DUTCH PAUPER LEAGUE – 5° LEG – 2024 @ PONDOK, AMSTERDAM

NOTE: WE ARE CHANGING THE USUAL START/END TIME FOR THIS EVENT!

The Dutch Pauper League is hosting the 5° leg of the 2024 series!

Don’t miss the chance to have fun with our community, win tournament prizes and collect points for the final knockout tournament.

The final champion also gets flight tickets to Milan and a bye for the Paupergeddon – Winter Edition (March 2025)!

Which player will represent the Netherlands in the largest Pauper tournament in the world?

The Dutch Pauper League (DPL) is officially part of the international movement of Pauper leagues, coordinated by Lega Pauper Italia.

Learn more about the Dutch Pauper League, our philosophy, upcoming leg dates, the tournaments structure and the yearly standings on our website.

Join our WhatsApp group or Instagram page to receive updates on upcoming Pauper events in Amsterdam.

REGISTRATION: We have a partnership with Command Tower (aka topdeck.gg) to manage the tournament. Players can preregister to the event here. We strongly encourage you to do it to save time before starting the leg. Players that won’t preregister will have to do it manually on the location before the tournament starts.

LOCATION: Pondok, Amsterdam (Google Maps directions).

FORMAT: Pauper (if you need a deck, free to email us: we have a selection of 28 decks for you).

RULES ENFORCEMENT LEVEL: Regular (we are committed to guarantee the presence of a judge in the room).

SETUP: Swiss rounds of 50 minutes (9-16 players: 4 rounds | 17-32 players: 5 rounds | 33-64 players: 6 rounds).

TIME: Doors open at 9.00. Registrations close at 9.25. The tournament starts at 9.30 sharp.

FEE: 10 € (includes location cost). We accept Tikkie and cash.

DECKLIST: Players are required to upload their decklists on Moxfield, with public or unlisted visibility. They have to submit their decklists on the Command Tower event page. Decklists are not visible to other players from the CT event. Players can freely edit their Moxfield decks until the event starts. At the beginning of round 1, decklists are automatically locked.

FOOD: We have a partnership with Taste Before You Waste. Their amazing foundation will offer a donation-based catering for all players at around 12.30. The DPL embraces their mission to reduce food waste, while having fun and enjoying delicious food. We invite players to donate a fair amount of money for their lunch. Vegetarian options are usually available. Alternatively, a couple of supermarkets are close to Pondok for your convenience.

DRINKS: Can be purchased in the location. Pondok offers their guests a basic selection of beers, coffee, tea and soft drinks.

CANCELLATION: If you preregistered for the event and you are not able to attend, we would appreciate to be informed with a message or email for an optimal tournament organization.

…and last but not least…

PRIZES: We strive to be as transparent as possible with you when money is involved:

– a fixed amount will be put aside by the DPL for the final knockout prizes (e.g. flight tickets to Milan) and the other fixed yearly costs (e.g. LPI affiliation and website);

– a fixed quote per player will be paid for the location;

– the remaining money will be used for the top 3 budget, with a distribution of 50% for #1, 30% for #2 and 20% for #3.

Check out dutchpauperleague.nl for the prize calculator.

If a player prefers a tangible and unique trophy to celebrate the event, altered cards are available for redeem!

Starting from the 1st player and following the leg standings in order, a player can can pick one set of choice from the alter binder for the discounted prize of 50 € (no singles, no set split). Only one playset is offered for the discounted prize each leg. A commission is also possible, but has to be arranged privately with the local artist Mirco (@mirco_makesmtgart).

Please, spread the word! We also rely on you to make this event a success!

Prizes of the 5° leg