The Game Forge

19/01/2024

🥳I would like to say a HUGE Thank you to all of your great customers over the past 10+ years. Today is our last day, so please come in and help clear out the final bits and pieces - Minimum of 50% of EVERYTHING!.

❤️ I purchased The Game Forge (GUF Launceston) around 8 years ago after I sustained a Head Injury in a Car Accident and was not able to practice as a Chartered Accountant. The shop was intended to act as rehab, and an antidepressant. It gave me a place to go each day, and a meaningful 'job' to do. Over the years, as I recovered I was able to take on more and more of a role in the shop (apologies to the staff). To the point that I was finally back to being able to undertake fulltime work about 12 months ago.

About 3 months ago I was invited to join the University of Tasmania in a role in their Tax Clinic, a service that provides FREE Tax and Accounting services to clients that are at risk, on a low income or otherwise in need. This service fills a crack that many people across all areas in Tasmania were falling through.
I am so pleased to be able to apply my knowledge and expertise in an area that is so clearly beneficial to the community. Unfortunately, I do not have time or the capacity to do both, and given that The Game Forge had achieved the ultimate goal of rehabilitating me back in to the workplace, it is now time to say Goodbye to the shop.

I would like to particularly shout out Jesse & Dale who (let's face it) were the heart and soul of the business! Thank you to you both! Your ability to cope with my lack of focus and memory is truly remarkable. I wish you all the best in all of your future endeavours. Also to Kate and the Kids, Thank you for all of your love and support over the years, particularly over the past 24 months as I fully ramped up to full time again. I would also like to thank Mark and Jim for all of your help with the shop over the years.

Nick

10/10/2023

A great message for . Unfortunately no aspiring Dungeon Masters (yet)

27/06/2023

We will be closed today We’d 28th. Sorry for the inconvenience.

09/05/2023

I am not normally a Pokémon person, but this is exceptionally cool to see 🥳 $350 per box, ($400 if you want it sealed)

18/04/2023

🔥 Get ready, Duellists! The Yu-Gi-Oh! Legen—wait for it—dary! Collection is here! 🔥

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Yu-Gi-Oh! with the Legendary Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition! $79.95 Available from Thursday (20/4).

24/03/2023

🔥20% OFF EVERYTHING - TODAY ONLY🔥

07/03/2023

💜Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate all the amazing, powerful, and kick-ass women, femmes, and non-binary folks out there who are crushing it. Plus, a special shout out to my wife Kate Alcorso, who is the ultimate boss lady. She's smart, funny, beautiful, and totally out of my league. I'm so lucky to have her as my partner in life, and I'm constantly inspired by her strength, determination, and her ability to get s**t done. So here's to all the incredible women and gender-expansive folks out there - keep being awesome!

07/03/2023

Oh boy, because who wouldn't want to spend a ton of money on expensive proxies? 😒 Well, if you're into that sort of thing, check out our no-reserve auction for the MtG 30th anniversary box on eBay starting at the low, low price of $1. 😱 Have at it, folks. 🙄

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Magic the Gathering 30th Anniversary Box - Brand New at the best online prices at eBay!

08/02/2023

Exciting news for all Yu-Gi-Oh! fans! The highly anticipated Photon Hypernova set has finally arrived! The first Core Set release for 2023 brings new members and support for a variety of popular archetypes and introduces support for "Aquamirror". It also brings the "Gold Pride" archetype to the TCG. Don't miss out on the chance to take your game to the next level with Photon Hypernova. Get yours now!

05/02/2023

Attention all board game enthusiasts! Frosthaven has finally arrived and it's about to give your game nights a serious upgrade. And the price tag ($449.95)? Let's just say it's not for the faint of heart, but it's worth every cent. After all, you can't put a price on endless hours of fun! 😜😉

10/01/2023

Dragon lance has arrived. Other notable arrivals include our restock of Player’s Handbooks and Monster Manuals. Pokémon and some epic Dice Scrolls.

10/01/2023

Shout out to Launceston Library. It is great to see so much love for the gamers.

As part of Tasmania Reads 2023, Launceston Library is inviting the community to take over the library with all things gaming on Sunday 5 March 2023. 'Gaming' could mean Dungeons & Dragons, console games like PS4, board games, puzzles, Lego, escape rooms, or something we've never even heard of ;)

So that we can have the biggest and most interesting variety of activities on offer, we would love to hear your thoughts about how we can make this the most successful and talked-about event of 2023.

We especially want to hear from:
• Local gaming clubs and groups - whether you're part of an organised club or just get together with friends
• School groups and home school groups
• Local businesses (gaming-related or not)
• Local not-for-profit organisations - including youth groups, local councils, disability organisations
• Gaming enthusiasts and local experts: especially if you'd like to volunteer to run a demonstration or short campaign for members of the public, or if you have a collection you'd like to show off in one of our display cabinets.
• All types of volunteers to help us promote and run the event
Or, if you just want us to have your details so we can keep you in the loop!

Scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/3WEdEtZ to tell us your ideas.