The Weekly Grind - November 17th, 2025 Newsletter

Critical Grind Gaming
Nov 16
4 min read

UPDATES

Starting in November we'll be closing early on Wednesdays.

HIGHLIGHTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

I want to give a quick highlight to the baby of the team. Our daughter Saphira turns 13 today!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIDDO!

We had so much fun this week! RPGs, Avatar Prerelease, Lorcana Release Tournament, Creator Meetup and more!

Keep an eye on our socials and Discord for Thanksgiving Week/Customer Appreciation Week Sales.

The New Dungeons & Dragons books are here! We have the Magic Avatar set!

Our Daggerheart books are back in stock! And we just got these beautiful Daggerheart Folios.

Did you know there is an official organization for Game Store retailers, Publishers, Designers, and Distributors? It's called GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association) and right now they're taking nominations for the Power Retail Awards. This is where the gaming community gets to nominate their favorite FLGS. There's a board that will make final decisions, and the winner will be announced at the GAMA Expo Conference in March. If you have a few minutes, we would appreciate a nomination. It's a very tough competition and I don't have much expectation of winning, but the recognition and getting our name in the running would be an honor.

CLICK HERE to fill out their nomination form.

Did you know that a group of sharks is called a Shiver? Join Artisan Games while they demo their game, Shiver of Sharks, this Saturday Night starting at 6pm.

RPG Event Updates!

--> KIDS RPG NIGHT

KIDS RPG NIGHT IS CANCELLED THE 21ST AND 28TH. WE HAVE 1 TABLE FILLING IN ON THE 21ST, IT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.

How it normally works: I email the parents directly, hopefully on the Monday before Kid's RPG Night with the link for sign-ups and session descriptions. So if you are a Kid's RPG Night parent, please fill out this form. (if you haven't already)

Please remember Kid's RPG Night takes place the 2nd and 4th Fridays, GMs permitting.

--> Discord Looking For Party

Join our Discord and find your next gaming group.

It looks like there is some interest in D&D, Daggerheart, Crooked Moon, and a few other sessions being discussed in the Discord.

Tip: When you join, go to Rules to get verified. Then, VERY IMPORTANTLY: go to Roles-and-Info to select your interests. This is what will unlock the channels.

Sessions are open now for the RPG Pot Luck. Click Here to see the sessions and sign up. Just select the DAY PLAY PASS and whatever session(s) you want. Please be mindful, they are scheduled 3 hours each, so don't overlap time-slots.

TCG Event Updates!

Our Magic the Gathering League is going. This is round 3 but you can join any time! Played in timed pods with points awarded for place at the end of the game, and various play goals which will rotate every 4 weeks.

Seats are still available for the Release Day Draft Tournament. Click the image to be directed to the website to sign up!

November's Mini Painting Contest

Swing by the cafe to pick up the Hatching Wyrmling for our November Mini Painting Contest. Mini due back to the cafe by close on Sunday, November 23rd!

Whether you're participating in our contests or just looking for a space to hang out and paint, stop by any Tuesday for our Mini-Painting drop-in between 3pm & 8pm. $5 for all you can paint, access to our brushes, and paints, and a free figure to practice on. Or pick up additional figures for only $5 each.

This Month's Calendar & Specials

NOVEMBER SPECIALS --

Peach Cobbler Latte: Peach and Brown Sugar, topped with Cinnamon. Enjoy Hot or Iced. Or try it as a Chai or Matcha.

Yum Yam Italian Cream Soda: Ube with Marshmallow Cold Foam

CrappleBerry Smoothie: Cranberry & Pineapple Smoothie

Pumpkin Cheesecake Toast: Pumpkin Cream Cheese, Ginger Snap Cookies, Caramel, Pumpkin Pie Spice

Get Stuffed Toast: Ricotta, Sliced Apples and Pears, Honey, Cranberries, and Basil

This Week's Event Highlights

This is a quick look at this week's events. And of course any day is Game Day at Critical Grind. Just stop in anytime and find your next favorite game.

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SPECIAL EVENTS OF NOTE THIS WEEK: