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Registration

This block format tournament is open for all ages and skill levels. Each event can host a limit of 20 competitors. Players can register in-person or online starting two weeks prior to the tournament, and registration is open until all spots have been reserved. Players should arrive at 5:30 PM. Last call for registration is 5:50 PM.

Preparation

All that you need to compete is a 60-card deck that is in Base-Fossil rotation in identical non-transparent sleeves, and a deck box. These decks will need to be checked by a Staff member, to ensure all cards and sleeves are tournament-legal. If you are unsure whether your cards are in the correct format, you can ask a Staff member! Final deck changes must be made before 5:50 PM. PROXIE CARDS ARE ALLOWED AND CAN BE PROVIDED as long as the card is unavailable for purchase in-store. We are also working to make whole decks available for purchase for those interested.

Competition

The first round starts at 6:00 PM, and the first match-ups are randomized by the tournament software. All subsequent rounds are determined by a player’s calculated win-loss ratio for direct matches. This means that each round, players are randomly matched up with other players that have the same win-loss ratio. There can be up to 5 total rounds, each with 1 match. We will be going off the rules appropriate to this era.

Prizing

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place are determined by the final win-loss ratio of the top players! In the case of a tie for the top placements, the tiebreaker will be determined by the opponents win percentage!