The Soldiery, Inc.

Never Outgrow Fun

Soldiery Games & Cards

The Soldiery Games & Cards

4256 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio 43214

Tel:                 614-267-1957                                               

Open for curbside service Noon to 7pm (except Mondays)
Opening for instore shopping Noon to 7pm starting 5/15/2020
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 The Soldiery Games & Cards Updates Hours and Availability 

 5-11-20 

 To our valued patrons: 

 In the interest of maintaining safety for our staff, we will be CLOSED on                             MONDAYS beginning today,   May 11th. This will enable us to schedule                                     fewer shifts and allow our dedicated employees to shelter at home more                           frequently. 

 Our hours of operation are now officially 12pm to 7pm Tuesday through                               Sunday. 

 However, we do have some good news! Beginning Friday, May 15th,                                             we will reopen the store to customers! That’s right, just in time for the                                   release of Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, shoppers will be able to come into                                         the store during our regular business hours. 

Of course, this does come with a few caveats: 

  •  In order to maintain proper social distancing, the maximum number                                     of shoppers allowed in the store at one time will be 10. 

  •  Everyone entering the store will be required to wear a mask. If you                               cannot or will not wear one for any reason, we will happily offer                                   curbside service to you. Given the small confines of the premises,                                 though, we will be adhering stringently to CDC and ODH guidelines                                       on this matter. 

  •  We are instituting a number of changes to protect the safety of                                   employees and patrons, such as one-way aisles, limited-touch                               transactions, sanitation stations, and restrictions on the number                                           of people in any one section of the store. 

  •  Until further notice we will NOT be accepting cash. However, we                                       ARE accepting store-credit tokens and gift certificates. As usual,                                           we will not give change for tokens. Additionally, gift certificates                                       must be spent to their FULL AMOUNT. While we encourage the                                           redemption of all forms of store credit, we are taking steps to                                         reduce risk for our employees. 

 We will continue to offer curbside service only Tuesday through Thursday                                     of this week. And of course, you may still call and request curbside once we                             open to walk-in business. 

 We want to thank everyone for their loyalty and their understanding through                             these strange and difficult times. We’re looking forward to seeing you again                                 on Friday, the 15th. 

 Best regards, 
 The Soldiery Games & Cards Team 

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Statement on Extending Closure 4-8-20 

 To our valued patrons: 

 We at The Soldiery Games & Cards had been hoping we would be able to                             resume operations beginning April 15. However, as you know, Governor                                 DeWine extended Ohio’s stay-at-home order through May 1. To comply                                     with the order and to preserve the health and safety of our employees                                       and customers, we will therefore be extending our closure until at least                                     May 2. Hopefully, the pandemic will have resolved to a point where                                     resumption of normal sales can occur at that time. 

 For our Magic customers, at present Wizards of the Coast intends for Ikoria:                               Lair of Behemoths to   be on sale beginning May 15. Assuming we will be able                               to be open, there should be little impact on   the sale of this product. We will                           begin taking preorders for booster boxes and Commander decks, beginning                             Friday, April 24. Until we’re able to open for regular business, all reservations                               will be handled electronically. We’ll have information on how to reserve boxes                             and displays the week of the 24th. 

 If the stay-at-home order is extended past May 1 and impacts the on-sale date,                           we will make plans for minimal-contact, curbside fulfillment of preorders, so                               those who have reserved product will be able to receive it. More information will                           be available as the situation develops. 

 As always, we thank you for your continued patronage and your understanding                         during these difficult times. We look forward to seeing you back in the store,                           playing games and shopping, as soon as this crisis passes. 

Be safe, 
The Soldiery Games & Cards Management Team 

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 The Soldiery Games & Cards to Close Temporarily in Response to COVID-19 

 3-20-2020 

 To our valued patrons: 

 The management team at The Soldiery Games & Cards has been monitoring                                 the continued progress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the various                                   government agencies’ recommended responses. In light of this still-developing                             situation, we have elected to temporarily close for business, effective tonight                                 at 9pm. Our curbside shopping service will be available until 9pm but will then                           also be suspended. 

 At present, we hope to reopen Wednesday, April 15. Should that change, we’ll                           make a further announcement. 

