This event prioritizes the enjoyment of the entire table, based on the "Bracket 2" format.
Games are played primarily in 4-player pods, though group sizes may range from 3 to 5 players depending on attendance. A total of two games will be played, with pods reshuffled between rounds. Players may switch decks between rounds.
For more details on the Bracket format, please refer to
this article.
Each game lasts 70 minutes. If a game is not finished within the time limit, play may continue for up to 3 additional minutes if the game is expected to conclude before the stack empties. If no winner is determined by then, the player with the highest life total wins (in the event of a tie, the player seated latest in the turn order among those tied wins).
Once a winner is determined, the participants at the table must vote to decide on a "Democratic Winner" for the game.
Players who earn the Democratic Winner award will have their decklists published. If you wish to participate in this, please register your deck and notify the staff on the day of the event.
In this event, the first player to deal combat damage gains the "Arkenstone" emblem. The player controlling the Arkenstone emblem gains the following abilities:
・All creatures you control get +1/+1.
・At the beginning of your end step, draw a card.
・At the beginning of your upkeep, you gain 1 victory point. Then, if you have 3 or more victory points, you win the game. (You do not lose your victory points if you lose this emblem.)
・Whenever a creature deals combat damage to you, that creature's controller takes the Arkenstone emblem from you.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once the event reaches capacity.
If you participate with a deck intended for Bracket 3, please keep in mind that this is a social gathering where the enjoyment of the entire table takes precedence. Please be mindful of the intent behind Bracket 2 and the expectations associated with it.
Expectations for Bracket 2:
・Decks are not highly optimized or overly complex; they include cards chosen for creativity and entertainment value.
・Win conditions are gradual, telegraphed on the board, and open to interaction/disruption.
・Gameplay is low-pressure and focuses on social interaction.
・Gameplay is proactive and considerate, creating an environment where players can showcase their deck's strategies.
