SamSCG
11-12-2012, 03:52 PM
Welcome to the StarCityGames.com Open Series – Las Vegas! Here you will have the chance to win over $20,000 in prizes and qualify for the 2012 StarCityGames.com Invitational over the course of two fun-filled days of Magic.
For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2012 schedule, click here (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2012_announcement)!
For a map of all locations of the second, third and fourth quarter of the StarCityGames.com 2012 Open Series, click here! (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201217868328000127089.0004b6f78f5b58fa1a45c&msa=0&ll=34.016242,-92.8125&spn=42.554429,79.013672)
Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL WEEKEND!
Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage and live broadcasting with Michael Flores and Patrick Sullivan all weekend long, courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive (www.scglive.com) for more information!
Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form (http://www.starcitygames.com/PDFs/SCG%20Deck%20List%20Form%20v2.pdf) and come prepared!
Please note that all event registration is cash only.
EVENT SITE
Alexis Park All Suite Resort
Parthenon Room
375 E. Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169
HOTEL
As we get closer to the event date, we will be adding special hotel deals to this section. Stay tuned.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Lindsay Burley (Harrisburg, PA)
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens as well as custom playmats! Check out her work here: www.3dalters.weebly.com then stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at 3Dalters@gmail.com. Don't forget to stop by YouTube for a peek into the creative process: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebornandbred147
REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. All event registration is cash only. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – For more Information, see the StarCityGames.com 2012 Open Series Detailed Schedule of Events (http://forums.starcitygames.com/showthread.php?48776-StarCityGames.com-2012-Open-Weekends-Detailed-Schedule)
Saturday, 12/08 (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
10:00 AM - Standard Open - $40
3:00 PM - 2HG Sealed Challenge - $30/Team - 4 Round Side Event
5:00 PM - Legacy Challenge - $10/$5 - 4 Round Side Event
Sunday, 12/09 (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
10:00 AM – Legacy Open - $40
12:00 PM - 2HG Sealed Challenge - $30/Team - 4 Round Side Event
3:00 PM – Draft Challenge - $20 – 3 Round Side Event
SIDE EVENTS – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Both Days
Single elimination booster drafts - $10
Single elimination competitive booster drafts - $15
Single elimination constructed tournaments (Standard, Modern, Legacy) – $15
Four Player Commander Chaos Games - $5
JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/32/.
Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com at least two weeks prior to the event.
QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Classic Series
* Win a Draft Open
* Gain 20 Open Points
* Win an Invitational Qualifier
* Top 2 a Super Invitational Qualifier
* Top 4 an Elite Invitational Qualifier
* Regularly Contribute to StarCityGames.com
NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! Before the event, you can place an order on StarCityGames.com and have it brought to the event. At the event itself, StarCityGames.com will also have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long.
TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.
DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, we recommend Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl).
In the Venue you can find us using this map:
http://static.starcitygames.com/www/images/banners/201212.08LasVegasNV.jpg
From Southern California
Take Interstate 15 from the California State border into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Tropicana, turn left on Koval and right onto E. Harmon Avenue. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Southern Utah (St. George)
Take Interstate 15 South into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Flamingo Road, turn right on Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Northern Nevada (Tonapah)
Take Highway 95 South into Las Vegas and proceed to Interstate 15 South to Exit 39 on E. Flamingo Road. Right onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue, turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Northern Arizona (Kingman via Boulder City, NV)
Take Highway 93 North through Boulder City, NV and into Las Vegas. Take Highway 215 West to Highway 15 North. Exit E. Tropicana and turn left onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn right on E. Harmon Avenue and Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on right side.
MORE INFORMATION
Your question may already be answered in our tournament FAQ (http://forums.starcitygames.com/showthread.php?47450-Events-Frequently-Asked-Questions). However, if you still have questions, please feel free to email us at events@starcitygames.com or call (540) 767-GAME (4263). We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible, and will do our best to assist you in any way that we can.
For information on the StarCityGames.com Open Series, including the 2012 schedule, click here (http://www.starcitygames.com/pages/open_series/2012_announcement)!
For a map of all locations of the second, third and fourth quarter of the StarCityGames.com 2012 Open Series, click here! (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=201217868328000127089.0004b6f78f5b58fa1a45c&msa=0&ll=34.016242,-92.8125&spn=42.554429,79.013672)
Live Coverage from SCGLive ALL WEEKEND!
Can't make it to the event? Follow complete written coverage and live broadcasting with Michael Flores and Patrick Sullivan all weekend long, courtesy of the professionals at SCGLive! Visit SCGLive (www.scglive.com) for more information!
Want to get a jump on Deck Registration? Try out our decklist form (http://www.starcitygames.com/PDFs/SCG%20Deck%20List%20Form%20v2.pdf) and come prepared!
Please note that all event registration is cash only.
