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Upper Deck Entertainment Announces 2007 World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game World Championship Tournament Event Schedule
Company: Upper Deck Entertainment
Date: 13 Nov 2007
CARLSBAD, CA (November 12, 2007) – Several hundred of the world’s best World of Warcraft® Trading Card Game (TCG) players will gather in San Diego at the end of this month to battle for the biggest grand prize payout in TCG history of $100,000. To make this year’s World of Warcraft TCG World Championship event weekend even larger in magnitude, Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) announced today a slew of exciting tournaments and prizes for players of all levels who will not be participating in the main tournament event. Please see the list below for details.
Weekend event highlights include: Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass tournaments (winners receive key codes to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming expansion set, Wrath of the Lich King); the Dinner with Developers Challenge (winners receive a complimentary dinner with Blizzard Entertainment MMO developers Chris Metzen, Scott Mercer, Travis Day, J. Allen Brack, Cory Stockton and Lee Sparks); Beginner’s Starter Deck Tournament (a perfect event for beginners, players can win an assortment of exciting prizes); the popular Dream Machine Championship (winners will receive an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament and a $5000 custom-made Alienware Dual Processor PC); and the first-ever Ladies Championship Tournament (ladies only; top finisher will receive an Apple 13†MacBook).
The World of Warcraft TCG World Championship tournament weekend begins on Thursday, November 30 and will run through Sunday, December 2 at the San Diego Convention Center. Doors to the public will open daily at 9 a.m.
Schedule and details:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007
Honor Grind
This tournament serves as a last shot at qualifying to play in the World Championship tournament. For players who have not qualified to participate in the main tournament event (but have attained an Honor Ranking of at least a Level 4), these players can take part in one of four “Honor Grind†events on this day. UDE will award the top four players in each “Honor Grind†event a seat to participate in the World Championship tournament. March of the Legion™ will be legal for Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck and Constructed
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed Deck) and $10 (Constructed)
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 2-8 p.m. (Sealed)
12-6 p.m. and 6 p.m.-12 a.m. (Constructed)
Gadgetzanâ„¢ Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs of March of the Legion included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sealed)
3-10 p.m. (Constructed)
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
“Win-a-Box†Tournament
Winners of this tournament receive a box of March of the Legion.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azerothâ„¢ starter sets (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Normal constructed deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxiaâ„¢ or Molten Coreâ„¢ to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007
World of Warcraft World Championship Tournament – Day 1
Qualified players representing countries from around the world will compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place).
Format: Constructed
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Gadgetzan Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-12 a.m. (Constructed)
2-9 p.m. (Sealed)
Two-Headed Ogre
Teams of two will play side-by-side in the same game where players can protect either player’s characters. The winning team will be awarded 48 packs for their dominant performance. Players without the second person in their group are welcome to combine with another person at the event. Both players of the team must play the same faction (Alliance or Horde). March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10 per team
Times: 12-7 p.m.
Lootâ„¢ Card Tournament
Using six packs of the newly released March of the Legion expansion set, players can compete to win new Loot cards from the March of the Legion set (top eight finishers wins).
Format: Sealed Deck
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 4-8 p.m.
Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass – Starter Deck Tournament
Who doesn’t want to have a chance to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s new Wrath of the Lich King expansion set? Top eight finishers will be awarded a special key to play in the Beta version of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. March of the Legion starter sets will be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 7-11 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 7-11 p.m.
“Win-a-Box†Tournament
Winners of this tournament receive a box of March of the Legion.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth Starter Decks (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia or Molten Core to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
World of Warcraft TCG World Championship Tournament (Day 2)
The remaining pool of qualified players representing countries from around the world will compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place).
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Dream Machine Championship – Day 1
Using the new March of the Legion expansion set, top finishers can not only win an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament, but a $5000 custom-made, top-of-the-line Alienware Dual Processor Dream Machine PC. Runners-up will receive an 80 GB iPod Video; 3rd and 4th place winners will receive an 8 GB iPod Nano each. All top eight finishers will receive an invitation to the 2008 U.S. National Championship Tournament. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed
Entry Fee: $30
Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Gadgetzan Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 12-7 p.m. (Constructed)
5 p.m.-12 a.m. and 8 p.m.-2 a.m. (Sealed)
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Ladies Championship
Just when you thought the TCG was for men only! This tournament – made especially for the ladies – will award the top winner a 13†MacBook as the grand prize, and an iPhone and/or iPod as runner-up prizes.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dinner with the Developers Challenge
The winner receives an invitation for them and a friend to have a complimentary dinner on Saturday night (December 1) with World of Warcraft MMO developer and designers Chris Metzen, Scott Mercer, Travis Day, J. Allen Brack, Cory Stockton and Lee Sparks. The winner will have a chance to chat with the people who created the largest computer game phenomenon in history. Participants must be 18+ years. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed Deck. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass – Constructed Tournament
Who doesn’t want to have a chance to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s new Wrath of the Lich King expansion set? Top eight finishers will be awarded a special key to participate in the Beta version of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. March of the Legion starter sets will be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 1-5 p.m.
