Team League 2014
Bushiroad Spring Fest will consist of 3 main events and multiple side events held across 2 days on a weekend. The 3 main events are the Cardfight!! Vanguard Team League 2014, Weiss Schwarz Neo-Showdown 2014 and Future Card Buddyfight Buddy Challenge 2014.
The Cardfight!! Vanguard "Team League" tournament series focuses on the team format. Players of all ages may form teams, consisting of 3 members, to face against other teams.
In the Cardfight!! Vanguard Team League 2014, teams may choose to protect the world with the [Cray Defenders] or invade with the [Void Invaders]. Players’ decision on which side to join at each Regional Championship will determine whether the [Cray Defenders] or [Void Invaders] will take over the nation. The results of each Regional Championship will be updated on the Cardfight!! Vanguard Facebook Page.
Which side will prevail? The fate of the world lies in your hands.
Stay tuned for updates on the dates and locations!
Note: Information and details subject to change.
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(i) Deck Regulations/Requirements
Teams are required to adhere to the deck regulations/requirements stated below to be eligible in the Team League 2014. Teams may choose to protect Cray with the [Cray Defenders], or invade Cray with the [Void Invaders].
1. Each team member must use a different clan within the team.
2. No <<Link Joker>> or “Яeverse” cards may be included in any decks.
3. Each deck must comprise of cards from a single clan only. <<Royal Paladin>> decks may include up to 10 <<Shadow Paladin>> cards in the deck.
4. A card with multiple clans may be included in the deck as long as one of the clans is the chosen clan.
5. Only English Edition cards may be used.
6. Fighters are required to use opaque card sleeves so that the back of cards cannot be easily distinguished. A maximum of 2 layers of sleeves is allowed.
Void Invaders:
1. Each team member must use a different clan within the team.
2. Only <<Link Joker>> or clans/decks with a playset of 3 or more “Яeverse” cards must be included in the decks.
3. Each deck must comprise of cards from a single clan only.
4. A card with multiple clans may be included in the deck as long as one of the clans is the chosen clan.
5. Only English Edition cards may be used.
6. Fighters are required to use opaque card sleeves so that the back of cards cannot be easily distinguished. A maximum of 2 layers of sleeves is allowed.
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(ii) Regional Championship
- Teams will comprise of 3 players per team.
- Each team member must use a different clan from the other team members within the team. Players will have to adhere to the deck regulations/requirements.
- There will be no distinction made between the [Cray Defenders] or [Void Invaders] for pairings.
Each member in the team is assigned a position (1, 2 or 3). Players will be paired according to their team position. Each member plays 1 game against the opposing member of the same number. (E.g. No. 1 to No. 1, No. 2 to No. 2)
Dates & Locations:
(i) Asia-Oceania
Singapore
Venue: Singapore EXPO, Hall 3, 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150
Date: 21st June 2014, Saturday
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Metro Manila (Pasay), Ozine Fest, SMX Convention Center, Seashell Ln, Lungsod ng Pasay, PAsay, NCR 1300
Date: 26th April 2014, Saturday
Registration: 10.00 a.m.
Start: 11.30 p.m.
Indonesia
Venue: Jakarta, Toys City Lotte Shopping Avenue, Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Kav. 3-5 Kuningan, Jakarta 12940
Date: 18th May 2014, Sunday
Registration: 10.00 a.m.
Malaysia
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalen Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 7th June 2014, Saturday
Australia
Venue: Melbourne, The Celtic Club, 316-320 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Date: 21st June 2014, Saturday
Registration: 10.00 a.m. - 11.15 a.m.
Start: 11.30 a.m.
