Public events schedule for Magic Grand Prix Seattle/Tacoma 2012

Public Events at GP Seattle

FRIDAY

FRI All Day

Last Chance Grand Prix Trials (GPT)

Sealed Deck – $30

32-player, single elimination.

-       1^st place wins a third round bye into the GP Main event

-       2^nd place wins 18 packs

-       3^rd and 4^th each win 9 packs

Registration opens at noon and continues all day. A 32 person GPT event begins every time we have 32 players.

FRI 5pm

Legacy for a Year’s Collecting Supplies and More Legacy

Legacy – $20

Sponsored by Max Protection

-       1^st place wins collecting supplies for a year from Max Protection and free entry into both the Saturday and Sunday Legacy events at the GP

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance.

Register from 4pm to 4:45pm. Play begins at 5pm

FRI 6pm

Chase the Foils

Sealed Deck – $25

Prizes are based on points after 4 rounds of Swiss:

• 12 Points:     4 promo cards & 4 Boosters
• 9-11 Points: 2 promo cards & 2 Boosters
• 6-8 Points:   1 promo card & 1 Booster
• < 6 Points:    1 promo card

Promo card choices are limited to one choice of each type available (no duplicates).

Register from 5pm to 5:45pm.  Play begins at 6pm

 

Public Events at GP Seattle

SATURDAY

SAT 2pm

Sealed for Android Tablet and Store Credit

Sealed – $25

Sponsored by Carta Magica and Magic Stronghold.

-       1^st place wins a NEXT BOOK 8” Touch Android Tablet PREMIUM 8 ($400 retail value) from Carta Magica and $100 store credit from Magic Stronghold

-       2^nd place wins $75 store credit from Magic Stronghold

-       3^rd and 4^th each win $50 store credit from Magic Stronghold

-       5^th through 8^th each win $25 store credit from Magic Stronghold

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 1pm to 1:45pm. Play begins at 2pm

SAT 4pm

Legacy for Store Credit

Legacy – $20

Sponsored by Jeux Face a Face

-       1^st place wins $250 store credit from Jeux Face a Face

-       2^nd place wins $100 store credit from Jeux Face a Face

-       3^rd and 4^th win $75 credit from Jeux Face a Face

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 3pm to 3:45pm. Play begins at 4pm

SAT 6pm

Standard for Planeswalkers

Standard – $20

Sponsored by MTG Deals

-       1^st place wins 1 of each Standard Planeswalker (13 cards total) from MTG Deals

-       2^nd  place wins Underground Sea Artist Proof from MTG Deals

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 5pm to 5:45pm. Play begins at 6pm

SAT 8pm

Modern for Store Credit

Modern – $20

Sponsored by Cool Stuff

-       1^st place wins $100 store credit from Cool Stuff

-       2nd place wins $60 store credit from Cool Stuff

-       3^rd and 4^th place each win $30 store credit from Cool Stuff

-       5^th through 8^th place each win $20 store credit from Cool Stuff

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 7pm to 7:45pm. Play begins at 8pm

Public Events at GP Seattle

SUNDAY

SUN 9am

Sealed Deck Cardhaus Challenge

Sealed – $30

Sponsored by Cardhaus

-       1^st  place wins $700 cash and 15 Challenge Points

-       2^nd place wins $300 cash and 13 Challenge Points

-       3^rd and 4^th each win $200 cash and 11 Challenge Points

-       5^th -  8^th each win $100 cash and 8 Challenge Points

-       9^th -16^th each win $50 store credit from Cardhaus Games and 4 Challenge Points

-       17^th – 32^nd each win $25 store credit from Cardhaus Games and 2 Challenge Points

-       33^rd and down each win1 Challenge Point

-       Additional information on Cardhaus Challenge Points at Click here

Register from 8am to 8:45pm. Play begins at 9pm

SUN 11am

Legacy for Mox or Twister

Legacy – $20

Sponsored by Troll n Toad

-       1^st place wins a Mox from Troll n Toad

-       2^nd place wins a Timetwister from Troll n Toad

-       3^rd and 4^th each win $50 store credit from Troll n Toad

-       5^th – 8^th each win $25 store credit Troll n Toad

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 10am to 10:45am. Play begins at 11am

SUN 1pm

Standard for Artist Playmats and Store Credit

Standard – $20

Sponsored by Gaming ETC

-       1st place wins custom original playmats from artists signing at the Grand Prix AND $100 store credit from Gaming ETC

-       2nd place wins $50 store credit from Gaming ETC

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from Noon to12:45pm.  Play begins at1pm.

SUN 3pm

Sealed Deck for Signed Mox Ruby

Sealed – $25

Sponsored by Channel Fireball

-       1^st place wins Signed Mox Ruby from Channel Fireball – Click herefor details.

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 2pm to 2:45pm. Play begins at 3pm

SUN 4pm

Two-Headed Giant for Year’s Collecting Supplies and Steak Dinner

2HG– $40 (per team)

Sponsored by Max Protection

-       1^st place team wins a great steak dinner for two ($150 to El Gaucho) and collecting supplies for a year from Max Protection

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance

Register from 3pm to 3:45pm. Play begins at 4pm

SUN 6pm

Standard for Mox Ruby

Standard – $20

Sponsored by MTG Deals

-       1^st place wins a Mox Ruby from MTG Deals.

-       Additional prizes (booster packs) based on attendance.

Register from 5pm to 5:45pm. Play begins at 6pm

Public Events at GP Seattle

ALL WEEKEND

INFINITE 8 PLAYER EVENTS

All Weekend

Infinite Booster Drafts

Draft – $20

-       1^st place wins FREE ENTRY into ANY subsequent public event at GP Seattle and 2 packs.

-       2^nd place wins 4 packs

-       3^rd-8^th each win 1 pack

-       All players receive sleeves from Maxprotection.net (while supplies last)

Registration runs all weekend while the hall is open. Start when 8 players sign up.

All Weekend

Infinite Win-A-Box

Players’ Choice – $20
Format is players’ choice (Standard, Extended, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Etc.)  Every time we get 8 players interested in ANY constructed format we will start a tournament.

-       1^st place wins a box.

-       2^nd place wins FREE ENTRY into ANY subsequent public event at GP Seattle.

-       All players receive sleeves from Maxprotection.net (while supplies last)

Registration runs all weekend while the hall is open. Start when 8 players sign up.

All Weekend

Commander (EDH)

4 Player Commander (EDH) – $10 entry fee
Note: this event is unsanctioned.

-       Win two packs per opponent eliminated.

-       All players receive sleeves from Maxprotection.net (while supplies last)

Registration runs all weekend while the hall is open. Start when 4 players sign up.

Magic GP Seattle/Tacoma Sealed Deck – More Free stuff

Lates GP News – Channel Fireball is going to give every player who makes day 2 of the GP free sleeves and a deck box. Don’t make day 2? They will give everyone who plays in a a public event on Saturday or Sunday a free deck box (while supplies last)

Full GP info at http://cascadegames.com/events/907

Tim

Magic GP Seattle

I’m in the thick of planning GP Seattle and this time I’m hoping to have more structure and info for the public on when the artists are signing and the side event schedule up much earlier.

The news so far is that RK Post and Mark Tedin have both agreed to sign at GP Seattle!

Tim

PAX Prime Magic event schedule and artist signing

Pete Venters is likely to be signing in the Magic Tournament area at PAX Prime. It is very likely we will have at least one more artist signing as well.

The event schedule is finalized and we just need to push it live ASAP.
Tim

Amazing Magic events at PAX

Check out the cascadegames.com site and click on PAX for a list of the Magic events we are running at PAX this year. Its amazing.

We have bunch of factory sealed sets of Magic to give away including a foil M11 set.

Last year the mini-master events were really popular. We have made them better this year. The prizes for mini-master are really cool (factory sealed sets) and if your eliminated theres another mini-master starting in a few minutes. I also have some operational changes to streamline events.

I also convinced Wizards to give us three Grand Prix Trials. Yes, you can use the bye you win at PAX the next week at GP Portland! Go play at your local stores GPT but if you don’t have the byes you want come by PAX and give it a shot.

Tim

First artist for GP Portland

As artists sign up for the GP I will be posting here. Keep in mind that the events almost a year out so all artists are tentative and will need to be confirmed as the event comes closer – however I promise an amazing list of artists.

First artist to sign up is – RK Post.

 

This is going to be amazing folks.

Amazing news – GP Portland

I live in Portland. I love Portland and last night Wizards of the Coast web site went live with the news that Portland Oregon is going to get a GP. Thats right – Portland Oregon is getting a Grand Prix.

http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/other/110509a

For years players have been asking me –  ”When will Portland get a GP”  and I have never had a good answer – well now I do. The Grand Prix Portland will be Sept 11 and 12th.

So Good. So flipping good.

I can’t wait to show off Portland – easily one of the best cities in the world to everyone at the GP.

I know everyone wants details as soon as possible and I have been working for months on getting this event together and will be ready to announce things like location, hotels, artists and side event schedules over the next weeks.

But for now – I’m just so happy to announce that Portland gets a GP.

Tim

GP Seattle – Richard Garfield

I have confirmed with Richard that he will be signing at the Grand Prix on SUNDAY only. He plans on arriving at 12:00 – 12:30 and will be at the event for several hours.

I can’t tell you how great it is to have him at the GP.  This event is going to be amazing.

Tim

more rooms for people staying at GP-Seattle

I have just faxed the paperwork to the next closest hotel – as the marriott is sold out. The new hotel should have a room block set up with discounts for GP players. 

“Reservations can be made through our dedicated property reservations team at (253) 238-8000 or toll free at    (888) 862-3255.  Please advise your guests to ask for the “Magic – Grand Prix Tournament” group to ensure they receive the special room rate. Guaranteed reservations must be cancelled by 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid No Show/Same Day Cancel charges of one night’s room and tax.”

http://www.hotelmuranotacoma.com/

Looks pretty nice.

Tim

what vendors will there be at GP Seattle ???

Confirmed vendors – There are likely 1-2 more but this is the ones confirmed.

Tim

Cardhaus

over the edge

Pastimes

Troll and Toad

Gaming Etc

Strike Zone

Morgans Cards

Hot sauce games

Game Empire

Type 2 Magic

A place to game

Star city