Info Packet
Saturday, August 19th, and Sunday the 20th, 2023
Chicago, IL
This page is what we like to call your Info Packet. We would've sent one out but this is cooler, easier, and you'll have it on your phone before and during the event.
Deck Registration
Deck registration is required for this event.
Deck forms can be found here: Deck Registration Sheet
Once you have locked in your deck, make sure to print out your copy and bring it with you to the event. Every registered player is required to have a paper deck list.
YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR DECK REGISTERED BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT!
Location & Time
Omni Hotel, CNN Center Atrium
100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303
There are several parking lots within walking distance, along with several bus route stops nearby.
The event is located in the CNN center Atrium Terrace, which is located in the South Tower.
The doors open at 9:00AM, the event starts at 10:00AM, both Saturday and Sunday.
Battle Hardened - Saturday August 19th
The path to the biggest stage in Flesh and Blood TCG Organized Play begins with a Professional Tournament Invitation (PTI), and one of the best places to secure these prized assets is Battle Hardened.
Players will have the opportunity to battle it out for their share of USD2,000 in cash prizes, exclusive Battle Hardened series playmats to the Top 8, a Gold Foil to the Champion, and coveted Professional Tournament Invites (PTIs) to both the winner and runner-up.
PTIs can be used to enter any Professional level tournament (including Pro Tours and the World Championship) and do not expire, whereas invitations from the in-store ProQuest series are only valid for their associated Pro Tour event.
Event Details
Date: August 19th, 2023
Format: Classic Constructed
Entry Fee: $50 USD
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Venue: Omni Hotel, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303
Registration: https://www.minmaxgames.com/pages/atlanta-battle-hardened
Player Cap: 128
Time: 10:00 AM
Paper decklists are required and will be collected before Round 1 begins.
Swiss Rounds
- Swiss rounds are best-of-one.
- Swiss rounds are 50 + 5 minutes in duration. (50 + 5 means there are 5 minutes allocated for the start of game procedure. Players must have presented their deck and revealed their equipment and weapons within this 5 minute window. If both players complete the start of game procedure in less than 5 minutes, they may begin playing their match immediately)
- The number of rounds of Swiss is determined by the number of players at the beginning of round 1.
| Number of players | Rounds of Swiss |
|---|---|
| Up to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 128 | 7 |
| 129 to 226 | 8 |
| 227 to 409 | 9 |
| 410+ | 10 |
Top 8
Top 8 playoff matches will have no time limit. (Players are still expected to play at a normal pace and complete playoff matches in a reasonable amount of time)
In the Top 8, the player that finished higher in the Standings during the Swiss rounds chooses either to play first or second
Prizes
| Place | Money | Promos and Invites |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $500 USD | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat, PTI, Gold Foil Black Envelope |
| 2nd | $500 USD | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat, PTI |
| 3rd-4th | $250 USD | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat |
| 5th-8th | $125 USD | Battle Hardened Series Exclusive Playmat |
| Total | $2000 USD |
Super Armory - Saturday August 19th
After the last round of Swiss in Battle Hardened the day ends with a Super Armory. Normally, an Armory Kit is provided to stores to support a full month of in-store events, but at a Super Armory, the full contents of a kit are used for one single event, meaning that multiple players get prizes, instead of just the winner! The prizes for this event include Cold Foil Promos and official Flesh and Blood playmats.
Event Details
Date: August 19th, 2023
Format: Blitz
Entry Fee: $20 USD
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Omni Hotel, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303
Registration: https://www.minmaxgames.com/pages/atlanta-battle-hardened
Player Cap: 128
Time: After round 7 of Battle Hardened, before the top 8 cut (5:30 PM)
Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $150 USD, Cold Foil Promo, Official Playmat |
| 2nd | $100 USD, Cold Foil Promo, Official Playmat |
| 3rd-4th | $60 USD, Cold Foil Promo |
| 5th-8th | $45 USD, Armory Promos (any leftover promos will be handed down to players in order of Standings until none are left) |
Professional Tournament Invitational - Sunday July 23rd
Event Details
Date: August 20th, 2023
Format: Classic Constructed
Entry Fee: $35 USD
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Venue: Omni Hotel, 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303
Registration: https://www.minmaxgames.com/pages/atlanta-battle-hardened
Player Cap: 128
Time: 10:00 AM
Structure: Swiss rounds based on attendance, cut to Top 8 players
Paper decklists are required for this event.
Prizes
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $200 USD, Coax a Commotion Playmat, PTI, Gold Foil Common or Majestic Black Envelope |
| 2nd | $150 USD, Coax a Commotion playmat |
| 3rd-4th | $125 USD, Coax a Commotion playmat |
| 5th-8th | $100 USD, Coax a Commotion playmat |
Livestream Coverage
Food & Drink
Due to the flow of this tournament, there will be no scheduled break.
No food allowed inside the Arena, but drinks are allowed (no alcohol). There is a Food Court located inside the Hotel, which will be open 10:00-7:00 PM on Saturday. Sunday the Food Curt is closed, but there are plenty of food options in the area. Players are allowed to eat in the lounge areas.
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