Arena Open

Last Updated: October 16, 2023

Day 1

Start: October 28, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Signups End: October 29, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: October 29, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Wilds of Eldraine Sealed or Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: October 29, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Signups End: October 29, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: October 29, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: October 29, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Signups End: October 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: October 29, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / October 30, 2022 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated October 16, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS' ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Mak Fawa Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (October 28, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Wilds of Eldraine Sealed OR Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 gems and token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 gems and token for entry to Day 2

Day 2 (October 29, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the invitation token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 15,000 gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend

Arena Open

Last Updated: September 4, 2023

Day 1

Start: September 16, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Signups End: September 17, 2023, at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: September 17, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Wilds of Eldraine Sealed or Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: September 17, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Signups End: September 17, 2023, at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: September 17, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC—no new matches begin after this time.

Draft 2 Start: September 17, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Signups End: September 17, 2023, at 2 p.m. PT / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: September 17, 2023, at 6 p.m. PT / September 18, 2023 at 0100 UTC—no new matches begin after this time.

Format: Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated September 4, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS' ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Talion, the Kindly Lord ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (September 16, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Wilds of Eldraine Sealed OR Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (September 17, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the invitation token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Wilds of Eldraine Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + invitation to next month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + invitation to next month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + invitation to next month’s Qualifier Weekend

Arena Open

Last Updated: August 14, 2023

Day 1

Start: August 26, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: August 27, 2023, at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—You'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: August 27, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—No new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Arena Cube Draft or Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft.

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: August 27, 2023, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: August 27, 2023, at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—You'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: August 27, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC—No new matches begin after this time.

Draft 2 Start: August 27, 2023, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: August 27, 2023, at 2 p.m. PT / 2100 UTC—You'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: August 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. PT / August 28, 2023 at 0100 UTC—No new matches begin after this time.

Format: Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated August 14, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Dragon Hoard Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (August 26, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Arena Cube Draft OR Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Day 2 (August 27, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the invitation token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend

Arena Open

Last updated: May 22, 2023

Day 1

Start: July 1, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: July 2, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: July 2, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth™ Sealed or Best-of-Three The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: July 2, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: July 2, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: July 2, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: July 2, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: July 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: July 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / July 3, 2023 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated May 22, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Dragon Hoard Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (July 1, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Sealed OR Best-of-Three The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (July 2, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to Next Month’s Qualifier Weekend

Arena Open

Last updated: May 1, 2023

Day 1

Start: May 20, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: May 21, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—You'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: May 21, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—No new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One March of the Machine Sealed or Best-of-Three March of the Machine Sealed.

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: May 21, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: May 21, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—You'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: May 21, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC—No new matches begin after this time.

Draft 2 Start: May 21, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: May 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC—You'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: May 21, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / May 22, 2023 at 0100 UTC—No new matches begin after this time.

Format: Best-of-Three March of the Machine Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated May 1, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register.
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Archangel Awakening sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (May 20, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One March of the Machine Sealed OR Best-of-Three March of the Machine Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 gems and invitation token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 gems and invitation token for entry to Day 2

Day 2 (May 21, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the invitation token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three March of the Machines Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 15,000 gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + invitation to next month's Qualifier Weekend

Arena Open

Last updated: April 12, 2023

Day 1

Start: April 29, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: April 30, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: April 30, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One March of the Machine Sealed or Best-of-Three March of the Machine Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: April 30, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: April 30, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: April 30, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: April 30, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: April 30, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: April 30, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / May 1, 2023 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three March of the Machine Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated April 12, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Atraxa Avatar ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (April 29, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One March of the Machines Sealed OR Best-of-Three March of the Machines Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (April 30, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three March of the Machines Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated March 1, 2023

Day 1

Start: April 1, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: April 2, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: April 2, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Sealed or Best-of-Three Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: April 2, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: April 2, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: April 2, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: April 2, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: April 2, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: April 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / April 3, 2023 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated March 1, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive “The Promised End” Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (April 1, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Sealed OR Best-of-Three Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 gems and token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 gems and token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (April 2, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the invitation token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Shadows over Innistrad Remastered Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 15,000 gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated January 16, 2023

Day 1

Start: March 4, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: March 5, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: March 5, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Phyrexia: All Will Be One Sealed or Best-of-Three Phyrexia: All Will Be One Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: March 5, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: March 5, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: March 5, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: March 5, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: March 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2200 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: March 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / March 6, 2023 at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Phyrexia: All Will Be One Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated January 16, 2023

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Elesh Norn Phyrexian Card Style ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (March 4, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Phyrexia: All Will Be One Sealed OR Best-of-Three Phyrexia: All Will Be One Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Day 2 (March 5, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Phyrexia: All Will Be One Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated January 9, 2023

Day 1

Start: January 21, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: January 22, 2023, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: January 22, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Kaldheim Sealed or Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: January 22, 2023, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: January 22, 2023, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: January 22, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: January 22, 2023, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: January 22, 2023, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2200 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: January 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. Pacific / January 23, 2023 at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Kaldheim Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated December 16, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Memory Lapse Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (January 21, 2023)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Kaldheim Sealed OR Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (January 22, 2023):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Kaldheim Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated November 29, 2022

