With the opening of Wild Mana on January 10, the city of Sabadell confirms its position as a hub for geek culture, joining other establishments like Losers Club, El señor Miyagi, and the pioneering Rincón del Friki by Enrique Ramos. The owner, Virgínia Hernández, has expressed her satisfaction with the "fantastic" initial reception.
“"We come from a very masculine world and wanted to create a space with more presence from the female and LGTB community, a place where everyone feels safe and welcome to enjoy collecting, cards, and role-playing games without prejudice."
The establishment, located at Carrer de Borràs, 4, regularly organizes tournaments for popular card games such as One Piece, Magic, and Naruto. Currently, a special One Piece offer is running, eliminating the most dominant cards to encourage learning and character diversity.
Another highlight is the rental of rooms for role-playing sessions, especially Dungeons & Dragons. Collaboration with expert Helena Pintor, a D&D 'master', facilitates initiation for new players, with sessions lasting between two and three hours.
“"Even if you have never played, the character sheets explain everything you need to know, and I explain as the game progresses. The tables here are varied, and there is a strong female presence, which was not common before."
Regarding products, Wild Mana stands out for its variety of collectibles, including blindboxes (surprise figure boxes) and exclusive products imported directly from Japan and China, with a special focus on Pokémon and One Piece items.
