Here's the information, we'll be adding to it next week so keep an eye on it. You can also keep informed on Facebook / Houston Pokemon and be sure to enter the Regionals Pikachu Caption Contest on Houston Pokemon.
TCG AGE DIVISIONS
Juniors - Born 2003 or later - FREE all weekend except for Prerelease / Open to all Players
Seniors - Born 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 - FREE all weekend except for Prerelease / Open to all Players
Masters - Born in 1998 and earlier - $20.00 and open to all players ($20.00 includes entry into Friday TCG LC / Saturday TCG Main event / Sunday TCG Single Elimination Tournament / Play Points for ALL / Championship Points for Friday and Saturday events
October 25, 26 & 27
Friday night League Challenge / Saturday TCG & Prerelease / Sunday VG, TCG Top Cut, Prerelease, and Side event
Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, Texas 77060
Yes, same hotel from last April and exact same ballroom set up. Food sales and Starbucks right outside our ballroom.
Houston TCG & VG Regional Championships Hotel information. You can book online (link below) or call 281-875-2222 or 1+866-577-1154. We have a Pokemon block, make sure you mention this if you call. NOTE, if you book through Priceline, etc, you won't be in the block. You'll want in the Pokemon block because everyone in the block gets a special ticket for a chance to win a sealed box of cards. ONLY the name on the reservation will receive the special ticket. If booking online, you'll notice a charge for internet in the room. Don't sign up for this because I got FREE internet in all Pokemon block rooms. Here you go....
Rooms - two queens or one king 89.00 + tax = 104.13 (GREAT DEAL)
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HOUGPHF-PORE-20131024/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
FREE parking / FREE shuttle to and from BUSH airport / FREE shuttle within 5 miles of hotel / FREE internet in all Pokemon block rooms.
You are not required to book a room or rooms, we're showing you the rates just in case you would like to book reservations.
October 25:
TCG League Challenge / Top 4 from each division win a LC Promo Card / Possible booster packs for Masters included. Championship Points will be awarded.
If a Master player is only playing Friday night, the cost is $5.00.
1st Place - 15 CPs
2nd Place - 12 CPs (4 or more players in Div.)
3rd-4th Place - 10 CPs (8 or more players in Div.)
5th-8th Place - 6 CPs (32 or more players in Div.)
9th-12th Place - 4 CPs (64 or more players in Div.)
13th-16th Place - 2 CPs (64 or more players in Div.)
17th-32nd Place - 1 CP (128 or more players in Div.)
6:00 Registration / 7:15 start
Friday Night Side Events:
Any Pokémon VG event - Sign up 6:45 / Start 7:15
Rules: Lift restrictions on Pokémon (i.e. any Pokémon can be used for this event)
All other rules apply (no duplicate Pokémon, no duplicate items, no bad nicknames, only legit Pokémon, etc.)
6 Pokemon, battle with 4.
October 26:
Each player will get 3 Play Points for participating. Each player will receive a Regional Promo Card, while supplies last.
TCG Regional Championships (Top 64 players win prizes / ONLY Top 8 Playoffs for each division)
8:30am - 9:45am - Registration for Juniors and Seniors (In line by (9:20 am to secure spot in Round 1)
8:00am - 9:45am - Registration for Masters (In line by 9:00 am to secure spot in Round 1)
10:00-10:15am - Roster seating and announcements
10:30ish - *Round 1 begins
* The number of Swiss Rounds will be determined by the number of player in each division. Each Swiss Round will be Match Play which means you will play up to 3 games. The time limit will be 50 minutes + 3 turns AND there will be no sudden death, we know have draws.
Swiss Rounds will be Match Play as in best 2 out of 3 and you will have 50 minutes + 3 turns for each round. Ties will be reintroduced into the game. I will run 60+3 for top cut unless told otherwise.
Modified - What's allowed in play (TCG)
Cards from any of the following sets:
Next Destinies
Dark Explorers
Dragon Exalted
Dragon Vault
Boudaries Crossed
Plasma Storm
Plasma Freeze
Plasma Blast
Black Star Promos BW33+
McDonalds Collection
October 26:
Legendary Treasures Prerelease FOR JUNIORS, SENIORS and their family members. following TCG swiss rounds, we'll start promptly after.
