Rubbish Rare Draft - 17/12/2012

[The Games Club]

INTRODUCTION
The format for this tournament is more commonly known as "Reject Rare Draft", where each player receives three "Repacked" rare boosters containing 15 random rare cards, these are then drafted according to the usual rules for a Booster Draft.

Mark L. Gottlieb (Magic Rules Manager) details the format and goings on from three "Reject Rare Drafts" held at the Wizards of the Coast US offices on magicthegathering.com.

The prizes for this tournament will be all the lost property held by The Games Club at the conclusion of the tournament, plus any prizes unclaimed from tournaments held in 2009.

VENUE
County Hotel
Upper Woburn Place
London
WC1H 0JW

TIMINGS
10:00am - Doors open
2:00pm - Tournament starts
11:00pm - Doors close

FORMAT
Limited: Booster Draft
Product: 3 x "Repacked" Rare Boosters
Players: 32
Pairings: Modified Swiss
REL: Regular
Computer Moderated (DCI Reporter v3)

ENTRANCE FEES
£2.50 + 45 x different rare cards from any combination of sets

PRIZE POOL
All lost property held by The Games Club at the conclusion of the tournament, plus any unclaimed prizes from 2011.

SIDE EVENTS
Limited: Booster Draft (8 players, single elimination)
Product: 3 x Innistrad Boosters
Entrance Fee: £13.00
Prize: 12 x Innistrad Boosters (5 - 3 - 2 - 2)

JUDGES & ADMINISTRATION
Stelios Kargotis

TRADERS

*** SPECIAL OFFER ***

45 x random rare cards = £7.50. Order before close of business on Friday (16th Dec. '11).

Magic Mad House
Website: www.magicmadhouse.co.uk
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

FOOD AND DRINK
Fully licensed bar open all day.
Hot and cold food is readily available within the immediate area.
Outside food and drink may 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.
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] (mobile)
SMS: 07958 224 084

FURTHER INFORMATION
Online: www.thegamesclub.org
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] (mobile)
SMS: 07958 224 084

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

DIRECTIONS FROM EUSTON UNDERGROUND AND MAINLINE STATION
Leave via the front of the mainline station.
Cross both Euston Station Colonnade and Euston Square.
Walk through Euston Square Gardens and turn left onto Euston Road.
Take the first right into Upper Woburn Place.
The entrance to the hotel is halfway along the block on the left.

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 second block on the right.

NEAREST RAILWAY STATIONS
Euston - 5 minutes walk
St Pancras - 10 minutes walk
Kings Cross - 15 minutes walk

NEAREST BUSES
7, 10, 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 188, 205, 253, 390, 476 and X68 - 5 to 10 minutes walk.
Airbus Route A2 – 5 to 10 minutes walk
Night Bus N5, N7, N10, N20, N73, N91 and N253 – 5 to 10 minutes walk

PARKING
FREE parking is readily available on single yellow lines from 1:30pm.
There is a limited amount of parking available at meters and pay & display bays, prior to 1:30pm and costs from 20p for 3 minutes.
There is underground car park available at the nearby Royal National Hotel. The cost of parking at the hotel starts at £4 (2 hours) and goes up to £17 (24 hours).

CONGESTION CHARGE
The charge does NOT apply at weekends.
The £10 daily Congestion Charge zone covers most of central London, including the venue 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.imperialhotels.co.uk
Email: [e-mail]
Since 1837, we have offered visitors to Central London a good standard of accommodation and exceptional value for money.
Our six hotels, all located in Bloomsbury, are a short walk from the British Museum, Oxford Street and London’s Theatreland, making them an ideal base to explore Central London and beyond.
The room rates are all inclusive, with no hidden extras, yet standards are not compromised. This value is not just confined to the rooms, but all the bars, cafés and restaurants, too.
Whichever Imperial London Hotel you stay in, you have access to all the group’s facilities – car parking, sightseeing tours, bars, restaurants, bowling alley, health spa, shops, bureau de change, and a good deal more.
Health Club and garage at supplementary charge.
All Rooms have private bath, shower, TV and radio (excluding County).
Prices from £43.00 (single at County Hotel) to £111.00 (triple at Royal national Hotel) per room.

Generator Hostel London
37 Tavistock Place
LONDON
WC1H 9SE
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.generatorhostels.com
Generator Hostels are the leading backpacker hostel company in Europe with its first two locations in London and Berlin , with many more soon to come. They provide a unique backpacker experience which offers you safe, comfortable budget accommodation and great facilities. Including bar, internet, chill out areas and of course a great party atmosphere where you can meet other like minded people.
Great locations! Generator Hostels are in great locations with over 800 beds in each hostel. Generator London is situated in Central London, Russell Square, close to the British Museum and Covent Garden.
Friendly staff! They’ve fantastic friendly staff and superb facilities to meet all your needs. If you are looking to meet great people and have the hostel experience of a lifetime then the Generator hostels are for you.
All you can eat breakfast! Don’t forget that they offer a free "all you can eat” breakfast and free bed linen. If you are a traveller looking for budget accommodation that is affordable, clean with a safe night’s sleep, without breaking the bank then look no further than the Generator Hostels.
Prices from £15.00 per person (8 / 12 person dormitory) to £50.00 per person (1 person private room).