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Star Wars and Android: Netrunner LCG Regionals
posted on 05/05/13
This coming weekend will be full of Fantasy Flight regionals. This Saturday (5/11) at noon we will be holding our Star Wars LCG regional tournament. Sunday (5/12) at 2:00 pm will be our Android: Netrunner regional tournament. Entry for each will be $20.
Please visit http://www.fantasyflightgames.com for more informaiton on tournament rules and prizes.
Dragon's Maze Pre-Release
posted on 04/21/13
Dragon's Maze Pre-Release events are this weekend. We have a number of Pre-Release options detailed below. Anyone who plays in three of our six Magic events over the weekend will be entered into a drawing for a box of Dragon's Maze. In addition to these events, intro packs will also be for sale starting on Saturday.
Visit http://www.criticalhitgames.net/catalog/events-magic/394 to register online or register in store.
April 27th - Midnight (After FNM) - $25
Rounds: 4
Payout: Payout Based on Record
April 27th - 11:00 AM - $25
Rounds: 4
Payout: 1 Pack per Round Win
April 27th - 4:00 PM - $25
Rounds: Based on Participation (Likely 6) Cut to Top 8
Payout: Cut to Top 8. Payout to Top 8.
April 27th - 11:00 PM - $25
Rounds: 4
Payout: 1 Pack per Round Win
April 28th - 2:00 PM (Two-Headed Giant) - $16/Person
Rounds: Based on Participation
Payout: Payout to Top Teams
2nd Annual 3 Die Brawl
posted on 04/14/13
Critical Hit Games is proud to be hosting our 2nd Annual 3 D B Blood Bowl Tournament. The tournament, organized by the hosts of the premier Blood Bowl podcast Three Die Block, will be June 1st.
Entrants can Pre-Register online via this website. Simply add the 3 D Brawl Pre-Registration item to your cart and check out. Currently only PayPal and store credit is accepted via our website. If you would like to Pre-Register using a different payment method, please contact us at 319-333-1260 or e-mail us at CHG@CriticalHitGames.net. We are currently capping attendance at 50 so Pre-Registration not only saves you $5 compared to at-the-door registration but also ensures a spot in the tournament.
Please read below for tournament details straight from Chance and Drew.
Also be sure to check out the podcast at http://threedieblock.libsyn.com/ if you’re not already familiar.
3 D Brawl Tournament Details
When: June 1, 2013
Where:
Critical Hit Games
702 S Gilbert St #104
Iowa City, IA 52240
Cost:
$25 Pre-Registration
$30 At-the-Door
Tournament Rules:
· Tourney will use the Competition Rules (LRB 6.0).
o Copies can be found here: http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m780049a_Blood_Bowl_Competition_Rules.pdf
o Tourney will permit the addendum races found here: http://www.thenaf.net/files/NewTeams_LRB6.pdf
o We will use the normal Kickoff Table found in the above rule book.
o Each match will roll their own weather.
o This will be a resurrection style tournament.
• All injuries will be magically healed prior to the next match.
• No star player points will be acculmulated or carried into the next match.
o The Apes of Wrath team will be allowed.
· Team Miniatures
o Minimum of 3 colors and based.
o Each model must be easily identifiable, i.e. numbered.
· Team Value
o Each Team Roster will have a maximum Team Value of 1,100,000 gold pieces (TV 110).
o You may purchase specified inducements at the cost listed in LRB and add them to your team roster.
• Purchasable Inducements
Bribes
Extra Team Training
Master Chef
Wandering Apothecaries
Star Players
o In addition to your team, you may pick one of the following 3 skill package to enhance your players.
• No Player may receive more than 1 skill.
• Star Players may not receive a skill package improvement.
Skill Package A
o You may give 6 non-double skills to 6 different players (non-Star Player).
Skill Package B
o You may give 4 non-double skills to 4 different players (non-Star Player).
o You may give 1 double skill to 1 different player (non-Star Player).
Skill Package C
o You may give 2 non-double skills to 2 different players.
o You may give 2 double skills to 2 different players (non-Star Player).
· We’ll be running 4 rounds of Swiss over one day.
o No Overtime will be played.
o We will be strictly enforcing a two hour time limit
• Once time has been called, whichever coach’s active player will finish his action (including any applicable armor/injury rolls).
