EVENT
M:TG 2010 Core Set "Regional" Pre-release

DATE
Saturday, 25th April 2009

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

TIMINGS
8:30am - Doors open
All day - M:TG 2010 Core Set Pre-release Flights
All day - M:TG 2010 Core Set Booster Drafts
All day - M:TG 2010 Core Set Intro Pack Open Duelling
4:30pm - M:TG 2010 Core Set 2HG Pre-release
4:30pm - M:TG 2010 Core Set Team Pre-release
11:00pm - Venue closes

FORMAT
Sealed Deck - 6 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters
Booster Draft - 3 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters
Intro Pack Open Duelling - 1 x (random) M:TG 2010 Core Set Intro Pack
2HG Sealed Deck - 8 x  M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters
Team Sealed Deck - 12 x  M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters

ENTRANCE FEES
M:TG 2010 Core Set Pre-release Sealed Deck - £19.50
M:TG 2010 Core Set Booster Draft - £9.75
M:TG 2010 Core Set Intro Pack - £10.00
M:TG 2010 Core Set 2HG Pre-release Sealed Deck - £26.00
M:TG 2010 Core Set Team Pre-release Sealed Deck - £39.00

PRIZES
M:TG 2010 Core Set pre-release card for all participants (whilst stocks
last)

M:TG 2010 Core Set Playmat for everyone finishing on 12 points (whilst
stocks last)

12pts (4-0-0) - 1 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Pre-release Playmat (whilst stocks
last)
                         1 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Pre-release T-shirt (whilst
stocks last)
                         12 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters
10pts (3-0-1) -  9 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters
9pts (3-1-0) -  6 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters + 1 Shards of Alara Booster
Booster Drafts -  12 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)
Intro Pack Open Duelling -  1 x M:TG 2010 Core Set Booster

ARTIST
TBC

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

FireStormCards
Website: www.firestormcards.co.uk
Email: sales@firestormcards.co.uk

CELEBRITY CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE AND DECK DOCTORS
TBC

COVERAGE
TBC

JUDGE DEVELOPMENT AND TESTING
TBC

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 for all people wishing to
pre-register, places cannot be reserved via the online form without this
information. If a player doesn't have a DCI number or it is unknown please
use the email address below.
Email: M:TG2010CoreSetPre-release@thegamesclub.org
Telephone: 07958 224 084 (mobile)
SMS: 07958 224 084

INFORMATION
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: M:TG2010CoreSetpre-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@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.