Game Grove

08/09/2026

⚔️ Warhammer 40,000 Mentorship Tourney! ⚔️

11th Edition is here, armies are hitting the tables, rules are being learned, mistakes are being made, and that means it is the PERFECT time for one of our favorite styles of 40K event:

🎓 THE MENTORSHIP TOURNEY RETURNS!

📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 11:00 AM
🎲 2 Rounds
⚔️ Mentor: 500 Points
🔥 Mentee: 1,500 Points

This one is for the people and the players.

Our goal isn't to throw new players into the deep end of competitive 40K. Instead, we're pairing newer players with experienced members of our community, putting some armies on the table, and getting a couple full rounds of 11th Edition under our belts together!

Mentors bring 500 points to support their teammate's 1,500-point army, then work together throughout the game. Ask questions. Talk through decisions. Learn interactions. Get some reps in. And, most importantly, PLAY SOME WARHAMMER.

🛡️ NEW PLAYER WITHOUT A MENTOR? THAT'S OKAY!

Don't let that stop you from signing up! If you want to play but don't have an experienced player to team up with, our Tournament Organizer may be able to assign you a mentor.

Likewise, if you're one of our veteran players and want to help somebody get their feet underneath them in the new edition, WE WANT YOU.

💬 Want in?
Head over to the Game Grove Discord and reach out to or to get signed up!

Whether you're learning 40K, learning 11th, or helping someone else learn...

Bring your army. Bring your questions. Bring your battle buddy.

08/06/2026

⚔️ The banners have been called. War is coming to Game Grove. ⚔️

Whether your loyalties lie with the wolves of Winterfell, the lions of Casterly Rock, the dragons of Essos, or the countless other great houses of Westeros, it's time to gather your forces and march to the battlefield.

We're excited to announce our upcoming A Song of Ice and Fire: Tabletop Miniatures Game Tournament!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕐 Dice roll at 1:00 PM
⚔️ 3 Rounds
🏰 40 Point Armies
🏆 Special prizes for the Top 4!

Game modes, scenarios, and additional tournament details will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!

Whether you're a seasoned commander looking to prove your tactical genius or a newer player eager to test your mettle, we'd love to have you join us. The local ASOIAF community continues to grow, and this is the perfect chance to throw some dice, meet fellow generals, and fight for glory.

"When you play the game of thrones, you win... or your dice betray you." 😉

Who's answering the call?

08/06/2026

🍄🎨 Game Grove's First Official T-Shirt Design Contest! 👕

It's finally time.

For the first time ever, our community is designing official Game Grove merchandise!

For the next two weeks, we're inviting artists of every skill level to interpret one simple prompt...

"'Game Grove' above a field of mushrooms."

That's it.

Whether your vision is whimsical, cozy, fantasy, dark fantasy, surreal, retro, watercolor, comic book, pixel art, or something we haven't even imagined yet...we want to see your interpretation.

There is no "correct" answer. Surprise us.

🍄 Contest Prompt

Design a shirt featuring:
"Game Grove" above a field of mushrooms.

Feel free to make the mushrooms magical, realistic, glowing, tiny, towering, mysterious, or downright bizarre. We want to see your creativity shine!

✨ Bonus Challenge

Hide your signature somewhere in the artwork!

We love little easter eggs, and it'll make every winning shirt just a little more special.

🏆 Winner Receives

🎁 $50 Game Grove Gift Card

👕 A FREE copy of the shirt in your size

📣 Artist shoutouts across our Facebook and social media

✨ Your artwork professionally printed as the first official Game Grove community T-shirt, available for everyone to preorder after the contest!

📬 How to Enter

Submit your artwork by either:

🍄 Posting it in the comments below

OR

🎨 Joining our Discord and posting it in:

Crafting Corner
➡️ Contest-Submissions

📅 Contest Dates
August 8 - August 22

We've always believed Game Grove is built by its community. This shirt should be too.

