For All Participants
General Rules
01
Show Up on Time
Be ready at your seat before the scheduled start of each draft round. Late arrivals disrupt the pod and may result in a game loss or forfeiture of your seat in that round. Check the schedule and plan accordingly.
02
Behave Respectfully
Treat all fellow players, cube owners, and organizers with respect. Unsportsmanlike conduct, harassment, or any disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event. We want this to be a welcoming environment for everyone.
03
Take Care of the Cards
Cube cards are the property of their owners. Handle all cards with care, and return all cards to the tournament organizer whenever you have to leave the table during the draft and rounds. Damage to cards may need to be compensated.
04
Food and Drinks
You are welcome to bring food and drinks, but no alcohol is permitted at the venue. Keep all food and drinks away from the play area to protect the cards.
05
Read Emails from the Organizer
Important information, including schedule updates, and venue details, will be sent by email before and during the event. Make sure to check your inbox (and spam folder) and read all communications from the tournament organizer.
06
Follow the Draft Rules
Standard Magic: The Gathering draft rules apply, unless stated otherwise ahead of the draft. Do not look at other players' picks, communicate information about your draft to others during the draft, or take cards from packs you are not entitled to. When in doubt, ask a judge or organizer.
07
Upload a Photo of Your Draft Pool
After each draft, take a clear picture of your complete draft pool and upload it on the draft pools page. This ensures transparency and helps resolve any disputes about card ownership or pool contents after the fact.
08
Report Results Promptly
Once your match is finished, report the result to the tournament organizer without delay. This keeps the event running on schedule for everyone.
For Cube Owners
Cube Requirements
01
Support 8-Player Pods
The cube must be large enough to be drafted by a full pod of 8 players. This typically means at least 360 cards for a standard 3×15 draft, but the exact minimum size depends on your chosen pack configuration. Specify your max pod size and pack configuration when submitting.
02
1v1 Rounds
All rounds must be played 1v1. Cubes designed exclusively for multiplayer formats such as Commander are not eligible for the main event. If you want to run a side event in a different format, contact the tournament organizer separately.
03
Official WOTC Cards Only
The cube must only contain cards officially designed by Wizards of the Coast. Fan-made cards, custom cards, or any unofficial content are not permitted. This includes silver-bordered and acorn cards unless explicitly approved by the tournament organizer on a case-by-case basis.
04
Proxies Are Allowed
Proxies are fully permitted at Nidaros Cube Clash. You do not need to own original printings of every card in your cube. We encourage cube owners to use proxies so that cost is never a barrier to building the cube you want. All proxies must be clearly identifiable as the card they represent, and must be clearly identifiable as proxies. Counterfeit cards are strictly prohibited.
05
Submit Before the Deadline
All cubes must be submitted for review before submission deadline February 12th 2027. Late submissions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but confirmed slots are not guaranteed. Submit via the cube submission form on the Cubes page.
Questions?
If anything is unclear or you have a special case not covered by these rules, reach out on Discord or contact the organizer directly. We're happy to help.