At GP San Jose we will be giving players an unique deckbox. These deck boxes are the very sturdy “armored” deck boxes made by www.maxprotection.net and are really great.
Here’s a photo of what they usually look like
and here is a link for the manufacturers prototype of the black deck boxes that are customized for the GP that we are giving to players. I kow it’s hard to see the details of a black deck box on a black background. However if you look closely you can see that these are awesome.
Did I ever mention that I love the San Diego Comic Con? Check out the schedule. I’m pretty sure this is my best convention schedule yet.
Magic Tournaments at San Diego Comic Con
All events are held in the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina 333 West Harbor Drive – Marina ballroom F on the second floor of the hotel.
All Weekend Events
Beginners League Hall opens – Ongoing Play once per day for free. Players receive a special mono-color deck.
Magic Intro Pack League Hall opens – Ongoing $15. Pay one entry fee and play all weekend. Receive a 2013 Intro Pack (deck) when you register. Earn a Magic card after every match, win or lose.
Planechase 2012 League Hall opens – Ongoing $20. Pay one entry fee and play all weekend. Receive a 2013 Planechase pack (deck) when you register. Earn a Magic card after every match, win or lose.
Commander League Hall opens – Ongoing $25. Pay one entry fee and play all weekend. Players receive a Comander Deck and play in a casual league format. Earn a Magic card after every match, win or lose.
“Go Infinite” Booster Draft Hall opens – Any time we have 8 players $15. Eight players who register each receive 3 Magic boosters and draft. Single elimination. Starting on Friday we will have Magic 2013 packs Pack prizes 1st = 4 packs and a FREE ENTRY into ANY MAGIC event at this convention. 2nd= 4 packs 3rd & 4th 1 pack
Scheduled Events
Thursday
Standard Noon Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Standard format deck. Play 4 rounds. Booster packs prizes from the current block awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck 1pm $20 Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of the current block. Prizes after 4 rounds! First place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet (may require a single elimination playoff)
Modern 2pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Modern format deck. Play 4 rounds. Booster packs prizes from the current block awarded based on attendance.
Two-Headed Giant 3pm $30. Each team receives 8 Magic boosters to build 2 decks. Prizes after 4 rounds. 1 Magic 2013 Uncut Sheet for each player on the winning team. Additional booster packs prizes awarded based on attendance.
Legacy 4pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Legacy format deck. Play 4 rounds Booster packs prizes from the current block awarded based on attendance.
Sealed Deck – from Standard Packs 5pm $30. Players will construct a 40 card deck with 1 pack of each of the following expansions Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged,New Phyrexia, Innistrad, Dark Ascension and Avacyn Restored First place wins a Magic 2013 Regular Set (may require a single elimination playoff)
Mini-master 6pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Avacyn Restored Regular Set
Mini-master 7pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Foil Set
Mini-master 8pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Friday
Standard 11am Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Standard format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck Noon $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! First place wins a Magic 2013 Regular Set (may require a single elimination playoff)
Modern 1pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Modern format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck 2pm $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! First place wins a Avacyn Restoerd Foil Set (may require a single elimination playoff)
Legacy 3pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Legacy format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
Two-Headed Giant 4pm $30. Each team receives 8 Magic 2013 boosters to build 2 decks. Prizes after 4 rounds. 1 Magic 2013 Uncut Sheet for each player on the winning team. Additional booster packs prizes awarded based on attendance.
Sealed Deck – from Standard Packs 5pm $30. Players will construct a 40 card deck with 1 pack of each of the following expansions Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged,New Phyrexia, Innistrad, Dark Ascension and Avacyn Restored First place wins a Dark Ascension Regular Set
Chase the Promos 6:30pm $25. Players receive 6 Magic 2013 boosters to build a deck. Prizes after 4 rounds of Swiss. All players each receive 1 promo card. Prizes are based on points, promo card choices are limited to one choice of each type available (no duplicates) 12pts receives 4 promo cards & 4 Magic 2013 Boosters. 9-11pts receives 2 promo cards & 2 Magic 2013 Boosters. 6-8pts receives 1 promo cards & 1 Magic 2013 Booster.”
