Mana Cloud Geek Boutique

NOMCon 2024 - McMinnville Gaming Convention
2024-08-03 08:00 - 2024-08-04 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Linfield College, WM Keck Science Center Linfield University 5 SW Linfield Ave, McMinnville, 97128, United States
Sound the horn, billow the smoke signals, and loose the pigeons: McMinnville’s bi-annual gaming convention returns to Linfield College this August 3rd-4th! NOMCon is a weekend for local tabletop gamers to come together. Read more about the convention and how to register by clicking here. This will be our first (of hopefully many) NOMCon’s that we will be participating in, and we are thrilled to join the fray! We will be nestled into a booth for the weekend; stay tuned for more details.

The store will be closed during this weekend, so we hope you stop by to say hello while browsing the event!

Mac NOMCon

Get ready for a weekend of epic tabletop adventures, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories at NOMCon 2024 in McMinnville, Oregon! Whether you’re a seasoned board game enthusiast or just breaking into the hobby of tabletop gaming, this is the event you won’t want to miss.

What is NOMCon? NOMCon is more than just a convention; it’s a celebration of all things tabletop gaming. We’re back and bigger than ever, bringing together a vibrant community of gamers, families, and friends. Here’s what you can expect at NOMCon 2024:

– An Extensive Game Library: Explore an extensive library of tabletop games, from classic board games to the latest releases. Whether you’re into strategy, role-playing, or cooperative games, we’ve got something for everyone.

– Virtual Flea Market: Looking to buy or sell games before the convention? Check out our Virtual Flea Market on BoardGameGeek (Link Coming Soon) for a fantastic selection and great deals. Dive into the details and list of games available right at your fingertips! – A Welcoming Community: Enjoy a friendly and inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to join in the fun. Meet new friends who share your passion for tabletop gaming.

ROOT: the RPG
2024-07-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-30 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-02 14:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Welcome to Furwood Forest, a bountiful woodland locked in conflict. Powerful factions vie for control of the clearings and their citizens as adventurous vagabonds work to assist or undermine these factions.
The clever and ever-scheming animal factions are pressing their political influence! How will you and your fellow vagabonds react to the evolving plots unfolding (openly and secretly) before you? Tread wisely: your decisions may have dire future consequences for all…
ROOT is a rules-light RPG where player decisions lead to persistently shifting power-struggles within the woodland war, resulting in permanent progression changes to the game each week. We will be continuing this ongoing campaign every Sunday. We welcome new and returning players alike!

New to the game? Pre-made character sheets are available, or show up early to create a new one. All required materials are available at the store, but you are welcome to bring your own favorite D6 dice, pencil, and/or Root character sheet if you desire.
A brief overview of the game by developer Magpie Games can be found below:

Starfinder RPG
2024-07-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-19 14:00, 2024-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Starfinder
with GM Isaiah
In the depths of space, unimaginable terrors both ancient and new dwell unchallenged…
Conquer your fears and take on the galaxy with your party! Starfinder is a space horror fantasy from the Pathfinder system ran at the store every Saturday. New players are always welcome to the table; premade characters are available, or show up early to make a custom.

From the publisher:
Step into your powered armor and grab your magic-infused laser rifle as you investigate the mysteries of a weird universe with your bold starship crew. Will you delve for lost artifacts in the ruins of alien temples? Strap on rune-enhanced armor and a laser rifle to battle undead empires in fleets of bone ships, or defend colonists from a swarm of ravenous monsters? Maybe you’ll hack into the mainframe of a god-run corporation, or search the stars for clues to the secret history of the universe or brand new planets to explore. Whether you’re making first contact with new cultures on uncharted worlds or fighting to survive in the neon-lit back alleys of Absalom Station, you and your team will need all your wits, combat skill, and magic to make it through. But most of all, you’ll need each other.

Starfinder
2024-07-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Starfinder

with GM Isaiah

In the depths of space, unimaginable terrors both ancient and new dwell unchallenged…

Conquer your fears and take on the galaxy with your party! Starfinder is a Pathfinder-system space horror fantasy ran at the store every Saturday. New players are welcomed to join; premade characters are available, or you may show up early to make a custom.

From the publisher:Step into your powered armor and grab your magic-infused laser rifle as you investigate the mysteries of a weird universe with your bold starship crew. Will you delve for lost artifacts in the ruins of alien temples? Strap on rune-enhanced armor and a laser rifle to battle undead empires in fleets of bone ships, or defend colonists from a swarm of ravenous monsters? Maybe you’ll hack into the mainframe of a god-run corporation, or search the stars for clues to the secret history of the universe or brand new planets to explore. Whether you’re making first contact with new cultures on uncharted worlds or fighting to survive in the neon-lit back alleys of Absalom Station, you and your team will need all your wits, combat skill, and magic to make it through. But most of all, you’ll need each other.

The Sword of St. Taylor - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
The Sword of St. Taylor

with guest GM Jilone – table 2

A homebrewed 5e D&D one-shot inspired by MÖRK BORG.You will be playing gritty heroes of a dying fantasy world, on a futile expedition to retrieve an artifact that could rekindle hope for your kingdom. There is treachery in your ranks. Each player will be given secret objectives. Betrayal is inevitable.Because of the nature of this game, a minimum of 4 players is required. An alternate game will be ran if the minimum falls short.