Day 1

Start: December 17, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: December 18, 2022, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: December 18, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Arena Cube Draft or Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: December 18, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: December 18, 2022, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: December 18, 2022, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: December 18, 2022, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: December 18, 2022, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2200 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: December 18, 2022, at 6 p.m. Pacific / November 28, 2022 at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated November 29, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Pacifism Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (December 17, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Arena Cube Draft OR Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (December 18, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Arena Cube Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays 4 matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 14-15 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Day 1

Last Updated November 9, 2022

Start: November 26, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: November 27, 2022, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: November 27, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One The Brother's War Sealed or Best-of-Three The Brother's War Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: November 27, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1400 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: November 27, 2022, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: November 27, 2022, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: November 27, 2022, at 12 p.m. Pacific / 2000 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: November 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. Pacific / 2200 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: November 27, 2022, at 6 p.m. Pacific / November 28, 2022, at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three The Brothers' War Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated November 9, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive The Brothers' War Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (November 26, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One The Brothers' War Sealed OR Best-of-Three The Brothers' War Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and token for entry to Day 2

Day 2 (November 27, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three The Brothers' War Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

For Draft One, each player plays four matches. The rewards are based on the final record:

• 0 wins: 500 gems
• 1 win: 1,500 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: Token for entry to Draft Two
• 4 wins: Token for entry to Draft Two

For Draft Two, all qualified players will play until 4 wins or a number of losses determined by their record in Draft One. If they earned 4 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 2 losses in Draft Two. If they earned 3 wins in Draft One, they will play until 4 wins or 1 loss in Draft Two. All Draft Two players will draft and matchmake in the same queues, and matchmaking will be based exclusively on number of wins. Rewards are based on the final number of wins:

• 0 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 1 win: 15,000 Gems
• 2 wins: $500 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend
• 3 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend
• 4 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated October 10, 2022

Day 1

Start: November 5, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: November 6, 2022, at 3 a.m. PT / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: November 6, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Dominaria Sealed or Best-of-Three Dominaria Sealed

Day 2

Sealed 1 Start: November 6, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC

Sealed 1 Sign-ups End: November 6, 2022, at 8 a.m. PT / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Sealed 1 Event End: November 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 2000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Sealed 2 Start: November 6, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 2000 UTC

Sealed 2 Sign-ups End: November 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. PT / 2200 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Sealed 2 Event End: November 6, 2022, at 6 p.m. PT / November 7, 2022 at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Dominaria Sealed

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated October 10, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Urza Assembles the Titans Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (November 5, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Dominaria Sealed OR Best-of-Three Dominaria Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (November 6, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Dominaria Sealed events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 1 match loss in either sealed event or 3 match wins in both sealed events, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the events.

Rewards:

• Sealed One:
  • 0 wins: 500 Gems
  • 1 win: 2,500 Gems
  • 2 wins: 5,000 Gems
  • 3 wins: Token for Entry to Sealed Two
• Sealed Two:
  • 0 wins: 20,000 Gems
  • 1 win: $1,000 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend
  • 2 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend
  • 3 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to December 10-11 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated October 18, 2022

Day 1

Start: October 22, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: October 23, 2022, at 3 a.m. Pacific / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: October 23, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Alchemy Constructedor Best-of-Three Alchemy Constructed

Day 2

Start: October 23, 2022, at 6 a.m. Pacific / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: October 23, 2022, at 8 a.m. Pacific / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: October 23, 2022, at 6 pm Pacific / October 24, 2022 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Alchemy Constructed

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated October 18, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Zur, Eternal Schemer Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (October 22, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Alchemy Constructed OR Best-of-Three Alchemy Constructed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (October 23, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Alchemy Constructed event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0-2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 Gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to November 11-12 Qualifier Weekend
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to November 11-12 Qualifier Weekend
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to November 11-12 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated September 13, 2022

Day 1

Start: October 1, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: October 2, 2022, at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: October 2, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Dominaria United Sealed or Best-of-Three Dominaria United Sealed

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: October 2, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: October 2, 2022, at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: October 2, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: October 2, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: October 2, 2022, at 2 p.m. PT / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: October 2, 2022, at 6 p.m. PT / October 3, 2022 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Dominaria United Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated September 13, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Phyrexian card style ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (October 1, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Dominaria United Sealed OR Best-of-Three Dominaria United Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (October 2, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Dominaria United Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 1 match loss in either draft or 3 match wins in both drafts, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the events.

Rewards:

• Draft One:
  • 0 wins: 500 Gems
  • 1 win: 2,500 Gems
  • 2 wins: 5,000 Gems
  • 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• Draft Two:
  • 0 wins: 20,000 Gems
  • 1 win: $1,000 USD + Invitation to November 12-13 Qualifier Weekend
  • 2 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to November 12-13 Qualifier Weekend
  • 3 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to November 12-13 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated July 14, 2022

Day 1

Start: July 30, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: July 31, 2022, at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: July 31, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Sealed or Best-of-Three Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Sealed.

Day 2

Draft 1 Start: July 31, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Draft 1 Sign-ups End: July 31, 2022, at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 1 Event End: July 31, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Draft 2 Start: July 31, 2022, at 12 p.m. PT / 1900 UTC

Draft 2 Sign-ups End: July 31, 2022, at 2 p.m. PT / 2100 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Draft 2 Event End: July 31, 2022, at 6 p.m. PT / August 1, 2022, at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated July 14, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), leaderboards, e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Baldur's Gate Dragon Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (July 30, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Sealed OR Best-of-Three Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (July 31, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is composed of two Best-of-Three Alchemy Horizons: Baldur's Gate Draft events using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 1 match loss in either draft or 3 match wins in both drafts, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the events.