Mini-master 7pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Mini-master 8pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Foil Set
Mini-master 9pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Saturday
Standard 11am Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Standard format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck noon $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
Legacy 1pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Legacy format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck 2pm $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! First place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet (may require a single elimination playoff)
Modern 3pm Free – for everyone playing in any of the paid Magic leagues. Bring your Modern format deck. Play 4 rounds. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
Two-Headed Giant 4pm $30. Each team receives 8 Magic 2013 boosters to build 2 decks. Prizes after 5 rounds. 1st place team wins a copy of From The Vault: Legends for each player on the team. Additional booster packs prizes awarded based on attendance.
Sealed Deck – from Standard Packs 5pm $30. Players will construct a 40 card deck with 1 pack of each of the following expansions Scars of Mirrodin, Mirrodin Besieged, New Phyrexia, Innistrad, Dark Ascension and Avacyn Restored First place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Mini-master 6pm $15 Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Foil Set
Mini-master 7pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins Avacyn Restored Foil Set
Mini-master 8pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. First place wins a Magic 2013 Foil Set
Mini-master 9pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Sunday
4 Pack Sealed Deck 11am $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
Mini-master noon $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. 1st place wins a Magic 2013 Card Sheet
Mini-master 1pm $15. Players initially build decks from 2 packs and lands of their choice. Play in single elimination rounds. After each round the remaining players add a pack to their deck. Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
4 Pack Sealed Deck 2pm $20. Players will construct a sealed deck from 4 packs of Magic 2013. Prizes after 4 rounds! Players choice Avacyn Restored or Magic 2013 booster packs awarded based on attendance.
Public Events at GP Seattle
FRIDAY
FRI All Day
Last Chance Grand Prix Trials (GPT)
Sealed Deck – $30
32-player, single elimination.
- 1st place wins a third round bye into the GP Main event
- 2nd place wins 18 packs
- 3rd and 4th 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
- 1st 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:
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.
- 1st place wins a NEXT BOOK 8” Touch Android Tablet PREMIUM 8 ($400 retail value) from Carta Magica and $100 store credit from Magic Stronghold
- 2nd place wins $75 store credit from Magic Stronghold
- 3rd and 4th each win $50 store credit from Magic Stronghold
- 5th through 8th 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
- 1st place wins $250 store credit from Jeux Face a Face
- 2nd place wins $100 store credit from Jeux Face a Face
- 3rd and 4th 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
- 1st place wins 1 of each Standard Planeswalker (13 cards total) from MTG Deals
- 2nd 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
- 1st place wins $100 store credit from Cool Stuff
- 2nd place wins $60 store credit from Cool Stuff
- 3rd and 4th place each win $30 store credit from Cool Stuff
- 5th through 8th 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
- 1st place wins $700 cash and 15 Challenge Points
- 2nd place wins $300 cash and 13 Challenge Points
- 3rd and 4th each win $200 cash and 11 Challenge Points
- 5th - 8th each win $100 cash and 8 Challenge Points
- 9th -16th each win $50 store credit from Cardhaus Games and 4 Challenge Points
- 17th – 32nd each win $25 store credit from Cardhaus Games and 2 Challenge Points
- 33rd 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
- 1st place wins a Mox from Troll n Toad
- 2nd place wins a Timetwister from Troll n Toad
- 3rd and 4th each win $50 store credit from Troll n Toad
- 5th – 8th 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
- 1st 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
- 1st 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
- 1st 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
- 1st place wins FREE ENTRY into ANY subsequent public event at GP Seattle and 2 packs.
- 2nd place wins 4 packs
- 3rd-8th 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.
- 1st place wins a box.
- 2nd 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.
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
In case you were not clear – GP San Diego gets the best of both worlds
GP San Diego will award 16 invitations to Pro Tour Honolulu. It will be the last GP to award direct invitations.
San Diego will also award Planeswalker Points. Main event will have an 8x multiplier. All public events (except GPTs) will have a 5x multiplier. GPTs (grinders) will have the usual 3x multiplier.
Tim
We have a discounted rate at an amazing hotel in San Diego for the GP! The OMNI is right across the road for the venue and its an amazing place. The steak house is fantastic and the rooms are great.