Saturday Night VG Side Event:
Only Basic, Non-Legendary Pokémon VG event - 7:00pm sign up / 7:30 start
Rules: In addition to the restrictions of a normal event, Pokémon are restricted to being non-evolved (i.e. the only Pokémon that can be used here are Basic, excluding the Basics already banned from normal VG events) All other rules apply
October 27:
VG Regional Championships
8:00am - 9:00am - Registration for Masters
9:00am - 9:30am - Registration for Juniors and Seniors
9:30-9:45ish - Player Meeting
10:00 am - *VG Round 1 starts
* The number of rounds depends on the number of players.
Scroll down further for all VG information (I'm still waiting on a few more announcements about VG, will post once I get them)
October 27:
TCG Top 8 Finals for each division
8:00am - 8:30am - Check in / 8:45 - Finals begin
October 27:
TCG Side event Single Elimination tournament for all players
Legendary Treasures Prerelease FOR MASTERS and anyone that missed the Saturday night Prerelease. Noon start.
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TCG Prize support: MASTERS ONLY / Juniors & Seniors TCG Prize support - Scroll down under Masters.
1st Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 216 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2nd Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 2nd Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 144 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place Award
A combination of 108 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place MASTERS
A combination of 54 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th Place through 12th Place MASTERS
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place MASTERS
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32th Place MASTERS
A combination of 24 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place MASTERS
A combination of 15 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
10 Championship Points (if division attendance is 256 or greater)
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TCG Prize support: JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY / See Masters Prize Support Above
1st Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2ND Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
3rd & 4th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place Award
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
5th-8th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 27 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th - 12th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th - 16th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th - 32nd Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
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Video Game Information
Age Divisions:
Juniors - Born 2003 or later - FREE and open to all players
Seniors - Born 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 - FREE and open to all players
Masters - Born in 1998 and earlier - FREE and open to all players
The VG tournament will be Modified Swiss (Single Game) pairings. The number of Swiss rounds will be determined by the amount of players in each division.
We will cut to a Top Cut of 8 (Playoffs - attendance permitted)) for each division. Top Cut will be Single Elimination Finals and will be run as best 2 out of 3.
Swiss Rounds will be up to 20 minutes (Single Game Pairings / Top Cut will be up to 20 minutes PER GAME, best 2 of 3.
Game Systems allowed - Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL / 3DS / 3DS XL. Can only use Pokemon Black 2 or White 2 games.
The tournament regulations that players will receive during registration will automatically enforce the following rules:
GENERAL EVENT RULES: http://assets9.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_General_Event_rules.pdf
VG Tournament Rules & Formats: http://assets2.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf
Pokémon VGC Regional Championships Prizes
All participants will receive 3 Play Points and a Regional Championships Promo Card.
More information coming soon for Prize support.
1st Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 1st Place award
A Nintendo 3DS System
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2nd Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 2nd Place award
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place award
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points
9th Place through 16th Place
A combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points
17th - 32nd Place
30 Championship Points (if 64 or more players in division)
33rd - 64th Place
10 Championship Points (if 128 or more players in division)
65th - 128 Place
5 Championship Points (if 256 or more players in division)
----------------------------------
Food Information:
Our hotel - 2 restaurants, a cash concession set-up (for Pokemon) and a Starbucks in the Atrium area, right outside the Pokemon ballroom
Within two blocks:
Brown Sugar BBQ - Great for chicken fried steak.
Fuddruckers - Great burgers
I-Hop - A good breakfast
Cajun Town Cafe - Rated one of the best Cajun restaurants in the greater Houston area.
Monterey's Mexican
Imperial Dragon Chinese
Indian Grill
Chef Lin's Hunan
Asiana Garden (Korean)
Zero's Sandwich Shop
Murphy's Deli
McDonalds
Jack in the Box
Wendy's
Whataburger
---------------------------------
Vendor Information:
See post #24, scroll down.
--------------------------------
More contests for prizes:
See post #24, scroll down.
TCG AGE DIVISIONS
Juniors - Born 2003 or later - FREE all weekend except for Prerelease / Open to all Players
Seniors - Born 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 - FREE all weekend except for Prerelease / Open to all Players
Masters - Born in 1998 and earlier - $20.00 and open to all players ($20.00 includes entry into Friday TCG LC / Saturday TCG Main event / Sunday TCG Single Elimination Tournament / Play Points for ALL / Championship Points for Friday and Saturday events
October 25, 26 & 27
Friday night League Challenge / Saturday TCG & Prerelease / Sunday VG, TCG Top Cut, Prerelease, and Side event
Hilton Houston North
12400 Greenspoint Drive
Houston, Texas 77060
Yes, same hotel from last April and exact same ballroom set up. Food sales and Starbucks right outside our ballroom.
