Introducing Blitz Tournaments

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new feature coming to KARDS with our upcoming autumn update on September 19th: Blitz Tournaments!

This exciting new game mode will allow you to compete in sit-and-go tournaments against other players, bringing a whole new dimension of gameplay to the battlefield.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about Blitz Tournaments and how to get ready for this exciting addition to KARDS!

What are Blitz Tournaments

Blitz Tournaments are a fresh take on competitive play in KARDS, introducing a sit-and-go format where eight players face off in a thrilling knockout tournament. Sit-and-go here means that the tournament starts as soon as eight players have signed up and are ready to play, resulting in minimal waiting time before the action starts.

These tournaments are designed to be quick, perfect for those who crave battles with something at state and without long waits.

How Do Blitz Tournaments Work

Here’s how Blitz Tournaments will function:

●     Instant Start: The tournament kicks off as soon as eight players have signed up and are ready to play. No more waiting around—just jump in and start battling!

●     Bring Your Best Deck: Players can bring any deck of their choice to the tournament, just like in regular ranked or casual matches. Your chosen deck will be used throughout the entire tournament, so choose wisely!

●     Fast-Paced Matches: To keep the action moving, Blitz Tournaments feature a significantly shortened turn timer. This change ensures a thrilling experience and keeps matches fast and dynamic, preventing any long, boring waits between turns and especially between tournament rounds.

●     Continuous Play: After you’ve won your match, the next round will begin as soon as your opponent is ready (after a short notification). This means you can quickly move through the tournament without unnecessary delays.

Entry Requirements and Rewards

Blitz Tournaments are open to everyone, making it easy to jump in and compete whenever you’re ready. There are a couple things to pay attention to though:

●     Entry Fee: The cost to enter a Blitz Tournament is 200 gold or 20 diamonds. If you drop out of the tournament before the first match has started, you will automatically get a full refund.

●     Rewards: The winner of the tournament will take home 1 Officer Core Card Pack, a special wildcard, and a limited Gold card, while the runner-up will receive 1 Standard Core Card Pack and a limited wildcard. The third- and fourth placed will get 1 Standard Core Card Pack. Unfortunately, players who couldn't score a single win and finish in places 5-8 won’t receive any prizes. However, securing just one win will ensure a prize payout and with two wins you are already in the plus.

Matches played in Blitz Tournaments will not count towards daily missions, seasonal rank, or national progression. This allows you to fully focus on the tournaments without any distractions, providing a pure competitive experience.

Leaderboard and Competitive Spirit

To add even more excitement to the Blitz Tournaments, we’re introducing a new leaderboard that will track the number of tournaments won by players . This leaderboard will display the competitors, showcasing their achievements and supporting the competitive spirit.

●     Seasonal Leaderboard: The Blitz Tournaments leaderboard will reset with each new season (month), allowing players to start fresh and compete for the top spots regularly. This seasonal reset ensures that everyone has a chance to climb the ranks and make their mark, regardless of when they start participating.

●     Recognition and Bragging Rights: Players who consistently perform well in Blitz Tournaments will see their names featured on the leaderboard, earning recognition for their skills and strategies. This is a great way to challenge yourself, improve your gameplay, and gain some well-deserved fame!

Continued Iteration

While we are excited to see Blitz Tournaments arriving in KARDS, this is just the beginning and first iteration of our in-game tournament feature(s). We will continue to build on this feature,  expand and improve it. Even though we already have some solid ideas about the next steps, your feedback and input will have a significant impact on details as well as the overall implementation timeline.

We’re eager to see how this new mode is received by you, our community, and will be keeping a close eye on your feedback, questions, comments, and the overall popularity of Blitz Tournaments.

Blitz Tournaments will arrive with our Autumn Update on September 19th. Get ready!