We absolutely cannot wait to see what you create. 💚🍄🎲

08/05/2026

🍃 There and Back Again... to Friday Night Magic. 💍

The road goes ever on, and this week it leads straight to Game Grove for the Magic: The Gathering: The Hobbit Pre-Release!

Whether you're a seasoned Planeswalker or simply looking for your next adventure, this is your chance to crack open a brand-new Pre-Release Kit, build a deck on the spot, and journey into one of fantasy's most beloved worlds.

🗓 Friday, August 7
🕖 7:00 PM
💰 $35 Entry

Your adventure includes:
• Official Hobbit Pre-Release Kit
• Sealed deck tournament
• Official Wizards of the Coast prize support
• A room full of fellow adventurers ready to share the journey

We've stocked up with plenty of kits, so if you've been worried about missing out, now's the time to gather your fellowship.

Whether you're chasing glory, opening incredible cards, or just excited to experience Middle-earth through Magic, we'd love to have you at the table.

08/03/2026

🌿 Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit Prerelease 🌿

Adventure awaits in Middle-earth!

Join us this Friday as we crack open The Hobbit for Magic's newest Prerelease. Build a deck from your kit, meet fellow adventurers, and experience the set before official release!

📅 Friday, August 7
🕖 7:00 PM
💰 $35 Entry

Your entry includes:
• One The Hobbit Prerelease Kit
• Three rounds of Swiss play
• Official prize support
• A night of great games and great company

Whether you're a longtime Magic player or this is your very first Prerelease, everyone is welcome. It's one of the most fun and relaxed ways to experience a brand-new set.

We've made sure to stock plenty of Prerelease Kits, so gather your fellowship and we'll see you Friday night!

08/03/2026

Ward The Card Game hooked us up with a box during GenCon!

Testing it out in the WV backwoods after a long week demoing games 😄

Can't wait to teach all yall! 😀

07/29/2026

Yall, our community is epic! Thank you so much for the kind words!!

Say hi to our next sponsor! 👾

The Game Grove is ran by Ramsey He/Him, Pan-boi, and grew up around here. He went to buffalo high school and worked in Airforce Intelligence for a bit. But after years of the military complex, he has returned to his hometown to create the perfect environment for all nerds and hobbyists in the area ^-^
He is fun loving and always down for a smile, conversation, and a hug! The game grove has grown a special relationship with game retailers, this makes sure not only GG gets new product when it releases, but the community and players bring the hype each time a new game drops and you don't want to miss!

Game grove is such an important part of our community! We appreciate game grove for sponsoring our pride event AND hosting all our fabulous craft clubs! 🃏

If you haven’t checked them out, you’re missing out!
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07/25/2026

Sweet Dee's have been COOKIN!

Delicious snacks have come to the Grove for the many epic events coming up this weekend!

From Lorcana to Riftbound, Guilty Gear Strive, 40k and more...its shaping up to be an epic weekend!

Treat yoself!!

07/23/2026

🥊 SUNDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
Guilty Gear Strive League | Week 3 Standings

Three tournaments down.

One remains.

The finale is almost here.

The race for first just took a massive turn. HELP? has stormed into the top spot, Lil Gummy has been knocked down to second, and the battle behind them is tighter than ever. Every set matters now.

📈 Biggest Climbers
⬆️ HELP? claims first place.
⬆️ Seilessy climbs into 4th.
⬆️ Illo continues the march upward into 6th.

Meanwhile, Arbiter of Signs refuses to budge from third, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

With the Finale only 3 days away, there are still enough points on the table to completely rewrite these standings. If you've been waiting to make your move...

This is your chance.

⚔️ Sunday Night Smackdown Finale
📅 Sunday, July 26
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Game Grove
💲 $15 Entry

Bring your main.
Bring your counterpick.
Bring your nerves.

We'll see who walks away as July's Guilty Gear Champion.

https://www.start.gg/tournament/sunday-night-smackdown-the-finale/details