Rewards:

• Draft One:
  • 0 wins: 500 Gems
  • 1 win: 2,500 Gems
  • 2 wins: 5,000 Gems
  • 3 wins: Token for Entry to Draft Two
• Draft Two:
  • 0 wins: 20,000 Gems
  • 1 win: $1,000 USD + Invitation to August 20-21 Qualifier Weekend
  • 2 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to August 20-21 Qualifier Weekend
  • 3 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to August 20-21 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated April 28, 2022

Day 1

Start: May 14, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: May 15, 2022, at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: May 15, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Streets of New Capenna Sealed or Best-of-Three Streets of New Capenna Sealed

Day 2

Start: May 15, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: May 15, 2022, at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: May 15, 2022, at 6 pm PT / May 16, 2022, at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Streets of New Capenna Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated April 28, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.
2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.
3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.
4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.
6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register
8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.
9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.
11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.
13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning Magic: The Gathering, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.
14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.
15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.
17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.
18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Phyrexian launguage card style for the card Urabrask, Heretic Praetor ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (May 14, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Streets of New Capenna Sealed OR Best-of-Three Streets of New Capenna Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0–4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 Gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 7 wins: 5,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,500 Gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 Gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 4 wins: 6,000 Gems and Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (May 15, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Streets of New Capenna Draft event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0–2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 2,500 Gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 Gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 Gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to June 18–19 Qualifier Weekend
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to June 18–19 Qualifier Weekend
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to June 18–19 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last updated March 8, 2022

Day 1

Start: April 16, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT/ 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: April 17, 2022 at 3 a.m. PT/ 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: April 17, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT/ 1300 UTC –no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Historic or Best-of-Three Traditional Historic

Day 2

Start: April 17, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC

Sign-ups End: April 17, 2022 at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: April 17, 2022 at 6 p.m. PT / April 18, 2022 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Traditional Historic

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated March 8, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Neon Samurai card sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (April 16, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Historic OR Best-of-Three Traditional Historic. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (April 17, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Traditional Historic event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 5,000 gems
• 2 wins: 5,000 gems
• 3 wins: 7,500 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 25,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to May Qualifier Weekend—date and format to be announced
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to May Qualifier Weekend—date and format to be announced

The Arena Open

Last updated January 14, 2022

Day 1

Start: February 26, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: February 27, 2022 at 3 a.m. PT / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: February 27, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Sealed or Best-of-Three Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Sealed

Day 2

Start: February 27, 2022 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: February 27, 2022 at 8 a.m. PT / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: February 27, 2022 at 6 p.m. PT / February 28, 2022 at 0200 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Player Draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated January 14, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Phyrexian language card style for the card Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (February 26, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Sealed OR Best-of-Three Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Sealed. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (February 27, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Player Draft event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 5,000 gems
• 2 wins: 5,000 gems
• 3 wins: 7,500 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 25,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to March 26-27 Qualifier Weekend
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to March 26-27 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated January 6, 2022

Day 1

Start: January 15, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT (1400 UTC)

Sign-ups End: January 16, 2022, at 3 a.m. PT (11:00 UTC)—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: January 16, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT (14:00 UTC)—no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Alchemy or Best-of-Three Alchemy

Day 2

Start: January 16, 2022, at 6 a.m. PT (14:00 UTC)

Sign-ups End: January 16, 2022, at 8 a.m. PT (16:00 UTC)—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: January 17, 2022, at 5 p.m. PT (01:00 UTC)—no new matches begin after this time.

Format: Best-of-Three Alchemy

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated January 6, 2022

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizards's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Undead Butler Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (January 15, 2022)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Alchemy OR Best-of-Three Alchemy. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (January 16, 2022):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Alchemy event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 5,000 gems
• 2 wins: 5,000 gems
• 3 wins: 7,500 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 25,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to January 22-23 Qualifier Weekend
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to January 22-23 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated November 23, 2021

Day 1

Start: December 4, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: December 5, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1100 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.

Day 1 End: December 5 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC –no new matches begin after this time but matches in progress will be allowed to finish

Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft or Best-of-Three Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft

Day 2

Start: December 5, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC

Sign-ups End: December 5, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.

Event End: December 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / December 6, 2021 at 0100 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)

Format: Best-of-Three Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated November 23, 2021

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.

All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Golden Goblet Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (December 4, 2021)

Entry is 25,000 gold or 5,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft OR Best-of-Three Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-4 wins: No rewards
• 5 wins: 1,000 gems
• 6 wins: 2,500 gems
• 7 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 3,000 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (December 5, 2021):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Innistrad: Crimson Vow player draft event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 8 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: 5,000 gems
• 1 win: 5,000 gems
• 2 wins: 5,000 gems
• 3 wins: 7,500 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 25,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to December 18-19 Qualifier Weekend
• 8 wins: $2,500 USD + Invitation to December 18-19 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated October 11, 2021

Day 1

• Start: October 16, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: October 17, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.
• Day 1 End: October 17 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC –no new matches begin after this time, but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.
• Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Standard or Best-of-Three Traditional Standard