• Once that last player is done, the game is over.
o Scoring:
• Win: 60 Points
• Draw: 30 Points
• Loss: 10 Points
• Bonus Points:
Keeping it Close: 3 points (Lose by only 1 TD)
CAS (you get 1, not both)
o Out injure opponents by 2+: 2 points
o Out injure opponents by 3+: 5 points
TDs (you get 1, not both)
o Out score opponent by 2+ TDs: 2 points
o Out score opponent by 3+ TDs: 5 points
o Time Line
8:00 Registration
9:00 Round 1 begins
11:00 Round 1 ends
11:15 Round 2 begins
1:15 Round 2 ends
1:15 to 2:30 - Lunch
2:30 Round 3 begins
4:30 Round 3 ends
4:45 Round 4 begins
6:45 Round 4 ends
Star Wars X-Wing Regionals
posted on 04/12/13
Tomorrow (4/13) at noon is our Star Wars X-Wing Regional Tournament. Entry is $20. The official tournament rules are available from Fantasy Flight at http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/x-wing/support/X-Wing_TournamentRules_V1.0.pdf.
Please note that only the wave one releases are legal. The newest wave of releases are not so don't worry if you've haven't been able to find the new ships in stock anywhere.
Two Years in Iowa City
posted on 03/25/13
It's been two years since we made the move from Coralville to Iowa City. For us this is a time to reflect on the previous year, consider new directions and events for the next year, and celebrate with special events.
FREE
Saturday, March 30th is the first annual International TableTop Day. This day, organized by the popular board gaming web series TableTop, is focused on getting communities together to introduce people to new games and play old favorites with friends.
From 11am until 10 pm we'll be running tournaments, hosting learn to play sessions, and giving out promos for a number of favorites (including 7 Wonders, Gloom, and and many more). All board games will be 15% off all day so it's a perfect time to pick up something new. If you're not interested in playing in a tournament or learning a game from our list, bring in your own game to play and share.
Settler of Catan Tournament
Time: 12:00 pm
Entry: FREE
Munchkin Tournament
Time: 1:00 pm
Entry: FREE
Learn to Play Sessions
Times: 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm
Games Available: Last Night on Earth, Tsuro, Carcassonne, Ascension, Smash Up, 7 Wonders, Revolution, Munchkin, Settlers of Catan, and many others.
Entry: FREE
FREE PIZZA FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC
March 29th (Fri) @ 6:30 pm • $5 FNM
As our thanks to everyone who comes out to Friday Night Magic, our biggest weekly event, we'll be providing free pizza from Gumby's this Friday. Anyone who signs up for FNM will get two slices and potentially more depending on supplies.
Our attendance cap for FNM is generally between 45 - 55 players so don't wait too late to sign up.
Pokemon and Cardfight!! Vanguard Drafts
March 31st @ 12:00 pm (Pokemon) and 4:00 pm (Cardfight!!)
$15 Each
Instead of our usual league events this Sunday, we will be holding a Pokemon Plasma Storm draft at noon and a
Cardfight!! Vanguard Awakening of Twin Blades draft at 4 pm.
There are plenty of spots available for both draft events and pre-registration is not required. Stop in for one tournament or make it a day and play in both.
Gamicon Chi is in Progress
posted on 03/08/13
Gamicon Chi is just gearing up for a weekend of gaming goodness. We'll be at the convention all weekend offering special deals and running games. Support you local gaming con and have fun doing it by stopping by the IMU and playing a few rounds of your favorite game. For more information on Gamicon visit gamicon.org.
Please note that we'll have much of our board game and role-playing inventory at Gamicon so call ahead if you're stopping by the store to pick something up.
Notice - New Forums Active
posted on 02/09/13
We now have a new forum located at http://forums.criticalhitgames.net/. The link on the navigation bar of this site has been updated. For those that already use our forums, please check the new one out and let us know if there are any issues. For those that do not currently use our forums, now is a good time to start.
The old forms will remain available at http://criticalhitgames.myfreeforum.org/ but we encourage everyone to start transitioning over. Thanks!
Pokemon Plasma Storm Release Event
posted on 02/09/13
Plasma Storm is here! To celebrate this new Pokemon TCG set, we'll be holding our traditional sealed tournament tomorrow, 2/10 at 1pm. The set includes new Team Plasma cards, new ACE SPEC cards, and new Pokemon EX.
