TCG Tournaments in the Uncommon Shop Eastern Switzerland

In the future, tournaments will be offered for all kinds of trading card games (TCG).

This article will inform YOU about what TCG tournaments are, where they take place, how they work and how you can take part!

WHAT are tournaments?

Tournaments are an opportunity to pursue your hobby and play the TCG that you may have only collected so far (yay!). Basically, every card game is designed to be played by collectors and fans. There are precise rules on how the game works and what the goal is to win a match, duel, fight or whatever. It is a strategic game in which the aim is to come out on top.

Of course, it’s all about having fun first and foremost. There is no right or wrong way to play a game. Ultimately, it’s about having a good time with friends or even strangers (!) and doing an activity together in a social setting.

It doesn’t matter whether you have played before or are just learning a game. The communities are generally open and it is always good to get a new member who also shares your passion. In addition, there is no better way to learn a game than to actively play with people who already have experience with it – learning by doing!

Are you interested? Then read on to find out where and how you can take part in a tournament!

WHERE can I take part in a tournament?

The simple answer: in our store!

In the future, information will be posted directly on our website and there will also be an option to register. It is best to check our website for news, etc. Information will also be published via the social media channels for the respective games.

HOW do tournaments work?

If you have decided to sign up for a tournament, congratulations! These events are ideal for meeting like-minded people and perhaps even new colleagues/friends – a hobby brings people together.

Briefly about the organizational process of a tournament. You should already receive all the relevant information when you register (online):

– The date (Tag-Tag)

– The time frame (from when to when)

– Which game (you know best)

– What kind of tournament (weekly, regional, etc. [more on this later])

– Admission price

– If a deck list is required

– Which format is played (standard, special, pre-release of a new set, etc.)

Basically, tournaments always run in a similar way. You meet at the store at the prescribed time. Then the entrance fee is paid. This is normally between 15-20 CHF. At the start, you will receive 1-2 Boosters of the current set + a special Tournament Pack or a Promo card, which the tournament organizers are only allowed to issue on appropriate occasions and are not sold. For Pokémon, for example, Pokémon stipulates this, etc.

As a rule, the store then takes a portion of the entry fee to provide prize boosters. These are always in line with the number of participants. Here is an example:

A total of 15 people gather on a Saturday morning at 10:00 am. The entry fee for the tournament is 20 CHF. 10 CHF of this will be returned to the player in the form of Boosters + 1 Promo Pack or a Promo card. 10 CHF from each entry, i.e. 10CHF x 15 = 150 CHF goes into the winner’s pot. This money is used to ”buy” 1-2 Booster Displays, Boosters, etc. from the store. These Boosters are then divided among, for example, the first 4 players. The 1st place then receives e.g. 30 Boosters, the 2nd place 25 etc. (The figures are for illustrative purposes only).

What becomes clear here: There is definitely a competitive component behind it. In other words, the best player wins. This is particularly interesting for the more competition-oriented people among you and can also serve as an incentive to get even more involved with the TCG. Of course, smaller tournaments can also take place, which can always be adapted to the needs of the players.

WHAT now?

The nice thing about this hobby is that everyone can play a game as they wish. There are those of us who, after 1-2 tournaments, may prefer to devote themselves exclusively to collecting. But there are also those who enjoy these regular meetings and small competitions, but would rather take a more relaxed approach, “casual”. Finally, there are those players who devote themselves entirely to the more competitive side of trading card games. There are also many large tournament formats in the various games. Swiss championships, European championships and even world championships are not uncommon. There are also major international tournaments (when there is no coronavirus). Prague, Berlin and Paris, for example, are all cities where major tournaments are regularly held and which also have correspondingly large prize pools and attract the best players from all over the world.

If you liked the article, come and visit us! We look forward to seeing you and growing our TCG community!

See you then,

Your Uncommon Shop Team