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Riftbound – How to Create and Run a Swiss Tournament Event

Updated over 2 months ago

1. Open Admin 2.0 Dashboard

  • Navigate to Create Event Page

  • Select your game under Your Store’s Games

    • 💡 Tip: This is the first step to start creating a new event for your store.


2. Choose a Play Program

Select the program that fits your event:

  • 🌙 Nexus Nights

    • Weekly, flexible day

    • Format: Store preference

    • Prizes: 3‑card packs (incl. promos)

    • Level: Casual

  • ⚔️ Summoner Skirmish

    • Twice per set (1 month after release + 1 month before next release)

    • Format: 1v1 Constructed

    • Prizes: Participation promo, Top 8 promo, Champion playmat, Round 1 bye at Regional Qualifiers

    • Level: Competitive

  • 🎁 Prerelease Events

    • One week before set release

    • Format: Sealed

    • Prizes: Product from new set

    • Level: Casual

  • 🎓 Riftbound Open Play / Learn‑To‑Play

    • Flexible day

    • Format: Open Play

    • Prizes: Store preference

    • Level: Casual


3. Enter Event Details

Fill in:

  • Date & Time (24‑hour format)

  • Event description

  • Entry cost

  • Player capacity

  • Starting table number

  • Venue address

  • Player check‑in


4. Publish Your Event

  • Click Create Event

  • Event appears in your store’s event list and is visible to players


5. Edit Tournament Settings

  • Go to Details → Tournament

  • Click the Edit (Pen) icon

  • Adjust settings:

    • Round type

    • Number of rounds (or preset)

    • Best‑Of format

    • Start Phase With options

    • Power Pair settings

    • Last Round Standings visibility

    • Entry requirements

⚠️ Warning: Clicking the 🗑️ Trash Can icon permanently deletes the phase.
If deleted by mistake, contact [email protected] to restore.


6. Manage Players

  • Go to Players tab → + Add Player

  • Access participant list

  • Add, edit, or check in players

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