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Starfinder - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Starfinder

with GM Isaiah – game room (intended for mature players)

Step into your powered armor and grab your magic-infused laser rifle as you investigate the mysteries of a weird universe with your bold starship crew. Will you delve for lost artifacts in the ruins of alien temples? Strap on rune-enhanced armor and a laser rifle to battle undead empires in fleets of bone ships, or defend colonists from a swarm of ravenous monsters? Maybe you’ll hack into the mainframe of a god-run corporation, or search the stars for clues to the secret history of the universe or brand new planets to explore. Whether you’re making first contact with new cultures on uncharted worlds or fighting to survive in the neon-lit back alleys of Absalom Station, you and your team will need all your wits, combat skill, and magic to make it through. But most of all, you’ll need each other.

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Obojima: Mayhem at the Truffle Festival

with GM Travis – table 1

The latest from Portland’s TTRPG game/accessory publisher, 1985 Games!Inspired between the rich worlds weaved by Studio Ghibli and the Legend of Zelda comes Obojima: Tales from the Tall Grass. Explore Okiri village during it’s great Truffle Festival in this quick 5e compatible adventure set on the whimsical island of Obojima!

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Wizard Crack - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Wizard Crack

with guest GM Jilone – table 2

Locally homebrewed, this rules-light TTRPG is fresh and frothy!Ever dream of being an epic wizard on a way cray adventure with your super weird, super powerful wiz peeps? Stop dreaming and get off the bus; armed with only your sick wizard hat and bizzaro spellbook, your gonna need all the creative problem solving skills you got before things get ba-nay-nay…

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Cold & Dark - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Cold & Dark

with GM Isaiah – gaming room

Dying is easy, living is hard and pain is a given…Centuries from now mankind lives on in the Sirius galaxy, an enormously vast and dense system of stars. It’s a greedy industrial society run by corporations and the Governmental Industrial Complex. The onslaught of strip-mining has stirred something terrible best left buried and forgotten.

The sci-fi universe of Cold & Dark is a frightening and violent world. In the reaches of space the protagonists have to face known as well as unknown horrors.

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Root - Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Root

with GM Travis – table 1

War has returned to the Woodland!The Marquise de Cat led her armies to victory over many of the clearings, but the Eyrie Dynasties rise again to oppose her. Meanwhile, the mice, rabbits, and foxes of the Woodland do not sit idly by – the Woodland Alliance, a homegrown rebellion, has emerged, promising to free the Woodland from any oppressors. In the midst of war, you and your party – vagabonds all – travel between clearings, taking on jobs no one else can or will do. You choose whom you serve, if anyone… but everyone knows you may tip the balance of the War.

All of our store-hosted games running on RPG Day will be free to play! Space is limited however, so we recommend reserving your seat in advance so you don’t miss out. To allow the most amount of people the opportunity to register for a game, we ask that you only sign up for what you intend to play, and cancel your reservation if schedule conflicts arise. We reserve the right to remove a user’s reservations if we find they are abusing the goodwill of the system.For those who wish to support their local game store and the DMs hosting their game, we have an open buy-in option should you opt to pay a game entry fee! Starting suggested entry price is $10 per game per person. As a perk, any player that pays a minimum $10 entry fee will be able to take home additional books from the Free RPG Day table, in addition to being entered to win 1 of 5 The Story Engine starter decks!

Free RPG Day
2024-06-22 11:00 - 20:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Join us for a day of adventures! In participation with Free RPG Day, Mana Cloud will be hosting an entire day of festivities dedicated entirely to our little fantasy worlds and the dice-rolls that rule them. We will have multiple one-shot gaming sessions running throughout the day. Come for the swag; stay for the glory!
Check out our RPG Day event page for further details and a schedule of the games we will be running that day.

ABOUT THE EVENT:Free RPG Day is a joint effort between gaming stores and game publisher to celebrate the gamer community as well as the latest releases in the world of roleplaying.

Mini Lego Masters
2024-05-25 12:00 - 19:00 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
Join us for our first mini Lego Masters building challenge!

May 25th we will be hosting a Lego building competition. Since space will be limited, we will be running this competition twice this day: once at 12-3pm, and again from 4-7pm.

Entry fee is $30 per competition to enter. With this, recipients will receive a random bag of Lego pieces from which to build.Builds will consist of a single model. Prior to the competition, we will collect submissions from the community of WHAT we will be building, which will be randomly selected at the start of the competition!

Click the link below to find further details and to pre-reserve your seat at the table:

Mini Lego Masters Competition (EVENT ENDED)

Star Wars Weekend
2024-05-04 00:00 - 2024-05-05 23:59 | Mana Cloud, 293 W 3rd St, Lafayette, OR, 97127, United States
STAR WARS WEEKEND

Now May the 4th has been extended to include Revenge of the 5th!
Join us Saturday & Sunday, May 4-5th, for a thematic gaming weekend dedicated entirely to our favorite force-wielding franchise.
