L.A. Mood's December Heroclix Schedule

All events Begin at 6:00pm unless posted otherwise

December 5 Heroclix League Event 
Build a 600 pt team with your chosen keyword. If you do not have a chosen keyword, please see the judge at the event
Prize: Power Plant Resource

December 12 Avengers vs X-Men Month One
$10 Entry fee 
300 point, Sealed/Constructed event. Prior to the start of the event, players will purchase one (1) HeroClix five-figure booster or Five (5) Single figure boosters and declare if they are either fighting for the Avengers OR the X-Men. 

Each participant may bring to the event no more than 200 points of HeroClix figures, utilizing at least one (1) figure from their selected Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) starter (either the AvX: Avengers or X-Men starter.) 

Players will then utilize a combination of the contents of their booster and their selected constructed elements to finalize their 300 point team. Players MUST use at least one figure from the corresponding Marvel HeroClix: Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) starter product (i.e. Avengers players must use at least one figure from the AvX Avengers starter, and X-Men players must use at least one figure from the AvX X-Men starter. Games will be played on either the  Wundagore Mountain or Savage Land map
Prizes: Cable Limited Edition Figure for First, Second & Fellowship. Phoenix Force Resource Dial and Both Cyclops and Namor Phoenix Fragments for Participation Prizes

December 19 Medieval Fantasy Event! 
Build a 400 pt team from only fantasy setting figure 
Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Mage Knight, Assassin’s Creed are you man sets to build from.
But figure from other sets may be used as long they belong in Fantasy setting, Up to the Judge’s Discretion 
Prizes: Morgul Blade Limited Edition Special Object

L.A. Mood House Rules
1. Purple Rings are legal, and no figures are retired
2. No Battlefield Conditions
3. Feats can only being used on older figures from before the Avengers set

4. Player are expected to bring a map that will be used, players may use either side if the map is double sided. 

New Stuff!
The snow is here and you know what is next-If you're looking for gift ideas we got 'em!

The Fifth Beatle HC

"If anyone was the fifth beatle it was Brian" - Paul Mcartney

This wonderfully eccentric book tells the story of one of the great unsung heroes that made The Beatles the icons they are today. The book features great artwork and story every Beatle fan must know! Heck even if you're not a fan this lushly illustrated story still has plenty to offer!

Ticket to Ride Netherlands

 
In this beautiful new map Ticket to Ride designer Alan R Moon has created an ingeneious new twist. Nearly all routes are double track bridge crossings. When a player grabs the first route between cities, he pays a price in bridge toll tokens directly to the bank; but when the second route is claimed the tokens go to the player who claimed the first route! Players score bonus points based on the total value of bridge toll tokens they still own at games end.

 The Orig. D&D reprint box

Fans of the history of D&D will rejoice at the reprint of the classic "white box". This deluxe edition features new cover art on the books but is otherwise the same as it was in 1974.


Game of Thrones Puzzle of Westeros

You love the beginning of the hit HBO show-Now build it yourself! That's right this puzzle is Westeros in 3D!!!

Hegemonic

Hegemonic is fast paced game of galactic expansion, empire building, conflict and intrigue. In this game the players are in control shaping the unexplored galaxy to support their strategic plans.



Cheating Moth Card Game

Not many games require you to cheat but Cheating Moth isn't like many other games! This fun and accessible game is perfect to pick up and play the next time you're having a party.

Cockroach Poker Card Game



Another fun party game that puts the art of bluffing front and centre and feature great cartoon artwork!

Iron Man Heroclix

The new instalment of Iron Man Heroclix is out and this time there's all sorts of exciting new abilities!

Holidaze are around the corner...and we got new Stuff!

Magic Holiday Gift Box!



The just released holiday gift box holds 2 thousand Magic Cards, comes with 4 Thero's Boosters packs, 6 illustrated plastic dividers and a sticker sheet for customizing dividers. Basically it pays for itself PLUS you get  a totally awesome box perfect for putting your collection in!