EVENT SITE
Alexis Park All Suite Resort
Parthenon Room
375 E. Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89169
HOTEL
As we get closer to the event date, we will be adding special hotel deals to this section. Stay tuned.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Lindsay Burley (Harrisburg, PA)
Lindsay will be selling and creating her unique brand of 3-D cards and tokens as well as custom playmats! Check out her work here: www.3dalters.weebly.com then stop by and check out these awesome cards! For special commissions before the event you can contact Lindsay at 3Dalters@gmail.com. Don't forget to stop by YouTube for a peek into the creative process: http://www.youtube.com/user/dixiebornandbred147
REGISTRATION
Registration begins at 8 AM, and ends ten (10) minutes before the event is scheduled to start. All event registration is cash only. Any player who wants to enroll after registration has ended will be able to do so, but will receive a round one match loss. Players arriving after round two has been paired will not be able to enroll in the tournament.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – For more Information, see the StarCityGames.com 2012 Open Series Detailed Schedule of Events (http://forums.starcitygames.com/showthread.php?48776-StarCityGames.com-2012-Open-Weekends-Detailed-Schedule)
Saturday, 12/08 (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
10:00 AM - Standard Open - $40
3:00 PM - 2HG Sealed Challenge - $30/Team - 4 Round Side Event
5:00 PM - Legacy Challenge - $10/$5 - 4 Round Side Event
Sunday, 12/09 (Doors open at 8:00 AM)
10:00 AM – Legacy Open - $40
12:00 PM - 2HG Sealed Challenge - $30/Team - 4 Round Side Event
3:00 PM – Draft Challenge - $20 – 3 Round Side Event
SIDE EVENTS – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Both Days
Single elimination booster drafts - $10
Single elimination competitive booster drafts - $15
Single elimination constructed tournaments (Standard, Modern, Legacy) – $15
Four Player Commander Chaos Games - $5
JUDGING
Judges interested in working at this event, including uncertified judges (L0), should submit an application at http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/32/.
Judge certification for level one (L1) and advancement to level two (L2) is available at this event; interested candidates should make arrangements with Nicholas Sabin at nicholas.sabin@starcitygames.com at least two weeks prior to the event.
QUALIFY FOR THE INVITATIONAL!
Here’s how you can qualify for a StarCityGames.com Invitational tournament:
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Standard or Legacy Open
* Finish in the Top 8 of a Classic Series
* Win a Draft Open
* Gain 20 Open Points
* Win an Invitational Qualifier
* Top 2 a Super Invitational Qualifier
* Top 4 an Elite Invitational Qualifier
* Regularly Contribute to StarCityGames.com
NEED CARDS?
Buy, sell and trade with America’s largest Magic the Gathering retailer! Before the event, you can place an order on StarCityGames.com and have it brought to the event. At the event itself, StarCityGames.com will also have a massive dealer booth set up all weekend long.
TRADING
Although trading is both allowed and encouraged, please note that the following things are not permitted at this event:
-Buying/selling cards with anyone except for our authorized dealer(s)
-Soliciting to buy/sell cards elsewhere
-Advertising without receiving permission from StarCityGames.com’s on-site Event Manager
-Offering to “alter” cards in exchange for some form of compensation
-Utilizing an excessive amount of space when trading
-Using suitcases, handcarts, luggage carts, etc. for the purpose of transporting excessive amounts of trade stock.
Please note that failure to obey these rules may result in all involved parties being both removed from the event without refund, and banned from attending future events.
DIRECTIONS
For directions to the venue, we recommend Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl).
In the Venue you can find us using this map:
http://static.starcitygames.com/www/images/banners/201212.08LasVegasNV.jpg
From Southern California
Take Interstate 15 from the California State border into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Tropicana, turn left on Koval and right onto E. Harmon Avenue. The Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Southern Utah (St. George)
Take Interstate 15 South into Las Vegas and exit onto E. Flamingo Road, turn right on Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Northern Nevada (Tonapah)
Take Highway 95 South into Las Vegas and proceed to Interstate 15 South to Exit 39 on E. Flamingo Road. Right onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue, turn left onto E. Harmon Avenue and the Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on the right side.
From Northern Arizona (Kingman via Boulder City, NV)
Take Highway 93 North through Boulder City, NV and into Las Vegas. Take Highway 215 West to Highway 15 North. Exit E. Tropicana and turn left onto Koval and proceed to E. Harmon Avenue. Turn right on E. Harmon Avenue and Alexis Park All Suite Resort will be on right side.
MORE INFORMATION
Your question may already be answered in our tournament FAQ (http://forums.starcitygames.com/showthread.php?47450-Events-Frequently-Asked-Questions). However, if you still have questions, please feel free to email us at events@starcitygames.com or call (540) 767-GAME (4263). We want your experience to be as enjoyable as possible, and will do our best to assist you in any way that we can.