A friend and I are organising a small, local TCG tournament. He wrote up an original set of rules, which I then expanded upon and tidied up. I'm looking to get an outsiders view, for opinions, potential blackspots, things that are worded awkwardly and any ideas you have that could be incorporated.
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--Pokémon Organized Play Rules--
-Entry Fee-
There will be an entry fee of $2 per entrant, to cover cost of Tournament Prizes. None of the money will go to the Judges, who are organising this out of their own free time.
Parents and guardians are free to come along.
-All normal deck-building rules apply-
• 60 Cards.
• No Fake, Proxy (Stand-in) or Japanese cards.
• No more then 4 of one card, except for Basic Energies.
• Other cards may have their own limitations on use. (EXAMPLE: Shining Gyarados states that only 1 may be used per deck.)
-You may enter up to two decks-
An entrant may enter either 1 or 2 decks. All decks must be submitted to be checked by a Judge before commencement of Tournament. If entering 2 decks, an entrant must select their deck before the battle, and leave their other deck with a parent, guardian or friend. If none are present, then a Judge shall hold the deck for the duration of the battle.
-No Side Boards-
No side boards are allowed during the Tournament. Decks must be prepared before coming to the Tournament, and modification of decks during Tournament will not be allowed.
-Judges Ruling is final-
If there is a disagreement on a rule between two players, then a Judge will step in and make a decision. The Judges’ decision is final, unless another Judge disagrees with the decision, in which case the Judges will discuss and then make a ruling. Judges will be un-biased in their decision making.
-Coins Only-
A lot of Pokémon Attacks require some form of coin flip to determine the outcome. Only official Pokémon Trading Card Game coins may be used. If you do not own any, there will be a small supply available for borrow, and will need to be returned at the end of the Tournament, as the Judges love their cards and coins as much as you do. =)
(NOTE: Heads = Pokémon Picture/Face Tails = Pokémon Logo)
-No Stacking of Decks-
If you are seen stacking your deck you will be given a First And Final Warning. If you’re worried about breaking this rule, but you don’t know what stacking is, then do not worry. Stacking is VERY much a deliberate action.
-No Food Or Drink-
Area 52 itself is a ‘No Food Or Drink’ area. Even if it was not, Food And Drink would not be allowed, as accidents may happen, and I’m sure you wouldn’t want to be paying to replace someone else’s Charizard EX.
-Playing Around-
Having a joke and laugh with your friends is ok, but doing silly things like chasing another player around the tables or hiding someone’s deck is not acceptable, and could lead to a warning or dismissal from the Tournament.
-Sprit of the Game-
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is all about having fun, so good sportsmanship is essential. Swearing, threats, intimidation and physical violence will definitely not be tolerated, and will lead to either a First And Final Warning, or instant dismissal from the Tournament depending on the severity of the offence.
-Flow Of The Tournament-
The flow of the Tournament will vary, depending on the amount of people that show up on the day, but will most likely take place in a Round Robin style, which means that every player will face every other player. The amount of wins and losses (Wins will count for 2 points, while losses will count for 1) will then be added up into a points total, and the winner will be declared from there. In the case of a draw, there will be a face-off between the players. If two players draw, they will face off. If three players, then two will face off while the third will face a Judge as a stand in, the winner of both games going on the face the winner of the other. The players will be chosen randomly.
If a large amount of people show up on the day, then the Tournament will run in an Elimination style, where a ladder will be draw up, and players will play up the ladder, with winners continuing on. If there are an odd number of people, than a Judge shall stand in for the empty space. A Judge may not win the Tournament. In the case a Judge does, than the prize shall be awarded to second place.
-Other Miscellaneous Rules And Information-
• There will be a break in the middle of the Tournament for lunch.
• There will be time after the Tournament for trading and playing a game with the Judges. Please note, the Judges take no responsibility for your cards (Unless it is via a direct actions of theirs), or any trades you make. The same goes for any valuables you may bring with you, such as Gameboys.
