a path of intoxication, lust, and spontaneous violence from New Orleans to Egypt City, Florida, and back again.
Thank you for supporting our store, 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 when you choose us.
As 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!
-Other Worlds Team(image: reading comics during a power outage)
💫 We hope to see you soon!
Cheers, Your Friendly Neighborhood Comic ShopDon’t forget to exercise some self-care during these trying times. Remember, it’s always time to READ MORE COMICS. 🙂
Imagination is your superpower. Imagine. Create. Empower!
OTHER WORLDS GAMES & COMICS
6350 SW CAPITOL HWY
PORTLAND, OR, 97239
PH: 503-244-0290
play@otherworldsgames.com
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🌟 Back to Normal (?) Another Break-In
🌟 Well, that week-long storm was something I hope to forget soon. A chaotic mix of blizzard conditions, temps in the mid-teens, freezing rain, fallen trees, iced-over roads, walkways and parking lots. Then came the night of exploding transformers, multi-day power outages and extended loss of wifi, and another smashed-glass-door robbery!
This was our FOURTH robbery in 2 months. There were 2 other shops broken into in Hillsdale the same night, but police think they were different robbers based on their style of searching. Ours was surgical, (Pokemon and other trading cards) the other break-ins were just destruction and ransacking. I wonder if they waved to one another down the parking lot?
It’s so sad looking at these images from Friday morning, January 19, and we’re still reeling just a little bit while in the process of filing our 4th insurance claim in 2 months and currently waiting on bars to be installed on the front doors. After 14 years in this location, I have thought about bars before but chose to not take on the pawn shop/prison-like look. Now, they can’t arrive soon enough. I hope they will help. If you think you may know this person, please contact the store and/or Portland Police, non-emergency #503-823-3333.
We believe this one person is responsible for all 4 break-ins. Note the diamond-like tattoo indicated by the yellow circle. Thank you for any help.
We hope YOU are all managing well, are safe with family and friends and your power has been restored. Don’t forget to exercise some self-care during these trying times. It definitely helps me. [exercise, diet, and of course, reading comics]
Thank you for your patience throughout the winter storm. We look forward and hope to see you soon. Meanwhile, look below for some new merch arriving at our starport this week.
Best regards, Other Worlds Team
Please Note: We have switched to our new Winter Store Hours (above). Please note that we will be closed on Mondays to catch up on projects.
Click the image to see all of this week’s new comics. Preorder or ask to add one to your pull box. 
Featured #1’s (and a #310 – which technically has a ‘1’ in it 🙂 
Preview STAR WARS THRAWN ALLIANCES #1
Preview RESURRECTION OF MAGNETO #1
Preview not recommended! KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #310NEXT WEEKEND: FEB 2 – 3, MAGIC PRERELEASE! REGISTER FOR PRERELEASE 
Unravel the Mystery
In a city that needs investigating, you’re the one on the job. Find out who committed the murders at Karlov Manor…before you become their next victim.
Magic: the Gathering, Murders at Karlov Manor, Gameplay Events: Prerelease: February 2–8 Global Tabletop Launch: February 9
Murders at Karlov Manor is the first set to feature the Play Booster—built for opening cool cards and jumping into a draft with friends. ARRIVING THIS WEEK! – Available in-store only. 
POKEMON: KORAIDON & MIRAIDON 6FT TABLE PLAYMAT -ULTRA PRO INTERNATIONAL
GREAT for parties! Table Playmats for the Pokemon TCG provide a soft fabric play surface which helps protect cards during gameplay. The non-slip rubber backing helps keep the Table Playmat from shifting during use. Playmats measure 30 inches wide.
NEW! PHANDELVER – THE SHATTERED OBELISK – MINIS
Journey beyond Phandalin with Wizkids’ Icons of the Realms line of pre-painted Dungeons & Dragons miniatures featuring characters new and old to enhance your Phandelver and Below! Collect all 47 miniatures from their newest set of randomly sorted monsters and characters featuring villains like Nezznar the Spider and nightmarish monsters like the grotesque Otyugh Mutate and Ettin Ceremorph. Each booster includes 4 random miniatures.GOTG 2 TODDLER GROOT CABLE GUY -EXQUISITE GAMING LTD
Standing 8″ tall, the Marvel Cable Guys can hold anything that fits in their hands!
Cable Guys are always compatible with most game controllers; including Playstation and Xbox Controllers as well as almost all mobile phones, hand-held electronic games and tablets too!
DAVID BOWIE IN COMICS HC (W) Lamy Thierry, Nicolas Finet (A) Various
From David Jones to David Bowie and from Space Oddity to Black Star, discover the fate of an artist with a thousand faces. He is one of the most influential and creative artists of the 20th century. He explored a thousand styles and crossed the ages with splendor. His loss leaves an immense void… to fill it, discover his incredible destiny in this comics biography.POKEMON TCG: SCARLET AND VIOLET: PALDEAN FATES: ELITE TRAINER BOX
Shine Bright with Pokémon from Paldea!
The spotlight glistens on Shiny Pokémon making their fated return to the Pokémon TCG! Shiny Pikachu blazes the path forward as Tinkaton, Ceruledge, Dondozo, and more than 100 other Shiny Pokémon follow. Meanwhile, Great Tusk and Iron Treads appear as Ancient and Future Pokémon ex, and Charizard, Forretress, and Espathra show off their own unique skills as Shiny Tera Pokémon ex.
Shed some light and discover sparkling wonders in the Scarlet & Violet—Paldean Fates expansion!
On Sale: Friday, Jan. 26. Limited in quantities. Purchase in-store only.COMING THIS SPRING! 
OOOOOH! I CAN’T WAIT!… coincides with the Chinese New Year – Year of the Dragon! “You are an amateur dracologist in the world of Wyrmspan, a place where dragons of all shapes, sizes, and colors roam the skies. Excavate a hidden labyrinth you recently unearthed on your land and entice these beautiful creatures to roost in the sanctuary of your caves.
During a game of Wyrmspan, you will build a sanctuary for dragons of all shapes and sizes. Your sanctuary begins with 3 excavated spaces—the leftmost space in your Crimson Cavern, your Golden Grotto, and your Amethyst Abyss. Over the course of the game, you will excavate additional spaces in your sanctuary and entice dragons to live there, chaining together powerful abilities and earning the favor of the Dragon Guild.
Wyrmspan is inspired by the mechanisms of Wingspan, though its 16+ unique elements make Wyrmspan a standalone game (not compatible with Wingspan).” – from publisher
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 when you choose us.
As 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
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Standard Showdown is BACK!
Beginning Feb 10, join us on Saturdays at high noon (12pm) for Magic: Standard Showdown! These event are Standard format and entry is $10. Bring in your favorite Standard Deck. Currently, Standard goes all the way back to Innistrad Midnight Hunt. Prizes will include Set packs, Play packs and other prizes, and will be based on attendance and standings.
What Sets Are Legal in Standard?
The Lost Caverns of IxalanWilds of EldraineMarch of the Machine: The AftermathMarch of the MachinePhyrexia: All Will Be OneThe Brothers' WarDominaria UnitedStreets of New CapennaKamigawa: Neon DynastyInnistrad: Crimson VowInnistrad: Midnight Hunt
You can find the current Banned and Restricted cards here:Banned & Restricted | Magic: The Gathering
