M:TG Worldwake "Regional" Pre-release - LONDON - Saturday, 30th January 2010
@thegamesclub.org The Games Club
Worldwake "Regional" Pre-release
DATE
Saturday, 30 January 2010
INTRODUCTION
Held six days before each new Magic card set goes on sale, Prereleases
provide an excellent way to experience the grandeur of a worldwide event in
a low-stress environment. At Prerelease events, you will be able to play
with cards from the new set before you can buy them, receive special
promotional cards for attending, and have the opportunity to win even more
cards by playing. So have fun!
Prereleases are Limited events, meaning you build your 40-card (minimum)
deck from the packs that you get after paying your entry fee (Sealed Deck
format). Attendees have the option to participate in a Sealed Deck
tournament, or the more informal Open Dueling format, both of which provide
great opportunities to see and play with the new cards.
Prereleases are sanctioned by the DCI, which is the governing body for all
Magic tournaments - from local neighborhood tournaments up to the
prestigious Pro Tour events. By becoming a DCI member and playing in a
sanctioned event, your results are recorded and you begin building an
official rating among the thousands of Magic players worldwide. If you don't
have a DCI membership, the on site event staff will be happy to set you up.
For many players, prereleases are a fun and easy way to play in their first
sanctioned event.
VENUE
Royal National Hotel
Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0DG
TIMINGS
8:30am - Doors open
All day - Worldwake Pre-release Flights
All day - Worldwake Booster Drafts
All day - Worldwake Intro Pack Open Duelling
4:30pm - Worldwake 2HG Pre-release
4:30pm - Worldwake Team Pre-release (Trios)
11:00pm - Venue closes
FORMATS
Sealed Deck (Flights) - 3 x Zendikar Boosters & 3 x Worldwake Boosters
Booster Draft - 3 x Worldwake Boosters
Intro Pack Open Duelling - 1 x (random) Worldwake Intro Pack
2HG Sealed Deck - 4 x Zendikar Boosters & 4 x Worldwake Boosters
Team Sealed Deck - 6 x Zendikar Boosters & 6 x Worldwake Boosters
32 Players (Flights only)
REL: Regular
K-Value: 8 (Flights only)
Computer Moderated (DCI Reporter v3)
ENTRANCE FEES
Worldwake Pre-release Sealed Deck - �21.00
Worldwake Booster Draft - �12.00
Worldwake Intro Pack - �10.00
Worldwake 2HG Pre-release Sealed Deck - �28.00
Worldwake Team Pre-release Sealed Deck - �42.00
PRIZE POOL
Worldwake pre-release card for all participants (whilst stocks last)
12pts (4-0-0) - 1 x Worldwake Pre-release T-shirt (whilst stocks last) & 12
x Worldwake Boosters
10pts (3-0-1) - 9 x Worldwake Boosters
9pts (3-1-0) - 6 x Worldwake Boosters
Booster Drafts - 12 x Worldwake Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
Intro Pack Open Duelling - 1 x Worldwake Booster
SIDE EVENTS
Limited: Booster Draft (8 players, single elimination)
Product: 3 x Worldwake Boosters
Entrance Fee: �12.00
Prize: 12 x Worldwake Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
CELEBRITY CHAMPION CHALLENGE AND DECK DOCTOR
Tim Willoughby
TRADERS
Magic Mad House
Website: www.magicmadhouse.co.uk
Email: sa...@magicmadhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 07921 369 184
FireStormCards
Website: www.firestormcards.co.uk
Email: sa...@firestormcards.co.uk
HEAD JUDGE
Raymond Fong
TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Jason Howlett
FOOD AND DRINK
Fully licensed bar open all day.
Hot and cold food is readily available within the immediate area.
Outside food and drink may be consumed within this venue.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Please, supply the full name and DCI number for all people wishing to
pre-register, places cannot be reserved via the online form without this
information. If a player doesn't have a DCI number or it is unknown please
use the email address below.
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: pl...@thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile)
SMS: 07958 224 084
FURTHER INFORMATION
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: pl...@thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile)
SMS: 07958 224 084
NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS
Russell Square - Piccadilly Line - 5 minutes walk
Euston - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch and Bank Branch) and Victoria
Line - 10 minutes
Euston Square - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line -
10 minutes walk
Goodge Street - Northern Line (Bank Branch) - 10 minutes
Holborn - Central Line and Piccadilly Line - 10 minutes
Warren Street - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) and Victoria Line - 10
minutes walk
King's Cross - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line,
Northern Line (Bank Branch) and Piccadilly Line - 15 minutes
Tottenham Court Road - Central Line and Northern Line (Charing Cross
Branch) - 15 minutes
DIRECTIONS FROM RUSSELL SQUARE UNDERGROUND STATION
Turn left out of the station.
Turn right at the traffic lights.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.
NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS
Euston - 10 minutes walk
St Pancras - 15 minutes walk
Kings Cross - 20 minutes walk
NEAREST BUSES
7, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188 and X68 - 5 to 10 minutes walk.
Airbus Route A2 - 5 to 10 minutes walk
Night Bus N7 and N91 - 5 to 10 minutes walk
CAR PARKING
FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm.
The hotel has its own underground car park (120 space). Parking at the hotel
costs from �4 for 2 hours up to �17 for 24 hours, which is considerably
cheaper than parking at a parking meter in the surrounding streets.
CONGESTION CHARGE
The charge does NOT apply at weekends.
The �10 daily Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London,
including the venue used by The Games Club. The congestion charge applies
from 7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public Holidays.
ACCOMMODATION
Generator Hostel London
37 Tavistock Place
LONDON
WC1H 9SE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 7666
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 7644
Website: www.generatorhostels.com
Generator Hostels are the leading backpacker hostel company in Europe with
its first two locations in London and Berlin , with many more soon to come.
They provide a unique backpacker experience which offers you safe,
comfortable budget accommodation and great facilities. Including bar,
internet, chill out areas and of course a great party atmosphere where you
can meet other like minded people.
Great locations! Generator Hostels are in great locations with over 800 beds
in each hostel. Generator London is situated in Central London, Russell
Square, close to the British Museum and Covent Garden.
Friendly staff! They've fantastic friendly staff and superb facilities to
meet all your needs. If you are looking to meet great people and have the
hostel experience of a lifetime then the Generator hostels are for you.
All you can eat breakfast! Don't forget that they offer a free "all you can
eat" breakfast and free bed linen. If you are a traveller looking for budget
accommodation that is affordable, clean with a safe night's sleep, without
breaking the bank then look no further than the Generator Hostels.
Prices from �15.00 per person (8 / 12 person dormitory) to �50.00 per person
(1 person private room). Imperial London Hotels Limited
Imperial Hotel
Russell Square
London
WC1B 5BB
Tel: +44 020 7278 7871
Fax: +44 020 7837 4653
Website: www.imperialhotels.co.uk
Email: in...@imperialhotels.co.uk
Since 1837, we have offered visitors to Central London a good standard of
accommodation and exceptional value for money.
Our six hotels, all located in Bloomsbury, are a short walk from the British
Museum, Oxford Street and London's Theatreland, making them an ideal base to
explore Central London and beyond.
The room rates are all inclusive, with no hidden extras, yet standards are
not compromised. This value is not just confined to the rooms, but all the
bars, caf�s and restaurants, too.
Whichever Imperial London Hotel you stay in, you have access to all the
group's facilities - car parking, sightseeing tours, bars, restaurants,
bowling alley, health spa, shops, bureau de change, and a good deal more.
Health Club and garage at supplementary charge.
All Rooms have private bath, shower, TV and radio (excluding County).
Prices from �43.00 (single at County Hotel) to �111.00 (triple at Royal
national Hotel) per room.