Wandering Adventures

Weekly Commander Night at Wandering Adventures — Join Us Every Wednesday Every Wednesday evening, Wandering Adventures opens its doors to fans of Magic: The Gathering for casual but structured Commander night. Whether you’re a longtime veteran or just looking to try out Commander, Wednesday is your chance to sit down with a group, meet fellow players, and experience multiplayer Magic in a fun, social environment. What sets our night apart is that we’re using the Commander Brackets Beta system — specifically focusing on Bracket 2 decks (also called “Core”). This ensures that games stay balanced, enjoyable, and accessible, without being overwhelming. What Are Commander Brackets — And Why They Matter Commander Brackets were introduced to create a common language and shared expectations around deck power and gameplay experience. The system divides decks into five levels: Bracket 1 (Exhibition): ultra‐casual or thematic decks. Bracket 2 (Core): decks around the power of an average pre-constructed deck — the baseline for most multiplayer Commander games. Bracket 3 (Upgraded), Bracket 4 (Optimized), and Bracket 5 (cEDH): increasingly powerful, tuned, or competitive builds. For Core (Bracket 2), the goals are clear: games should be fun, social, moderately competitive — and typically last at least eight turns before someone wins or loses. By making Wednesday night a “Bracket 2 night,” we aim to offer a predictable, balanced experience for people coming together with different decks. It keeps things fair, friendly, and far less likely to result in “unwinnable” scenarios for newer or casual players. How to Build a Bracket 2 (Core) Deck — Tips If you’re thinking of bringing a deck, here’s how to make sure it fits within Bracket 2 guidelines: Aim for a “precon-plus” power level. Think of Core as roughly on par with a typical preconstructed Commander deck. You don’t need every perfect card, but the deck should be solid enough to hold its own. Prioritize theme over raw power. Use flavorful or thematic cards — this helps prevent the deck from getting tuned too aggressively. Avoid extreme combos or “infinite” loops. Bracket 2 isn’t the place for consistent two-card infinite combos, mass land denial, or repetitive extra-turn chains. Balance power with pacing. Your deck should allow for “big plays,” but the game should evolve over multiple turns — not end abruptly. Don’t over-optimize. It’s easy to take a precon and start swapping in staples or powerful cards — but that often pushes a deck into a higher bracket. Instead, focus on maintaining fun and balanced gameplay.   What to Expect Wednesday Nights at Wandering Adventures A laid-back, friendly environment — perfect for casual players and newcomers. Games that present real decisions, meaningful swings, and multiplayer interaction — without the pressure of cEDH-level optimization. A mix of decks: some standard, some thematic, all eligible for Core / Bracket 2. A good chance to meet other local Commander fans, try different strategies, and learn the format. If you’ve ever wanted to play Commander in a store setting, or just get together with like-minded players and enjoy games that feel fair and fun — Wednesday is your night. Bring your deck, your friends, and maybe a sleeve or two for trade. See you at the table.

Wandering Adventures Holiday Hobby Day Join us for a day of holiday cheer at Wandering Adventures on Saturday, December 13th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 7766 Martin Grove Road, Unit 5, Vaughan. We’re combining a Festive Painting Challenge with a Customer Appreciation Day to celebrate the year and thank our amazing community.   Customer Appreciation We’ll have free holiday treats and hot drinks to enjoy while you browse and connect with fellow hobbyists. - Cookies- Throughout the afternoon, there will be raffle prizes given away, including board games and other festive surprises, so make sure you’re in store every hour on the hour. You can also win prizes by answering Christmas trivia questions, while supplies last. Some stuff we are giving away:-Dice-Board Games-Holiday themed calendars Festive Painting ChallengeShow off your creativity by bringing a holiday-themed miniature to enter into our Festive Painting Challenge. Think red and green color schemes, snow-covered bases, candy cane weapons — anything that captures the spirit of the season! Entries will be displayed in-store throughout the day, and the community will vote for their favourite. The winning entry will take home a prize for Community Favourite, celebrating both skill and holiday spirit.The prize this year:- Paints and Tools Set- Secret hard-to-find miniature   We’re so thankful for the support of our community this year and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone. Come enjoy treats, games, raffles, and a chance to show off your painting skills — it’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and make some festive memories with friends old and new.

Black Friday Deals at Wandering Adventures – November 28-30 Black Friday is coming, and Wandering Adventures is ready to celebrate with three days of exciting deals for hobbyists, gamers, and collectors. From Thursday, November 28 to Saturday, November 30, you can take advantage of special promotions across board games, trading card games, RPGs, miniatures, paints, and books. All deals are available both in-store and online while supplies last. Whether you are a veteran tabletop gamer, a collector of miniatures and paints, or looking for the perfect gift for a hobbyist, our Black Friday deals make it easy to get more value while stocking up on your favourite games and supplies. Featured Black Friday Deals 1. Flesh and Blood Black Friday Promo PackFor fans of Flesh and Blood TCG, receive one special promo pack for every $70 spent on products, capped at two per customer per day. This is a perfect opportunity to grow your collection while earning exclusive promo packs.Flesh and Blood 2. Extra 10% Off Board GamesOur board game selection is already discounted, and during Black Friday, you can save an additional 10%. Stock up on strategy games, cooperative adventures, and classic tabletop favourites for yourself or as gifts.Board Games 3. Rulebook + Dice DealPick up any hardcover RPG rulebook, including Dungeons & Dragons and other popular systems, and get any dice set for 50% off. This bundle is ideal for new players or long-time RPG fans looking to expand their collection.Dungeons and DragonsGoodman GamesRPG Dice   4. Paint OfferBuy any six paints and receive 10% off the total. This deal is perfect for miniature painters, hobbyists, and terrain builders. Mix and match your favourite colours to customize your miniatures or enhance your projects.AK 3RD GenCitadelVallejoGreenStuffWorld 5. 10% Off Black LibraryAll Black Library titles are 10% off during Black Friday. From classic Warhammer 40K stories to the latest releases, this is a great time to expand your collection of novels and lore.Black Library Novels 6. Combat Patrol / Spearhead BonusBuy any Combat Patrol or Spearhead set and get one paint free. This deal makes it easy to get started on a new army or expand an existing collection while picking up essential paints at no extra cost.Army Sets Why Shop Wandering Adventures This Black Friday At Wandering Adventures, we pride ourselves on supporting the local gaming and hobby community. Black Friday is not just about discounts — it’s about helping hobbyists, collectors, and new players get the products they need to enjoy their games, craft detailed miniatures, and explore new adventures. By shopping with us, you get: Competitive prices on board games, RPGs, TCGs, and miniatures Exclusive promo packs and bundle deals Both online convenience and in-store service Note: Games Workshop miniatures and products are excluded from these promotions. All deals are available while supplies last. Make sure to mark your calendar for November 28-30 and take advantage of these limited-time offers. Whether you’re picking up paints, miniatures, board games, or RPG essentials, Wandering Adventures has you covered this Black Friday.