• If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, than feel free to contact any of the Judges via e-mail.
• Above all, have fun!!
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So, any opinions/ideas?
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--Pokémon Organized Play Rules--
-Entry Fee-
There will be an entry fee of $2 per entrant, to cover cost of Tournament Prizes. None of the money will go to the Judges, who are organising this out of their own free time.
Parents and guardians are free to come along.
-All normal deck-building rules apply-
• 60 Cards.
• No Fake, Proxy (Stand-in) or Japanese cards.
• No more then 4 of one card, except for Basic Energies.
• Other cards may have their own limitations on use. (EXAMPLE: Shining Gyarados states that only 1 may be used per deck.)
-You may enter up to two decks-
An entrant may enter either 1 or 2 decks. All decks must be submitted to be checked by a Judge before commencement of Tournament. If entering 2 decks, an entrant must select their deck before the battle, and leave their other deck with a parent, guardian or friend. If none are present, then a Judge shall hold the deck for the duration of the battle.
-No Side Boards-
No side boards are allowed during the Tournament. Decks must be prepared before coming to the Tournament, and modification of decks during Tournament will not be allowed.
-Judges Ruling is final-
If there is a disagreement on a rule between two players, then a Judge will step in and make a decision. The Judges’ decision is final, unless another Judge disagrees with the decision, in which case the Judges will discuss and then make a ruling. Judges will be un-biased in their decision making.
-Coins Only-
A lot of Pokémon Attacks require some form of coin flip to determine the outcome. Only official Pokémon Trading Card Game coins may be used. If you do not own any, there will be a small supply available for borrow, and will need to be returned at the end of the Tournament, as the Judges love their cards and coins as much as you do. =)
(NOTE: Heads = Pokémon Picture/Face Tails = Pokémon Logo)
-No Stacking of Decks-
If you are seen stacking your deck you will be given a First And Final Warning. If you’re worried about breaking this rule, but you don’t know what stacking is, then do not worry. Stacking is VERY much a deliberate action.
-No Food Or Drink-
Area 52 itself is a ‘No Food Or Drink’ area. Even if it was not, Food And Drink would not be allowed, as accidents may happen, and I’m sure you wouldn’t want to be paying to replace someone else’s Charizard EX.
-Playing Around-
Having a joke and laugh with your friends is ok, but doing silly things like chasing another player around the tables or hiding someone’s deck is not acceptable, and could lead to a warning or dismissal from the Tournament.
-Sprit of the Game-
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is all about having fun, so good sportsmanship is essential. Swearing, threats, intimidation and physical violence will definitely not be tolerated, and will lead to either a First And Final Warning, or instant dismissal from the Tournament depending on the severity of the offence.
-Flow Of The Tournament-
The flow of the Tournament will vary, depending on the amount of people that show up on the day, but will most likely take place in a Round Robin style, which means that every player will face every other player. The amount of wins and losses (Wins will count for 2 points, while losses will count for 1) will then be added up into a points total, and the winner will be declared from there. In the case of a draw, there will be a face-off between the players. If two players draw, they will face off. If three players, then two will face off while the third will face a Judge as a stand in, the winner of both games going on the face the winner of the other. The players will be chosen randomly.
If a large amount of people show up on the day, then the Tournament will run in an Elimination style, where a ladder will be draw up, and players will play up the ladder, with winners continuing on. If there are an odd number of people, than a Judge shall stand in for the empty space. A Judge may not win the Tournament. In the case a Judge does, than the prize shall be awarded to second place.
-Other Miscellaneous Rules And Information-
• There will be a break in the middle of the Tournament for lunch.
• There will be time after the Tournament for trading and playing a game with the Judges. Please note, the Judges take no responsibility for your cards (Unless it is via a direct actions of theirs), or any trades you make. The same goes for any valuables you may bring with you, such as Gameboys.
• If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, than feel free to contact any of the Judges via e-mail.
• Above all, have fun!!
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So, any opinions/ideas?