MTG Tournament 7-6-2011

Eighteen hopeful souls entered. Two emerged victorious and undefeated after four rounds. Then it was past my bedtime, so everyone had to go home. Tiebreakers determined Matt K. to be the winner and Spencer H. to be second. Matt played UR Splinter Twin and Spencer played RUG. That's exciting. Other top 8 finishers:

3. Kyler J.
4. Adam W. (suffered an ignominious defeat in the 2nd round)
5. Easton H.
6. Mark H.
7. Derrick D.
8. James S.

Remember, anyone who preregisters for the M12 Pre-release will only pay $18. Also, on Friday, July 15th, the first night M12 is standard legal and available for draft, Game Den in WVC is giving away a full box of M12 to one participant in FNM that night.

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 7-5-2011

What's this? Another quaint tournament report regarding a Tuesday night tournament. Five rounds were played. Egos were damaged. Perhaps a little blood was spilled. But in the end, all survived to walk out by 9 p.m. to duel another day.

Out of 19 players, the top 8 finishers were:

1. Anthony E. - Tengu Plants
2. Jacky H. - Genex Monarchs
3. Aaron B. - Macro
4. DJ Katter - Macro
5. Jordan V. - Agents
6. Steve N. - Tengu Plants
7. Elvis B. - I don't know
8. Daniel G. - I don't know what deck he was playing, but some random lady thought he was cute.

I hope enough of you told Konami that Game Den is the best place for Regionals. Positive feedback about Game Den to Konami is vital to ensure Game Den is able to hold future Regionals. Game Den awaits Konami's response to its current Regional application. Game Den WVC acquired a Pot of Duality to award first place at its next Regional Qualifier. If Game Den WVC is not approved, woe is me.

Game Den, Game Den's owners, Game Den's managers, (all of those are me) strongly recommends NOT bringing valuables especially electronic devices to its stores. Furthermore, Game Den strongly suggests NEVER letting your cards out of your sight especially while trading. Game Den is NOT responsible for lost or damaged personal effects of its customers.

On a happier note, the FREE tournament draws ever nearer. July 30th is the date, so reserve your spot today by calling 801 969-0074 or visiting either Game Den. Everyone will win at least one pack. Many opportunities to win other FREE stuff will be had by all.

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 7-2-11

'Twas the 4th of July weekend, so to be patriotic Game Den held its weekly Saturday Yu-gi-oh tournament as usual. What a wonderful occasion it is to see all the smiley, happy Yu-gi-oh players on Saturdays! Five dolla!! Five dolla!! For six intense rounds, duelists battled to determine the top 8 of the week. On this day the following 8 overcame all obstacles and earned the right to fight for top honor:

1st: Jacky H - Genex Monarchs
2nd: Anthony E. - Tengu Plants
3rd: Jordan V. - Agents
4th: DJ K. - Tengu Plants
5th: Chris L. - Dragunities
6th: Kevin S. - Plants
7th: Omeid V. - Junk Dopple
8th: Aaron B. - Macro

In the top 8 playoff, Jacky H., through some miracle of fate, barely squeaked out the narrowest of victories vs. Aaron B., Anthony E. defeated Omeid V., Jordan V. defeated Kevin S. and DJ K. defeated Chris L.

In the round of 4, Anthony E. won Jordan V., and DJ K utterly annihilated Jacky H.

Anthony E then had to go to work, so he and DJ K drew their match like little girls who play hopscotch at recess on a warm summer's day next to a field full of blooming daises.

As of right now, 112 players have signed up for Game Den WVC's BIG FREE YUGIOH TOURNAMENT to be held on July 30th. Don't delay in calling or coming into the store to reserve your spot. Only 128 seats are available, and July 30th will be a day like Mardi Gras, Carnival and New Year's Eve in Las Vegas all rolled into one. Well maybe not, but it will still be a lot of fun.

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 6-29-2011

Twenty valiant warriors engaged in dueling on this hot, summer night. Five rounds were squeezed into 3 hours, yet many fierce battles were waged. Top 8 places:

1. Anthony E.

2. Mic A.

3. Jacky H.

4. Cole Connor

5. Enoch S.

6. DJ K.

7. Cody D.

8. Connor L.

In the matchup for first place, Anthony E. thoroughly destroyed Jacky H. Thanks to everyone who participated and see you again on Saturday July 2nd. Remember Game Den's free Yu-gi-oh tournament is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th at noon. The first 128 players can play for free. As of now, 85 players have signed up. Don't delay; reserve your spot today!