Day 2

• Start: October 17, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: October 17, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: October 17, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / 0000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)
• Format: Best-of-Three Traditional Standard

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated September 28, 2021

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Ominous Roost Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (October 16, 2021)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is Best-of-One Standard OR Best-of-Three Traditional Standard. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 400 gems
• 4 wins: 800 gems
• 5 wins: 1,200 gems
• 6 wins: 1,600 gems
• 7 wins: 2,000 + Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 gems + Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (October 17, 2021):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Traditional Standard event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to October 30-31 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated September 8, 2021

Day 1

• Start: September 11, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: September 12, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have three hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Matches in progress will be allowed to finish.
• Day 1 End: September 12, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC—no new matches begin after this time, but matches in progress will be allowed to finish.
• Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Historic or Best-of-Three Traditional Historic

Day 2

• Start: September 12, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: September 12, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: September 12, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / 0000 UTC—no new matches begin after this time.
• Format: Best-of-Three Traditional Historic

It is each player's responsibility to manage play deadlines.

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated August 26, 2021

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Svyelun Of Sea and Sky Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (September 11, 2021)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One Historic OR a Best-of-Three Traditional Historic. Both event types use 30-minute match timers for each player.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition types any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 400 gems
• 4 wins: 800 gems
• 5 wins: 1,200 gems
• 6 wins: 1,600 gems
• 7 wins: 2,000 + Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 gems + Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (September 12, 2021):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Traditional Historic event using 30-minute match timers for each player.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to October 9–10 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated July 9, 2021

Day 1

• Start: July 31, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: August 1, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline.
• Day 1 End: August 1, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)
• Format: Player can choose between Best-of-One Standard or Best-of-Three Traditional Standard

Day 2

• Start: August 1, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: August 1, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: August 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / 0000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)
• Format: Best-of-Three Traditional Standard

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated July 9, 2021

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering ("MTG") – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). By entering the Arena Open, in addition to the Open Rules, you agree to be bound by Wizards of the Coast LLC's ("Wizards") General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms"), Wizards Play Policy ("Play Policy"), and the decisions of Wizards (including interpretations of the Official Rules) and the judges. (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. There is a fee ("Entry Fee") of 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems to enter the Arena Open in consideration of an opportunity to participate in Arena Open and the opportunity to win a prize.

2. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be at least 18 years of age or of legal age of majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older, to participate. You must also have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria. Employees of Wizards and their household members, if related, are not eligible. Individuals who have been disqualified from participating in events by Wizards are also not eligible.

3. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. To receive a cash prize, in addition to a Wizards account, winners must have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize, Wizards will contact winner via the email associated with winner's Wizards account to obtain the winner's DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. A winner must check their email regularly after the Arena Open ends to ensure that winner responds to the inquiry in a timely manner. If a winner does not respond within 90 days of prize notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the cash prize. If a winner is eligible to receive a cash prize and does not receive a prize email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, such winner should contact customer service. If a winner does not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist winner in creating such accounts. Wizards reserves the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if a winner fails to provide the necessary information or create the required accounts. All gem prizes will be deposited into winner's player account. Prizes may not substituted, assigned or transferred or redeemed for cash (if not a cash prize) and are for personal use only, however Wizards reserves the right to the extent permitted by law, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value. Use of gems is subject to all applicable Terms of Service. For the avoidance of doubt, Entry Fees will not contribute to the prize pool for any tournament.

4. Taxes. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prize, are the sole responsibility of the winner. A winner will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. Cash prizes are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law. Unless Wizards is required by winner's jurisdiction of residence to withhold and pay the income tax withholding amount levied against the applicable prize awarded, the winner in whose name the prize is awarded will be responsible for all taxes (income and withholding) associated with acceptance and use of the prize. Such individual should be sure to obtain the services of a tax consultant. Wizards will have no obligation whatsoever for any related taxes or social contributions that may be payable in connection with a prize if it is not required for Wizards to withhold as stated above.

For Slovenia Residents Only: If the amount of the cash prize or the value of the prize exceeds 42 EUR, prizes are subject to personal income tax. Winners are required to file a tax return with the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia in fifteen (15) days after receiving the prize.

5. Prize Acceptance. Potential prize winners may be required to execute and return a Declaration of Eligibility, Liability and, unless prohibited, Publicity Release. If a potential prize winner does not return all required documentation within the time period stated, or if a prize notification or prize is returned as undeliverable, or such potential prize winner is not in compliance with these Open Rules, the prize will be forfeited.