Pokemon Sylveon Collection

This collection comes with a brand new holo Sylveon promo, Eevee and its other Eeveelutions as holo promos, a Fairy-type Energy card, a Sylveon figure, and four Black and White series booster packs.

Heroclix Mage Knight and Batman Arkham Origins!


 

If you were just thinking you love Heroclix than we just read your mind! 

New Games!
 Pluckin' Pairs!

Pluckin' Pairs is just like the classic party game Compatibility where you match images with other players for points-only this time there's no teams- it's every man for himself!

Walking Dead Best Defence

The Survivors must defend four key locations from Walkers – the Farm, the Prison, the Town and  the highway. A brand new Walking Dead game with it's own unique twist. A must for Walking Dead fans!

Space Cadets Dice Dual

Space Cadets Dice Dual is a "Team VS Team, real-time, Dice rolling Game of Starship Combat!" Two teams, each team playing the crew of a ship and winning or losing together!

Hobbit: Journey to Lonely Mountain

Will Bilbo Baggins make it to Lonely Mountain with the help of Gandalf and his company of Dwarves? That's up to you...It's a boardgame.  Results may vary.

New Big Issue Comic!
Batman #25



















Batman Year Zero reaches a new level as The Riddler plunges the city into total Darkness!


New Trades!
Django Unchained HC



You saw the movie-Read the comic!

Here Comes Daredevil Vol. 1|

One of the most exciting and lushly illustrated titles of the year is now available in trade!

Walking Dead TP Vol. 19



The story and carnage continues!



New Toys!
Headknockers

Call 'em Headknockers, Bobble Head's, whatever..we just call them "Cool! We got a bunch in featuring all your favourites like Gremlins, Iron Man, Jason and Gollum! We think you'll find them very agreeable..as in tap one of these guys on the head and they'll agree with anything you say!


Stocking Stuffers!
Big Bang Theory Mini Figs

You never know which one you're gonna get-But don't worry there is plenty of Sheldon's!



Toys!
Batman Arkham Origins



Batman V.S Bane



Arkham Origins: Bane



These Batman toys speak for themselves...Just look at the detail! Look at the awesomeness. Look at your wallet becoming lighter.  Look at the great gifts you just bought!

L.A. Mood's November Heroclix Schedule

All events Begin at 6:00pm unless posted otherwise

November 7 Heroclix League Event

Build a 500 pt team with your chosen keyword. If you do not have a chosen keyword, please see the judge at the event

Prize: TBA

November 14 Fan Favorite

Build a 1000 pt team, and play with 5 actions

Prize:

TBA

November 21 Scenario Event on 3D map

Bring a solo figure or Duo with point limit of 200pts, and rescue hostages from the force of evil on 3D map Special thanks for Phil from the 3D map

Prizes: TBA

November 28  Medieval Fantasy Event!

New Ongoing Event Type! Build a 600 pt team from only fantasy setting figure

Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, Mage Knight, Assassin’s Creed are you man sets to build from.

But figure from other sets may be used as long they belong in Fantasy setting, Up to the Judge’s Discretion

Prize:

TBA

L.A. Mood House Rules
1. Purple Rings are legal, and no figures are retired
2. No Battlefield Conditions
3. Feats can only being used on older figures from before the Avengers set

4. Player are expected to bring a map that will be used, players may use either side if the map is double sided.

New at L.A. Mood

Winter is coming..and that means two things...That certain holiday in December and Game of Thrones! So in honor of those two things L.A. Mood has stocked up on awesome product and some cool new GOT merch! Where to start!
Classic Big Seller Games back in stock!















Games like:
Catan
King of Tokyo
7 Wonders
Small World
Ticket to Ride & Europe
Tsuro
Netrunner

Wowie Zowie! Wake the neighbors, reconnect with the relatives --there's tried and tested big hit board games to be played (and you..know..potentially purchased for that certain holiday)

Tired of those classic games you know you love? Well you're in luck..
New Games!
Munchkin Pathfinder


















The award winning game of killing monsters and taking their stuff meets the award winning world of Pathfinder where you kill Goblins and..you know...take their stuff... Worlds collide! Featuring 168 cards and a unique 6 sided die!

