This tournament will be a “Relaxed Tier” tournament.
Tournaments at this level are welcoming to all players, regardless of experience level.
Players are encouraged to help each other improve and learn, so long as it does not significantly disrupt the game. The focus is on creating a fun and friendly environment
Standard Tournament scoring system will be used.
Win 3 point
Draw 1 point
Loss 0 points
We will be doing Swiss rounds with the number of rounds determined by the number of players (to a maximum of 4 rounds). There will be NO top cut for this tournament.
We are limiting the event to 24 players.
The tournament will use the STANDARD FORMAT tournament - Each player is required to upload their squad to the Tabletop.To event page before checking in and to have a copy of their list for their opponent to review. (A squad list on your portable device is acceptable for your opponent)
Squads must contain no more than 20 squad points and conform to all of the rules laid down in the core rulebook, rules reference, and tournament rules PDF.
Players will also require all tokens, templates, and cards they will need during the day. Proxies are not allowed at the competitive level of play.
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The expected schedule for this event is as follows:
10:00 - 10:30 Sign in.
10:35 - 10:45 Announcement of 1st round pairings and set up time.
10:45 - Start of Round 1
A planned break after Round 2
**Number of rounds will be determined by the number of players with a minimum of three rounds - there will be no top cut for this event**
X wing support page (which includes current rules reference, points and ban lists and tournament rules)
The cost is £9 in advance or £10 on the day.
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PRIZE SUPPORT!
I’ll be digging into the archive for goodies this time around - details to come in the event page!
Never played X-Wing before but want to give it a go? There is a regular X-Wing evening in the store every Tuesday night from 18:00 and we will be more than happy to teach you how to play.
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About Dice Saloon:
Dice Saloon is Brighton’s biggest game store, with over 4000 sq ft of space dedicated to all forms of tabletop games, board games, card games, war games, role-playing games & more.
Catering to both the casual and competitive player, Dice Saloon is committed to facilitating gamers' needs both online and offline by providing all of the games and accessories you need at competitive prices, while also providing a high-quality event centre to play them in.
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Transport details
Brighton Train station is very well serviced from London Victoria and Clapham Junction - Dice Saloon is a 5 Mins walk from the rear exit of the station.
The nearest bus stop is Preston Circus (Stops X and H) serviced by the following routes: 5, 5A, 5B, 55, 56 and others.
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Food and Drink details
Dice Saloon’s cafe carries a range of drinks, snacks, sandwiches and other refreshments.
We ask that no outside food and drink be brought into the building. Any dietary requirements? Please inform us and we can make exceptions.
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Parking
There is plenty of parking spaces nearby (though at a cost)
The Vantage Point car park is available all day at £1.50/hr
The London Road car park is a 5-minute walk away at more reasonable prices (Check the Brighton & Hove website for details)
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Accommodation
Making a weekend of your trip?
The Jury’s Inn is located just to the rear of Brighton Train Station - just a short walk to the store, the centre of town, and the seafront
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We look forward to seeing you there and May The Force Be With You.
Please Note: Refunds can only be issued on tickets up to 14 days before the event.