The discounted rate is $139 for double occupancy the only bummer is that its an additional $20 for an extra person in the room and make sure to ask for a rollaway bed. The usual rate for this room is $206 so this is a serious discount.
To book call - 1800 843-6664 (1800 The OMNI) YOU MUST ASK FOR THE Magic Grand Prix San Diego rate. To get this rate you must book before October 12th.
Here is a link to the hotel for info
http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanDiego.aspx
Public Events at Grand Prix San Diego November 11-13, 2011
Infinite Events All Weekend Long
Cascade Games Amazing Infinite Events. Win an Infinite Booster Draft or Place in an Infinite 8-Player Win-A-Box and get free entry to ANY subsequent public event at Grand Prix San Diego. Yes, this includes the PTQ on Sunday!
Infinite Booster Drafts All players get a deck box with entry while supplies last. Prize Payout: 1st free entry into ANY subsequent public event at GP San Diego and 6 booster packs, 2nd 4 packs, 3rd – 8th 1 pack. $20 entry fee.
Infinite 8-player Win a Box – Standard Prize Payout: 1st place wins a Box, 2nd place wins free entry into ANY subsequent public event at GP San Diego. $20 entry fee.
Infinite 8-player Win a Box – Players’ Choice Constructed. Any time we get 8 players for any constructed format (Extended, Modern, Legacy, etc.) we will start a tournament. Prize Payout: 1st place wins a Box, 2nd place wins free entry into ANY subsequent public event at GP San Diego. $20 entry fee.
(Note: the free entry prize applies to public events at GP-SD only and expires at the end of the weekend.)
Friday Public Events
Last Chance Grand Prix Trials (Grinders) – Sealed Deck. 32-Player Single Elimination. Registration starts at noon and remains open until 9 pm. New tournament will begin every time we get 32 players! 1st place wins a 3-round bye to Grand Prix San Diego’s main event and 1/2 Box! 2nd place wins 1/2 Box! 3rd/4th win 1/4 Box each! $30 Entry Fee.
Chase the Promos Sealed. Players build a sealed deck from 6 packs of Innistrad and play four rounds of Swiss. All players receive 1 promo card for participating. Prizes based on points after 4 rounds of Swiss. 12 pts = 4 promo cards and 4 boosters. 9 – 11 pts = 2 promo cards and 2 boosters. 6 – 8 pts = 1 promo card and a booster pack. (Promo card choices limited to one choice of each type available – no duplicates). As an additional prize, Top 8 players receive a $25 gift certificate to Jeux Face a Face. Registration closes at 5:45 pm. Play begins at 6:00 pm. $30 Entry Fee.
Sponsored by Jeux Face a Face
Saturday Public Events
2HG Sealed for Steak! Bring a friend and start your day right by winning a Steak dinner for 2. First place team wins a steak dinner for two. Additional booster pack prizes based on attendance. Register from 1 – 1:45 pm. Play begins at 2 pm. $40 per team entry fee.
Standard for M12 FOIL Set – from Channel Fireball – The winner of this event will get a M12 Foil Set from Channel Fireball! Additional booster pack prizes based on attendance. Register from 3 pm – 3:45 pm. Play begins at 4 pm. $20 Entry fee.
Sponsored by Channel Fireball
Modern for Artist Original Playmats – The artists attending GP-SD have created amazing custom original playmats. 1st place gets an original playmat from each attending artist! Additional booster pack prizes based on attendance. Register from 5 pm to 5:45. Play begins at 6 pm. $20 Entry Fee.
Saturday Night Sealed – with Troll and Toad – Players build a sealed deck from 6 packs of Innistrad and play in a four round Swiss tournament. Top 12 players receive a $25 Troll and Toad Gift Certificate. Additional booster packs prizes based on attendance. Register from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Play begins at 8 pm. $30 Entry fee.
Sponsored by Troll and Toad
Sunday Public Events
PTQ Honolulu – Sealed – Win your spot on the Pro Tour! QT Dark Ascension in Honolulu! Players build decks with six packs of Innistrad. 1st place wins Pro Tour Invite and Travel Award to Honolulu. Additional booster pack prizes based on attendance. Register from 8:30 am – 9:45 am. Play begins at 10 am. $30 Entry Fee.