Houston TCG & VG Regional Championships Hotel information. You can book online (link below) or call 281-875-2222 or 1+866-577-1154. We have a Pokemon block, make sure you mention this if you call. NOTE, if you book through Priceline, etc, you won't be in the block. You'll want in the Pokemon block because everyone in the block gets a special ticket for a chance to win a sealed box of cards. ONLY the name on the reservation will receive the special ticket. If booking online, you'll notice a charge for internet in the room. Don't sign up for this because I got FREE internet in all Pokemon block rooms. Here you go....
Rooms - two queens or one king 89.00 + tax = 104.13 (GREAT DEAL)
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/H/HOUGPHF-PORE-20131024/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
FREE parking / FREE shuttle to and from BUSH airport / FREE shuttle within 5 miles of hotel / FREE internet in all Pokemon block rooms.
You are not required to book a room or rooms, we're showing you the rates just in case you would like to book reservations.
October 25:
TCG League Challenge / Top 4 from each division win a LC Promo Card / Possible booster packs for Masters included. Championship Points will be awarded.
If a Master player is only playing Friday night, the cost is $5.00.
1st Place - 15 CPs
2nd Place - 12 CPs (4 or more players in Div.)
3rd-4th Place - 10 CPs (8 or more players in Div.)
5th-8th Place - 6 CPs (32 or more players in Div.)
9th-12th Place - 4 CPs (64 or more players in Div.)
13th-16th Place - 2 CPs (64 or more players in Div.)
17th-32nd Place - 1 CP (128 or more players in Div.)
6:00 Registration / 7:15 start
Friday Night Side Events:
Any Pokémon VG event - Sign up 6:45 / Start 7:15
Rules: Lift restrictions on Pokémon (i.e. any Pokémon can be used for this event)
All other rules apply (no duplicate Pokémon, no duplicate items, no bad nicknames, only legit Pokémon, etc.)
6 Pokemon, battle with 4.
October 26:
Each player will get 3 Play Points for participating. Each player will receive a Regional Promo Card, while supplies last.
TCG Regional Championships (Top 64 players win prizes / ONLY Top 8 Playoffs for each division)
8:30am - 9:45am - Registration for Juniors and Seniors (In line by (9:20 am to secure spot in Round 1)
8:00am - 9:45am - Registration for Masters (In line by 9:00 am to secure spot in Round 1)
10:00-10:15am - Roster seating and announcements
10:30ish - *Round 1 begins
* The number of Swiss Rounds will be determined by the number of player in each division. Each Swiss Round will be Match Play which means you will play up to 3 games. The time limit will be 50 minutes + 3 turns AND there will be no sudden death, we know have draws.
Swiss Rounds will be Match Play as in best 2 out of 3 and you will have 50 minutes + 3 turns for each round. Ties will be reintroduced into the game. I will run 60+3 for top cut unless told otherwise.
Modified - What's allowed in play (TCG)
Cards from any of the following sets:
Next Destinies
Dark Explorers
Dragon Exalted
Dragon Vault
Boudaries Crossed
Plasma Storm
Plasma Freeze
Plasma Blast
Black Star Promos BW33+
McDonalds Collection
October 26:
Legendary Treasures Prerelease FOR JUNIORS, SENIORS and their family members. following TCG swiss rounds, we'll start promptly after.
Saturday Night VG Side Event:
Only Basic, Non-Legendary Pokémon VG event - 7:00pm sign up / 7:30 start
Rules: In addition to the restrictions of a normal event, Pokémon are restricted to being non-evolved (i.e. the only Pokémon that can be used here are Basic, excluding the Basics already banned from normal VG events) All other rules apply
October 27:
VG Regional Championships
8:00am - 9:00am - Registration for Masters
9:00am - 9:30am - Registration for Juniors and Seniors
9:30-9:45ish - Player Meeting
10:00 am - *VG Round 1 starts
* The number of rounds depends on the number of players.
