The 2023 Sacred Torch Showdown has concluded! Read our organizer’s report to learn more about how it all went down.

New York City’s Premiere Premodern Tournament Series

  • Info & Registration

    When: September 16, 2023. Doors open at 11:15AM ET with a start time of 12:00PM ET

    Where: Bifrost Games, 121 E. 27th St., New York, NY 10016

    Player Capacity: 44

    Current Attendees: Event has concluded.

    Entry Fee: $60. All entry fees are being paid out to players, the judge, and the gracious venue. Supplemental prizing provided by organizers.

    Registration: Event has concluded.

    Payment: Please send to Phil Nguyen via PayPal, instructions in the registration form. Payment is not required upfront to join the Waitlist.

    Cancellation: Full refund for cancellations made a week in advance of the event. Your slot can be transferable if within a week before the event.

    Spectators: Due to space constraints we kindly ask for no spectators

  • Tournament Structure

    Format: Premodern

    Rounds: 5 rounds with <33 players, 6 rounds with 33-44 players; Swiss pairings followed by Top 8. 50-minute timed rounds.

    Rules Enforcement: Competitive; judge will be on site

    Card Legality: Reprints, World Championship/Gold-Bordered, and CE/IE cards are allowed. Proxies and playtest cards are not allowed at this event.

    Deck Lists & Photos: You must submit your deck list before the event begins. We highly suggest submitting online via a Google Form that will be sent out the week of the tournament, but we will have paper forms available onsite as well. Deck photos can be submitted via the Google Form and are encouraged!

  • Prizing

    Prizing: $1,500 cash guaranteed, distributed as follows
    1st: $540 and custom deck list card plaque
    2nd: $300
    3rd/4th: $150 each
    5th-8th: $90 each

    Participation Prizes: Commemorative stamped Red Elemental Blast, double-sided Soldier/Angel token, and stickers of Premodern staples

    Door Prizes: Randomly distributed consisting of cards and memorabilia, including an altered Birds of Paradise commissioned just for this event!

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Getting Here

 

Bifrost Games
121 E. 27th St.
New York, NY 10016

Biforst Games is easily accessible by subway, with the closest stop being 28th St. (4 and 6 train). The next nearest stop would be 23rd St. (N, Q, R, W train) near Madison Square Park.

Lodging

There are hundreds of hotels in New York City, many with extremely convenient subway access for reaching Bifrost Games. We recommend consulting Tripadvisor, Hotels.com or the like to find a hotel that meets your budget and comfort preferences. If you’re looking to stay within just a couple blocks of the venue, here are four hotels you might consider looking at:

  • Hotel Giraffe (365 Park Ave. S.)

  • Park South Hotel (124 E. 28th St.)

  • Lex Hotel New York (67 Lexington Ave.)

  • The New York EDITION (5 Madison Ave.)

Food & Drink

There are several nearby, quick dining options to the tournament, here are a few within a five minute walk:

  • Bagels: Bagels & Schmear (116 E. 28th St.) (6 AM-4 PM)

  • Mediterranean: CAVA (325 Park Ave S.) (11 AM-10PM)

  • Chinese: Milu (333 Park Ave. S.) (11 AM-9 PM)

  • Thai: Little Basil (153 E. 26th St.) (11:30 AM-10 PM)

  • Fast Food: McDonald’s (401 Park Ave. S.) (24 hours)

  • Fried Chicken: Popeyes (75 Lexington Ave.) (10 AM-2 AM)

  • Latin: Tacos Times Square (134 E. 27th St.) (11 AM-8 PM)

  • Pizza: Marinara Pizza (379 Park Ave. S.) (11 AM-10 PM)

  • Sandwiches: Subway (61 Lexington Ave.) (8 AM-9 PM)

  • Supermarket: Whole Foods Market (63 Madison Ave.) (7 AM-10 PM)

  • Vegan: Marty’s V Burger (134 East 27th St.) (11 AM-10 PM)

Meet the Organizers

The Sacred Torch Showdown is made possible through the combined efforts of the entire New York City Premodern community. In particular, the team below has taken the lead role: