This will be a shorter-than-usual e-newsletter...but important information! Read on...
We've Moved!
We're up and running in the new space! I probably need to add an asterisk to that statement--we're up and running* as pertains to our previous/existing operations. The public-facing store front and game-play area at the front of our facility is still in the works. We'll have a "grand opening" of that space in early 2027. But for now, all online ordering and fulfillment operations are back to normal for PLAAY Games.
Video Tonight: Canadian Pro Football Championship Pre-PLAAY
Thanks to David Gambrill’s efforts, we'll be able to “pre-PLAAY” Canada’s pro football championship game with Cold Snap Express! (You can also download the teams from the “free stuff” section below and pre-PLAAY on your own game table!) Join us tonight LIVE on the PLAAY Games YouTube channel, 6pm MT (8pm ET). Hope to see you there!...
The Holiday Sale
We're putting the final touches on our annual Holiday Sale, which will run Black Friday 11.27.26 through Cyber Monday 11.30.26. We'll have all the usual features of recent years, including automatic discounts (no code required) on print and digital purchases, a brand new PDF game, all-new card sets and accessories for numerous games, and DAILY seven-hour-only "super deals" that are, well, pretty outrageous. We'll have a special Holiday Sale "sneak peek" preview live stream next week to give you more details, join us next Thursday 11.19.26 on the PLAAY Games YouTube channel, 6pm MT (8pm ET).
READ ME: We'll talk about this during the stream but want to get it in print here as well: we will do our best to get all printed-and-shipped holiday sale orders processed as promptly as possible, but it will take some time. We're blocking out a full two-week window this year. That is to say, our goal is to have all holiday sale printed orders shipped by 12.11.26. Thanks in advance for your patience!!
Online Christmas Party!
We're excited to have you join us for our annual Holiday celebration on the PLAAY Games YouTube channel, which will once again be highlighted by our annual "White Elephant Gift Exchange!" We've already built a pretty impressive cache of goodies to put under the tree with more on the way! There's still time for YOU to be part of the fun...
Here's how it works. YOU mail us something sports or board-game-themed from your attic, basement, closet, crawl space or whatever--(please DON'T buy something! It wouldn't be a White Elephant gift if you bought it!) Examples from past exchanges include football mini-helmets, books and magazines, sports figurines, out-of-print games (sports and non-sports), sports trading cards and more. Everyone who sends us a gift will GET a gift in return, we'll draw gifts randomly during the online party.
We'll go in reverse order of gift receipt: the last gifts we get, those people go first. The early-birds get to go LAST. Remember, when it's your turn, you can opt to "steal" an already-opened gift from someone else rather than pick a new one from under the tree. There are ALWAYS some pretty sweet goodies under the tree--seems the old maxim is true, "one man's trash is another man's treasure!"
• Please mail your White Elephant gift to us NO LATER than 12.07.26, so that it will be sure to get here before the party and we'll have time to wrap it. If you need the mailing address, just e-mail us (or check the enclosed letter from a recent order!). Thanks!!
If you don't have a gift to send, no worries! You can still participate--we'll have extra gifts under the tree and will choose random participants from the chat room the night of the party!
PLAAY-Dot-CON 'XXVII
With the Holiday Sale looming, we've put specific planning on the back burner but I can safely say that this will be the biggest and best convention we've ever had! Tickets (and hotel room block rate) will be available as part of the Holiday Sale and if you purchase during the sale you'll get a 10% discount from the "Early Bird" price. More details next week during our Holiday Sale "Sneak Preview" stream.
Look Ahead to 2027 Stream 01.07.27
We'll stream this live from the new PLAAY Space streaming studio, with an overview of what 2027 has in store for the community. Tentative card set and game releases, on-site and remote events, R&D plans and MORE! Mark your calendar and join us on the PLAAY Games YouTube channel, 6pm MT (8pm ET).
FREE STUFF
• David Gambrill's 2026 Canadian Pro Football Championship teams for Cold Snap: Once again, David's come through for Canadian football fans! Hold your own championship game pre-PLAAY, Edmonton and Montreal...
• Severin Heiberg's 1952 AHL cards for Hockey Blast: We received so much enthusiasm for last month's vintage Western Hockey League download! Severin has sent along his rendition of the American Hockey League cards for you to download and enjoy!
Photo Finish
Our first package sent from the new address!
We are so thankful for our awesome community, not just at Thanksgiving but all year long! As we head into the holiday season, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for all the support and encouragement we've felt in 2026. We're excited for what lies ahead in 2027--we welcome you to join us on the journey!
