INTRODUCTION

The PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Qualifier tournaments are a series of qualifiers run throughout Europe. The top two finishers at each qualifier earn invitations to the PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Championship tournament, to be held at the 2009 Magic: The Gathering World Championship in Rome, Italy on November 22, 2009. Additional qualifiers will be held at the World Championship for the PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Championship tournament, where the winner will receive paid airfare and hotel at the 3 2010 Pro Tour Events and the 2010 World Championships, subject to the official rules.

• Complete Rules of the PLAY THE GAME, SEE THE WORLD Tournaments

• More Information on Public Events at the 2009 Magic: The Gathering World Championships

TRAVEL AWARD

This Play The Game, See The World Qualifier will feed the Play The Game, See The World Championship at Worlds in Rome (22 Nov. '09). Player receiving an invitation to the Play The Game, See The World Championship will also receive paid travel to Worlds in Rome (based on the table below):

County Hotel

Upper Woburn Place

London

WC1H 0JW

Map here…

TIMINGS
11:00am - Doors open
Midday - Tournament starts

4:00pm - Side Events start
11:00pm - Doors close

FORMAT

Limited: Sealed Deck, w/Booster Drafts Playoff
Swiss Style Pairings, w/Single Elimination Playoff

Playoff: Top 8
Computer Moderated (DCI Reporter v3)
Capacity: 60 Players

ENTRANCE FEES
£30.00

PRIZE POOL

2 x Invitation to the Play The Game, See The World Championship, inc. Travel Award (see table above)

1 x Magic 2010 Booster per player

SIDE EVENTS
Booster Drafts (Shards of Alara Block / Magic 2010)
Entrance Fee: £12.00
Prize Pool: 12 x Alara Reborn / Magic 2010 Boosters (5 / 3 / 2 / 2)

TRADERS

Magic Mad House

Website: www.magicmadhouse.co.uk

Email: sales@magicmadhouse.co.uk

Telephone: 07921 369 184

HEAD JUDGE & SCOREKEEPER

Jason Howlett

TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Jason Howlett

BOOKING

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/pre-registration.htm
Email: playthegameseetheworld@thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile).
SMS: 07958 224 084.

FURTHER INFORMATION
Email: playthegameseetheworld@thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile).
SMS: 07958 224 084

FOOD AND DRINK

On site vending machines serving drinks and snacks.

A fully licensed bar is open from 4pm.
Cooked food is readily available locally.
Outside food and drink may not be consumed within this venue.

NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS
Euston - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch and Bank Branch) and Victoria Line - 5 minutes

Euston Square - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line - 10 minutes walk

Goodge Street - Northern Line (Bank Branch) - 10 minutes

Russell Square - Piccadilly Line - 10 minutes walk

Warren Street - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) and Victoria Line - 10 minutes walk
Holborn - Central Line and Piccadilly Line - 15 minutes
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) - 20 minutes

DIRECTIONS FROM EUSTON UNDERGROUND AND MAINLINE STATION
Leave via the front of the mainline station.
Cross both Euston Station Colonnade and Euston Square.
Walk through Euston Square Gardens and turn left onto Euston Road.
Take the first right into Upper Woburn Place.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.

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 right.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS
Euston - 5 minutes walk
St Pancras - 10 minutes walk
Kings Cross - 15 minutes walk

NEAREST BUSES
7, 10, 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 188, 205, 253, 390, 476 and X68 - 5 to 10 minutes walk.
Airbus Route A2 – 5 to 10 minutes walk
Night Bus N5, N7, N10, N20, N73, N91 and N253 – 5 to 10 minutes walk

CAR PARKING

FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm.

There is a limited amount of parking available at meters and pay & display bays, prior to 1:30pm at a cost of 20p for 3 minutes.

There is underground car park available at the nearby Royal National Hotel. The cost of parking at the hotel starts at £4 (2 hours) and goes up to £17 (24 hours).

CONGESTION CHARGE
The charge does NOT apply at weekends.
The £8 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 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public Holidays.

ACCOMMODATION

Imperial London Hotels Limited Imperial Hotel Russell Square London WC1B 5BB Tel: +44 020 7278 7871 Fax: +44 020 7837 4653 Website: www.imperialhotels.co.uk Email: info@imperialhotels.co.uk   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.

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).