For the sealed tournament, players receive 6 packs of Plasma Storm to build their decks with. All players will receive 2 additional packs at the end of the tournament for participating. Entry is $25.
Entry: $25
Format: Sealed
Prize Payout: 2 packs to all participants
Magic Gatecrash Pre-Release
posted on 01/20/13
The Magic Gatecrash Pre-Release is this weekend. We're already taking Pre-Registrations online and in-store. Make sure to sign up before all of our spots are filled. This time we're offering more Pre-Releases than in the past and we have different styles of standard, sealed events. These styles are listed at the end of this post.
As in the past, players who participate in 3 or more Magic events over the weekend will be entered into a drawing for a free box of Gatecrash. The more events you participate in, the more times you wil be entered into the drawing. Also, the cards opened at a Pre-Release (except the Two-Headed Giant event) can be used as an arena deck for our ongoing Gatecrash arena league. Stop in the store or contact us online if you have questions about the box drawing or arena league.
January 26th - Midnight (After FNM) - $25
Rounds: Based on Participation
Payout: Payout to top players
January 26th - 11:00 AM - $25
Rounds: 4 (Set)
Payout: 1 Pack per Round Win
January 26th - 4:00 PM - $25
Rounds: Based on Participation
Payout: Cut to Top 8. Payout to Top 8.
January 26th - 11:00 PM - $25
Rounds: 4 (Set)
Payout: 1 Pack per Round Win
January 27th - 2:00 PM (Two-Headed Giant) - $16/Person
Rounds: Based on Participation
Payout: Payout to top teams
Cardfight!! Vanguard Learn to Play Day
posted on 01/10/13
To officially kick off our new Cardfight!! Vanguard league, we'll be holding a Cardfight!! Vanguard Learn to Play Day this Sunday! Vanguard is a new collectible card game featuring high-quality art that includes everything from mermaid pop stars, to bureaucratic sea otters, to zombie sharks.
At our learn to play day, we'll have:
- Free flash fight decks to learn with
- Free learn to play manga
- Free DVDs including the first four episodes of the anime
- Free promo cards
- Free deck boxes
- Free random door prizes
In addition, we'll have starter decks (known as trial decks) on sale so everyone can get into the game at a minimal cost. We hope anyone interested in learning more about Cardfight!! stops in for a demonstration and that others come by to pick up some neat freebies and play a few matches for a league promo.
When: Sunday, January 13th 2pm - 5pm
Entry: FREE
EDH / Commander - Part Deux
posted on 12/12/12
The 1v1 EDH / Commander Tournament went great, There were some hard-fought matches throughout the tournament. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who made this event so much fun.
The multi-player tournament will be points based. There will be a number (likely 3) of 4 person rounds where in points will be awarded as follows:
win = 2 pts
kill = 1 pt per person per turn. ( if you kill 3 people in one turn, you only get the 1 point )
taking more than 2 turns in a row = -1 point per turn
going "infinite" (Any repeatable loop at no cost of additional resources could be considered "Infinite" ) = -1 point anything else?
After these rounds, points will be tabulated and a final pod of 4 will be determined.
The ban list for the multi-player tournament will be:
Ancestral Recall
Balance
Biorhythm
Black Lotus
Coalition Victory
Channel
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
Fastbond
Gifts Ungiven
Karakas
Library of Alexandria
Limited Resources
Metalworker
Sundering Titan
Primeval Titan (*New*)
Mox Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald and Jet
Painter's Servant
Panoptic Mirror
Protean Hulk
Recurring Nightmare
Staff of Domination
Sway of the Stars
Time Vault
Time Walk
Tinker
Tolarian Academy
Upheaval
Yawgmoth's Bargain
Griselbrand
Worldfire (*New*)
Additionally the following legends may not be used as a Commander:
Braids, Cabal Minion
Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary
Erayo, Soratami Ascendant
Kokusho, the Evening Star
We are looking into adapting our Saturday EDH to run more like a league We will award points like those listed above, but with more random criteria to give the league a more casual slant. These points will be added up over a period of time and special prizes will be awarded to those with the most points.
Feel free to suggest any point values you think would be fun, there were some pretty good ideas on a recent facebook thread.
