As all indoor gamers are aware, one of the prevailing obstacles in the gaming world is finding people to play with. One of the most important parts of playing games is the community itself, and not being able to find your people can make the idea of gaming — whether it is starting a new fantasy card game, or going back to a beloved RPG (roleplaying game) — daunting.
With that in mind, here are the places that indoor gamers in Eugene and Springfield can find their fellow nerds (said with the highest regards). There are some local gaming hobby stores that hold tournaments, free play and even offer lessons for tabletop games, RPGs and fantasy card games.
So for all the current or wannabe Wargamers, dungeon masters and commanders out there who are looking for your people, this article is for you.
Card Game Stores
Addictive Behaviors
The Addictive Behaviors hobby store in downtown Eugene holds a variety of fantasy card game events every night Monday through Saturday. Magic: The Gathering, a collectible card game that allows players to cast spells, summon creatures and defeat opponents, is its specialty. Addictive Behaviors holds drafting tournaments, Commander nights (a Magic format in which players have a 100-card deck with one “legendary” creature serving as commander and dealing commander damage) and Legacy Nights weekly, meaning that they cater to everyone from beginners to veterans…