Standard for Artist Original Playmats – Missed out on the playmats on Saturday? The artists attending GP-SD have created amazing custom original playmats. 1st place gets an original playmat from each attending artist! Note these are not copies of Saturday’s playmats these are all unique works of art. Additional booster pack prizes based on attendance. Register from Noon to 12:45 pm. Play begins at 1 pm. $20 Entry Fee.
Modern for Mox and More! – from Troll and Toad! - Bring your Modern deck and win amazing prizes! 1st place Unlimited Mox. 2nd Place Time Twister. 2rd – 4th $50 Troll and Toad Gift Certificate. Register from 1 pm – 1:45 pm. Play begins at 2 pm. $25 Entry Fee.
Sponsored by Troll and Toad
Foil out your Standard Deck – from MTGDeals.com – Ever wondered what your Standard deck would look like all in foil? Win first place in this Standard tournament and MTGDeals.com will swap out every card in your main deck for a foil version of the same card. Please allow 2 weeks to provide the prize. Register from 3 pm – 3:45 pm. Play begins at 4 pm. $25 Entry Fee.
Sponsored by MTGDeals.com
Extended for Innistrad Foil Set – from by Channel Fireball – First place wins an Innistrad Foil Set. Additional pack prizes based on attendance. Register from 4 pm – 4:45 pm. Play begins at 5 pm. $20 Entry Fee.
Sponsored by Channel Fireball
updated Aug 7 at 10:30pm – Change that from possible to confirmed – D. Alexander Gregory will be signing at GP San Diego! So the artist alley looks this
D. Alexander Gregory (85 cards) http://www.ainokostudios.com/index.html
Anson Maddocks (112 cards) no web site
Steve Argyle – Tentative – (32 cards) http://www.steveargyle.com
Mark Tedin (194 cards) http://www.marktedin.com/
Franz Vohwinkel (86 cards) http://www.franz-vohwinkel.com/home.phtml
RK Post (110 Cards) http://rkpost.tripod.com/
Jason Felix (24 cards) http://www.jasonfelix.com/
Jung Park (18 cards) http://www.jungpark.blogspot.com/
Pete Venters – Tentative – (281 cards) http://www.peteventers.com/blog/
Rob Alexander – (140 cards) http://www.robalexander.com/
thats a total of 981 cards assuming the tentative artist are able to join us.
Tim
I am delighted to announce that Rob Alexander has just confirmed for the show!
Anson Maddocks (112 cards) no web site
Steve Argyle – Tentative – (32 cards) http://www.steveargyle.com
Mark Tedin (194 cards) http://www.marktedin.com/
Franz Vohwinkel (85 cards) http://www.franz-vohwinkel.com/home.phtml
RK Post (109 Cards) http://rkpost.tripod.com/
Jason Felix (22 cards) http://www.jasonfelix.com/
Jung Park (18 cards) http://www.jungpark.blogspot.com/
Pete Venters – Tentative – (280 cards) http://www.peteventers.com/blog/
Rob Alexander – (140 cards) http://www.robalexander.com/
thats a total of 892 cards assuming the tentative artist are able to join us.
Steve Argyle is now likely to make it to the GP. I love his art and I can’t tell you how happy I am at the thought he might be able to come to the GP. This artist alley is really shaping up nicely.
Steve Argyle – Tentative – (32) http://www.steveargyle.com
Mark Tedin (194 cards) http://www.marktedin.com/
Franz Vohwinkel (85 cards) http://www.franz-vohwinkel.com/home.phtml
RK Post (109 Cards) http://rkpost.tripod.com/
Jason Felix (22 cards) http://www.jasonfelix.com/
Jung Park (18 cards) http://www.jungpark.blogspot.com/
Pete Venters – Tentative – (280 cards) http://www.peteventers.com/blog/
Rob Alexander – Tentative – (140 cards) http://www.robalexander.com/
thats a total of 780 cards assuming the tentative artist are able to join us.
