Big Guava Gamers presents: Free the Squee
INFORMATION:
- Number of swiss rounds and top cut will be based off player count.
- Swiss rounds will be 80 minutes long with 20 minute extension on active player (active player has up to 20 minutes to finish their final turn. If no winner decided, result is a draw), followed by top cuts.
- Final tables will be 120 minutes long. If time expires in top cuts, player who had highest standing in Swiss rounds advances.
- No breaks or intermission between rounds. The next round will begin shortly after the conclusion of the final game of the previous round.
- Entry: We are following the current structure of wins at 5 points, draws at 1 point.
- We are utilizing three man pods to low standings, no byes.
- Prize Support: Entry fee is FREE. Yes, you read that right! Entry is 100% free.
- $1k prize pool (Cash and Cards).
- Proxy friendly, more information below.
- Decklists must be submitted no later than 30mins before event begins. Failure to do so may incur a penalty.
SPECIFICS:
- Host: M&M Games - Tampa
- Where: 1548 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
- When: October 11, 2025. Sign-in 9:30am, Round 1 starts promptly at 10am.
- Prize policy: $1,000 in Cash and prizes, sponsored by M&M Games. $500 to winner, sealed product for 2-8
Parking Information:
- Please park in the zones outlined by the red boxes. The parking lot in front of the store and the plaza to the left.
- Highlighted is the location of the store.
DO NOT PARK IN THE DENNY'S PARKING LOT AS THEY WILL TOW.
PLAYMAT PRE-ORDER:
If you would like to purchase the playmat, please click on the link below:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What rules/banlist are we using?
- This event will use the most current REL Competitive rules (found here) and the Multiplayer Commander Banlist (found here).
What is the proxy policy for for this event?
- This event will be Playtest cards and Printed Proxy friendly.
- You may use as many "Playtest cards or Printed Proxies" as needed that are in color and utilize recognizable official Magic art (All art on Scryfall) as an alternative or MDFC placeholder cards that are clearly written on.
- These cards must have non-Magic backs. Players must use dark sleeves or smoke inner sleeves to avoid marked cards.
- MDFC cards require full text, mana cost, card type(s), and name.
- If you choose to use MDFCs, you are limited to only 10 MDFC cards. Additionally, you will need a printout of the cards to reference on the side.
- You may use Magic 30th Anniversary cards, Collector’s Edition cards, International Edition, and World Championship Deck cards.
Are alters allowed?
- All alters must be approved before the start of the event by our head judge. The head judge will be available the day of the event to inspect alters for approval.
How many players & rounds? What's the prizing structure?
Swiss rounds at 80mins each w/ 20min timer on active player
16-48 Player Round Structure
- 16-32 players: 4 rounds of Swiss, Top 4 cut
- 33-56 players: 5 rounds of Swiss, Top 10 cut, then Top 4 cut
- 1st & 2nd place get sent to final, 3rd-10th play elimination round
- 56+ players: 5 rounds of Swiss, Top 16 cut, then Top 4 cut
Prize Support
- 1st place: $500 USD
- Top 8 Prize Support (Sealed Boosters equivalent to $500 to be split by 2-8).
Do I need a topdeck.gg account?
- Yes you do. A topdeck.gg account is free to sign-up for. It is required to pay for the event, submit your decklist, and view match pairings the day of the event.
- You can download the TopDeck application on:
Do I need a Wizards email account?
- Yes you do, this event is also tied to Wizard's Play Network
When and where is the event?
- Big Guava Gamers presents: Free the Squee will take place on October 11th, 2025 at M&M Games in Tampa Fl.
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