Magic: The Gathering Launch Parties
Alara Reborn
April 30 - May 3, 2009
INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS
Worldwide Fact Sheet
ATTENTION: Due to concerns with the swine flu outbreak, all Launch Parties in Mexico have been postponed. Individual organizers will reschedule events at a later date. Contact your local organizer for more information.
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
Europe - Other
Latin America
Asia Pacific - Japan
Asia Pacific - Australia/New Zealand
Asia Pacific - Other
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Play with the new cards as soon as they’re available!
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Take home an exclusive promo card!
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Get to know your Magic community by playing at a local store!
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Meet new players in your area!
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Start your sanctioned playing career now!
Launch Parties provide a venue for you to buy the new release of Magic cards as soon as they’re available and play right away with other players in your local area. Run in local game and hobby stores around the world the weekend the new set is available in stores, Launch Parties are low-key introductions to the cards and a great way to meet new players.
Formats are varied at Launch Parties, including Sealed Deck and Booster Draft. In Sealed Deck, you build your deck out of a set number of cards given to you at the start of the event. A Booster Draft involves selecting cards from a larger pool of players, usually eight, and then building your deck out of the cards you draft.
If you enjoyed playing at a Launch Party, you should look into playing at the next Prerelease Event, along with Friday Night Magic.
Schedule
Launch Parties are held at local retail stores the first weekend a new card set is available for purchase. The events usually consist of 15-30 players at each location.
Prizes
Unique prizes created just for this Launch Party are awarded to top players. Special commemorative foil cards and are given to each participant while supplies last. Additional prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the event organizers.
What is the DCI?
The DCI is the worldwide organization that handles tournaments and organized play for Wizards of the Coast and Avalon Hill games. If you are not already a DCI member, you can get more information about the various programs of the DCI here.
Getting a DCI membership is free and easy. You can participate in any DCI Sanctioned event and get a DCI number there. You can find the list of upcoming event in our tournament locator.
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