Big Guava Gamers presents: Misplays and Mistletoes 5k

Featuring Punt Win Repeat!

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INFORMATION:

• Cash Prize Support: Entry fee is $100.
  • This is a scaling prize pool. 5k guaranteed at 64 players.
  • Prepay via PayPal: Send payment to @BigGuavaGames
  • Pay on site with cash or card (for an increased fee)
  • Number of players day of determines prize support, view more information below
• Number of swiss rounds and top cut will be based off player count.
• Swiss rounds will be 70 minutes long with 15 minute extension on active player. Active player has up to 15 minutes to finish their final turn. If no winner decided, result is a draw, followed by top cuts.
• Final tables will be 90 minutes long with 15 minute extension on active player. Active player has up to 15 minutes to finish their final turn. If no winner decided, 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.
• We are following the current structure of wins at 5 points, draws at 1 point.
• Tthree man pods to low standings, no byes.
• Proxy friendly, more information below.
• Decklists must be submitted no later than 30mins before event begins. Failure to do so may incur a penalty.

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SPECIFICS:

• Host: 

  Oblivion Games offers a modern, expansive gaming environment in Tampa, Florida—strategically located close to major thoroughfares and destination areas for seamless travel.

• Where: 4350 W Waters Ave Suite 104, Tampa, FL 33614
• When: December 6th, 2025. Doors open 9am, Player Meeting at 9:45am, Round 1 starts promptly at 10am
• Prize policy: Cash prize based off final number of players. 64 players guarantees a 5k. Event prizing will cap at 5k.

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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?

SCALING PRIZE SUPPORT CASH PRIZE. 5k GUARANTEED AT 64 PLAYERS Swiss rounds at 70mins each w/ 15min timer on active player. Top Cut rounds at 90mins each w/ 15min timer on active player.

16-48 Player Round Structure

1. 16-32 players: 4 rounds of Swiss, Top 4 cut
2. 33-48 players: 5 rounds of Swiss, Top 10 cut, then Top 4 cut
   • 1st & 2nd place get sent to final, 3rd-10th play elimination round

36-48 Player Prize Support

1. 1st: 55% of prize pool
2. 2nd-4th: 15% of prize pool each

49+ Player Round Structure

1. Top 16 cut, then Top 4 cut

49+ Player Prize Support

1. 1st place: 40% of prize pool
2. 2nd-4th place: 10% of prize pool
3. 5th place: 8% of prize pool
   • 5th-8th place play a separate grudge match during Top 4. Winner of this pod receives 5th place prize
   • This round will not be tracked on TopDeck.gg due to limitations of the software
4. 6th-16th place: ~2% of prize pool

If event reaches 5k prize pool, further clarification of prize pool below

1. 1st place: $2,000
2. 2nd-4th place: $500 each
3. 5th place: $400
4. 6th-16th place: Full $100 entry fee reimbursed

Cap of 80 players Player Minimum: 16

Disclaimers and refund policy?

• To request a refund, reach out to our team at [email protected] or on our discord.
• You agree to your games being streamed by tournament staff for the feature event.
• You must be 18 years or older to play.
• You accept that our judge staff may disqualify you without monetary compensation at their discretion.

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:
  • Apple Appstore
  • Google Playstore

When and where is the event?

• Big Guava Gamers presents: Misplays and Mistletoes (feat. Punt Win Repeat!) will take place on December 6th, 2025 at Oblivion Games in Tampa Florida.

My question wasn't answered here, how can I contact you?

• You can reach out via email at [email protected] or you can ask us in our Discord

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