 Throughout this process, our principal concern has been the health and safety                               of our staff and you, our customers. While we recognize how valuable our products                     are at a time when people are being asked to shelter themselves, we have to                           place public health first. With that in mind, we do not wish to cause further risk                             to our hard-working employees or our shoppers. 

 Our staffers will be paid their regular wages during the closure so that they will                           not suffer as a result of the store not being open. We are committed to reducing                         the impact of these uncertain times as much as possible on our community. 

 As always, we thank you for your continued patronage and your loyalty over                               the years. We will be back. Please watch our Facebook page for further                       developments. 

 Best regards and see you soon, 
 The Soldiery Games & Cards Management Team 

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Statement Regarding Curbside Service 3-17-20 

To Our Valued Patrons: 

 As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change,                                                 we are making alterations to our policies to maintain best practices                                             for public health concerns. The Soldiery Games & Cards will now offer                                 phone/cu rbside shopping. 

 If you prefer not to come in and shop but still need games to ride out                                         the storm, you can call us at 614-267-1957 or 614-687-6100. Let us                                         know what you would like, we’ll pull it for you, and quote you a price.                                       Then you can pay over the phone with your credit or debit card.                                               We’ll hold the product for you until you arrive. At your choice, you can                                     either come in to collect it or have one of our employees deliver it to                                         your vehicle. 

 We will fulfill Magic singles lists. Call the store and let us know you have                                         a list. We’ll give you instructions on how to email the list to the store.                                         One of our employees will pull and price the cards, then call you with a                                     total. You’ll be able to pay over the phone, and then we’ll either deliver                                       the purchase to your vehicle or you can come in. Unless you specifically                                 instruct us otherwise, we will pull the least-expensive printing we have                               available. Note that some cards may be unavailable in the cheapest                                       printing or at all. 

 Because this is an over-the-phone service, we cannot accept store-credit                                 tokens for curbside service purchases. We will accept them for regular                                     walk-in business. 

 As a reminder, our adjusted hours of operation are: 

  • M-Th: 12pm-8pm 

  • Fri: 12pm-9pm 

  • Sat: 10am-9pm 

  • Sun: 10am-7pm 

 As always, our entire staff appreciates your continued support during                                         these difficult times. The Soldiery Games & Cards will continue to fulfill                                       your gaming needs for as long as it is feasible to do so. And of course,                                         we will keep monitoring the situation and adjust our policies as                                       appropriate. Please watch our Facebook page for further updates. 

 Best regards, 
 The Soldiery Management Team 

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 Statement Regarding Store Hours During COVID-19 

 3-16-20 

 To our valued patrons: 

  In response to the rapidly evolving situation with the COVID-19 pandemic,                                   we will be adjusting our hours accordingly. Beginning Tuesday, March 17,                                    our hours of operation will be as follows: 

  • Monday: 12pm-8pm 

  • Tuesday: 12pm-8pm 

  • Wednesday: 12pm-8pm 

  • Thursday: 12pm-8pm 

  • Friday: 12pm-9pm 

  • Saturday: 10am-9pm 

  • Sunday: 10am-7pm 

 If things worsen, we may have to adjust these hours further. Please watch                                   our Facebook page for updates. 

 As a reminder, The Soldiery Games & Cards has suspended ALL of our                                         in-store events, effective TODAY. This includes walk-in casual play. Thus, no                               one will be allowed to play a game in the store until such time as this crisis                             passes. We regret the inconvenience and disruption to your schedule this                                   may cause. We simply feel it is in the best interest of public health to reduce                               the opportunity for infection where we can. 

 We want to assure our customers that we have plans in place to support and                               care for our employees. None of our staff will be at financial risk as a result of                             our response to this developing crisis. 

 We appreciate your understanding on these matters and value your continued                 patronage. 

 Thank you, 
 The Soldiery Games & Cards Management Team 

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The Soldiery Games & Cards Statement Regarding COVID-19 

 March 13, 2020 

 To our valued patrons: 

 As you are aware, the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a major                                       impact on life in Ohio, around the country, and across the world. We at                                       The Soldiery Games & Cards have been monitoring the situation closely                                     ever since the outbreak in Wuhan, China. The response to the pandemic                                       is now developing on a day-to-day basis, and we are watching to see                                     what is the best course of action as things evolve. 