6. Player Conduct and Game Play.

• Players must be in good standing with respect to any Wizards and/or MTG accounts registered by said player, with no undisclosed violations or player is not eligible. Players must also be free of or served fully any penalties from previously breaking any official MTG rules or player is not eligible.
• If, at any time during the Arena Open, a player becomes ineligible, Wizards can disqualify such player from further play. In such an event, the Entry Free will not be refunded.
• Player can choose to discontinue participation in the Arena Open at any time without penalty; however, the Entry Fee will not be refunded.
• Wizards reserves the right to substitute any ineligible or withdrawn player with an invitation to the next eligible player as described above.
• Players are responsible for understanding the rules of the game. Unless otherwise specified by Wizards, all normal rules of game play will apply. A comprehensive gameplay overview and rules for Magic: The Gathering is available at https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/gameplay/rules-and-formats/rules.
• Players must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. Players who engage in unsportsmanlike, disruptive, annoying, toxic, harassing or threatening conduct or violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in any tournament, or attempt to obtain winner status using fraudulent means, including, without limitation, cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair practices may be disqualified.
• Players must abide by all rules and regulations of the applicable tournament (incorporated herein by reference) and must comply with all requests and directions of Wizards.
• Wizards reserves the right to disqualify any player from participation including, but not limited to, situations where the player violates these Official Rules or provisions of applicable laws.
• Winning status is subject to verification including any suspected errors or anomalies in the game that may have affected the displayed results.
• Players must have access to the Internet and a valid Wizards Account with a verified e-mail address. Players are responsible for ensuring they have each and may be deemed ineligible if they fail to meet these requirements. IMPORTANT: If you participate via your wireless phone, message and data rates may apply. Please consult your wireless-service provider regarding its message and data pricing plans.
• All decisions of Wizards are final in all matters relating to game integrity, including player conduct and rule interpretation, for the Arena Open.

7. Guest Accounts. Players may not compete using guest accounts. All participants must have a unique and valid Wizards Account. Accounts can be created at https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

8. Observers. In-game observers are not allowed except for Wizards administrators and their designees.

9. Bugs and Glitches/Game Play stoppage. In the event of a bug or glitch that affects game play, the full game should be played out unless otherwise decided by Wizards administrators. Wizards may, in its discretion, pause game play at any time and for any reason related (but not limited) to preserving the integrity, fairness, accessibility, technical feasibility, and timeliness of the game. In the event of a stoppage of play, players will be notified and must remain at their devices and may not communicate with other players until game play is resumed. Wizards administrators may order game play restarted due to exceptional circumstances, such as if a bug affects a player's ability to play or the game play is disrupted by a Force Majeure. Wizards reserves the right to add, remove, modify, reschedule, and/or delete any tournament for any reason, including without limitation, if in its sole judgment, that tournament's integrity has been compromised by an unforeseen technical issue and/or error in that tournament's administration. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

10. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

11. Limitation of Liability. With the exception of residents of Germany, Hungary and Austria, by participating player agrees to release, discharge, hold harmless and indemnify Wizards, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries and advertising and promotion agencies and all of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and representatives of the forgoing (collectively, "Wizards Entities") from any and all liability, losses and damages of any kind (including, without limitation, arising from claims based upon copyright infringement, trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, defamation, or right of publicity) to persons or property resulting, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from player's participation in the Arena Open and/or the acceptance or use of any prize. Wizards Entities are not responsible for any unanticipated technical failure, hardware or software malfunctions, lost or unavailable network connections, failures or difficulties; or for any other errors of any kind, whether human, mechanical, or electronic; or for the incorrect or inaccurate capture of game scores or other information, or the failure to capture any such information.

Nothing herein excludes or limits the Wizards Entities' warranties and liability: (i) for death or personal injury caused by the Wizards Entities; (ii) in case of Wizards Entities' negligence or willful misconduct; (iii) for any other liability or warranty that, by law, may not be limited or excluded by the Wizards Entities.

12. Warning for Photosensitivity, Epilepsy, or Seizures. Photosensitivity, epilepsy or seizures could be associated with game play.

13. Publicity Grant. Except where prohibited by law, participating in the Arena Open means that the player is deemed to have given consent for the Wizards Entities and their respective designees to use, publish, and display the name, voice, photograph, and other likeness and/or any biographical information the player may provide, footage of player's Arena Open play (including, but not limited to, a player's deck), and/or any statement the player may make concerning MTG, the Arena Open or any prize won and/ or screen shots or footage of Arena Open play (collectively, "Player Information"), on Wizard's websites, in any social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) or platforms (e.g., YouTube, Twitch), e-banners and promotional emails, worldwide for up to three (3) years following the conclusion of the Arena Open, for commercial, promotion, advertising, marketing and other purposes, without notification, review, approval or compensation. and in consideration of possibility to participate in the Arena Open, no royalty is due to the Player.

14. Force Majeure: If for any reason the Arena Open is not capable of running as planned, then Wizards reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Arena Open. Notice for any such change, termination, modification or suspension will be posted on publicly and players shall be notified. Wizards Entities shall not be liable to the winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof by reason of any act of God, any action, regulation, order or request by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity, equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, pandemic, epidemic, severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike, labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot or any similar or dissimilar event beyond their reasonable control. In case of removal, deletion, cancelation or termination of the Arena Open, the Entry fee for the Arena Open will be refunded.

15. Choice of Law. To the extent permitted by law, any and all legal actions or claims arising in connection with the Arena Open must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in King County, Washington, U.S.A. To the extent permitted by law, Washington law, without reference to Washington choice of law rules, governs the Arena Open and all aspects related thereto.

EU Residents Only: In the event this Choice of Law provision is unenforceable in an EU player's jurisdiction, that jurisdiction's laws and courts shall govern. EU Residents have the right to submit any dispute before an alternative dispute resolution body or mediation set up by their country. A list of the online dispute resolution bodies ("ODR") for consumers can be found at www.ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Except where prohibited, each player agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Arena Open or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, and in no event will a player be entitled to obtain attorneys' fees or other legal costs; (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"); and (4) player hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased.