Speaking of worlds colliding...

Walking Dead Risk!


In many ways The Walking Dead Risk Survival Edition offers the classic Risk game play everyone loves. In another way...Zombies! AHHHHHH!! How much ammo is left?! They're everywhere!! *Throws keyboard* Sorry..got a little carried away there. The classic locations and characters of the comic you love that spawned the show you love has spawned a game you'll love based on the game series you love to create- AAAAGH!! Zombies! *Throws keyboard*

Carcassonne Winter edition

Like we said winter is coming. Up until now you'd look out your window and say "Wait a minute-This game of Carcasonne doesn't represent the current season I am in!!" Well chill out! Carcasonne Winter Edition is finally here! Nothing breaks the ice like playing a game of Carcasonne Winter Edition with some cool friends-and trust us...that ain't no snow job!

Alright now to get to the Game of Thrones merchandise we promised..

Game of Thrones Lunch Pails!


Winter, Summer, Fall it doesn't matter! You're gonna be the coolest kid at school (or the office) 365 days a year with your Game of Thrones lunch boxl! Burrrrr...is it cold in here...or is it just you and your super COOL lunch pail?


New Comics!
Pretty Deadly #1



















The magical realism of Sandman meets with the western brutality of Preacher in Pretty Deadly! Death's daughter rides the wind on a horse...and her tale of of retribution is as beautifully lush as it is unflinchingly savage!

Sandman Overture #1



















Speaking of Sandman...Neil Gaiman's classic comic series returns for the first time since 2003...Does it live up to it's own standard of excellence?  Pick up your own copy today to find out!


Samurai Jack # 1

9 years after the end of the beloved show Samurai Jack is back...Jack...IN COMIC FORM!


Great War Joe Sacco














The first world war is depicted in one amazingly sprawling 24 foot drawing in Joe Sacco's powerful and unique "The Great War" This stirring work has to be seen to be believed! In fact-You can see it in our window as part of our Remembrance Day display. Come on down and check it out!


Batman Vol 3 Death in the Family

The third hard cover volume in the acclaimed New 52 title captures the new and already classic storyline Death in the Family...Holy critical acclaim Batman!

Pathinder Minis Legends of Golarion


















The greatest heroes and most fearsome foes of the Pathfinder world come alive on your gaming table with Pathfinder Battles: Legends of Golrian! Look at the detail...look at the craftmanship...Look at the-AAAHH! Creatures!! *Throws Keyboard*

Star Trek Tactics III Heroclix


Q:There's a Borg Cube! How cool is that! ?? (A:Very)

Dragon Shield Sleeves Restock

AHHH! Drago-Wait...All your favourite colors. 100 sleeves per box.

November Magic Schedule

November Magic Schedule
FNM Standard -   
Start Time 6:30; 
Entry Fee $2;
Swiss Rounds; 



FNM Drafts -  
Start Time Draft #1 Starts at 6:30 Draft #2 Starts approx. 8:30 (after two rounds of Standard); 
Entry Fee $10; 
Keep What You Draft; 
Swiss Rounds;
Latest Draft Format (e.g., currently Theros); 
Prizes consist of 3/2/1/1 booster pack prizes (based on 8 players) to the Top 3 and FNM foils distributed to the Top 2 players automatically.

Other prizes, like foil door prizes and other handouts, including Intro packs and Battle Packs, will be distributed as before, with a door prize pool equal to about half the number of entrants!  Based on our average 30-man FNM attendance (you can see the  expected prize distribution above), I think this is an exceptionally exciting change.  Let everyone know about our huge FNMs - the more people who play, the larger the prize pool gets!

