What can I expect from Game Day
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Posted on Aug. 6, 2015, 3:07 p.m. by Wabbbit
As someone who just recently started going to FNMs, I have no idea what to expect from Game Day! What makes it different from a normal standard FNM? How much does it usually cost? What will I be getting? Enlighten me on why this is such a big deal haha, and how it works. Thanks!
HolyFalcon says... #3
Also, it is Standard format, with four rounds of swiss (usually).
August 6, 2015 3:11 p.m.
alexthegreat38 says... #4
The number of rounds depends on the number of players, regardless of whether it's FNM, Game Day, an IQ, a PPTQ, or whatever. As far as I understand, 1-8 players is 3 rounds, 9-16 players is 4, 17-32 players is 5, and 33+ is 6. An LGS event likely won't get enough for 7 rounds.
August 6, 2015 4:30 p.m.
So really the only difference from a normal FNM is just the promos?
August 6, 2015 5:15 p.m.
Gorgosaurusrex says... #6
The last Game Day at my LGS had a 5 round swiss tournament that had a separate top 8 event afterwards (no clear winner). I got 8 rounds of magic for $5... It was great!
August 6, 2015 5:16 p.m.
Gorgosaurusrex says... #7
Wabbbit: the promos and the length of the event are the only differences.
August 6, 2015 5:16 p.m.
@Gorgosaurusrex: Gotcha. But it's like a scheduled event by WOTC, so I can probably expect more players then at a normal FNM, correct?
August 6, 2015 5:18 p.m.
Also, is it a two day event? Or when people say August 8th-9th, does that mean it will be held on one of those days at every LGS that participates?
August 6, 2015 5:20 p.m.
Rasta_Viking29 says... #10
It's a one day event. Most shops around me hold a Game Day tourney on both days. Turnout can vary but it should be similar to what you'd expect at FNM.
August 6, 2015 5:31 p.m.
Gorgosaurusrex says... #11
It's a one day event that is held twice, once on Saturday and once on Sunday. Many shops only have a tournament on one of the two available days.
Locally I always see Game Day events with more players than FNM events.
HolyFalcon says... #2
Ok, here goes:
Game Day is an event on Saturday or Sunday in which players receive promos as well as prize support. There is a full art uncommon for each participant (Conclave Naturalists, a foil full art rare for the Top 8 Languish
, and an exclusive playmat to first (pic).
Entry fee varies from LGS to LGS, as well as prize support.
August 6, 2015 3:11 p.m.