16. General Conditions. The Arena Open is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state and local laws. These Official Rules may be translated into other languages. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between any translated version of these Official Rules and the English version of these rules, the English version shall prevail, govern and control. Except official tournament invitations by Wizards, entry into the Arena Open does not constitute entry into any other tournament, competition, contest or sweepstakes conducted by Wizards.

17. Questions/Concerns. If you have any questions or concerns about the Arena Open or actions of player, please contact Wizards at https://support.wizards.com/hc/en-us.

18. Tournament Structure. As part of your entry, you will receive the Lair of the Hydra Sleeve ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (July 31, 2021)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One Standard OR a Best-of-Three Traditional Standard.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using Best-of-Three instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0-2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 400 gems
• 4 wins: 800 gems
• 5 wins: 1,200 gems
• 6 wins: 1,600 gems
• 7 wins: 2,000 + Token for Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 gems + Token for Entry to Day 2

Day 2 (August 1, 2021):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Traditional Standard event.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on finale records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to August 7-8 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated April 27, 2021

Day 1

• Start: May 8, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: May 9, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1000 UTC—you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline.
• Day 1 End: May 9, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)
• Format: Best-of-One Strixhaven Sealed

Day 2

• Start: May 9, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1300 UTC
• Sign-ups End: May 9, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1500 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: May 9, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / 0000 UTC (no new matches begin after this time)
• Format: Best-of-Three Strixhaven Sealed

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated April 22, 2021

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). In addition to the Open Rules, your participation is subject to Wizards of the Coast LLC's General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), and Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms") (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be 18 years of age or older and have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria.

2. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. In addition to your Wizards account, receipt of monetary rewards requires that you have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If you receive a monetary reward, we will contact you via the email listed in your Wizards account to obtain your DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. Please check your email regularly after the Arena Open to ensure that you respond to our inquiry in a timely manner. If you do not respond within 90 days of our award notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the monetary reward. If you win a monetary reward and do not receive a reward email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, please contact customer service. If you do not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist you in creating such accounts.

3. Reward Fulfilments. All prizes are non-transferrable and personal to you. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prizes, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. You will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. We reserve the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if you fail to provide the necessary information or create the requirement accounts.

Monetary rewards are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law.

4. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

5. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive either the Rowan Sleeve (for Best-of-One) or the Will Sleeve (for Best-of-Three) ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (May 8, 2021)

Entry is 22,500 gold or 4,500 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One Strixhaven Sealed OR a Best-of-Three Strixhaven Sealed:

• Players receive a new sealed pool each time they join.
• Players may change their main deck between matches as desired.
• The contents of the player's sealed pool will be added to their collection.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using the Best-of-Three course instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0–2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 400 gems
• 4 wins: 800 gems
• 5 wins: 1,200 gems
• 6 wins: 1,600 gems
• 7 wins: 2,000 + Entry to Day 2 + Will Sleeve

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 gems + Token for Day 2 + Rowan Sleeve

Day 2 (May 9, 2021):

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Strixhaven Sealed event:

• Players will receive new sealed pool contents, not the same pool as Day 1.
• Players may change their main deck between matches as desired.
• The contents of the player's sealed pool will be added to their collection.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on finale records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems + Invitation to May 15-16 Qualifier Weekend
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to May 15-16 Qualifier Weekend
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to May 15-16 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated February 10, 2021

Day 1

• Start: February 20, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC
• Sign-ups End: February 21, 2021 at 3 a.m. PT / 1100 UTC—you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline.
• Day 1 End: February 21, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC
• Format: Best-of-One Kaldheim Sealed OR Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed (player's choice)

Day 2

• Start: February 21, 2021 at 6 a.m. PT / 1400 UTC
• Sign-ups End: February 21, 2021 at 8 a.m. PT / 1600 UTC—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: February 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT / 0100 UTC
• Format: Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). In addition to the Open Rules, your participation is subject to Wizards of the Coast LLC's General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), and Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms") (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be 18 years of age or older and have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria.

2. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. In addition to your Wizards account, receipt of monetary rewards requires that you have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If you receive a monetary reward, we will contact you via the email listed in your Wizards account to obtain your DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. Please check your email regularly after the Arena Open to ensure that you respond to our inquiry in a timely manner. If you do not respond within 90 days of our award notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the monetary reward. If you win a monetary reward and do not receive a reward email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, please contact customer service. If you do not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist you in creating such accounts.

3. Reward Fulfilments. All prizes are non-transferrable and personal to you. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prizes, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. You will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. We reserve the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if you fail to provide the necessary information or create the requirement accounts.

Monetary rewards are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law.

4. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

5. Tournament Structure.

As part of your entry, you will receive the Phyrexian Language Card Style of Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider ("Entry Reward"). While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the Entry Reward is limited to one per account.

Day 1 (February 20, 2021)

Entry is 22,500 gold or 4,500 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One Kaldheim Sealed OR a Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed:

• Players receive a new sealed pool each time they join.
• Players may change their main deck between matches as desired.
• The contents of the player's sealed pool will be added to their collection.

You may participate in either Day 1 competition any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using the Best-of-Three course instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Best-of-One Rewards:

• 0–2 wins: No rewards
• 3 wins: 400 gems
• 4 wins: 800 gems
• 5 wins: 1,200 gems
• 6 wins: 1,600 gems
• 7 wins: 2,000 + Entry to Day 2

Best-of-Three Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1,000 gems
• 2 wins: 2,500 gems
• 3 wins: 5,000 gems
• 4 wins: 5,000 gems + Token for Day 2

Day 2 (February 21, 2021)

Day 2 is an invitation-only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 (limit one participation per player.)

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three Kaldheim Sealed event:

• Players will receive new sealed pool contents, not the same pool as Day 1.
• Players may change their main deck between matches as desired.
• The contents of the player's sealed pool will be added to their collection.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on final records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems + Invitation to March 2021 Qualifier Weekend
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD + Invitation to March 2021 Qualifier Weekend
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD + Invitation to March 2021 Qualifier Weekend

The Arena Open

Last Updated October 2, 2020

Day 1

• Start: December 12, 2020 at 6am PT (1400 UTC)
• Sign-ups End: December 13, 2020 at 3am PT (1100 UTC) —you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline.
• Day 1 End: December 13, 2020 at 6am PT (1400 UTC)
• Format: Historic or Traditional Historic (BO3) – Both Options Available

Day 2

• Start: December 13, 2020 at 6am PT (1400 UTC)
• Sign-ups End: December 13, 2020 at 8am PT (1600 UTC) —you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window.
• Event End: December 13, 2020 at 5pm PT (December 14, 2020 at 0100 UTC)
• Format: Traditional Historic (BO3)

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated Dec 6, 2020

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). In addition to the Open Rules, your participation is subject to Wizards of the Coast LLC's General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), and Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms") (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. Participation Eligibility. Limit one entry per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be 18 years of age or older and have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria.

2. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. In addition to your Wizards account, receipt of monetary rewards requires that you have an active DCI Account and i-Payout Account. If you receive a monetary reward, we will contact you via the email listed in your Wizards account to obtain your DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. Please check your email regularly after the Arena Open to ensure that you respond to our inquiry in a timely manner. If you do not respond within 90 days of our award notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the monetary reward. If you win a monetary reward and do not receive a reward email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, please contact customer service. If you do not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist you in creating such accounts.

3. Reward Fulfilments. All prizes are non-transferrable and personal to you. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prizes, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. You will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. We reserve the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if you fail to provide the necessary information or create the requirement accounts.

Monetary rewards are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law.

4. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

5. Tournament Structure. As part of your entry, you will unlock a Kaldheim Promotional Sleeve featuring art from a card in the upcoming set Kaldheim. While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, the sleeve may only be unlocked once per account.

Day 1 (December 12, 2020)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One Historic Format Event OR a Best-of-Three Traditional Historic Format Event

You may participate in either Day 1 competition any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using the Best-of-Three course instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 1000 gems
• 2 wins: 2500 gems
• 3 wins: 5000 gems
• 4 wins: 5000 gems + Token for Day 2

Day 2 (December 13, 2020)

Day 2 is an invitation only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 for achieving either:

• 7 wins in a Best-of-One Event for an individual entry OR
• 4 wins in a Best-of-Three Event.

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three current Traditional Historic Format Event.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on finale records from the event.

Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems. Kaldheim Qualifier Weekend Qualification
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD, Kaldheim Qualifier Weekend Qualification
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD, Kaldheim Qualifier Weekend Qualification

The Arena Open

Last Updated October 2, 2020

Day 1

Start: October 31, 2020 at 8 a.m. PT Sign-ups End: November 1, 2020 at 4 a.m. PT—you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, but you won't be able to join after this deadline. Day 1 End: November 1, 2020 at 7 a.m. PT Format: Best-of-One Standard Constructed with Match Clock OR Best-of-Three Standard Constructed (player's choice)

Day 2

(Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends in the United States November 1, 2020 when clocks move from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.)

Start: November 1, 2020 at 6 a.m. PT Sign-ups End: November 1, 2020 at 8 a.m. PT—you'll have until the event ends to complete your matches, but you must join during this two-hour window. Event End: November 1, 6 p.m. PT Format: Best-of-Three Standard Constructed

The Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions

Last Updated October 2, 2020

These Arena Open Official Terms and Conditions (the "Open Rules") govern your participation in this organized play event for Magic: The Gathering – Arena: The Arena Open (the "Arena Open"). In addition to the Open Rules, your participation is subject to Wizards of the Coast LLC's General Terms ("General Terms"), Wizards Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy"), Wizards Code of Conduct ("Code of Conduct"), and Magic: The Gathering – Arena Terms ("MTG Arena Terms") (all policies, collectively, the "Official Rules"). In the event of a conflict among the Official Rules and the Open Rules, the Open Rules control.

We reserve the right to change, revise and modify the Official Rules and the Arena Open. Your continued participation in the Arena Open after such change, revision or modification constitutes your acceptance of the same. Please read the Official Rules carefully.

THE GENERAL TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH LIMITS YOUR AND WIZARDS'S ABILITY TO LITIGATE CLAIMS AS WELL AS A LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WHICH LIMITS THE LIABILITY OF WIZARDS AND ITS FAMILY OF COMPANIES.

1. Participation Eligibility. Limit one Day 2 Token per person. To participate in the Arena Open you must be 18 years of age or older and have an active and valid Wizards account. You may only participate so long as your participation does not violate applicable local laws. You are responsible for complying with local laws and requirements. The Arena Open is void where prohibited including the following regions and territories: Belarus, the Central African Republic, the Crimea region, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria.