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(ii) Europe
France
Venue: Paris, EPITA – Campus Ionis, 14-16 rue Voltaire, 94276 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Date: 19th April 2014, Saturday
Registration: 10.00 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
Germany
Venue: München, CVJM München Jugendgästehaus, Landwehrstr. 13, D-80336 München
Date: 3rd May 2014, Saturday
Registration: 10.00 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
Sweden
Venue: Stockholm, Dragon’s Lair, Kungsholmstorg 8, 112 21 Stockholm
Date: 10th May 2014, Saturday
Registration: 10.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
United Kingdom
Venue: Scotland, Glasgow, Govanhill Baths Community Trust, 99 Calder Street, Glasgow, G42 7RA
Date: 14th June 2014, Saturday
Portugal
Venue: Coimbra, Hotel Vila Galé Coimbra, Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, 3000-001 Coimbra
Date: 28th June 2014, Saturday
United Kingdom
Venue: England, Birmingham, Thistle Birmingham City Centre The Royal Angus, St Chad’s, Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
Date: 28th June 2014, Saturday
Ireland
Venue: Dublin, ArcadeCon 2014, Ballsbridge Hotel, Pembroke Rd, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin 4
Date: 12th July 2014, Saturday
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(iii) North America
Canada
Venue: Metro Vancouver, Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre Richmond, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Date: 19th April 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
Mexico
Venue: Ciudad de México, Yacaré -=Salon de Fiestas=-, Avda. Revolución no. 506, Colonia San Pedro de los Pinos, 02910 Mexico, D.F.
Date: 19th April 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
USA - NY
Venue: New York City, Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains, NY 10606
Date: 3rd May 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
USA - GA
Venue: Atlanta, Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport, 1900 Sullivan Rd., Atlanta, GA 30337
Date: 17th May 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
USA - TX
Venue: Houston, Sam Houston Ballroom and Conference Center, 6833 West Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77072
Date: 31st May 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
USA - OH
Venue: Columbus, Origins Game Fair, Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Date: 14th June 2014, Saturday
Registration: 9.30 a.m.
Start: 11.00 a.m.
USA - CA
Venue: Los Angeles, Anime Expo 2014, Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Date: 4th July 2014, Friday
Registration: 10.00 a.m.
Start: 11.30 a.m.
Eligibility:
North America: All fighters living in North America may participate. Fighters living outside of North America may not participate.
Europe: All fighters living in Europe may participate. Fighters living outside of Europe may not participate.
Asia-Oceania: All fighters living in Asia-Oceania may participate. Fighters living outside of Asia-Oceania may not participate.
Tournament Structure:
Before Top 8
- Modified Swiss, Double Elimination
- Best out of 1 game, 1 game per round
- Cut to Top 8 (Depending on number of teams)
- 20 minutes per game
- Wins and losses are calculated by teams as a whole.
- Tie breakers will be calculated by the matching software
Top 8
- Single Elimination
- Best 2 out of 3 games, 3 games per round
- 20 minutes per game
- Wins and losses are calculated by teams as a whole.
- Tie breakers will be calculated by the matching software
Participation Prize:
Promotional Card
Each Team will be given one set of the following cards:
PR/0089EN Binary Star Twin Gunner
PR/0090EN Shine Spear Liberator, Reinet
[Cray Defenders] OR [Void Invaders] Badge
Top Prize
- Winning Team will receive the Team League 2014 Regional Champion Trophy, a Team League 2014 Regional Champion Certificate and an invitation to the respective Continental Championship Finals. Travel and accommodation expenses will be provided 2, except for players from the United Kingdom, Portugal, USA – Los Angeles and Singapore Regional Championships. Portugal and UK invitees will be sponsored with travel expenses but NOT accommodation. Minors will need confirmation from a parent or guardian to earn the invitation to travel.
- 1st Runner-Up Team will receive a Team League 2014 Regional 2nd Place Certificate and an invitation to the respective Continental Championship only.
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(iii) Continental Championship
- Teams will comprise of 3 players per team.
- Each team member must use a different clan from the other team members within the team. Players will have to adhere to the deck regulations/requirements.
- There will be no distinction made between the [Cray Defenders] or [Void Invaders] for pairings.
Each member in the team is assigned a position (1, 2 or 3). Players will be paired according to their team position. Each member plays 1 game against the opposing member of the same number. (E.g. No. 1 to No. 1, No. 2 to No. 2)
Dates & Locations:
(i) Asia-Oceania @ Singapore
Venue: T.B.A
Date: 19th July 2014, Saturday
Note: Subject to change.
(ii) Europe @ United Kingdom
Venue: T.B.A
Date: 26th July 2014, Saturday
Note: Subject to change.
(iii) North America @ USA
Venue: Anime Expo 2014, Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), 1201 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015
Date: 6th July 2014, Sunday
Eligibility: You will need to receive an invitation in the Regional Championship to participate in the respective Continental Championship.
Tournament Structure: TBC
Participation Prize: TBC
Top Prize
- Winning Team will receive the Team League 2014 Continental Champion Trophy, a Team League 2014 Continental Champion Certificate.
- 1st Runner-Up Team will receive a Team League 2014 Continental 2nd Place Certificate.
- 2nd Runner-Up Team will receive a Team League 2014 Continental 3rd Place Certificate.
- 3rd Runner-Up Team will receive a Team League 2014 Continental 4th Place Certificate.
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(iv) Concurrent Events
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(v) Side Events
Cardfight!! Vanguard Free Fight
Eligibility: Anyone may participate
Tournament Structure: Free Fight is a format to play simply for fun without competition. Participants can go in and out freely during the Free Fight time. Fighters will be randomly matched against a new opponent after each match.
Deck Regulations/Requirements: Only English Edition cards may be used.
Participation Prize:
- All fighters participating in 2 or more matches will receive one PR card:
PR/0088EN Storm Bring Dragon
All fighters participating in 4 or more matches will receive two additional PR cards:
PR/0089EN Binary Star Twin Gunner
PR/0090EN Shine Spear Liberator, Reinet
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(vi) Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Japanese Edition cards allowed?
A: No, only English Edition cards may be used in the tournament. No mixing of multiple languages in the deck is allowed too. Different deck regulation may apply for the Neo-Showdown 2014 depending on the region.
Q: Are there any entry fees?
A: There are no entry fees to the Team League 2014. However, players may have to pay to enter the venue if the qualifier is held within another event which requires an entry fee.
Q: Why are there different team types? What are the different team types?
A: We would like to provide players with an immersive experience by allowing them to choose to battle to protect or invade Cray in the Team League 2014. Players who choose to protect Cray are the [Cray Defenders], while players who wish to invade Cray and swear their allegiance to <<Link Joker>> are the [Void Invaders].
Q: How do I join the Cray Defenders/Void Invaders?
A: Form a team of 3 and register at the nearest regional qualifiers. Teams would have to adhere to the respective deck regulations to join either the Cray Defenders/Void Invaders.
Q: What does “a playset of 3 or more “Яeverse” cards” mean?
A: It means that the deck must include at least 3 cards of the same name with “Яeverse” in the name.
Q: What do I get from participating in the Cardfight!! Vanguard Team League 2014? What are the participation prizes?
A: All participants will receive a PR card for participating. Additionally, participants will also receive a badge depending on their team type.
[Defender] teams will receive a [Defender] badge, while [Invader] teams will receive an [Invader] badge. Each team member will only receive 1 badge.
Q: What if I’m unable to find team mates for the Cardfight!! Vanguard Team League 2014 tournament?
A: You may try to seek other fellow players who are also looking for team mates at the event. However, we would recommend forming a team before heading down to the venue or you might not make it in time for the registration.
Have more questions about Team League 2014? Drop us an email at sg_support@bushiroad-gp.com!
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Singapore:
21st June 2014, Saturday
Main Event:
Team League 2014
Side Events:
Weiss Schwarz Standard Team Tournament (Japanese Edition)
Time: 12 p.m. (Registration @ 11 a.m.)
Tournament Format: Single Elimination
Promo:
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Chaos TCG Standard Team Tournament (Japanese Edition)
Time: 12 p.m. (Registration @ 11 a.m.)
Tournament Format: Single Elimination
Promo:
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Victory Spark Standard Tournament (Japanese Edition)
Time: 1 p.m. (Registration @ 12 p.m.)
Tournament Format: Single Elimination
Promo:
