INTRODUCTION Held six days before each new Magic card set goes on sale, Pre-releases provide an excellent way to experience the grandeur of a worldwide event in a low-stress environment. At Pre-release events, you will be able to play with cards from the new set before you can buy them, receive special promotional cards for attending, and have the opportunity to win even more cards by playing. So have fun!
Pre-releases are Limited events, meaning you build your 40-card (minimum) deck from the packs that you get after paying your entry fee (Sealed Deck format). Attendees have the option to participate in a Sealed Deck tournament, or the more informal Open Duelling format, both of which provide great opportunities to see and play with the new cards.
Pre-releases are sanctioned by the DCI, which is the governing body for all Magic tournaments – from local neighbourhood tournaments up to the prestigious Pro Tour events. By becoming a DCI member and playing in a sanctioned event, your results are recorded and you begin building an official rating among the thousands of Magic players worldwide. If you don't have a DCI membership, the on site event staff will be happy to set you up. For many players, pre-releases are a fun and easy way to play in their first sanctioned event.
VENUE
Royal National Hotel Bedford Way London WC1H 0DG Map here...
TIMINGS 8:30am - Doors open All day - Rise of the Eldrazi Pre-release Flights All day - Rise of the Eldrazi Booster Drafts All day - Rise of the Eldrazi Intro Pack Open Duelling 4:30pm - Rise of the Eldrazi 2HG Pre-release 4:30pm - Rise of the Eldrazi Team Pre-release (Trios) 11:00pm - Venue closes
FORMATS Sealed Deck (Flights) - 6 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters Booster Draft - 3 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters Open Duelling - 1 x (random) Rise of the Eldrazi Intro Pack 2HG Sealed Deck - 8 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters Team Sealed Deck - 12 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters 32 Players (Flights only) REL: Regular K-Value: 8 (Flights only) Computer Moderated (DCI Reporter v3)
ENTRANCE FEES Rise of the Eldrazi Pre-release Sealed Deck - £21.00 Rise of the Eldrazi Booster Draft - £12.50 Rise of the Eldrazi Open Duelling - £10.00 Rise of the Eldrazi 2HG Pre-release Sealed Deck - £28.00 Rise of the Eldrazi Team Pre-release Sealed Deck - £42.00
SIDE EVENTS Limited: Booster Draft (8 players, single elimination) Product: 3 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters Entrance Fee: £12.50 Prize: 12 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
PRIZE POOL
Rise of the Eldrazi pre-release card for all participants (whilst stocks last)
Rise of the Eldrazi pre-release Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
12pts (4-0-0) -
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Pre-release T-shirt (whilst stocks last)
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
12 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters
10pts (3-0-1) -
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
9 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters
9pts (3-1-0) -
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
6 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters
Booster Drafts -
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
12 x Rise of the Eldrazi Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
Intro Pack Open Duelling -
1 x Rise of the Eldrazi Long Card Box (whilst stocks last)
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Jesper Esjing will be making squiggles, practicing his signature, selling prints/proofs/originals and generally inspiring amazement at the Magic: The Gathering Worldwake "Regional" Pre-release between 10:00am and 6:00pm (excludes 1pm - 2pm).
FOOD AND DRINK Fully licensed bar open all day. Hot and cold food is readily available within the immediate area.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Please, supply the full name and DCI number for all people wishing to pre-register, places cannot be reserved via the online form without this information. If a player doesn't have a DCI number or it is unknown please use the email address below. Online: www.thegamesclub.org Email: play@thegamesclub.org Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile) SMS: 07958 224 084
NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS Russell Square - Piccadilly Line - 5 minutes walk Euston - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch and Bank Branch) and Victoria Line - 10 minutes Euston Square - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line - 10 minutes walk Goodge Street - Northern Line (Bank Branch) - 10 minutes Holborn - Central Line and Piccadilly Line - 10 minutes Warren Street - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) and Victoria Line - 10 minutes walk King's Cross - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line (Bank Branch) and Piccadilly Line - 15 minutes Tottenham Court Road - Central Line and Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) - 15 minutes
DIRECTIONS FROM RUSSELL SQUARE UNDERGROUND STATION Turn left out of the station. Turn right at the traffic lights. The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.
NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS Euston - 10 minutes walk St Pancras - 15 minutes walk Kings Cross - 20 minutes walk
NEAREST BUSES 7, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188 and X68 - 5 to 10 minutes walk. Airbus Route A2 – 5 to 10 minutes walk Night Bus N7 and N91 – 5 to 10 minutes walk
CAR PARKING FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm. The hotel has its own underground car park (120 spaces). Parking at the hotel costs from £4 for 2 hours up to £17 for 24 hours, which is considerably cheaper than parking at a parking meter in the surrounding streets.
CONGESTION CHARGE The charge does NOT apply at weekends. The £10 daily Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London, including the venue used by The Games Club. The congestion charge applies from 7.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public Holidays.
ACCOMMODATION
Generator Hostel London 37 Tavistock Place LONDON WC1H 9SE Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 7666 Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 7644 Website: www.generatorhostels.com
Generator Hostels are the leading backpacker hostel company in Europe with its first two locations in London and Berlin , with many more soon to come. They provide a unique backpacker experience which offers you safe, comfortable budget accommodation and great facilities. Including bar, internet, chill out areas and of course a great party atmosphere where you can meet other like minded people.
Great locations! Generator Hostels are in great locations with over 800 beds in each hostel. Generator London is situated in Central London, Russell Square, close to the British Museum and Covent Garden.
Friendly staff! They’ve fantastic friendly staff and superb facilities to meet all your needs. If you are looking to meet great people and have the hostel experience of a lifetime then the Generator hostels are for you.
All you can eat breakfast! Don’t forget that they offer a free "all you can eat” breakfast and free bed linen. If you are a traveller looking for budget accommodation that is affordable, clean with a safe night’s sleep, without breaking the bank then look no further than the Generator Hostels.
Prices from £15.00 per person (8 / 12 person dormitory) to £50.00 per person (1 person private room).
Since 1837, we have offered visitors to Central London a good standard of accommodation and exceptional value for money.
Our six hotels, all located in Bloomsbury, are a short walk from the British Museum, Oxford Street and London’s Theatreland, making them an ideal base to explore Central London and beyond.
The room rates are all inclusive, with no hidden extras, yet standards are not compromised. This value is not just confined to the rooms, but all the bars, cafés and restaurants, too.
Whichever Imperial London Hotel you stay in, you have access to all the group’s facilities – car parking, sightseeing tours, bars, restaurants, bowling alley, health spa, shops, bureau de change, and a good deal more.
Health Club and garage at supplementary charge.
All Rooms have private bath, shower, TV and radio (excluding County).
Prices from £43.00 (single at County Hotel) to £111.00 (triple at Royal national Hotel) per room.