Lootâ„¢ Card Tournament
Using six packs of the newly released March of the Legion expansion set, players can compete to win new Loot cards from the March of the Legion set (top eight finishers wins).
Format: Sealed
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 4-8 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft four packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (four packs included). One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth starter sets (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia or Molten Core to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007
World of Warcraft TCG World Championship Tournament -Top Eight Playoffs (Day 3)
The top eight players from the weekend’s World Championship Tournament will compete in the final round for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners-up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place). Additionally, all participants will receive a limited “Thunderfury†Extended Art card.
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dream Machine Championship – Top Eight Playoffs (Day 2)
Using the new March of the Legion expansion set, top finishers will not only win an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament, but a $5000 custom-made, top-of-the-line Alienware
Dual Processor Dream Machine PC. Runners-up will receive an 80 GB iPod Video; 3rd and 4th place winners will receive an 8 GB iPod Nano each. All top eight finishers will receive an invitation to the 2008 U.S. National Championship Tournament. You must have played in the Day 2 Dream Machine Championship Tournament to play. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
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Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gadgetzan Championship – Top Eight Playoffs (Day 4)
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer will compete in this final round for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro.
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
March of the Legion ‘Best Buy’ Tournament
The top winners of this tournament will receive a $1000 Best Buy gift card. Gift cards of various amounts will be awarded to the top eight finishers of this tournament. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 12 -6 p.m.
March of the Legion Sealed Deck Tournament
Players have seen them as gunslingers, but they can now see what UDE and Blizzard Entertainment staff can do when they go head-to-head against the players. Participants who can beat staffers will be awarded exciting and random prizes that can be for themselves or for everyone participating in the tournament. Participants will be asked to use six packs of March of the Legion.
Format: Sealed (six packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30
Times: 12 -6 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth starter sets (which includes two Booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia™, Molten Core™ or preview the upcoming raid deck, Magtheridon’s Lair™ to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
For more information on the upcoming World Championship tournament and activities, please log onto www.wowtcg.com.
Based on Blizzard Entertainment’s hit massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), the TCG allows players to experience the action and adventure of World of Warcraft in a new format. Released last year, the TCG’s premiere set quickly became the hottest and most sought-after TCG in the industry, prompting UDE to produce additional quantities to support the overwhelming demand.
World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG in the world, with more than 9 million subscribers playing the game in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Europe, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In World of Warcraft, players assume the roles of legendary heroes and interact with thousands of other players online as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast realm. Whether journeying together or fighting against one another in epic battles, players form friendships, forge alliances, and compete against enemies for power and glory.
For more information on the World Championship tournament and schedule, or World of Warcraft TCG products, log on to www.wowtcg.com or www.upperdeckstore.com.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft and the Warcraft ®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes ten #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users.
About Upper Deck Company
Founded in 1988, the Upper Deck Company is the leading sports and entertainment publishing company and delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative, and multi-dimensional product experiences to sports collectors and entertainment enthusiasts.
Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) is a division of Upper Deck and specializes in award-winning entertainment collectible trading cards and games such as the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, and World of Warcraft ®, Marvel, DC, Avatar, and Pirates of the Caribbean TCGs.
Weekend event highlights include: Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass tournaments (winners receive key codes to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s upcoming expansion set, Wrath of the Lich King); the Dinner with Developers Challenge (winners receive a complimentary dinner with Blizzard Entertainment MMO developers Chris Metzen, Scott Mercer, Travis Day, J. Allen Brack, Cory Stockton and Lee Sparks); Beginner’s Starter Deck Tournament (a perfect event for beginners, players can win an assortment of exciting prizes); the popular Dream Machine Championship (winners will receive an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament and a $5000 custom-made Alienware Dual Processor PC); and the first-ever Ladies Championship Tournament (ladies only; top finisher will receive an Apple 13†MacBook).
The World of Warcraft TCG World Championship tournament weekend begins on Thursday, November 30 and will run through Sunday, December 2 at the San Diego Convention Center. Doors to the public will open daily at 9 a.m.
