In the gaming industry, a good player base is essential to the business’ growth. With this guide, we hope to help you grow your community of players. We aim to teach how to boost the number of players by organizing good events, maximizing tournament experiences, and using resources provided. Also included are event and promotional ideas which can assist in helping grow your business.
Guide For Retailers
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Support Materials
Tournament Application Form | PDF Download
Tournament Application forms must be submitted no later than 3 weeks prior to your tournament date to be eligible for 9DKP promotional materials or prize support. Applications can be submitted later, and still be accepted, however, 9DKP cannot guarantee on-time shipment arrival/promo support.
TOURNAMENT SIGN-UP SHEET | PDF DOWNLOAD
Shops may use this 9DKP branded sign up sheet for tournaments or they may use their own.
For official tournaments, please use the branded sign up sheet for ease of submission.
Tournament Deck Registration Form | PDF Download
All player decks must be registered for Official Shop Tournaments and submitted to 9DKP with Tournament Report Form.
Tournament Score Report Form | PDF Download
Score report forms for players to keep track of wins/losses across 8 rounds.
Score report forms must be turned into the shop for review and submission of overall tournament report.
Tournament Report Form | PDF Download
All Official tournaments registered with 9DKP Tournament Application form must submit an overall report form to be considered completed.
If score report forms are not submitted following the tournament, shop eligibility to host official tournaments may be revoked/ future applications may be denied.
9DKP Beginner’s Manual | PDF Download (Vers. 2)
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TOURNAMENT ETIQUETTE
As shops are where many tournaments take place, it will be god to keep in mind some of the dos and don’ts to observe when your players are participating. No matter the sport or game, their is a code of ethics and sportsmanship that dictate a set of behaviors so everyone can enjoy the event. Trading card games are no different. Players will not want to be treated with disrespect by opponents, so they themselves shouldn’t be disrespectful.
Here’s a few pointers and tips you can post for your players, just so everyone knows.
Greetings - Start the game off right. Players should greet one another, maybe make small talk, and keep a friendly vibe. This can help both sides maintain a positive outlook throughout the match, regardless of the outcome.
Players can allow their opponent to cut or shuffle decks before the start of the game (Optional) - This is a simple act of courtesy that most veteran TCG players are aware of, but newer players might not know. It gives the opponent a chance to ensure the other parties’ deck is randomized. It can also alleviate fears of deck manipulation. If players are not comfortable with opponents shuffling their deck, you can also invite them to cut it. Or, players can ask a referee to shuffle/cut the deck. Be careful when shuffling/cutting decks as well. Take care of your opponents belongings, avoiding damage to cards and sleeves where you can.
Clearly announce actions - Never assume opponents (even veterans) understand all the effects of a card, or the actions of the other player during their turn. When effects are used or go into effect, players should declare its use clearly, then explain its effect if they need to. Players should also announce the end of their turns clearly, so opponents can begin their turn without wasting time.
Always ask permission before touching an opponent’s cards - An opponent’s deck is their belongings, and its just polite to ask before touching their cards. Player’s can only check an opponent’s cards in a public zone. If players do not wish an opponent to touch their cards, it is polite for the owner to hold the card in a position for an opponent to read it clearly.
Try not to make unnecessary noise or distract an opponent - Firstly, during Grand Tournament’s it is not allowed to communicate with any spectators in the vicinity. Shop tournaments will have their own rules regarding this depending on tournament level. Everyone needs time to think about their moves. Grand Tournament players are allowed 60 seconds from the beginning of their turn to complete their turn. Player’s should allow their opponent to have that time to think without making unnecessary noise from card movement, shuffling, humming, singing, etc.
Offer your opponent a handshake at the end of the match - Regardless of the outcome of a match, player’s should offer a handshake and a simple “Good game” or “GG” for a match well played.