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 6-25-2011

They came from far and wide. More and more players showed up until 64 had enrolled for this the biggest regular Saturday tournament in Game Den history. The competition was fierce and the odor was strong. Nevertheless the following 8 persevered to survive the cut to top 8:

1. Taylor B. - Tengu Synchro
2. Jordan V. - Agents
3. Gimel K. - Tengu
4. Jacky H. - Frognrchs
5. Anthony E. - Tengu Synchro
6. Jesus P. - Gemini
7. Steve N. - Samurai
8. Nathan J. - Agents

In the top 8 first round pairings, Nathan J. upset Taylor B., Jordan V. defeated Steve N., Anthony E soundly thrashed Jacky H., and Gimel K. won Jesus P.

In the Semi-finals, Jordan V defeated Nathan J and Anthony E. won Gimel K. in a hard-fought match of skill and determination.

In the finals Anthony E. rolled Jordan V. and won a lot o' prizes for first place: a monster binder, player's choice white sleeves, and some packs.

Thanks to the many players who came to this wonderful event. First person who responds to this post wins a free tournament entry to any $5 Game Den WVC Yu-gi-oh tournament.

MTG Standard Tournament 6-22-2011

Jace and Stoneforge are getting banned as of July 1st. And there was much rejoicing. Finally tournaments will not be dominated by blue/white decks. In this, the penultimate Jace tournament, 17 players vied for top honors. Top places:
1st: Matt K.
2nd: John B.
3rd: Josh S.
4th: Robbie S.
Thanks to all players. In an effort to give out prizes people actually want, Game Den is upping prize support at its Wednesday night Standard tournaments to 1st and 2nd places. Don't forget to play in our Friday, July 15th tournament during which one FNM participant at random will win a full box of M12.

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 6-18-2011

Forty players joined in the fun in our weekly Saturday tournament. After 6 rounds of Swiss pairings, the top 8 players were
1. Jacky H. 2. Chris L., 3. Anthony E. 4. Jacob P. 5. Doug S. 6. Phillip H. 7. Enoch S. 8. DJ K.
The winner of the top 8 playoff was Jacob P. who defeated Jacky H in the final.

Game Den will be holding a free Yu-gi-oh tournament sometime in the next couple of months. The first 124 players who sign up after the date is announced can join for free. Every player will receive at least one pack as a prize. Top 8 players will receive additional prizes. The date of the free tournament will be announced once Regionals have been announced in a week or two.

MTG Standard Tournament 6-15-2011

We are all anxiously awaiting the release of M12 next month and Innistrad in September methinks. The standard format has become a trifle overripe, and an injection of new cards is needed. Anyhoo, another fun tournament, all things considered, was held at Game Den in WVC on Wednesday night June 18.

Julian Ontiveros and Spencer Howland were the only two undefeated players after 3 rounds of Swiss pairings. They chose to draw in the 4th round to guarantee themselves 1st and 2nd places and split 10 packs for their efforts

Other players who finished 3-1 were Anthony Covert, Cameron Fazzio and Jeff McHenry aka The Doobie Brothers.

Yu-gi-oh Regionals February 26, 2011

Game Den in West Valley City is hosting a Yu-gi-oh Regional Qualifier on February 26th, 2011.   And there was much rejoicing.  The gate will open at 8:00 a.m., and the tournament is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m.  Please call me, Kirk, at 801 969-0074 if you have any questions.  I plan on making this the best Regionals in these parts ever with many give-aways, contests, drawings, and whatnot.  It's going to be a lot of fun, so all Yu-gi-oh players please plan on it.

Yu-gi-oh Tournament 11-2-10

After a few week hiatus, once again yours truly has deemed it beneficial to report on a yugioh tournament.  Yeah, that's the ticket.  Twenty players enrolled and dueled valiantly for 4 rounds.  Some of these players smelled better than others.  The mall's  nagging about leaving by 9 p.m. makes it necessary to expedite the rounds.  Sheesh.    Players and the decks they were playing are as follows: Francisco M  X Sabers Taylor B  Quick Draw Brandon H  Gadgets Jimmy S  Machina Cody C  Debris Salvo Michael W  Chain Burn Julio B  Dandy Warrior Anthony C  Salvo Frogs Colton C   Plants Nestor G  Flamvell Jordan V  Scrapkeepers JJ K  Infernity  WINNER Adam C  Gadgets Jesus N  Infernity Steve N  Quick Draw Abel G  Salvo Brian D  Naturias Tyler T  Machina Gadgets Thanks to all participants for making this a glorious event.