Schedule and details:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007
Honor Grind
This tournament serves as a last shot at qualifying to play in the World Championship tournament. For players who have not qualified to participate in the main tournament event (but have attained an Honor Ranking of at least a Level 4), these players can take part in one of four “Honor Grind†events on this day. UDE will award the top four players in each “Honor Grind†event a seat to participate in the World Championship tournament. March of the Legion™ will be legal for Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck and Constructed
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed Deck) and $10 (Constructed)
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 2-8 p.m. (Sealed)
12-6 p.m. and 6 p.m.-12 a.m. (Constructed)
Gadgetzanâ„¢ Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs of March of the Legion included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (Sealed)
3-10 p.m. (Constructed)
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 7 p.m.-12 a.m.
“Win-a-Box†Tournament
Winners of this tournament receive a box of March of the Legion.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azerothâ„¢ starter sets (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Normal constructed deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxiaâ„¢ or Molten Coreâ„¢ to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007
World of Warcraft World Championship Tournament – Day 1
Qualified players representing countries from around the world will compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place).
Format: Constructed
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Gadgetzan Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6 p.m.-12 a.m. (Constructed)
2-9 p.m. (Sealed)
Two-Headed Ogre
Teams of two will play side-by-side in the same game where players can protect either player’s characters. The winning team will be awarded 48 packs for their dominant performance. Players without the second person in their group are welcome to combine with another person at the event. Both players of the team must play the same faction (Alliance or Horde). March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10 per team
Times: 12-7 p.m.
Lootâ„¢ Card Tournament
Using six packs of the newly released March of the Legion expansion set, players can compete to win new Loot cards from the March of the Legion set (top eight finishers wins).
Format: Sealed Deck
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 4-8 p.m.
Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass – Starter Deck Tournament
Who doesn’t want to have a chance to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s new Wrath of the Lich King expansion set? Top eight finishers will be awarded a special key to play in the Beta version of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. March of the Legion starter sets will be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 7-11 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 7-11 p.m.
“Win-a-Box†Tournament
Winners of this tournament receive a box of March of the Legion.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth Starter Decks (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia or Molten Core to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
World of Warcraft TCG World Championship Tournament (Day 2)
The remaining pool of qualified players representing countries from around the world will compete for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place).
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Dream Machine Championship – Day 1
Using the new March of the Legion expansion set, top finishers can not only win an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament, but a $5000 custom-made, top-of-the-line Alienware Dual Processor Dream Machine PC. Runners-up will receive an 80 GB iPod Video; 3rd and 4th place winners will receive an 8 GB iPod Nano each. All top eight finishers will receive an invitation to the 2008 U.S. National Championship Tournament. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed
Entry Fee: $30
Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Gadgetzan Qualifier
Sponsored by the Gadgetzan Water Co., the tournament winner will receive a Goblin Gadget (Nintendo Wii game system, 16GB iPod Touch, Xbox 360 Elite or Apple iPhone).
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer tournament will be invited to compete in the final round on Sunday, December 2 to compete for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro. March of the Legion will be used in Sealed Deck tournaments.
Format: Sealed Deck (six packs included) and Constructed. Swiss +1 rounds with a 60-minute time limit (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30 (Sealed) and $15 (Constructed)
Times: 12-7 p.m. (Constructed)
5 p.m.-12 a.m. and 8 p.m.-2 a.m. (Sealed)
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2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Championship Schedule – 6
Ladies Championship
Just when you thought the TCG was for men only! This tournament – made especially for the ladies – will award the top winner a 13†MacBook as the grand prize, and an iPhone and/or iPod as runner-up prizes.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $10
Times: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dinner with the Developers Challenge
The winner receives an invitation for them and a friend to have a complimentary dinner on Saturday night (December 1) with World of Warcraft MMO developer and designers Chris Metzen, Scott Mercer, Travis Day, J. Allen Brack, Cory Stockton and Lee Sparks. The winner will have a chance to chat with the people who created the largest computer game phenomenon in history. Participants must be 18+ years. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Sealed Deck. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wrath of the Lich King Beta Pass – Constructed Tournament
Who doesn’t want to have a chance to preview Blizzard Entertainment’s new Wrath of the Lich King expansion set? Top eight finishers will be awarded a special key to participate in the Beta version of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion. March of the Legion starter sets will be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 1-5 p.m.
Lootâ„¢ Card Tournament
Using six packs of the newly released March of the Legion expansion set, players can compete to win new Loot cards from the March of the Legion set (top eight finishers wins).
