Nov 8 @ 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Extra Life:
Tabletop Night

What’s Extra Life?

Seven words say it all: Play Games. Heal Kids. Be a Hero.

Many of you have participated over the years. Many of you will join us for the first time. Either way, Saturday, November 8th is one incredible day of gaming at Paradox Comics-N-Cards — all supporting children and families in need at Sanford Children’s Hospital, serving our communities in North Dakota and Minnesota since 1984.

Quick facts:

  • Raffle Table Opens: 10 AM
  • Magic Commander Event: 1 PM – 5 PM
  • Tabletop Night Main Event: 6 PM – 12 AM
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Thank you to Gate City Bank for their $500 Donation to Extra Life !

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Tom McEnroe stopped by with over 40 board games he’s donating to our fundraising effort

A Full Day of Gaming for a Great Cause

This year’s Extra Life celebration expands into a full day of fun! Whether you’re a board gamer, card gamer, or just want to stop by to support the cause, there’s something for everyone.

 

Raffle Table - Opens at 10 AM

We’re kicking off fundraising early! Stop in any time starting at 10 AM to grab raffle tickets for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

We’ll have an incredible spread of items — games, collectibles, and gift cards — all donated to support Sanford Children’s. Anyone who walks through the door can participate, even if you can’t stay for the evening events.

Magic Commander for Extra Life - 1 PM to 5 PM

Our community’s favorite format joins the fun! Play Commander from 1–5 PM as part of our Extra Life fundraiser.

It’s free to join but donations all go toward supporting Sanford Children’s. Expect some fun surprises, special achievements, and great company at the tables.

Extra Life Tabletop Night - 6 PM to Midnight

Our main event begins at 6 PM! Bring your favorite games, your friends, and your energy for one of the biggest gaming nights of the year. Whether you’re here to play a new board game, teach a favorite, or meet other gamers, this night is all about doing what we love while helping kids in need.

How to Fundraise at
Extra Life Tabletop Night

Raffle Table

Buy tickets and enter to win from a spectacular lineup of prizes. All proceeds go directly to Extra Life to benefit local kids.

Donation Jars

Each gaming table will have a donation jar. Add funds throughout your games for fun in-game perks — draw an extra card, reroll a die, or take an extra turn!

The table that raises the most by the end of the night wins a $50 Paradox Comics-N-Cards gift card.

Tabletop Night Benefits

We’re supporting our Tabletop night fundraiser with the following benefits:

  • Discount for participants
  • 15% off all board games, role playing games, minis, dice, and any other supplies!
  • Top Fundraiser: $100 Paradox Gift Card

Are you the #1 gamer who cares about kids in North Dakota? Get out there and prove it!

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Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s

Since 1984, Sanford Children’s Hospital Fargo has proudly served children and families as North Dakota’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Funds raised stay local to support family services, purchase lifesaving equipment, and provide education to save and transform lives close to home.

In 2024

  • 9,920 kids treated for emergencies
  • 358 kids treated for cancer
  • 745 kids treated for diabetes
  • 27,032 total children served

Donations support:

  • 25% to essential medical equipment for patients
  • 18% to education for patients, families, and community
  • 55% to patient and family health & wellbeing
  • 2% to greatest needs that arise

Join the Mission

You are the hero. You heal kids. And you do it by playing games!

Join your friends, new and old, for a full day of gaming and fundraising for children in need — right here in North Dakota and Western Minnesota.

🎲 Play Games. Heal Kids. Be a Hero.

See you November 8th at Paradox Comics-N-Cards!