Junior Leagues

Junior Leagues Kick Off This June!

Owl Central Games is super excited to debut our brand new Junior Leagues this Summer at our Game Center in Millersville, Pennsylvania! Starting in June and running through Labor Day, we are launching a brand new afternoon program for kids, teens, family members, and other novice players to learn, practice, and play some of our most popular trading card games in a space with other players like them. It’s a great opportunity for young gamers to meet other people their age and build friendships while practicing skills like basic math, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem solving.

Our goal is to continue to build a space that promotes positive and inclusive in-person play for all and our junior leagues offer the chance for you or a young gamer in your life to check out what our community is all about. No matter your experience level in any of our games, we encourage you to join us for chance to see what all the buzz is about!

Our Junior Leagues

We will be hosting Junior Leagues for the following games starting on Wednesday, June 3rd and running through Friday, September 4th. Our leagues will run on the same day each week. Holidays may interfere with our schedule, and we will ensure communication is handled well in advance for these dates.

Each league will follow the same schedule regardless of day of the week.

Sign-up / Drop-off Window: 1:00pm-1:50pm
League Event Starts: 2:00pm
League Event Ends: 4:45pm*
Pick-up Window: 4:45pm-5:30pm

*Due to the nature of trading card events, this end time is an estimate.

Wednesdays

Recommended Age: 6+
Required Skills: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension

Disney Lorcana is a fantastically fun card game based around the classic and modern Disney characters you know and love. Race against an opponent to collect 20 Lore first by playing characters, visiting locations, and singing songs (in card form, although some light singing is allowed!) Very beginner friendly and a great place to start for any Disney fans.

Thursdays

Recommended Age: 6+
Required Skills: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension

Pokémon is the world’s largest franchises in the world! May already collect the cards and play other games such as Pokemon Go, but now is your chance to learn and play the card game too. Designed for all ages, Pokemon’s events even break up players by three age divisions (Juniors, Seniors, and Masters,) so each player is playing someone in the same age division if possible.

Fridays

Recommended Age: 10+
Required Skills: Basic Math, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking/Strategy

The longest running trading card game of all time, Magic has a grand and cherished history as the premiere trading card game. While a little more complex than other leagues we are running, Magic at it’s core is a rather straightforward game to learn. It also has the rewarding aspect of being a game with an incredible amount of depth, offering a rewarding experience for players as they grow and discover new tactics and strategies.

Meet Your League Host

Marina – League Host

Marina is the host with the most when it comes to having fun learning and playing trading card games! Beyond being a lifelong card gamer, they come with years of experience as a camp counselor, running programing for kids and teens, and event hosting. They are also first aid and CPR certified and have extensive experience working with those with developmental disorders.

Owl Central Games is also serious about child safety, which is why all members of staff pass extensive background and child safety checks as a standard part of employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to play in junior leagues?

There is a small entry fee of $5 per player, but each player will receive $5 in store credit in return that can be put towards things like snacks, drinks, booster packs, and other gaming supplies. This store credit also never goes away, so players can save it over multiple weeks and save up towards larger things in the store.

What do I (or my kid) need to bring to play?

All players should bring a deck for the game they are playing. We’d also recommend players have their deck in sleeves, a deck box, and dice for the best play experience.

Don’t have a deck or any gaming supplies?

That’s ok! We have little starter kits filled with all the things a player needs to get started. Then you can use this deck each week and improve it over time! Plus, they’re pretty.

Can I drop off my kid, or do I have to stay?

Up to you! Parents who wish to drop off their kids or teens are more then welcome to do so. We do ask that parents fill out a short form in order for us to have details like contact information, allergies, etc. If you wish to stay you are welcome to either join in the action as a player or hang out in spaces like our gaming lounge.

Can parents stay and learn how to play with their kids?

Of course! We encourage parents to participate and learn alongside their kids. We’ve seen a ton of parents learn the same games that their kids and teens play and it’s really created some fun moments for the whole family.

I can’t make it in time. Can I show up after the start time at 2pm?

If you are interested in getting a crash course on how to play any of these games, you can feel free to stop by when you can. Due to the nature of trading card events, it may be difficult to have you join as a player after our start time at 2pm, but we will do whatever we can to get you involved!

I have a question not listed here!

No issue! You can check out our entire policy handbook here. For the answer to any other questions, feel free to reach out to our store manager Dan via email, dan@owlcentralgames.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

We are super excited for the start of Junior Leagues this Summer! In the meantime, feel free to stop by our Game Center and let us know that you are excited for our Junior Leagues. We would love to answer any questions you may have, or just show you how excited we are too!