Commander's Arsenal
posted on 11/20/12
For anyone interested in the Commander's Arsenal- We have 4 copies total.
Due to the extremely limited availability of this product
we will be collecting names of those interested and drawing 2 names at random to determine who gets to buy one. (the drawing will be held on Dec.1st)
Dec 1st 5:30 pm • 1 v 1 head to head style.
Dec 15th 5:30pm • multi-player with a "Mario Cart" style bracket and point system that I will go into further detail about after Thanksgiving break.
o Braids, Cabal Minion
o Erayo, Soratami Ascendant
o Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary
Banned cards
Ante cards
o Amulet of Quoz
o Bronze Tablet
o Contract from Below
o Darkpact
o Demonic Attorney
o Jeweled Bird
o Rebirth
o Tempest Efreet
o Timmerian Fiends
• Manual Dexterity cards
o Chaos Orb
o Falling Star
• "As well as the following cards:
Ancestral Recall
Balance
Biorhythm
Black Lotus
Channel
Coalition Victory
Crucible of Worlds
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
Fastbond
Gifts Ungiven
Hermit Druid
Imperial Seal
Intuition
Karakas
Kokusho, the Evening Star
Library of Alexandria
Limited Resources
Lion's Eye Diamond
Mana Crypt
Mana Vault
Metalworker
Mind Twist
Mishra’s Workshop
Mox Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald and Jet
Necropotence
Painter's Servant
Panoptic Mirror
Protean Hulk
Recurring Nightmare
Sensei's Divining Top
Serra’s Ascendant
Shahrazad
Sol Ring
Staff of Domination
Strip Mine
Sway of the Stars
Time Vault
Time Walk
Tinker
Tolarian Academy
Upheaval
Vampiric Tutor
Yawgmoth's Bargain
Banned Generals
Braids, Cabal Minion
Erayo, Soratami Ascendant
Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary
Ancestral Recall
Balance
Biorhythm
Black Lotus
Coalition Victory
Channel
Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
Fastbond
Gifts Ungiven
Karakas
Library of Alexandria
Limited Resources
Metalworker
Sundering Titan
Primeval Titan (*New*)
Mox Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald and Jet
Painter's Servant
Panoptic Mirror
Protean Hulk
Recurring Nightmare
Staff of Domination
Sway of the Stars
Time Vault
Time Walk
Tinker
Tolarian Academy
Upheaval
Yawgmoth's Bargain
Griselbrand
Worldfire (*New*)
Additionally the following legends may not be used as a Commander:
Braids, Cabal Minion
Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary
Erayo, Soratami Ascendant
Kokusho, the Evening Star
Pokemon Boundaries Crossed Tournament
posted on 11/04/12
To celebrate the release of the new Pokemon set, Boundaries Crossed, we'll be holding a sealed tournament on Sunday 11/11 at 1pm. The set includes Pokemon from the new Black & White 2 video games as well as classic Pokemon. It also contains new, rare ACE SPEC cards that unleash powerful effects.
For sealed tournament, players receive 6 packs of Boundaries Crossed to build their decks with. All players will receive 2 additional packs at the end of the tournament for participating. Entry is $25.
Entry: $25
Format: Sealed
Prize Payout: 2 packs to all participant
Return to Ravnica - Pre-Release and Release Info
posted on 09/23/12
Return to Ravnica Pre-Release events begin this Saturday at midnight (right after standard FNM). We still have some spots open for each of our events but they're filling up quickly. Pre-Register in the store or visit our Magic Event Registration Page to purchase entry online via PayPal or store credit.
Read below for event specifics and info on additional Magic events related to the Pre-Release and Release.
Sealed Pre-Releases – Saturday 9/29 @ Midnight, Noon, and 7 PM
For these events players will receive 6 packs of Return to Ravnica and have an hour to build a deck using only cards from their packs and additional lands that we will supply. Participants keep all cards from their packs. At the end of the event additional prize packs will be awarded based on player record. Entry for our sealed pre-releases is limited to 54 players.
Entry: $25 (limited to 54 players)
Format: Sealed, Swiss (Six packs of Return to Ravnica will be given to each player. Players must build a deck using only the cards in their packs and additional basic lands)
Prize Payout: 2.5 boxes minimum to be distributed based on player record.
