TABLETOP GAMING (Schedules subject to change)

Magic the Gathering

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At SoCal Gaming Expo, Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the excitement of both Limited and Commander tournaments.

The Limited tournaments offer a dynamic and strategic gameplay experience, where participants build decks on the fly from freshly opened booster packs, testing their adaptability and deck-building prowess.

Meanwhile, the Commander tournaments celebrate the multiplayer format's social and creative aspects, where players wield unique 100-card singleton decks led by a legendary creature, fostering epic and unpredictable battles.

These events at the Expo provide a vibrant community atmosphere, allowing players of all skill levels to connect, compete, and share their passion for Magic: The Gathering.

Sign-ups for Tournaments:  11 am - 12:30 pm Sat & Sun

Tournament Start Times:  1 pm and go on all day till close

Organizers: @triggerresolved / @m1ndz3y3 | @byogames_els

In addition to the Main Events below, there will be Free Mini Events with prizes for the first-place group of four players (minimum) in all formats.

Card sleeves and mats will not be provided for events, so please bring your own.

Friday (MTG Events)

Open Tabletop and TCG / CCG Play

Free

Saturday (MTG Main Events)

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck Tournament - REGISTER HERE

$20 Event Fee

Main tournament event will be Commander for an up coming Tarkir: Dragonstorm commander deck to 1st as well as prizing for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place - minimum of 8 players

If 8 players - Top 4 prizing break down

1st: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Deck+2 packs | 2nd: 6 packs | 3rd: 5 packs | 4th: 4 packs

If 16 players - Top 8 prizing break down
1st: 2 Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Decks | 2nd: 12 packs | 3rd: 10 packs | 4th: 2 packs | 5th: 1 packs | 6th: 1 packs |7th: 1 packs | 8th: 1 packs
RULES: (Bracket 4)! NO CEDH! NO PROXIES! DECK MUST BE PROPERLY SLEEVED WITH NON OPAQUE SLEEVES!

 

Magic the Gathering Limited / Draft Tournament - REGISTER HERE

$15 Event Fee

Will consist of 3 booster packs of the newest set to make a 40 card mini deck. Any cards not used will be part of your sideboard card sleeves. Mats will not be provided for this event. Minimum of 8 players prizing for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place

If 8 players -Top 4 prizing break down
1st: 7 packs | 2nd: 5 packs | 3rd: 4 packs |4th: 3 packs
If 16 players - Top 8 prizing break down
1st: 14 packs | 2nd: 10 packs | 3rd: 8 packs | 4th: 6 packs | 5th: 2 pack | 6th: 2 pack | 7th: 2 pack | 8th: 1pack
Draft/Limited Rules: Card Sleeves And Mats Will Not Be Provided For Events So Please Bring Your Own. DECK MUST BE PROPERLY SLEEVED WITH NON OPAQUE SLEEVES!

Sunday (MTG Main Events)

Magic the Gathering Commander (proxy card allowed event) - REGISTER HERE

$5 Event Fee

The main tournament event will be commander for prizing to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place proxy cards will be allowed in decks minimum of 8 players 5$

If 8 players - Top 4 prizing break down 
1st: 3 packs | 2nd: 2 packs | 3rd: 1 packs | 4th: 1 packs
If 16 players - Top 8 prizing break down
1st:6 packs | 2nd:4 packs | 3rd:2 packs | 4th:2 packs | 5th:2 packs | 6th:2 packs | 7th:2 packs | 8th:2 packs
Commander Rules: (Bracket 4) No CEDH Decks!

 

Magic the Gathering Chaos Limited / Draft Tournament - REGISTER HERE

$15 Event Fee

Will consist of 3 booster packs of the newest set to make a 40 card mini deck. Any cards not used will be part of your sideboard card sleeves. Mats will not be provided for this event. Minimum of 8 players prizing for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place

If 8 players - Top 4 prizing break down 
1st: 7 packs | 2nd: 5 packs | 3rd: 4 packs | 4th: 3 packs
If 16 players - Top 8 prizing break down
1st: 8 packs | 2nd: 6 packs | 3rd: 4 packs | 4th: 2 packs | 5th: 1 packs | 6th: 1 packs | 7th: 1 packs | 8th: 1 packs