2. Eligibility for Monetary Rewards. In addition to your Wizards account, receipt of monetary rewards requires that you have an activeDCI Accountandi-Payout Account. If you receive a monetary reward, we will contact you via the email listed in your Wizards account to obtain your DCI Account and i-Payout Account information. Please check your email regularly after the Arena Open to ensure that you respond to our inquiry in a timely manner. If you do not respond within 90 days of our award notification, Wizards reserves the right to rescind the monetary reward. If you win a monetary reward and do not receive a reward email within 72 hours of completion of the Arena Open, please contactcustomer service. If you do not have a DCI Account and/or i-Payout Account, Wizards will assist you in creating such accounts.

3. Reward Fulfilments. All prizes are non-transferrable and personal to you. Prizes are void where prohibited or restricted. Local, state, federal or provincial taxes, including but not limited to, VAT or income tax associated with the receipt or use of any prizes, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner. You will be required to provide certain payment information including tax information. We reserve the right to withhold payment of monetary prizes if you fail to provide the necessary information or create the requirement accounts.

Monetary rewards are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law.

4. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

5. Tournament Structure.

Day 1 (Saturday, October 31, 2020)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry.

Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One current Standard Format Event OR a Best-of-Three current Standard

You may participate in either Day 1 competition any number of times. Players may qualify for Day 2 through either the Best-of-One or Best-of-Three Event. It is not required to qualify in both events to receive a Token for Day 2; qualifying in a single event is sufficient. Players may also mix their events (example: a player may play Best-of-One a few times and decide they would rather play or try to qualify for Day 2 using the Best-of-Three course instead.)

The Best-of-One entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.

The Best-of-Three entry is valid until 4 wins or 1 loss, whichever comes first.

Rewards (Best-of-One):

0 wins: No rewards 1 win: No rewards 2 wins: No rewards 3 wins: 400 gems 4 wins: 800 gems 5 wins: 1200 gems 6 wins: 1600 gems 7 wins: 2000 gems + Token for Day 2

Rewards (Best-of-Three):

0 wins: No rewards 1 win: 1000 gems 2 wins: 2500 gems 3 wins: 5000 gems 4 wins: 5000 gems + Token for Day 2

Day 2 (Sunday, November 1, 2020):

Day 2 is an invitation only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 for achieving either:

7 wins in a Best-of-One Event for an individual entryOR 4 wins in a Best-of-Three Event.

Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three current Standard Format Event.

Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on finale records from the event.

Rewards:

0 wins: No rewards 1 win: 2,000 gems 2 wins: 4,000 gems 3 wins: 6,000 gems 4 wins: 10,000 gems 5 wins: 20,000 gems. Zendikar Rising Qualifier Weekend Qualification 6 wins: $1,000 USD, Zendikar Rising Qualifier Weekend Qualification 7 wins: $2,000 USD, Zendikar Rising Qualifier Weekend Qualification

Day 1

Start:August 1, 2020 at 8 a.m. PT Sign-ups End:August 2, 2020 at 4 a.m. PT—you'll still have a few hours to complete your current run, butyou won't be able to join after this deadline. Day 1 End:August 2, 2020 at 7 a.m. PT Format:Best-of-One Historic Constructed with Match Clock

Day 2(Sunday, August, 2020):

Day 2 is an invitation only event and requires the Invitation Token awarded on Day 1 for achieving 7 wins for an individual entry. Day 2 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-Three current Historic Format Event. Each player plays until they achieve 7 match wins or 2 match losses, whichever comes first. Rewards are based on finale records from the event. Rewards:

• 0 wins: No rewards
• 1 win: 2,000 gems
• 2 wins: 4,000 gems
• 3 wins: 6,000 gems
• 4 wins: 10,000 gems
• 5 wins: 20,000 gems.Zendikar RisingQualifier Weekend Qualification
• 6 wins: $1,000 USD,Zendikar RisingQualifier Weekend Qualification
• 7 wins: $2,000 USD,Zendikar RisingQualifier Weekend Qualification

Monetary rewards are subject to income and tax withholding and will be reported on forms (a) 1099-MISC for US residents and 1042-S for non-US residents, and (b) any other relevant tax forms as may be required by applicable law.

4. Termination; Disqualifications. Wizards reserves the right to modify, revise, cancel or terminate the Arena Open or any portion thereof at its sole discretion and without liability to you. Further, Wizards, at its sole discretion, may disqualify you for violations of the Code of Conduct including, without limitation, any attempt to hack or otherwise modify the MTG Arena client, unsportsmanlike behavior, collusion, cheating, or toxic behavior.

5. Tournament Structure. As part of your entry, you will unlock the 5 pre-determined Historic card styles cards from the new Magic: The Gathering product Jumpstart. While you may participate in Day 1 of the Arena Open multiple times, theJumpstartcard styles may only be unlocked once per account.

Day 1(Saturday, August 1, 2020)

Entry is 20,000 gold or 4,000 gems per entry. You may participate in Day 1 competitions any number of times, but once you qualify for Day 2, you may no longer participate in Day 1 competition. Day 1 of the Arena Open is a Best-of-One current Historic Format Event.

• Each entry is valid until 7 wins or 3 losses, whichever comes first.