 In light of the governor ordering K-12 schools to suspend classes for                                         three weeks and the Ohio Department of Health recommending social                               distancing, we have elected to suspend until further notice all of our                                       regular events and casual gaming, beginning Monday, March 16. While                                       the state’s limit on gatherings is 100 people and our events fall well                                         below that threshold, we feel it best to err on the side of caution and                                     promote social welfare by “flattening the curve” for infection. 

 As of now, the store remains open for business during regular hours.                                           As the situation develops we may adjust hours or service. For the time                                   being, we will continue to provide the excellent shopping experience                                       you’ve come to expect.  

 To help facilitate a safe and sanitary visit to the store, we have                                               instituted the following policies: 

  • We have removed all tablecloths from the tables to eliminate any                                  possible risk of pathogens gathering on the fabric and being                                communicated to patrons. 

  • We have increased the frequency of our daily cleaning and                                      disinfecting of hard surfaces. This includes wiping down the tables                                      with disinfectant multiple times per day on a regular schedule and                                    after we close the store for the night. We are also disinfecting our                                    sales counter frequently. 

  • All of our employees have been instructed in proper sanitation and                               disease prevention to help create a safe environment. 

  • We have instituted a policy enabling them to stay home if they                                      develop symptoms. 

 For events running this weekend, we ask players to engage in the                                       following practices: 

  • Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds every time you … 

  • Use the restroom 

  • Sneeze or cough 

  • Avoid touching your mouth, nose, eyes, or hair with unwashed hands 

  • Cough or sneeze into a tissue and then throw the tissue away. 

  • If a tissue isn’t available, cough or sneeze into the crook of your                                      elbow to avoid getting respiratory droplets (the primary way the                                    disease spreads) onto your hands or another person. 

  • Refrain from touching your opponents’ cards or pieces. 

  • If you need to read a card to see what it does, ask the other player                                      to put it front of you and then read it without touching it. 

  • Better, have them read the effect to you themselves. 

  • If the game involves you “taking” another player’s piece from the                                    board or moving it, ask them to do it themselves. 

 By limiting the amount of physical interaction with others’ bodies and                                   property, the risk of cross-contamination is greatly reduced. 

 As always, The Soldiery Games & Cards is committed to providing a fun,                                   SAFE environment for everyone to shop and play. We will continue to                                       monitor this evolving situation and adjust our policy as needed. Please                                           watch our Facebook page for the latest developments in our response to                                     the outbreak. 

 Thank you for your patronage. We value you all and look forward to                                   continuing to offer the perfect venue for your imagination and enjoyment. 

 Best regards, 
 The Soldiery Games & Cards Management Team 

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A perfect slice of Nerdvana in Columbus OH!
The Soldiery Games & Cards is a full-service tabletop-game store, specializing in
board games, CCG’s, miniatures and historical games, and RPG’s.

Check out our vast collection of Magic: The Gathering singles going all the way
back to Revised Edition (Yes, we’re always buying Magic singles!); our extensive
inventory of card and party games; and one of the broadest selections of board
games in Central Ohio (over 3000 titles in stock!).

Like Warhammer 40k? So do we! We stock 40k, Citadel miniatures, and Age of
Sigmar deeply. And we discount all Games Workshop and Citadel purchases 15%.

If there’s something you’re looking for we don’t have, we’re happy to special-
order it.

Our store features plenty of play space. We support organized play for
Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Cardfight Vanguard and more! 

Something is always happening at The Soldiery Games & Cards!

Come see us at 4256 N. High Street in Columbus. You can contact us at

mail@thesoldiery.com

The Soldiery Games & Cards – Never Outgrowing Fun Since 1991!

Magic the Gathering Buy/Trade Policy  - We Offer Cash or Trade!

We are looking for any:
1. Planeswalkers valued over $5.

2. Valuable cards (rares valued over $8 ($5 for Standard) and $3.50 for uncommons and commons including uncommon planeswalkers), that we don't already have many in stock.
3. Bulk Rares/Mythics ($1 store credit per 8 rares/mythics, must be actual
rares, no time spiral purples or foreign cards).

4. Bulk everything else (not basic land) at $1.00 to $2.00 per 1000 in store
credit

Trade Policy: We give store credit on a sliding scale from 20% to as high as
50%, depending on how quickly we feel the card might sell, how many we
already have in stock and condition of the card. Typical percentages for popular
standard cards would be 30% to 40%.