November Magic Schedule

Nov 1 - FNM  
Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30 and 8:30 pm.
Nov 3- Commander Open play. 3:00pm start time.
Nov 4 -   Monday Night Draft
6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Nov 8 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Nov 10 - Commander Open Play 3:00pm  Invasion Block Draft 6:00pm $30 keep what you draft.
Nov 11 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Nov 15 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Nov 17 - Grand Prix Toronto Test Event. 12pm $27 entry Theros Sealed. Prizes will be Theros boosters based on attendance. If you are going to Grand Prix Toronto here is one of the last chance to test for this event.
Nov 18 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Nov 22 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Nov 24- Commander Open Play 3:00pm  
Nov 25 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.
Nov 29 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.

Does This Path Lead to Fun?

Friends and neighbours -- I'm an old-school computer RPG fan.  Back in the day, I played RPGs that didn't even have graphics -- games like Zork and the original Ultima titles.  Ultimately, however, some of my favourites games were the Might and Magic titles, where you put together a team of adventures and went out to explore the countryside in search of gold and glory.  Over the years, I've looked high and low in an effort to find a board game that could replicate this sense of RPG style experience.  Well, you can imagine my excitement when I heard about the newest release from Paizo Publishing, Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game.  Now, this is Paizo's first foray in the world of board game publishing -- but they're well known for their the hugely successful producion of the Pathfinder RPG, so there are certainly reasons to hope for good things.

The first thing that you'll notice about PF:TACG is how large the box is and that might seem somewhat surprising given that this is a card game.  The rationale, however, is that the box has been designed to allow you to organize the cards by categores (eg. weapons, armor, monsters etc.) and, there's room for all of the upcoming expansion packs to be included as well.  To that end, there's an excellent box insert and the rules contain a helpful overview of how best to seperate and organize the cards.  It's worth noting at this point that the game represents an unfolding story, one that follows the Pathfinder Rise of the Runelords story arc, as it emerged in the Pathfinder RPG universe.  As such, every few months a new chapter pack will be released which contains quests, monsters and equipment.  You and your friends can play the entire campaign, moving from one adventure scenario to another -- with each scenario taking approximately an hour to complete.  The base game comes with the first chapter pack -- Burnt Offerings -- and so after you've played the first few introductory scenarios you can move right into the main campaign.

As noted above, this is a card game.  Your character will be represented by a unique deck of cards that serves as a reposistory for the items, spells and loot that you'll acquire over the course of your journey.  Each character begins with a unique deck of cards and, in what is perhaps the most impressive feature of the game, as your character develops over time your deck of cards will change accordingly.  Thus, if you're a fighter who acquires a more powerful weapon during one scenario, that sword can remain in your deck for use during the next stage of the campaign.  Further, the locations you visit are also represented by decks of cards.  When in a location you can encounter that location by revealing the top card of the location deck and interacting with that card -- be it a monster or an item that you can acquire.  As you conquer various scenarios in the campaign your characters can also "level-up" so to speak -- and this means that they will be able to shape and alter their character decks to include more numerous and more powerful spells -- not to mention improving their base stats for use during encounters.  These advancements also stay with a character as they progress through the game and are recorded on character cards provided in the base game.

So, does it all work?  Well, I'm pleased to report that the answer to that question is yes.  To be sure there is a bit of learning curve -- as you become aware of how to encounter the different items and creatures you run into along the way -- but overall the game plays very smoothly and intuitively.  Anywone who has any paper & pencil, or computer, RPG experience will have little trouble coming to grips with the system.  Additionally, the game has great components and each scenario plays out quickly.  You will need a group of committed individuals who are prepared to game regularly if you want to play out the entire campaign -- which is probably the best way to play -- but if you've got such a play group this game comes highly recomended!

We've got copies in the store so come on down and check'em out.  And hey, Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game could be the perfect Christmas gift for the RPGer in your life!

