Pastimes Magic 2015 Pre-Release Extravaganza!

Hello judges!  Welcome to the totally revamped and chock full of awesome Magic 2015 Prerelease Extravaganza!  We will party all night and all day at Pastimes, and we want you to judge and party with us!  Our events are going to be loaded with more prizes, freebies, and awesome than ever before, and we need YOU, yes YOU and YOU and YOUUUUUU to make that happen . . . with us!  I'll copy/paste our event details for the insanity of the weekend, but we will make sure to take GREAT care of you all weekend.  You'll receive gifts from us and give our players the funnest Pre-Release possible.  Apply please!

Summer is here, and a new Magic core set emerges as things heat up in Chicagoland.  Join us at Pastimes Comics and Games for an amazing Pre-Release extravaganza that is sure to light up your weekend with Magic goodness.  With friendly staff, random prize drawings at all of our events, and a guaranteed 3 booster packs for playing AND an exclusive playmat available ONLY at the Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend to EVERY PLAYER, coming out to Pastimes means that you are getting the best Pre-Release experience in the Midwest.

The “HOT SUMMER” DEAL:  For just $125.00, you can play in all six of our Magic 2015 Pre-Release events.  Power through the weekend and get your hands on tons of new cards before they come out with this sizzling Pastimes special!

SATURDAY EVENTS

Magic@Midnight

• Registration @ 11:00pm

• Event Begins @ Midnight

• Entry Fee: $25.00

• Format: Sealed Deck

An amazing 5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each event participant. Every player, regardless of standing, will receive at least 3 booster packs AND an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat just for playing. Other prize distributions will be based on the total number of attendees and will be posted after the event has begun.  Here is a sample prize pool based on 128 players:

• 5-0 Record: 24 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

4-0-1 Record: 18  Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 4-1 Record: 12 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

3-0-2 Record: 8 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 3-2 Record: 4 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• All other Records: 3 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

Early Bird Tailgater Special

• Donuts & Juice @ 8:00am

• Registration@ 8:30am

• Event Begins @ 9:00am

• Entry Fee: $20.00

• Format: Sealed Deck, 3-Round Cap, 40-Minute Rounds

A lovely 5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each event participant. Every player, regardless of standing, will receive at least 3 booster packs AND an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat just for playing.  

2-1 Record or Better:  6 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

All Other Records:  3 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

The Saturday Main Event

• Registration @ 10:00am

• Event Begins @ 12:00pm

• Entry Fee: $25.00

• Format: Sealed Deck, 5-Round Cap

A staggering 5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each event participant. Every player, regardless of standing, will receive at least 3 booster packs AND an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat just for playing. Other prize distributions will be based on the total number of attendees and will be posted after the event has begun. Assuming 128-players, a sample prize pool is listed below:

• 5-0 Record: 24 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

4-0-1 Record: 18  Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 4-1 Record: 12 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

3-0-2 Record: 8 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 3-2 Record: 4 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• All other Records: 3 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

Saturday Night Giant!

• Registration @ 6:00pm

• Event Begins @ 7:00pm

• Entry Fee: $25.00 Per Person

• Format: Sealed 2-Headed Giant

5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each team participating, and every player participating will receive an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat. Prize distributions will be based on the total number of teams in attendance and will be posted after the event has begun.

SUNDAY EVENTS

The Main Event, Part Deux

• Registration @ 10:00am

• Event Begins @ 12:00pm

• Entry Fee: $25.00

• Format: Sealed Deck, 5-Round Cap

A staggering 5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each event participant. Every player, regardless of standing, will receive at least 2 booster packs just for playing AND an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat. Other prize distributions will be based on the total number of attendees and will be posted after the event has begun. Assuming 128 players, a sample prize pool is listed below:

• 5-0 Record: 24 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

4-0-1 Record: 18 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 4-1 Record: 12 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

3-0-2 Record: 8 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• 3-2 Record: 4 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

• All other Records: 3 Booster Packs of Magic 2015

Sunday Night Giant

• Registration @ 6:00pm

• Event Begins @ 7:00pm

• Entry Fee: $25.00 Per Person

• Format: Sealed 2-Headed Giant

5 booster packs of Magic 2015 will be added to the prize pool for each team participating, and every player participating will receive an Exclusive Pastimes Pre-Release Weekend Playmat. Prize distributions will be based on the total number of teams in attendance and will be posted after the event has begun.

Open Dueling - Intro Deck Battles

• Event Runs All Weekend, While Supplies Last

• Entry Fee: $15.00

• Format: Sealed Intro Pack Battles

All weekend long, while supplies last, players can participate in Open Dueling, thus garnering themselves even more Magic 2015 product. Each player will receive a Magic 2015 Intro Pack – first come, first served, and while supplies last. Each Intro Pack contains a 60-card pre-constructed deck and two (2) booster packs of Magic 2015. Players may build their Open Duel deck using the entire contents of their Intro Pack. Players play three (3) games, best of one (1), against three (3) different opponents. Regardless whether you win or lose, play your three (3) games against three (3) different opponents and you’ll earn yourself a free booster pack of Magic 2015