It is official! Azul World Championship registration is OPEN!
The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here! Registration for the official 2024 Azul World Championship is now OPEN! Prepare your strategies and get ready to compete for the chance to be crowned the ultimate Azul champion!
Here is what you need to know:
- 8 qualifying tournaments: the winner of each one will earn a coveted flight to Lisbon, Portugal for the finals, including a 3 night stay in this dazzling city!
- Qualifying Tournament Schedule:
- January 27:
- EU Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CET; Paris Time; UTC +1): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267266
- NA Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (EST; NY Time; UTC -5): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267267
- January 28:
- EU Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CET; Paris Time; UTC +1): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267268
- SEA Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CST; Beijing Time; UTC +8): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267269
- February 3: (registrations open Monday, 29th)
- EU Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CET; Paris Time; UTC +1): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267270
- NA Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (EST; NY Time; UTC -5): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267271
- February 4: (registrations open Monday, 29th)
- EU Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CET; Paris Time; UTC +1): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267272
- SEA Tournament: Starting at 2 PM (CST; Beijing Time; UTC +8): https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=267273
- Flight and Itinerary Details:
- Winners will fly to Lisbon on April 23rd and return on April 26th.
- April 24th is dedicated to the championship, while April 25th offers a free day to explore Lisbon.
- More details about specific flight times and airlines will be provided closer to the event.
Event Details
512 Players
Single Elimination Tournament
Initial Pairings Are Random
Number of players in a match: 2
Number of players in a match (minimum): 2
Game maximum duration: 3 days (36h per player)
Reputation required: ☯ ≥ 65%
Level required: Average players and above
Game mode: Normal mode
Game speed: Turn-based • Fixed time limit
Playing hours: 24 hours a day (no playing hours)
Variant option: Disabled
Special Factories (Azul Master Chocolatier variant): Disabled
Allow Undo/confirm: Enabled
Fast scoring: Enabled
Eligibility, Participation & Prizing
Event is open to worldwide participation.
Board Game Arena account is required for entry.
Participants are required to follow BGA service terms, including Code of Conduct, and such terms will be strictly enforced at this event.
Participants must:
• Have at least 100 ELO on Board Game Arena.
• Be a legal adult in their home country
• Have a valid passport AND be able to obtain a visa to travel to Portugal by early April 2024.
Online Limitations
It is the participant’s responsibility to maintain a stable internet connection during play.
Should the tournament experience an error resulting in the invalidation of a round or rounds, play will resume the following day at 2pm based on the most recent validated round results.
Media Release
By participating in this tournament, all individuals agree to the use of their name, voice, and likeness in video, photographs, written materials, and audio-visual recordings. This will be true for both the online Tournaments and for any players participating in the live finals event. Participants understand this material may be used individually or in conjunction with other media in any medium, including without limitation to print publications, digital publications, and/or public broadcast for any lawful purpose. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor are there any geographic limitations on where these materials may be distributed.
By participating in this tournament, individuals grant Asmodee and its employees, agents, licenses, successors, and third-party organizations all ownership rights and irrevocable right and permission to use, copyright, publish, sell, distribute, and/or promote the recorded video, photo, interview, and/or audio.
By participating in this tournament, individuals acknowledge that they have completely read and fully understand the above consent and release and agree to be bound thereby. They hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for marketing, educational, promotional, and/or any other lawful purpose whatsoever.
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So, are you ready to tile your way to the top?
Let the games begin! - January 27:
