Start Time: 9:00 AM
You must purchase a ticket through the link below AND register for the event in order to be considered fully registered.
Players who register but do not purchase a ticket will be dropped from the event to make room for players on the waitlist.
Purchase your ticket here: https://thegamershaven.net/products/the-spokane-spring-open-cedh-event
Event Details:
Entry Fee: $65 per player Player Cap: 128 players Start Time: 9:00 AM
Deck lists will be required.
Players may not change the composition of their deck during the event. The same deck must be used for every match.
Playtest cards are allowed for this tournament.
Playtest cards must:
Be easy to read
Not be handwritten
Be in English
Be no thicker than the other cards in your deck
Event Punctuality:
Games will not begin until all players in the pod are present OR 5 minutes have elapsed in the round.
After the 5-minute mark, the tournament will not wait for late or unprepared players.
Late players will receive a Round 1 game loss
Continued tardiness may result in removal from the event
Whether or not the late player arrives, the waiting pod will receive a 5-minute extension on the round.
Tournament Structure:
The first rounds are dedicated to earning points in order to qualify for the Top Cut.
Top Cut: 16 Players Top Cut matches will take place on Day Two.
Day Two will also include Redemption Events (additional entry fee) where players can compete for additional prizes.
Pod Structure:
There will be no 3-player or 5-player pods.
If necessary, byes will be used instead.
Players will be seated in a predetermined order established by the pairing software, with Seat One as the starting player.
Round Timing:
Swiss rounds: 90 minutes each No extra turns
When the time limit is reached:
The active player finishes their turn
The game then ends in a draw
If a draw occurs this way, all players—including eliminated players—are recorded as part of the draw.
There will be a 30-minute break before the Top Cut begins.
Top Cut matches have no time limit.
Prizing is awarded to Top Cut players only.
Prizing for Top 4 (subject to change based on attendance):
1st Place Judge Promo Wheel of Fortune
2nd Place Underground Sea (Revised)
3rd Place Judge Promo Yawgmoth's Will
4th Place Badlands (Revised)
5th–16th Place
Players will receive sealed product prizing based on total tournament attendance.
Players must have a reliable method to track life totals.
Recommended:
Paper and pen (preferred)
Boogie board
Paper spindowns
Plastic life counters
Dice are not allowed, as they can easily be knocked over.
A tracking method that records life total history is very helpful for resolving disputes but is not required.
If a player uses their phone as a life counter, it must track all players at the table to prevent concerns about cheating.
Competitive events are held to a higher standard of play than FNM or casual games.
Players should:
Communicate clearly about all actions
Ensure all players understand what is happening
Maintain awareness of priority order at all times
Whenever you shuffle your deck (or part of it):
Shuffle thoroughly
Present the deck to your opponents for them to cut or tap
If something goes wrong during a match:
Raise your hand
Call “Judge!”
A judge will come to assist you.
Keep your hand raised so the judge can easily locate you.
If you do not want to ask a question in front of your opponent, you may request to step away from the table.
If you make a mistake, call a judge immediately. It is completely acceptable to call a judge for your own mistake.
If a judge issues a Warning, it means an infraction has occurred and must be tracked.
A single Warning does not directly affect your tournament, but repeated Warnings may escalate to:
Turn skips
Game losses
Removal from the event
Code of Conduct
The Gamer's Haven maintains a Code of Conduct posted on its website.
Violations may result in:
Game losses
Removal from the event
Bans from future events
If you are watching a game:
Do not provide gameplay assistance.
Do not discuss the game within earshot of the players.
Do not react to plays or cards drawn with facial expressions or verbal reactions.
It is acceptable to speak with players about non-game topics (for example, asking if they want food).
If you believe there is a problem in a game:
Ask players to pause briefly
Call a judge
Explain the issue away from the table
Do not attempt to resolve the situation yourself.
The Gamer's Haven will follow many of the rules outlined in:
Competitive REL MTR/IPG Addendum for Commander Events
TopDeck.gg Rules and Tournament Policies
Additional policies specific to our store may also apply.
Our Head Judge has the final ruling authority on:
Pod changes
Wins/losses
Warnings issued or removed
Any other tournament decisions
Please note: This event is not sanctioned by WPN.
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