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    Welcome to the A Game of Thrones:

    The Card Game Regional Season!

    This document is intended for tournament

    organizers (TOs) interested in applying to hostan ofcially-sanctioned Regional Championship

    tournament during the 2010 season. This years

    season begins April 30th, 2010 and ends June 30th,

    2010.

    An A Game of ThronesRegional Championship isa major event supported by Fantasy Flight Games.

    A regional championship can be held as a Melee

    (multiplayer) tournament OR as a Joust (head-to-head) tournament OR as a combined eventfeaturing both formats of play. If a combined

    event is run, the overall champion (player with thehighest combined score from both the Melee and

    the Joust tournament) of the event is recognized as

    the Regional Champion from that area.

    The Regional Championships are an opportunity togenerate excitement and enthusiasm forA Game of

    Thrones, to provide a competitive environment for

    fans of the game, and to help build your localA

    Game of Thronescommunity.

    In addition to the Regional Melee Championship

    and/or the Regional Joust Championshiptournaments, Regional Championships may alsofeature side events like legacy tournaments, themed

    tournaments, and other original TO-sponsoredevents. The best Regional Championship weekendshave the feel of anA Game of Thronesconvention.

    Who can participate in the Regional

    Championship tournaments?

    Anyone can play in anA Game of Thrones Regional

    tournament. With the right mixture of skill, luck,and deck-building, anyone can win! Furthermore,any store owner or tournament organizer interested

    in running a Regional Championship tournament is

    encouraged to apply.

    To compete in a Regional Championship event,stay tuned towww.agameofthrones.comand

    check back on Monday, March 29, when we will

    announce the Regional Championship eventnearest you!

    Where are Regional ChampionshipEvents held?

    Regional coverage will be as broad andcomprehensive as possible, and any area can

    apply to run an A Game of Thrones RegionalChampionship event. Fantasy Flight Games willwork with all quality applicants to bring anA Game

    of ThronesRegional Championship tournament

    to your area*. Specic dates and locations willbe announced after all applications have been

    reviewed on Monday, March 29.

    * Determining the location of Regional eventsrun outside of the US may be deferred to FFGs

    foreign partner in that territory.

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    When are Regional Championship

    events scheduled?

    Applications to host anA Game of ThronesRegionalChampionship event are due on Monday, March22. Locations and event organizers will be chosen

    and contacted by Monday, March 29. RegionalChampionship events should be run betweenthe dates of April 30 and June 30. Prospective

    applicants are encouraged to plan their event for

    a weekend, as this makes it easiest for players to

    travel and attend.

    Why would I want to run or compete in

    a Regional Championship event?

    Running a Regional Championship event is a great

    way to become the center of A Game of Thronesactivity in your area, expand your player base, and

    showcase the game. Players will want to attend

    a Regional Championship event in the quest tobecome anA Game of ThronesRegional Champion,which is also the rst step towards becoming theA Game of ThronesWorld Champion! RegionalChampions will be awarded a rst round bye atthe Gen Con Indy 2010 World Championships.In addition to the leg up on the eld at Worlds

    and the prestige that comes with being a Regional

    Champion, players also compete for an assortmentof Regional-exclusive championship prizes and

    trophies, including:

    A large Regional Championship 2010 bannerto be displayed at the venue

    A playmat for the winner of the tournament An exclusive Regional Champion trophy 4 Large 24x36 uncut card sheets from a recent

    expansion print run

    4 Large glossy art prints 16 sets of Regional Championship-exclusive

    Power tokens for the rst 16 registered players 4 cloisonne pins that will serve as invitations to

    an exclusive invitational tournament at the FFG

    Event Center in Roseville, MN, Fall 2010.(Details forthcoming)

    A set of updated tournament rules, FAQ/errata,and decklist forms.

    In addition, the Regional Champion will receive a

    certicate to be redeemed at Gen Con Indy 2010(August 5th-8th, 2010), for reimbursement of his/her Gen Con badge through product available at

    the Fantasy Flight Games booth in the exhibition

    hall (Receipt for Gen Con badge required).

    All participants will also have their name andtournament rank (and picture, if desired), posted

    on an online Hall of Heroes page on the Fantasy

    Flight Games website. Instructions for the

    submission of player information will be included

    with the Regionals kit.

    How do I apply to host an event?

    To apply to host a Regional Championship event,

    ll out the attached form and submit it to Fantasy

    Flight Games by Monday, March 22. Prospectiveevent organizers: please note that that the cost

    of the Regionals prize kit is $200 (plus shippingif international), which includes tournament

    prizes, promotional material, and ofcial supportnecessary to make your event an ofcial Regional

    Championship. The cost can be redeemed bycharging a small entry fee to each participant in

    your Regional Championship tournament.

    For more information, contact us at

    [email protected].

    By submitting your application to host a RegionalChampionship tournament, you are committing topaying for the Regional Championship tournamentkit (and any international shipping costs) if your

    location is chosen to host the event.