Get ready to crack 'em and smack 'em!
Skirmish is back from August 16 to August 31, with Blitz, Living Legend and, for the first time, Crack, Shuffle, Play! using Mastery Pack Guardian.
Skirmish Season 12 is a perfect opportunity for local communities to come together for casual and exciting games, with awesome prizes up for grabs! Bring a mate who's just started playing, or test the waters with your new deck! Skirmish is the best stepping stone for players who want to play great games in a friendly, low-stakes environment.
What are Skirmish Events?
Skirmish is a single in-store event offered to selected GEM stores. It is a way to help grow local communities at a casual level. Each event is supported by a Skirmish prize kit, provided free of charge by Legend Story Studios (LSS).
What are the formats for Season 12?
Blitz, Living Legend and Mastery Pack Guardian Crack, Shuffle, Play! Stores can choose their preferred format.
How will I know if I am selected for Skirmish?
Selected stores will receive an email invitation. Invited stores will be able to see and select the event type "Skirmish Season 12" in their GEM account.
Entry fee?
Stores may charge an entry fee for this event at their discretion.
Event Structure
| Players | Swiss Rounds | Top Cut |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | None |
| 9 - 16 | 4 | Top 4 |
| 17 - 32 | 5 | Top 8 |
| 33 - 64 | 6 | Top 8 |
| 65 - 128 | 7 | Top 8 |
All events should be run with swiss rounds, followed by a top 4 or 8 cut depending on the number of players in the event (with the exception of 8 players where there is no top cut).
*Events need a minimum of 8 players to run (start).
Crack Shuffle Play! Events
Each player receives 3 Mastery Pack Guardian boosters packs at the beginning of the first round to Crack, Shuffle, Play!
Players may choose to purchase a new set of 3 booster packs at the beginning of new round if they wish, while stocks last. If so, these should be cracked when seated with their opponent at the beginning of the round and must not be combined with earlier packs. Players must use their most recent set of 3 packs, they cannot go back to earlier packs.
Players are also welcome to use the same 3 packs for the entire event if they wish.
How much time should I budget for my event?
We recommend 35-minute rounds for Crack, Shuffle, Play! and Blitz events, and 55 minutes for Living Legend. This allows players 5 minutes to present their decks, with the remaining time to play their match.
Prizes and Distribution
Organizers will receive a prize kit containing the following:
| Prize | Distribution |
|---|---|
| 1x Scurv, Stowaway (Cold Foil) | To be awarded to the first place winner |
| 4x Cerebellum Processor (Cold Foil) | To be awarded to the top 4 placed players |
| 24x Flying High (Rainbow Foil Micro Text Box) (8 of each colour) | To be given as participation prizes |
| 1x High Seas Hero Playmat (Each kit will include one of these playmats at random) | To be given as a random prize draw. |
How do I get the Prize Kits?
The prize kits will be available to order from your GEM registered distributor. Once your event has been confirmed, you will be able to contact your distributor to order the kit.
Do the top players qualify for any other events?
Skirmish events do not award any invitations to future events.
Can I add prizes to the prize pool?
Stores may add any additional prizing at their discretion.
Rules Enforcement, Judges and Decklists
What level of rules enforcement is this event run at?
Skirmish events are run at casual rules enforcement. Please check the Procedure and Penalty Guidelines for more information.
The purpose of this event is to be an enjoyable community-building exercise; if you have to adjudicate on a rules breach, we would encourage you to assume good faith on the part of the players and to treat it as an honest mistake and a learning opportunity.
The intent behind rulings is to restore the game state where possible and leave the players feeling positive after you have adjudicated the situation.
Do I need a Judge for an event?
You don’t need a judge for the event, however, we would recommend that either the TO for the event or a store staff member is familiar with documents found in the Rules & Policy Center.
If you would like to appoint a judge for the event, you can also try to find one on Judge HUB Judge Finder.
Are Deck Lists required?
No
Do I need to record the Heroes played by players?
We require hero data for the winning player of each Skirmish event. For more information check this link Hero Assignment.
Can I play in the event if I'm the Tournament Organizer?
No
Digital Assets and Marketing
Where do I find digital assets for social media?
Digital assets for social media and printable posters can be found here.
Tell us about your event!
We love showcasing fans having fun at their local game store! If you’d like a chance to have your store and players featured, please fill out the Coverage Form.
In particular, we are looking for:
- Winning decklist
- A photo of the winner
- A group photo of the Top 8
- General event photos
- Stories of players, matches, or the day
We ask for your understanding that it may not always be possible to feature every event that is submitted.
If you have any questions or would like to submit additional information, please email coverage@fabtcg.com.