Date: January 9, 2010 (There is a Pro Tour Qualifier at the same venue on January 10)
Registration: 9:00 am until 9:45 am EST
Tournament Starts: 10:00 am EST
Location
Indianapolis Convention Center
100 South Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Map & Directions
Tournament Structure
The structure for Midwest Masters Series Qualifiers and Finals tournaments will be modified Swiss-style, with the Top 8 players playing in a single-elimination format for prizes and invitation(s).
Tournament Format: Standard Constructed
* Deck lists are required
Entry Fee: Qualifiers is $30
Prizes
1st: $1,500 & Invite to Master’s Championship Event, 4-Day Gen Con Badge
2nd: $500 & Invite to Master’s Championship Event, 4-Day Gen Con Badge
3rd-4th: $300 & Invite to Master’s Championship Event, 4-Day Gen Con Badge
5th-8th: $150 & Invite to Master’s Championship Event, 4-Day Gen Con Badge
9th-16th: Box of Current Magic Set
Tournament Length
* Swiss rounds – 50 minutes per round
* Number of Swiss rounds based on attendance according to the following chart:
Attendance Number of
Swiss rounds
17–32: 5 rounds
33–64: 6 rounds
65–128: 7 rounds
129–226: 8 rounds
227–410: 9 rounds
411 or higher: 10 rounds
Advancement
* All players may participate in all Swiss rounds.
* The top 8 players after the final Swiss round will advance to the top 8 single-elimination finals.
Top 8
* Top 8 matches will be best 2 of 3
* Where necessary, the standings after the Swiss rounds will still be used to determine final order in the standings.
Notes
* Players must bring pen, paper, card sleeves and appropriate counters.
* 32K, REL: Competitive
* All Universal Tournament Rules and Magic: The Gathering Floor Rules are in effect for this event unless specifically overruled by information in this Format Document
* Players should see www.magicthegathering.com for more information about the Floor Rules.
Invitations, Eligibility, and Prize Money
Players already holding an invitation to the Midwest Masters Series Championship may play in additional Qualifiers. If a player who currently holds a slot in Championship wins another Top 8 slot, the invitation will be passed down to the next eligible player according to the Swiss standings prior to the Top 8.
Side Events:
Booster Drafts
Entry Fee: $15
Tournament Structure: Single elimination
Prize:
1st - 6 Packs
2nd - 4 Packs
3rd/4th - 1 Pack
Win-A-Box Constructed
Entry Fee: $15
Available Formats: Standard, Legacy, and Extended
Tournament Structure: Single elimination
Prize: Booster box to 1st Place
Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH)
Entry Fee: $5 entry
Tournament Structure: 4 person multiplayer match
Prize:
1st - 4 packs
2nd - 1 pack
Casual League
Entry Fee: $12
Format: Standard
Tournament Structure: 6 matches (play whenever you have time!)
Prize: 1 pack per win
Questions? Please email info@magicmastersseries.com
Registration: 9:00-9:45 EST
Tournament starts at 10:00 EST
Date: 01/09/2010
