Absolutely... Powerforce
Absolutely... Wordwake too
Sometimes you’re better off playing. There’ll be boosters in your hand once you’re done paying.
You think you’re mad, should have stayed at home - no (everyone this weekend gets a brand new promo). In a game store called Fan Boy Three, Magic launch event and Yugi prerelease. (Popping down? Play underground - Sunday D&D) (at) Fan Boy Three.
Absolutely... PowerWake
Absolutely... two events
Welcome to mashup weekend at Fan Boy Three as two of our biggest game lines go mano-e-mano on both Saturday and Sunday.
Last week saw Fan Boy Three stretched almost to capacity with our record breaking attendance of 92 for Worldwake, so we already know that we’re going to need every inch, every micron of our copious biggest-in-the-UK-although-possibly-Eclectic-Games-are-arguably-bigger capacity to squeeze every player in for two of the hottest events in Fan Boy history.
The Absolute Powerforce prerelease and the sealed Worldwake launch event. Prepare to warp the Space/Time continuum, because this is going to be huge!
Dave, Phill, Tamara, Ross, Rod and Tom
We're the Game Shop Boys (and girl)
Thursday 4th February
(5pm) our ever popular Yugioh Hobby League (FREE/£2)
Friday 5th February
(7pm) Worldwake Launch Event I: Friday Night Magic: Worldwake Draft (£10)
Saturday 6th February
*** NO Pokemon League ***
Saturday February 6th (11am) Yugioh: Absolute Powerforce Sneak Peek Tournament (£20 - despite the recently publicised changes to Konami Sneak Peek OP policy, this event will continue to award at least one booster of prize support to every player with extra prizes for the T8. A casual play format - £17.50 for five boosters and a promo card - will be available throughout the day for those players unable to make the start time or who don’t want to commit to playing in the main tournament). (noon) Worldwake Launch Event II (£20, Sealed)
(3pm-7pm) Yugioh: Absolute Powerforce Sneak Peek Open Duelling (£17.50; 5 packs plus promo) - specially designed for those players who work on Saturdays, we'll be running this event throughout the day - just pop in anytime to pick up your packs.
Sunday 7th February
(noon) Worldwake Launch Event III (Two headed giant; £30 per team)
(1pm) Living Forgotten Realms (£2.50)
(1pm) Yugioh: Absolute Powerforce Sneak Peek II (£20)
(6pm) Living Forgotten Realms (£2.50)
(7pm) Magic: Zendikar/Worldwake Draft (£10)
And Next Week?
Tuesday 9th February
(2pm) Living Forgotten Realms
Thursday 11th February
(2pm) Living Forgotten Realms
(5pm) our ever popular Yugioh Hobby League (FREE/£2)
(7pm) Living Forgotten Realms
Friday 12th February
(7pm) FNM: Standard (£3)
Saturday 13th February
(10am) Pokemon League is back
(noon) Shadowfist
(noon) Vampire: Heirs to the Blood Release Event (£20)
(1pm) Pokemon: Soulsilver/Heartgold Release Event (£20)
Sunday 14th February
(1pm) Warmachine/Hordes drop in day + Learn2Play (FREE)
(1pm) Yugioh (£5)
(1pm) Living Forgotten Realms (£2.50)
(6pm) Living Forgotten Realms (£2.50)
(7pm) Magic: Zendikar/Worldwake Draft (£10)
Team Fanboy
Lian Pizzey is our Extendo-champ, having beaten all contenders in our Play the Game, see the World Championship. He'll now be jetting off to Worlds courtesy of Fan Boy Three!
Yaaay! Andrew Lam is the UK Warcraft TCG National Champion 2009, with Ross Silcock runner up and Steven Marshall is the first ever UK Warcraft Minis National Champion. This has to be our best ever performance ever at any event. Ever.
Congrats to Tom Marsh, who beat Jack Wong to become the winner of our very first Huntik regional.
Well done to Thomas Joseph, third overall in the European Dragon Duel Championships. Fantastic performance Tom with what may be the best ever performance by a UK player in a European event.
Meanwhile, commiserations to Simon 'The Pirate' Ho who lost out in the final of the first ever UKayPro championship in Manchester last weekend.
Congratulations and good luck to Gary "Gandhi" Cadwallader, Team Fanboy's star performer in the 2009 Yugioh Nationals. Gary's set to play in the European Yugioh Championships next weekend as part of the UK National Yugioh Team.
Congratulations to Amber Carter and Paul Foster for coming second and third in last weekend's inaugural Chaotic National Championship and to Jack Wong for winning the UK's first ever Huntik Regional.
Want to join Team Fanboy? Your Fan Boy card is a one stop shop - we'll keep a track of your DCI, UDE or DGMA number, WizKids or RPGA player ID and update your results on line.
We'll need your name, address, age, e-mail, and details of any organised play programs you currently have an identity for. Register for your own Fan Boy Card online and start playing in our in store events today.
Getting There
Situated at the heart of Manchester's transport hub, literally a stone's throw from Picadilly Station, it's easy to reach us by road, rail or coach.
Newton Street is situated at the edge of the Northern Quarter, and it's readily accessible right off the A6 ring road. There's local on street parking off Newton Street, but we recommend the Dale Street Car Park as it's £4.50 for the entire day.
Opening Hours
Fan Boy Three is open when you want to shop, then open again for Fan Boy Three card holders when you want to game.
Mon - Closed (Except Bank Holiday Monday)
Tue - Noon to 7pm, then organised play 7pm to 11pm.
Wed - Noon to 7pm, then organised play 7pm to 11pm.
Thu - Noon to 7pm, then organised play 7pm to 11pm.
Fri - Noon to 7pm, then organised play 7pm to 11pm.
Sat - 10am to 7pm (Evenings for special events)
Sun - Noon to 6pm. (Evenings for Sunday Night Boardgaming every week!)
Credits
We'd like to take the time to thank everyone who've helped turn our dream of an independent central Manchester based games shop and national level organised play venue into reality. Check out our Credits Page for more details.
It's never too late to play your part. Promote your favourite games, donate us demo copies, sign up as a card carrying Fan Boy and join us on the quest to make your fun our serious business.