We give half of store credit, if you want cash (or combination of credit and cash).

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Directions to the store:

Behind the Laughing Ogre comic book shop, block and a half south of Henderson Road and High St. on the east side of High St. in Clintonville (suburb of Columbus).

Bus routes: Multiple bus routes allow for easy access to the store. 
The #2 bus passes right in front of the store, on High St. The #2 is ideal for transportation from the Downtown area or from OSU campus. 
The #33 stops at the corner of Henderson Rd. and High St. just 2 blocks north of the store.

Weekly Schedule at The Soldiery Games & Cards:

Unless otherwise noted all events will have a $5 table credit purchase requirement. 

ALL events are suspended starting 3/16 until further notice

Monday - 10 am to 10 pm

    Pathfinder Roleplaying - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Hosting Pathfinder Society games (see https://warhorn.net/games?utf8=✓&q=buckeye+lodge&button=).

    DCC Roleplaying - 6:30 pm (sorry currently full), see The Soldiery's DCC Facebook group for more details (https://www.facebook.com/groups/296499160757965/).

    Starfinder RPG - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm once a month (see https://warhorn.net/games?utf8=✓&q=buckeye+lodge&button=)

Tuesday - 10 am to 10 pm

    Miniature Gaming - 6 pm

    5th Edition D&D - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Paul) sorry event is full

    5th Edition D&D - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Ty) event is open to new players

Wednesday - 10 am to 10 pm

    Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG - 6:30 pm

 Thursday - 10 am to 10 pm

    5th Edition D&D - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Jason) sorry event is full

    Magic Commander Nights - 6:30 pm start

ALL events are suspended starting 3/16 until further notice

Friday - 10 am to 1 am

    Friday Night Magic - Booster Draft - 
    Reg at 6:30 pm and Tournament starts at 7:00 pm.
    Entry $15.00. Prize of 1 booster per player is split amongst the
    top finishers.

    Friday Night Magic Standard Constructed                                                                                    Reg at 7:30 pm and Tournament starts at 8:00 pm.

    Friday Night Magic Pioneer Constructed                                                                                      Reg at 7:30 pm and Tournament starts at 8:00 pm.

    FNM Casual/Commander Magic Play - 6 pm till 1 am. 

    Bring a deck to play, any format welcome.

Saturday - 9:00 am to 12 pm

    Yu-Gi-Oh Sanctioned Advanced 

    9:00 am reg - 9:30 am start, 1:30 pm finish, $5 entry w/participation pack,
    max 20 players, up to 4 rounds swiss. 

    Cossy numbers are required, please have them with you every week. 
    
     Yu-Gi-Oh prizing:
      4 to 15 players (1st 2 packs, 2nd 1 pack),
    16+ players (1st 3 packs, 2nd 2 packs, 3rd/4th 1 pack each),
    5th Edition D&D - 10am (2 spots, 13-16 years old) every other week       
  
    Magic Commander Open Play - 1 pm - Midnight 
    Magic Modern Constructed   
    Reg at 6:30 pm and Tournament starts at 7:00 pm.
    
    Star Fleet Battles (monthly), from 7 pm to 12 pm. 
Sunday - 10 am to 7 pm

    Pokemon League - 10 am to 2 pm. With free promo prizes. Open to all experience levels and to      players of all ages. Last match of the day by 1:45 pm.

Important Note: Please plan to arrive on time for any of these events, 

as they will start promptly. However, please do not arrive before event 
registration has opened as we may not have open seats. We have a no 
spectators policy and all participants are subject to the event's entry or 
store credit fee. Please be aware that it is against the store's policies to 
buy or sell cards and to utilize excessive space for trading.

 

Special Upcoming Events

ALL events are suspended starting 3/16 until further notice

03/29 - 40K Big Battle 3pm

04/03 - Challenger Deck Release

04/11 - YuGiOh Day $12

04/17 - 04/19 Magic Prerelease

04/19 - Pokemon Prerelease 10am $20

04/25 - Pokemon Prerelease 3pm $20

04/25 - Magic Draft Weekend 7pm

04/26 - Pokemon Prerelease 10am $20

04/26 - Magic Draft Weekend 3pm

04/26 - 40K Big Battle 3pm

05/03 - Magic Open House 3pm FREE

07/12 - Semi-Annual Sale 10am - 7pm