“The battle fever. He had never thought to experience it himself, though Jamie had told him of it often enough. How time seemed to blur and slow and even stop, how the past and the future vanished until there was nothing but the instant, how fear fled, and thought fled, and even your body.”

–George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings

Fantasy Flight Games is excited to announce 2016 A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Regional Championship prizes!

With its fantastic prizes, stiff competition, and thrilling atmosphere, an A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Regional Championship is the event to attend for aspiring competitive players or those looking to take a step toward their National Championship or the 2016 A Game of Thrones: The Card Game World Championship. Regional Championships run from April 2nd through June 12th in the United States and May through July in other countries.

What are the Prizes for 2016 Regional Championships?

The life of a knight in Westeros is hard on the body and mind. Doing well at an A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Regional Championship is almost just as hard. Each A Game of Thrones: The Card Game Regional Championship will award a variety of exciting prizes meant to reward successful players.

First Place: The winner of each Regional Championship receives a Regional Champion trophy to show off to family and friends, and one card granting the winner a first-round bye at a country’s National Championship. A good knight knows there’s always another tilt coming and will take any advantage they can use in the next one. A bye at your National Championship is a big leg up on the competition at the next large event of the year!

The winner of each Regional Championship receives a Regional Champion trophy to show off to family and friends, and one card granting the winner a first-round bye at a country’s National Championship. A good knight knows there’s always another tilt coming and will take any advantage they can use in the next one. A bye at your National Championship is a big leg up on the competition at the next large event of the year! Top Four: The top four players at the end of the tournament each receive a wooden Stark house card, sure to see lots of play thanks to the upcoming Wolves of the North deluxe expansion.

The top four players at the end of the tournament each receive a wooden Stark house card, sure to see lots of play thanks to the upcoming Wolves of the North deluxe expansion. Top Eight: The top eight players at the end of the tournament each receive a gorgeous Regional playmat featuring Ned Stark relaxing in Winterfell’s godswood.

The top eight players at the end of the tournament each receive a gorgeous Regional playmat featuring Ned Stark relaxing in Winterfell’s godswood. Top Sixteen: The top sixteen players at the end of the tournament each receive one pack of acrylic Stark power tokens. Level up your game with these attractive tokens!

The top sixteen players at the end of the tournament each receive one pack of acrylic Stark power tokens. Level up your game with these attractive tokens! Top Sixty-Four: The top sixty-four players at the end of the tournament each receive one copy of the alternate art card Varys. A popular card in many decks, you won’t want to miss out on a copy of this card!

In addition, the winner of United States and Canadian Regional Championships will earn a reserved spot at the 2016 A Game of Thrones: The Card Game World Championship this November!

What are Regional Championships?

Regional Championships follow Store Championships in the Organized Play calendar and are the next level in competition, prizes, and prestige. These exclusive events offer players a chance to test their skills against the best players in their region and compete for awesome prizes, including a precious first-round bye at a National Championship.

What Tournament Tier and Structure Will be Used?

Regional Championships are larger events that promote a more competitive atmosphere than Store Championships while trying to attract a wide audience of A Game of Thrones: The Card Game players. Players can come to these events expecting a high level of competition, as well as a welcoming atmosphere for less experienced players looking to enter a more prominent tournament. From the Fundamental Event Document:

Formal Tournament Tier: Tournaments at this tier expect players to posses at least a minimal amount of experience. Players should be familiar with the game rules, and be prepared to exercise that knowledge to play at a reasonable pace. The focus is a friendly competitive environment.

Advanced Tournament Structure: Tournaments at this tier expect players to have a moderate amount of experience. Players should be familiar with not only the game rules, but also the event regulations. The focus is on a competitive and fair environment.

Ascend the Ranks

Over the coming months, numerous players will attend 2016 Regional Championships in an effort to win these attractive prizes and gain the favor of the throne. Don’t miss out on your chance to acquire some of these prizes for yourself and add them to your collection!

Note: The alternate art cards in this kit are produced via FFG's In-House Manufacturing and may appear slightly different in color and texture from the game's other cards. To be tournament legal, these cards must be sleeved with opaque or art sleeves.