Platform: Magic the Gathering

Event: Prerelease for The Hobbit

Date: Friday, August 7th

Time: 6 - 10 pm  Space is limited, contact The Sanctum if you are running late; reservations not checked in by 6 pm without prior notice will be cancelled and automatically refunded to allow waitlisted or walk-in players the opportunity to participate in this event.

Price: $50 + tax due at reservation per participant

Note: The fee is for the event.  If you are not able to attend, your fee will be refunded.

Age: 14+ (players younger than 14 must receive permission from management prior to reservation)

Description: Return to Middle-earth and experience a timeless tale's grand beginning! Set out from The Shire with Bilbo, Gandalf, and their company of Dwarves in pursuit of fortune, adventure, and the dreadful Dragon Smaug. Amass and recruit your armies in the shadow of The Lonely Mountain, then battle it out to claim the treasures of Erebor! Each Prerelease Kit contains 6 The Hobbit Play Boosters, 1 traditional foil rare/mythic rare card, and 1 Spindown™ life counter.

Starting at 6PM,  players will be given up to 45 minutes to construct their 40 card minimum deck from their prerelease kit. No trading allowed.  Then three Swiss matched rounds of up to one hour each will be played.

Prizes will be awarded at the end of competition: 1 The Hobbit Play Booster to each player for participation, 1 Play Booster for the victor of each round, and 1 additional Play Booster to each player that is undefeated.

This is not a teaching event.  Familiarity with basic rules of Magic the Gathering is encouraged.

Supplies Needed: Prerelease Kits will be handed out at the beginning of the event, and supplemental basic lands will be available for your use.  You are encouraged to bring your own accessories, including playmats, sleeves, deck boxes, and your own lands as you see fit.

Minimum Number of Players: 8 (the event will be cancelled if this is not met by 24 hours prior)

Disclaimer: Any activity that is counter to The Sanctum’s Code of Conduct should be reported to store management.

Any questions?  Send an email to [email protected] and we'll pass on your question to the Host!

Please note that events at The Sanctum may be subject to change or cancellation without notice.