Halloween Comic Fest 2013

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Join us in celebrating Halloween with some free comics, treats and sales! 20% off anything with the words dead or zombie in the title, all else roll Zombie Dice for discount! Come dressed in costume and get a special treat and then head on over to the London Public Library for a costume contest at 2:30 PM! Great fun! Great prizes!

photo courtesy of the London Metro News, Mark Spowart, Thursday October 17,2013

Heroclix Fear Itself Update

So everyone I have some bad news. The store was unable to acquire a month 5 Fear itself kit. Because of this we are unable to get the month 6 kit as well. This is due to dealings between WK and one of L.A mood's supplier.

AvX month one has been ordered from a different supplier

I want to thank everyone who came for out for Fear Itself Events. I also want to apologize to all those players who were looking forward to final next month as well

It's Pretty...But Is It a Bora?

In the world of game publishers, Alea is one of the better known companies -- especially when it comes to eurogames.  Alea publishes several lines of games, but their most famous is known as the Alea Big Box Series.  Some pretty successful titles have been part of this lineup -- including Puerto Rico, Macao and Castles of Burgundy.  Now there's a new addition to this all star line-up: Bora Bora.  This is yet another 2013 release from Stephen Feld (Castles of Burgundy, Rialto and Trajan being the others) and the fourth of Feld's designs to be included in the Big Box collection.  So what's it all about and is this a title that might be of interest to you?  Well, here are a few thoughts by way of introduction to this fine title.

First of all, from a thematic perspective, in Bora Bora you'll be discovering, settling and suriving in the islands of French Polynesia. Well, you would be if this game had any thematic content at all! Friends and neighbours, in classic Feldian fashion, Bora Bora is about as euro as it comes. In fact, the only game I know of that's any more of a blatant VP grab is Troyes! Bora Bora is a euro game through and through, at every step it's all about maximizing the return on investment for every action that you take.

From a  production standpoint, there is a tonne of stuff inside this weighty box!  Bora Bora is simply chalk full of components, all of which have been beautifully and durably constructed.  The main board has been lavishly illustrated, the various tokens have been constructed from good thick cardboard stock and the individual player boards are clearly laid out and provide helpful player-aids. Ultimately, this is very well produced game that looks great on the table.and, in terms of bang-for-your-buck, you're definitely getting your money's worth here.    One further comment by way of the relationship between aesthetics and game-play: there is a great deal of iconography employed in Bora Bora.  As a result, although the icons are on the whole quite intuitive, there will definitely be a learning curve involved in terms of your first few plays.

Having said that, the rules are actually quite straight forward to learn and the game flows quickly and cleanly from stage to stage and turn to turn.  In terms of mechanics, Feld employs dice that you'll role and place as 'workers' in a manner that is quite similar to Castles of Burgundy.  In terms of overall game-play, this is wide open game that allows you to generate VP in multiple ways -- and in this regard it has a 'feel' that's quite a bit like Trajan.  Bora Bora has been designed to play with two to four players, and it plays very well with any number along that spectrum.  In particular, it provides a surprisingly satisfying two-player experience, one which plays in about sixty to ninety minutes.  With three or four you can count on a more tense and competitive game that plays out in a solid ninety minute timeframe.  Bora Bora also offers considerable replayability, in so far as your strategic and tactical choices will be guided by task tiles which are randomly assigned from a large supply at the start of the game (although later tasks can be chosen from an available supply).  As such, you'll be forced to acquire points in different ways each game.  Ultimately, this is solidly middle weight euro that, while not inaccessible to new comers, is probably best appreciated by a relatively seasoned gamer.

So, if you're looking for a true-blue euro that's beautiful, scales well between two to four, offers challenges and tough decisions without melting your brain, and allows for lots of replayability, well then Bora Bora is definitely worth checking out!

October Magic Schedule

October Magic Schedule
FNM Standard -   
Start Time 6:30; 
Entry Fee $2;
Swiss Rounds; 



FNM Drafts -  
Start Time Draft #1 Starts at 6:30 Draft #2 Starts approx. 8:30 (after two rounds of Standard); 
Entry Fee $10; 
Keep What You Draft; 
Swiss Rounds;
Latest Draft Format (e.g., currently Theros); 
Prizes consist of 3/2/1/1 booster pack prizes (based on 8 players) to the Top 3 and FNM foils distributed to the Top 2 players automatically.

