Darkmoon Faire

Darkmoon Faire: Los Angeles 2012

Contact

All questions regarding this event should be directed to player@cryptozoic.com. Volunteers may contact judge@cryptozoic.com with questions.

Event Location

Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport
5985 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Continental Ballroom

(800) 227-6963

http://www.crowneplaza.com/lax-intlapt

Travel Information

Hotel:

Cryptozoic has arranged for a room block at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles International Airport hotel for attendees. The rates are valid until December 23, 2011.

Friday, January 27: $99
Saturday, January 28: $99
Sunday, January 29: $99

2 Random Series 2 Deck Boxes
2 World of Warcraft Beginner Decks
4 Throne of the Tides Boosters
2 Cryptozoic Dice Bags
4 Oversized Cryptozoic 10-sided Dice
2 Landro's Gift Box Loot Cards
2 Wasteland Tallstrider Loot Cards

Airport:

Los Angeles is serviced by Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and is approximately a 5 minute car drive.

Transportation:

The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to and from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The hotel also offers Group Discounted Self Parking for $6.00 per day.

Tournament Information

Tournament Registration

Player registration will occur on Friday during hall hours.
Saturday player registration will open at 8:00am and end at 9:00am.

Entry Fee

Registration fee for the Darkmoon Faire Tournament is $20.

Format:

Day 1 (Saturday, January 28th)

Core constructed format. Players bring a Core constructed deck from home. The number of Swiss rounds is based on attendance and will be announced during the player meeting. Top 16 players after Swiss rounds will advance to Day 2 (Sunday).

Day 2 (Sunday, January 29th)

Core constructed format: The top 16 players will compete in a single-elimination bracket, matches will be best 2 games out of 3.

DMF Tournament Prizes and Participation

Participation

Darkmoon Faire main event participants get something just for signing up and playing in the main tournament. Each competitor receives a Gnash promotional foil card and a 2012 Mage Deckbox.

Top 64

The top 64 players enrolled in the tournament after the final Swiss round will receive a Darkmoon Faire Deathwing playmat.

Top 16

The top 16 players enrolled in the tournament after the final Swiss round will receive a Gnash extended art promotional sketch card.

1^st place: $1,500 Travel Voucher, 32GB iPad 2 WiFi, $200 Amazon Gift Card. Blazing Hippogryph Loot Card, X-51 Nether-Rocket Loot Card. 2012 World Championship invite.

2^nd place: $1,000 Travel Voucher, 64GB iPod Touch, Blazing Hippogryph Loot Card, X-51 Nether-Rocket Loot Card, 2012 World Championship invite.

3^rd – 4^th place: $500 Travel Voucher, 32GB iPod Touch, Blazing Hippogryph Loot Card, X-51 Nether-Rocket Loot Card, 2012 World Championship invite.

5^th – 8^th place: 32GB iPod Touch, $200 Amazon Gift Card, Blazing Hippogryph Loot Card, X-51 Nether-Rocket Loot Card, 2012 World Championship invite.

9^th – 16^th place: $100 Amazon Gift Card, X-51 Nether-Rocket Loot Card, Crown of Heavens Rare Loot Card, 2012 World Championship invite.

Booster packs awarded based on tournament attendance.

Prizes listed here are in United States dollars. Electronics listed here are coded to the United States region.

Tournament Details

Round Length

Day 1 – Best of one game matches, 30 minute matches.

Day 2 –The quarterfinals will be 60 minutes long. Semifinals will be 90 minutes long. The finals will be 120 minutes long.

Rules and Tournament Policies

Players are responsible for knowing all game rules and tournament policies.  In addition, players are responsible to ensure that sleeves used at the event are opaque, as not to reveal the backs of cards during tournament play.

Conduct

All players are expected to behave in a sporting manner at all times before, during, and after the tournament.  Proper player conduct is a top priority for Cryptozoic Entertainment.

Decklists and Other Forms

Players are expected to complete and turn in the appropriate tax form before they can collect certain prizes. Decklists must be complete and accurate when they are collected: once collected, players will not be able to revise their list in any manner; any errors found will result in the appropriate tournament penalty.

Prizes and Payment Information

All players who receive an electronic prize, gift card, or cash prize must fill out a W9 or W8BEN; Cryptozoic Entertainment reports winnings to the IRS. Foreign nationals winning cash prizes in United States should expect to have 30% of their winnings withheld for tax purposes.

Prizes awarded become the sole responsibility of the player, including redemption of prizes through third parties, transportation, and administrative costs associated with the prize. Cryptozoic Entertainment will award prizes based on tournament standings and will not adjust prize payouts based on negotiated prize splits.

Additional Information

Players must bring their own pens, paper, card sleeves, and appropriate counters with them to the tournament. There will be vendors in the main event hall selling accessories, product, and singles.

DMF  Schedule

Friday

Doors Open: 12:00n

League Opens: 12:00n

Public Events Registration Begins: 12:00n

Saturday

Doors Open: 8:00am

League Opens: 8:00am

DMF Registration Begins: 8:00am

DMF Registration Ends: 9:00am

Tournament Begins: 9:15am

Public Events Registration Begins: 9:00am

Sunday

Doors Open: 8:00am

League Opens: 8:00am

Registration for Public Events Begins: 8:00am

Top 16 play Begins: 9:00am

Public Events Tournaments

For the complete tournament schedule please see the DMF Event Schedule.

CZE League

League participants pay $10 (or local currency equivalent) one time fee to participate in the league. Each participant receives a league playmat, while supplies last, and a Murloc Warrior deckbox. League players sign up for a variety of match formats and receive prizes after the match they finish (win or lose). Each league participant is automatically entered to win raffle prizes that include electronics, loot cards and other promotional items. League hours are:

Friday: 12n – 8pm

Saturday: 8am – 8pm

Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Crafting Redemption:

Crafting will be available at the CZE League desk. Crafting prior to the main tournament start is limited to 4 cards per person, to ensure that all attendees have an equal chance to obtain desired cards prior to the tournament. Crafting is provided while supplies last. Crafting Schedule is:

Friday: 12n – 8pm

Saturday: 8am – 8pm

Sunday: 8am – 6pm

Board Game Room:

We will be offering demos and freeplay of our most recent board game releases as well as many of our upcoming 2012 releases! DMF: LA attendees will have the opportunity to try out all of the following games:

• Food Fight
• Food Fight - Snack Attack*
• Penny Arcade The Game - Gamers vs. Evil
• Penny Arcade The Game - Rumble in R'lyeh*
• The Walking Dead Board Game
• World of Warcraft: Clash of Champions*
• Locke & Key The Game*
• Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Duel at Mt. Skullzfyre*

*This will be an exclusive sneak preview prior to the game's official release.

Friday: 12n - 6pm

Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 6pm

Hobby Stores Meet & Greet:

Are you a hobby store owner or manager? We would love to have the opportunity to meet you! Please come join us at Darkmoon Faire: LA; play some games and chat with our staff. Be sure to RSVP with us via email or bring your business card with you and enjoy a complimentary swag bag including:

• A demo copy of Penny Arcade The Game - Gamers vs. Evil OR Food Fight
• Posters for various Cryptozoic Entertainment products
• A playmat for the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game
• 10 Hogger World of Warcraft Trading Card Game Demo Decks
• A pair of Cryptozoic "Fans First" Wristbands