Two-Headed Giant Pre-Releases – Sunday 9/30 @ 2 PM
Bring a friend and Return to Ravnica as a team. Each two-player team will receive 8 packs of Return to Ravnica and will have 1 hour to build two 40-card decks using only cards from the provided packs (extra land cards will be provided). Specific rules regarding this format can be found at http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Two-Headed_Giant. Entry for our Two-Headed Giant Pre-Release is limited to 52 players.
Entry: $32/team - $16/person
Format: Sealed, Swiss, Two-Headed Giant
Prize Payout: 4 pack/team added to pool
Iron Man Drawing
All players who participate in three of the five Magic events being held during Pre-Release weekend will be entered into a drawing for a box of Return to Ravnica. For each event over three a player participates in, they will be entered into the drawing an additional time.
Eligible events include Friday Night Magic and all four Return to Ravnica pre-release events.
The drawing for the box will be held at the Return to Ravnica launch party the following week.
Midnight Release Draft – Friday 10/5 (Thursday Night) @ Midnight
We'll be holding a draft as soon as possible after the official release of Return to Ravnica. We'll also begin selling boxes, packs, and singles.
Entry: $15
Format: Draft
Prize Payout: 9-5-2-2-1-1 (8 Person Pod)
8-4-1-1-1 (6 Person Pod)
Saturday Release Drafts – Saturday 10/6 Starting @ 11 AM
We will be holding $15 drafts on Saturday 10/16. The drafting schedule is still TBD.
Entry: $15
Format: Draft
Prize Payout: 9-5-2-2-1-1 (8 Person Pod)
8-4-1-1-1 (6 Person Pod)
Magic Celebration and GPT
posted on 09/06/12
We have a weekend full of Magic coming up. Saturday will be our Magic Celebration at noon and Sunday we have a Modern GPT at 1pm. Read below for additional details.
Magic Celebration
This is the second year for the free Magic Celebration event. For $0 everyone will walk away with 1 to 3 packs of the 2013 Core Set. Last year's event was packed so show up early to secure one of the 54 available spots.
Price: FREE!
Format: Mini Masters (Each player is given a free booster pack of the 2013 core set. Without looking at the contents, each player opens his or her pack and adds in three of each basic land (Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest). They then shuffle up and play a game of Magic just like normal.)
Rounds: 2
Prize Payout: 1 2013 pack/round win
GPT - San Jose
We're going to start hosting more GPTs and our first is this Sunday. The format for our GPT – San Jose event is Modern. Bring your best deck and try to pick up some byes for the GP or just some store credit.
Price: $9
Format: Modern
Prize Payout: Store Credit and 2 byes for Grand Prix - San Jose
Redakai Liquidation League Starts Saturday
posted on 08/19/12
Redakai Liquidation League starts this Saturday! Get Redakai cards, learn to play, and win store credit!
We'll be starting this short league with a play tutorial and tournament. For $10 you'll be entered into the league and receive everything you need to play (either a championship set or pre-constructed deck).
League play will run from 8/25 to 9/15. Every game that you play during league earns you one point. If you win your game, you will earn an extra point. On 9/22 the top eight players will play in a single elimination tournament. The winners will receive store credit. Over the course of the league, players can buy additional booster packs to add to their deck for $2 each.
Additional details are listed below.
1st - 30
2nd - 20
3rd - 10
4th - 10
Pokemon Dragons Exalted Sealed Release Event
posted on 08/12/12
On Sunday, August 19 we'll be holding a sealed event to celebrate the new Pokemon Dragons Exalted set. Sign-up starts at noon and the event starts at 1pm.
In the event, players will receive 6 packs of Dragons Exalted to build their decks with. All players will receive 2 additional packs at the end of the tournament for participating. Entry is $25.
This set is introducing new dragon-type pokemon, has a number of new EX cards, and will contain some pokemon from outside of the Unova region.
Magic 2013 Game Day
posted on 07/31/12
This Saturday, August 4th is Magic 2013 Game Day. The event will start at 1pm and entry is $5. Read below for additional details.
Price: $5
Format: Standard Constructed
Rounds: Based on participation. Cut to top 8
Prize Payout: 1 pack given to each player with entry and 1 pack added to prize pool. Mwonvuli Beast Tracker promos to all participants while supplies last. Magmaquake promos to top 8. An exclusive Nicol Bolas champion playmat will go to 1st place.
Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd Ed. Preview Event
posted on 06/30/12
On Sunday, July 8th we'll be holding a Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd Ed. preview event. Stop by for a chance to try out the new edition before its official release. The first game will start at 1pm and additional games will be ran throughout the day. No familiarity with the previous edition is necessary.
Descent is a board game in which one player takes on the role of the treacherous overlord, and up to four other players take on the roles of courageous heroes. During each game, the heroes embark on quests and venture into dangerous caves, ancient ruins, dark dungeons, and cursed forests to battle monsters, earn riches, and attempt to stop the overlord from carrying out his vile plot.
Pre-order your own copy of Descent during our preview day and get $10 off.
Magic M13 Pre-Release Details
posted on 06/18/12
It's just over two weeks until the Magic M13 Core Set Pre-Release. This will be everyone's first chance to get ahold of the new M13 cards. Between Saturday, July 7th and Sunday, July 8th we'll be holding three sealed pre-release events and one sealed Two-Headed Giant pre-release event.
We'll be offering pre-registration for each event and will be capping attendance. If the last pre-release is any indication, expect all of the sealed events to fill up prior to the day of the events. Visit our Magic Event Registration Page to purchase entry online via PayPal or store credit. You can also stop in the store to pre-register.
Read below for event specifics and info on additional Magic events related to the pre-release.
Sealed Pre-Releases – Saturday 7/7 @ Midnight, Noon, and 7 PM
For these events, players will receive 6 packs of M13 and have an hour to build a deck using only cards from their packs and additional lands that we will supply. Participants keep all cards from their packs. At the end of the event additional prize packs will be awarded based on player record. Entry for our sealed pre-releases is limited to 54 players.
Entry: $25 (limited to 54 players)
Format: Sealed, Swiss (Six packs of M13 will be given to each player. Players must build a deck using only the cards in their packs and additional basic lands)
Prize Payout: 2.5 boxes minimum to be distributed based on player record.
Two-Headed Giant Pre-Releases – Sunday 7/8 @ 2 PM
Bring a friend and try out M13 as a team. Each two-player team will receive 8 packs of M13 and will have 1 hour to build two 40-card decks using only cards from the provided packs (extra land cards will be provided). Specific rules regarding this format can be found at http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Two-Headed_Giant. Entry for our Two-Headed Giant pre-release is limited to 52 players.
Entry: $32/team - $16/person
Format: Sealed, Swiss, Two-Headed Giant
Prize Payout: 4 pack/team added to pool
Iron Man Drawing
All players who participate in three of the five events being held during Pre-Release weekend will be entered into a drawing for a box of M13. For each event over three a player participates in, they will be entered into the drawing an additional time.
Eligible events include Friday Night Magic and all four M13 pre-release events.
The drawing for the box will be held at the M13 launch party the following week.
Three Die Brawl - Tomorrow
posted on 06/01/12
This is a brief reminder that the 3 Die Brawl Blood Bowl tournament begins tomorrow and runs through the weekend. Registration is at 8am and round one begins at 9am. Visit http://www.criticalhitgames.net/3%20D%20Brawl%20Blood%20Bowl%20Tournament for the full details.
Pokemon - Dark Explorers
posted on 05/10/12
Sunday, May 13th at 1:00pm • Sealed Tournament • $25.00 • Mothers (and Mr. Mothers) get $5.00 OFF of Entry Fee.
Each participant will receive 6 booster packs of the new set of Pokemon Trading Cards. They will have 50 minnutes to construct a 40 card deck (energy cards will be supplied). Matches will be organized in Swiss rounds with each pairing playing to the best 2 out of 3 games. Matches will be played with 4 rather than 6 prize cards. Each participant will win extra prize cards just for playing.
Avacyn Restored Release and Arena League Details
posted on 04/30/12
Avacyn Restored Release Event Draft - Friday 5/4 @ Midnight (Thursday into Friday)
We'll be celebrating the official release of Avacyn Restored by drafting as soon as we're possibly allowed (Friday at midnight). This ia slo when we'll begin selling product and singles. Promos will be provided as long as they last.