Other prizes, like foil door prizes and other handouts, including Intro packs and Battle Packs, will be distributed as before, with a door prize pool equal to about half the number of entrants!  Based on our average 30-man FNM attendance (you can see the  expected prize distribution above), I think this is an exceptionally exciting change.  Let everyone know about our huge FNMs - the more people who play, the larger the prize pool gets!

 October Magic Schedule

Oct 4 - FNM  
Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30 and 8:30 pm.
Oct 6- Commander Open play. 3:00pm start time.
Oct 7 -   Monday Night Draft
6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Oct 11 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Oct 13 - Commander Open Play 3:00pm  
Oct 14 - No Monday Night Draft Store closed for Thanksgiving.

Oct 18 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Oct 20 - Theros Gameday Noon Start time. Free entry. Come and face the Hydra.

Oct 21 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee
Oct 25 - FNM Standard-legal deck required. 6:30 pm start time, $2 $10 3-2-1-1 Theros draft available at 6:30pm and 8:30 pm.
Oct 27- Commander Open Play 3:00pm  
Oct 28 - Monday Night Draft 6:30PM Start Time Theros Rare Redraft $10 entry fee.
Theros Game Day
Oct 20 12pm  

What Do I Get?

All participants receive an exclusive Phalanx Leader full-art promo card (while supplies last). The Top 8 players each receive an exclusive Nighthowler full-art foilpromo card. The cards are awarded to the Top 8 players even if the tournament cuts only to the Top 4.
In addition, the 1st-place winner ofTherosGame Day will receive an exclusive Playmat.

Face the Hydra

Bring the Hero Cards you've earned at Theros Prerelease and Launch Weekend to help you defeat the Face the Hydra Challenge Deck at Theros Game Day. This special deck is a special activity that you can challenge beginning with Game Day, between rounds or at your convenience. It's not a part of the tournament, but you'll want to defeat the Hydra to earn the third Hero Card on the Hero's Path.
You can use up to two Hero Cards to help you against the Face the Hydra Challenge Deck. To learn more about the Hero's Path, visit MTGHerosPath.com.

L.A. Mood's October Heroclix Schedule

All events Begin at 6:00pm unless posted otherwise

October 3 Heroclix League Event

Build a 400 pt team with your chosen keyword. If you do not have a chosen keyword, please see the judge at the event

Prize: TBA

October 10 Annual Thanksgiving Team Meet for Dinner

Build a 600 pt team, Half of your team must be from one uncommon keyword and  The other half must be from a different uncommon keyword

Prize:

TBA

October 17 Fear Itself Storyline Event Month 5

500 points, Sealed event utilizing two (2) HeroClix Boosters per player: one (1) Marvel HeroClix: Fear Itself Booster pack, and one (1) other HeroClix booster  or Five (5) single figure boosters (or another Fear itself, IF turn out allows) of your choosing.

Prior to the event, players will “declare their allegiance” to one of the two Fear Itself Factions: “The Worthy” or “The Mighty.” They are now fighting for victory on behalf of their chosen Faction. They will utilize the appropriate Additional Team Ability for their faction (provided in the Month One Fear Itself kit) on their force.

Resources and Relics from the Fear Itself Scenario Packs or any previous month’s Marvel HeroClix: Fear Itself events are allowed for use

Prizes: Cul Borson Limited Edition figures for 1^st place, 2^nd place and Fellowship

Nerkkod’s Hammer 3D Objects for participation prizes

October 24 Monster Brawl!

Bring a Character with the Monster Keyword, Max 600pts, Players will be divide into two teams. The two teams will battle against each other.

Prize:

TBA

L.A. Mood House Rules
1. Purple Rings are legal, and no figures are retired
2. No Battlefield Conditions
3. Feats can only being used on older figures from before the Avengers set

4. Player are expected to bring a map that will be used, players may use either side if the map is double sided.