About Cascade Games
Cascade Games runs premier tournaments and convention events including large tournaments for Magic the Gathering and other card games.
We accept cash and checks. We are unable to take credit and debit cards.
For the latest news and announcements visit our blog at http://cascadegames.wordpress.com/
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PTQ - Puerto Rico - in Portland |
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About These Events
Format: Extended
Description: The structure for Pro Tour Qualifier tournaments will be modified-Swiss style, with a cut to top players playing in single elimination for prizes based on attendance.
Eligibility: Pro Tour Qualifiers are open to all DCI members in good standing and not currently holding an invitation to the Pro Tour.
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
K Value: 32
Top 8: The Top 8 will play a single-elimination finals.
Invitations: Invitation(s) to the Pro Tour, Qualifiers offer travel awards or cash prizes
(depending on the winners age).
The tournament organizer will make the
announcement on site.
Product Prizes: A variety of Magic packs based on attendance.
Trading: Trading is allowed at all Cascade Games events. Buying and selling cards to anyone other than the dealer is not.
Parents & Spectators: Parents and spectators are welcome at all Cascade Games events.
We encourage parents and spectators to support their players by promoting good sportsmanship.
Number of Rounds: Based on attendance * See chart below
Tournament Length: Based on attendance * See chart below
- The tournament length is determined by the total number of rounds.
- The number of rounds are determined by the total number of players.
- Rounds are 50 min. The approximate time to pair, play and close a round is 60 min.
| Total Players | # of Rounds | Time to Finish |
| 33-64 | 6 | 6 hours |
| 65-128 | 7 | 7 hours |
| 129-226 | 8 | 8 hours |
| > 227 | 9 | 9 hours |
Regular, Competitive, or Professional:
At Magic Pro Tour Qualifier events, the emphasis is on competitive play with a high degree of sportsmanship.
You need to know the rules well, and be polite and respectful to your opponents.
If there is a disagreement, or a question about a ruling, you need to call a judge.
Preparing for the event:
- If you will be using sleeves be sure they are all the same color and size.
- Be careful to never accept, or offer anything in exchange for a concession. Bribery is something that Wizards of the Coast and Cascade Games takes very seriously.
- It will be a long day, we suggest bringing a bottle of water.
- We will not take a break for lunch. If you end a round quickly, we suggest getting lunch.
Questions: If you have any questions please feel free to contact us - questions@cascadegames.com