Entry: $15
Format: Draft
Prize Payout: 9-5-2-2-1-1 (8 Person Pod)
8-4-1-1-1 (6 Person Pod)
Avacyn Restored All Day Drafting – Saturday 5/5
Continuing our celebration of the Avacyn Restored release this weekend, we will be drafting all day long. Times and prices are as follows. Promos will be provided as long as they last.
10:00 am - $15
1:00 pm - $12
4:00 pm - $12
7:00 pm - $15
Arena League
New Arena Leagues begin with every new set release. Players start with their 6 packs from one of the two Helvault Pre-Releases last weekend or with 6 packs they purchase specifically to buy in to Arena League. Using those cards, they construct a 40-card deck. They then play casual games against other Arena League players in the store, gaining two points for each win and one point for each loss. Every week players have the option of purchasing an additional pack to add into their pool of cards that they can use for the Arena League. Each week also brings a new rule that alters normal play rules for all players.
On June 16th the league ends and the top eight players are determined by the points they've accumulated over the season. Each of the top eight players receives a booster pack and plays single elimination games until a winner is determined. The winner receives free entry into the 2013 Core Set Pre-Release event and second places receives a free draft entry.
This season, additional points can be won by participating in special Arena League tournaments that will be held throughout the season.
Avacyn Restored Pre-Release Details
posted on 04/22/12
The Avacyn Restored Pre-Release is only a week away. The Pre-Release is everyone's first chance to receive and play with cards from the new Magic set Avacyn Restored. We will be holding four events next weekend (4/28-4/29). In addition to the events, we'll be bringing back our iron man drawing. In addition, two of the events will count as buy in for this release's Arena League.
The following week will be the official release of Avacyn Restored. We'll be holding a midnight draft at 12am on Friday (as Thursday becomes Friday) and will start selling Avacyn Restored packs, boxes, and singles at that time as well as fulfilling Pre-Orders. We'll also have all day drafting that Saturday (5/5).
Read on below for details on our Pre-Release events and promotions and check back soon for details on Release events and our Arena League.
Helvault Pre-Releases – Saturday 4/28 @ Midnight and Noon
Wizards has provided a special Helvault (pictured with this post) filled with unknown prizes. As we play through this event the Helvault will slowly be opened to reveal its contents.
Entry for the Helvault releases is limited to 54. Players can pre-register online by purchasing the item at http://www.criticalhitgames.net/catalog/magic/394 or in the store. Entry is $25.
These will be sealed events. Players will receive 6 packs of Avacyn Restored and have an hour to build a deck using only cards from their packs and additional lands that we will supply. Participants keep all cards from their packs. At the end of the event additional prize packs will be awarded based on win record.
Entry: $25
Format: Sealed, Swiss (Six packs of Avacyn Restored will be given to each player. Players must build a deck using only the cards in their packs and additional basic lands)
Prize Payout: 2.5 boxes minimum to be distributed based on player records.
Two-Headed Giant Pre-Releases – Saturday 4/28 @ 7:00 pm & Sunday 4/29 @ 1:00 pm
Bring a friend and try out the new release as a team. The Two-Headed Giant event at the last Pre-Release was a ton of fun so we're running two this time around. Entry will be capped at 30 teams (60 players).
Each two-player team will receive 8 packs of Avacyn Restored and will have 1 hour to build two 40-card decks using only cards from the provided packs (extra land cards will be provided). Specific rules regarding this format can be found at http://mtg.wikia.com/wiki/Two-Headed_Giant.
Entry: $32/team - $16/person
Format: Sealed, Swiss, Two-Headed Giant
Prize Payout: 4 pack/team added to pool
Iron Man Drawing
All players who participate in three of the five events being held during Pre-Release weekend will be entered into a drawing for a box of Avacyn Restored. For each event over three a player participates in, they will be entered into the drawing an additional time.
Eligible events include Friday Night Magic, both Avacyn Restored Helvault events, and both Avacyn Restored Two-Headed Giant events.
The drawing for the box will be held at the midnight Avacyn Restored release draft on 5/4. If the winner is not present the box will be held for them.
One Year in Iowa City Anniversary All Night Gaming Celebration!
posted on 03/26/12
Please join us to celebrate one year of Critical Hit Games being in Iowa City. Check out our full schedule of events to see what's going on during our official anniversary weekend!
