Saint Louis MTG

Best Pre-Release EVER!! Brian Kibler gunslinging, an amazing, exclusive Worldwake Storage Box (yep - can't get it anywhere else) - AND, you can meet artist Steve Argyle, the artist who drew the Angel featured on the storage box!! All that rolled up in a day of fun - you just can't ask for more. So get there early (Worldwake is almost upon us) and be ready to have an amazing time!!



Saturday January 30th, 2010
Chicago Marriott Northwest
4800 Hoffman Boulevard
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192

Registration: 8: 30 a.m.
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
The first flight will start at 10 a.m. Additional flights will launch as they fill throughout the day - but get there early!!

Entrance fee: $30
Format: Limited - Sealed Deck
3 packs of Worldwake and 3 packs of Zendikar

Format Description: Main decks must contain a minimum of forty cards. There is no maximum deck size. All cards a player received but is not using in his or her main deck become that player's sideboard.

Players are not restricted to four of any one card in Limited tournament play.

Any drafted or opened cards not used in a player's Limited deck function as his or her sideboard. The sideboard may not be kept where it could be confused or switched with other cards.

Structure: Swiss

The principle of a Swiss tournament is that each player will be pitted against another player who has done as well (or as poorly) as him or herself.

The Main Event for this Pre-Release will run 5 rounds, regardless of the number or players - other rules about "Swiss" will apply. Additional tournaments for the day will be either 3 or 4 rounds depending on the number of players. Prizes will be based on the number of players.

Prizes: Prizes will be paid in Worldwake Boosters Based on the number of players. Additionally, door prizes will be offered for every tournament!!

Side Events

Booster Drafts, 2 Headed Giant, Open Dueling, Gunslinging, Learn to Play & More!!

Two Headed Giant

Description: Two-Headed Giant is a new DCI-sanctioned format in which two teams of two players each all play together in a single game. Life totals are shared, teammates can consult with each other about what cards to play, and each team's creatures attack the other team as a group.

Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Event Begins: 2:00 p.m.
Entrance fee: $40 per team
Format: 2HG Limited - Sealed Deck

Each team will receive 4 packs of Worldwake and 4 packs of Zendikar from which they construct two decks. Main decks must contain a minimum of forty cards. There is no maximum deck size.

Structure: Swiss, single game matches

Prizes: Prizes will be paid in Worldwake Boosters based on the number of players

Go Infinite Booster Drafts

Registration: 2:00 p.m.
Event Begins: 2:00 p.m.
Entrance fee: $18
Format: Limited - Booster Draft
Structure: Single Elimination

Prizes
1st Place: Free Booster Draft and 6 booster packs
2nd Place: 4 Boosters
3rd Place: 1 Booster
4th Place: 1 Booster

Open Dueling

Each participant will receive a random Intro Pack (which includes a 41-card Worldwake theme deck, and a Worldwake pack). Play against other players throughout the day, whenever you want. Once you've played five, you can claim a second pack of Worldwake and promotional Comet Storm foil card!
Cost: $14

Gunslinging

Test your skill and see if you can beat Brian Kibler, winner of Pro Tour Austin! Bring your Sealed Deck, Intro Pack or Standard Deck and face Brian Kibler. Beat him, and claim your prize! Possible prizes may include Worldwake storage boxes, or even Worldwake packs!