Format: Sealed
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 4-8 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft four packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (four packs included). One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth starter sets (which includes two booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia or Molten Core to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007
World of Warcraft TCG World Championship Tournament -Top Eight Playoffs (Day 3)
The top eight players from the weekend’s World Championship Tournament will compete in the final round for the grand prize of $100,000 and the title of 2007 World of Warcraft TCG World Champion. Runners-up will also receive the following payouts: $25,000 (2nd place); $10,000 each (3rd-4th place); $4,000 each (5th-8th place); $2,000 each (9th-16th place); and $1,000 each (17th-100th place). Additionally, all participants will receive a limited “Thunderfury†Extended Art card.
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dream Machine Championship – Top Eight Playoffs (Day 2)
Using the new March of the Legion expansion set, top finishers will not only win an invite to the 2008 National Championship Tournament, but a $5000 custom-made, top-of-the-line Alienware
Dual Processor Dream Machine PC. Runners-up will receive an 80 GB iPod Video; 3rd and 4th place winners will receive an 8 GB iPod Nano each. All top eight finishers will receive an invitation to the 2008 U.S. National Championship Tournament. You must have played in the Day 2 Dream Machine Championship Tournament to play. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
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Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Gadgetzan Championship – Top Eight Playoffs (Day 4)
The top player in each Gadgetzan Qualifer will compete in this final round for their choice of a Dell XPS laptop or MacBook Pro.
Format: Booster Draft
Entry Fee: N/A
Times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
March of the Legion ‘Best Buy’ Tournament
The top winners of this tournament will receive a $1000 Best Buy gift card. Gift cards of various amounts will be awarded to the top eight finishers of this tournament. March of the Legion can be used in this tournament.
Format: Constructed. Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 12 -6 p.m.
March of the Legion Sealed Deck Tournament
Players have seen them as gunslingers, but they can now see what UDE and Blizzard Entertainment staff can do when they go head-to-head against the players. Participants who can beat staffers will be awarded exciting and random prizes that can be for themselves or for everyone participating in the tournament. Participants will be asked to use six packs of March of the Legion.
Format: Sealed (six packs included). Swiss-style tournament with 60 minute-rounds (best two out of three).
Entry Fee: $30
Times: 12 -6 p.m.
iPod Nano Tournament
Win your draft pod and players can win an iPod! Eight draft pods will draft three packs per player. The winner of each pod will be awarded an 8GB iPod Nano. March of the Legion will be used in this tournament.
Format: Booster Draft (three packs included). One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $20
Times: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments – BEGINNERS WELCOME, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Perfect for new players, this tournament has an emphasis on learning how to play the game. Players will be given a random Heroes of Azeroth starter sets (which includes two Booster packs) and will play using that deck. Instruction and assistance will be given throughout the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for all participants.
Format: Sealed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $15
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Raid Deck and Gunslinging Challenge
Players can raid against Onyxia™, Molten Core™ or preview the upcoming raid deck, Magtheridon’s Lair™ to win prizes. Players who are paired against a Blizzard Entertainment or UDE staffer can win and get special prizes. Entry fees for this event will be donated towards charity. March of the Legion can be used for this event.
Format: Constructed Deck. One-game matches.
Entry Fee: $5
Times: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
For more information on the upcoming World Championship tournament and activities, please log onto www.wowtcg.com.
Based on Blizzard Entertainment’s hit massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), the TCG allows players to experience the action and adventure of World of Warcraft in a new format. Released last year, the TCG’s premiere set quickly became the hottest and most sought-after TCG in the industry, prompting UDE to produce additional quantities to support the overwhelming demand.
World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG in the world, with more than 9 million subscribers playing the game in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Europe, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the regions of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. In World of Warcraft, players assume the roles of legendary heroes and interact with thousands of other players online as they explore, adventure, and quest across a vast realm. Whether journeying together or fighting against one another in epic battles, players form friendships, forge alliances, and compete against enemies for power and glory.
For more information on the World Championship tournament and schedule, or World of Warcraft TCG products, log on to www.wowtcg.com or www.upperdeckstore.com.
About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft and the Warcraft ®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Vivendi Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes ten #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online gaming service, Battle.net®, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users.
About Upper Deck Company
Founded in 1988, the Upper Deck Company is the leading sports and entertainment publishing company and delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative, and multi-dimensional product experiences to sports collectors and entertainment enthusiasts.
Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) is a division of Upper Deck and specializes in award-winning entertainment collectible trading cards and games such as the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, and World of Warcraft ®, Marvel, DC, Avatar, and Pirates of the Caribbean TCGs.
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