M:TG Conflux Pre-release (Flights / Booster Draft / 2HG / ..

EVENT
Conflux "Better and Bigger than Local" Pre-release

DATE
Saturday, 31st January 2009

PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Artist: Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai

PROMOTIONS
FREE Pre-registration
FREE Parking
Bring-a-Friend
Prize Draw

INTRODUCTION
Held six days before each new Magic card set goes on sale, Prereleases
provide an excellent way to experience the grandeur of a worldwide event in
a low-stress environment. At Prerelease events, you will be able to play
with cards from the new set before you can buy them, receive special
promotional cards for attending, and have the opportunity to win even more
cards by playing. So have fun!

Prereleases are Limited events, meaning you build your 40-card (minimum)
deck from the packs that you get after paying your entry fee (Sealed Deck
format). Attendees have the option to participate in a Sealed Deck
tournament, or the more informal Open Dueling format, both of which provide
great opportunities to see and play with the new cards.

Prereleases are sanctioned by the DCI, which is the governing body for all
Magic tournaments - from local neighborhood tournaments up to the
prestigious Pro Tour events. By becoming a DCI member and playing in a
sanctioned event, your results are recorded and you begin building an
official rating among the thousands of Magic players worldwide. If you don't
have a DCI membership, the on site event staff will be happy to set you up.
For many players, prereleases are a fun and easy way to play in their first
sanctioned event.

VENUE
Royal National Hotel
Bedford Way
London
WC1H 0DG

EVENT
Conflux "Better than Local" Pre-release

DATE
Saturday, 31st January 2009

TIMINGS
8:30am - Doors open
All day - Conflux Pre-release Flights
All day - Conflux Booster Drafts
All day - Conflux Intro Pack Open Duelling
4:30pm - Conflux 2HG Pre-release
4:30pm - Conflux Team Pre-release
11:00pm - Venue closes

FORMAT
Sealed Deck - 1 x Shards of Alara Tournament Pack + 3 Conflux Boosters
Booster Draft - 3 x Conflux Boosters
Intro Pack Open Duelling - 1 x (random) Confux Intro Pack
2HG Sealed Deck - 3 x Shards of Alara Boosters + 4 Conflux Boosters
Team Sealed Deck - 6 x Shards of Alara Boosters + 6 Conflux Boosters

ENTRANCE FEES
Conflux Pre-release Sealed Deck - £15.00
Conflux Booster Draft - £9.00
Conflux Intro Pack - £7.50
Conflux 2HG Pre-release Sealed Deck - £20.00
Conflux Team Pre-release Sealed Deck - £30.00

PRIZES
Conflux pre-release card for all participants (whilst stocks last)
Conflux Playmats for everyone finishing on 12 points
12pts (4-0-0) - 1 x Conflux Pre-release Playmat (whilst stocks last)
1 x Conflux Pre-release T-shirt (whilst stocks last)
12 x Conflux Boosters
10pts (3-0-1) - 9 x Conflux Boosters
9pts (3-1-0) - 6 x Conflux Boosters
Booster Drafts - 12 x Conflux Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
Intro Pack Open Duelling - 1 x Conflux Booster

ARTISTS
Zoltan Boros and Gabor Szikszai, living far from home, formed a friendship
in high-school, in the residence halls of Budapest Secondary School of Fine
Arts. They worked on their first common project soon after meeting, when
they created illustrations for Galaktika, one of Hungary's most popular
science and science fiction magazines. Both were influenced by the other's
talent, style and visions. They accepted each other's critical remarks and
observations and tried to make use of each other's strengths.

As time went by, co-illustrating matured into a steady work affiliation.
Their works are based on analogue freehand drawings, though they try to use
technological possibilities to their best advantage. They have had several
exhibitions throughout Hungary and have made more than six hundred book
covers since the middle of the 80's. They are recognized as the founder of
contemporary sci-fi and fantasy art in Hungary.

Website: www.boros-szikszai.com

TRADERS
Cardguy
Website: www.cardguy.co.uk
Email: sales @ cardguy.co.uk
Telephone: 07941 271 953

Magic Mad House
Website: www.magicmadhouse.co.uk
Email: sales @ magicmadhouse.co.uk
Telephone: 07921 369 184

DECK DOCTORS & GUNSLINGERS
To be confirmed

COVERAGE
Richard Hagon (www.magicthegathering.com)

JUDGES
Rik Powell (Head Judge)
Stelios Kargotis
Glenn Goldsworthy *
Kevin Horsley
Raymond Wat
To be confirmed

JUDGE TESTING
Glen White

ADMINISTRATION
Rachel Gilbey
To be confirmed

TOURNAMENT MANAGER
Jason Howlett

FOOD AND DRINK
A cafe, fully licensed bar and restaurants are available all day.
Hot and cold food is readily available within the immediate area.
Outside food and drink may not be consumed within this venue.

PRE-REGISTRATION
Please, supply the full name (and DCI number if available) for all people
wishing to pre-register.
Email: confluxpre-release @ thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile).
SMS: 07958 224 084.

INFORMATION
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: confluxpre-release @ thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile)

NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS
Russell Square - Piccadilly Line - 5 minutes walk
Euston - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch and Bank Branch) and Victoria
Line - 10 minutes
Euston Square - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line -
10 minutes walk
Goodge Street - Northern Line (Bank Branch) - 10 minutes
Holborn - Central Line and Piccadilly Line - 10 minutes
Warren Street - Northern Line (Charing Cross Branch) and Victoria Line - 10
minutes walk
King's Cross - Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line,
Northern Line (Bank Branch) and Piccadilly Line - 15 minutes
Tottenham Court Road - Central Line and Northern Line (Charing Cross
Branch) - 15 minutes

DIRECTIONS FROM RUSSELL SQUARE UNDERGROUND STATION
Turn left out of the station.
Turn right at the traffic lights.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS
Euston - 10 minutes walk
St Pancras - 15 minutes walk
Kings Cross - 20 minutes walk

NEAREST BUSES
7, 59, 68, 91, 168, 188 and X68 - 5 to 10 minutes walk.
Airbus Route A2 - 5 to 10 minutes walk
Night Bus N7 and N91 - 5 to 10 minutes walk

CAR PARKING
FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm.
The hotel has its own underground car park (120 space). Parking at the hotel
costs from £4 for 2 hours up to £17 for 24 hours, which is considerably
cheaper than parking at a parking meter in the surrounding streets. We will
refund the cost of parking at the hotel with two FREE Side Event vouchers.

CONGESTION CHARGE
The charge does NOT apply at weekends.
The Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London, including the
venues used by The Games Club. The congestion charge applies from 7.00am to
6.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public Holidays.

ACCOMMODATION
Imperial London Hotels Limited
Imperial Hotel
Russell Square
London
WC1B 5BB
Tel: +44 020 7278 7871
Fax: +44 020 7837 4653
Website: www.imperialhotels.co.uk
Email: info.DeleteThis@imperialhotels.co.uk
Imperial London Hotels are a privately owned group of six Central London
hotels (including the Royal National Hotel) with over 6,000 beds.
Fresh farm produce and flowers.
Health Club and garage at supplementary charge.
Fully licensed coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
All Rooms have private bath, shower, TV and radio (excluding County).
Prices from £42.00 (single) to £109 (triple) per room.