Scroll down further for all VG information (I'm still waiting on a few more announcements about VG, will post once I get them)
October 27:
TCG Top 8 Finals for each division
8:00am - 8:30am - Check in / 8:45 - Finals begin
October 27:
TCG Side event Single Elimination tournament for all players
Legendary Treasures Prerelease FOR MASTERS and anyone that missed the Saturday night Prerelease. Noon start.
-------------------------------------
TCG Prize support: MASTERS ONLY / Juniors & Seniors TCG Prize support - Scroll down under Masters.
1st Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 216 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2nd Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 2nd Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 144 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place MASTERS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place Award
A combination of 108 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place MASTERS
A combination of 54 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th Place through 12th Place MASTERS
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th Place through 16th Place MASTERS
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th Place through 32th Place MASTERS
A combination of 24 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
33rd Place through 64th Place MASTERS
A combination of 15 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
10 Championship Points (if division attendance is 256 or greater)
-------------------------------------------
TCG Prize support: JUNIORS & SENIORS ONLY / See Masters Prize Support Above
1st Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2ND Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 1st Place Award
A first and second round bye at the U.S. National Championships
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
3rd & 4th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A Pokemon TCG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place Award
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points (if division attendance is 8 or greater)
5th-8th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 27 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points (if division attendance is 32 or greater)
9th - 12th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
13th - 16th Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
40 Championship Points (if division attendance is 64 or greater)
17th - 32nd Place JUNIORS & SENIORS
A combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
20 Championship Points (if division attendance is 128 or greater)
----------------------------------
Video Game Information
Age Divisions:
Juniors - Born 2003 or later - FREE and open to all players
Seniors - Born 1999, 2000, 2001, or 2002 - FREE and open to all players
Masters - Born in 1998 and earlier - FREE and open to all players
The VG tournament will be Modified Swiss (Single Game) pairings. The number of Swiss rounds will be determined by the amount of players in each division.
We will cut to a Top Cut of 8 (Playoffs - attendance permitted)) for each division. Top Cut will be Single Elimination Finals and will be run as best 2 out of 3.
Swiss Rounds will be up to 20 minutes (Single Game Pairings / Top Cut will be up to 20 minutes PER GAME, best 2 of 3.
Game Systems allowed - Nintendo DS / DS Lite / DSi / DSi XL / 3DS / 3DS XL. Can only use Pokemon Black 2 or White 2 games.
The tournament regulations that players will receive during registration will automatically enforce the following rules:
GENERAL EVENT RULES: http://assets9.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_General_Event_rules.pdf
VG Tournament Rules & Formats: http://assets2.pokemon.com/assets/cms/pdf/op/tournaments/2013/Play_Pokemon_VG_Rules_and_Formats.pdf
Pokémon VGC Regional Championships Prizes
All participants will receive 3 Play Points and a Regional Championships Promo Card.
More information coming soon for Prize support.
1st Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 1st Place award
A Nintendo 3DS System
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
120 Championship Points
2nd Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 2nd Place award
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 72 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
110 Championship Points
3rd & 4th Place
A Pokemon VG Regional Championships 3rd or 4th Place award
A copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y
A combination of 36 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
90 Championship Points
5th Place through 8th Place
A combination of 18 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
70 Championship Points
9th Place through 16th Place
A combination of 9 booster packs from current Pokemon TCG expansions
50 Championship Points
17th - 32nd Place
30 Championship Points (if 64 or more players in division)
33rd - 64th Place
10 Championship Points (if 128 or more players in division)
65th - 128 Place
5 Championship Points (if 256 or more players in division)
----------------------------------
Food Information:
Our hotel - 2 restaurants, a cash concession set-up (for Pokemon) and a Starbucks in the Atrium area, right outside the Pokemon ballroom
Within two blocks:
Brown Sugar BBQ - Great for chicken fried steak.
Fuddruckers - Great burgers
I-Hop - A good breakfast
Cajun Town Cafe - Rated one of the best Cajun restaurants in the greater Houston area.
Monterey's Mexican
Imperial Dragon Chinese
Indian Grill
Chef Lin's Hunan
Asiana Garden (Korean)
Zero's Sandwich Shop
Murphy's Deli
McDonalds
Jack in the Box
Wendy's
Whataburger
---------------------------------
Vendor Information:
See post #24, scroll down.
--------------------------------
More contests for prizes:
See post #24, scroll down.
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