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Tournament Table
Each player has three match blocks. Match I, II, and III follow that player's scheduled game order; the Game cell shows the global tournament game number. Tournament Points determine the ranking, with total VP used as the first tiebreaker.
Summary Full table
| Player | Tournament | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | VP | |
| MaryFinalist | 15 | 243 |
| TomFinalist | 13 | 250 |
| Anton G.Finalist | 13 | 246 |
| KonstantinFinalist | 9 | 207 |
| Valentina | 8 | 207 |
| Anton S. | 8 | 204 |
| Jaz | 7 | 212 |
| Julia | 7 | 210 |
| Alexey | 7 | 202 |
| Kiano | 5 | 202 |
| Daniil | 4 | 172 |
| Bruno T. | 3 | 180 |
| Player | Match I | Match II | Match III | Tournament | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game | Corp. | TR | Awd | Mlst | Green | City | Cards | VP | Place | Pts | Game | Corp. | TR | Awd | Mlst | Green | City | Cards | VP | Place | Pts | Game | Corp. | TR | Awd | Mlst | Green | City | Cards | VP | Place | Pts | Points | VP | |
| MaryFinalist | G3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | 5 | G4 | VITOR | 33 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 86 | 1 | 5 | G5 | Cheung Shing Mars | 32 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 80 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 243 |
| TomFinalist | G7 | Tharsis Republic | 30 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 36 | 94 | 1 | 5 | G8 | Robinson Industries | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 69 | 2 | 3 | G9 | Phobolog | 40 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 87 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 250 |
| Anton G.Finalist | G1 | Saturn Systems | 36 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 38 | 86 | 1 | 5 | G4 | Credicor | 38 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 79 | 2 | 3 | G8 | Phoblog | 40 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 24 | 81 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 246 |
| KonstantinFinalist | G2 | Phobolog | 35 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 58 | 3 | 2 | G4 | Ecoline | 34 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 75 | 3 | 2 | G6 | Robinson Industries | 35 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 74 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 207 |
| Valentina | G1 | VITOR | 31 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 69 | 4 | 1 | G2 | VITOR | 35 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 66 | 1 | 5 | G5 | Helion | 32 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 72 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 207 |
| Anton S. | G3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | 3 | G6 | Interplanetary Cinematics | 38 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 62 | 2 | 3 | G8 | Ecoline | 36 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 67 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 204 |
| Jaz | G1 | Point Luna | 36 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 77 | 2 | 3 | G3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | 2 | G9 | Tharsis Republic | 27 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 74 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 212 |
| Julia | G2 | Inventrix | 32 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 59 | 2 | 3 | G5 | VITOR | 32 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 67 | 4 | 1 | G9 | Point Luna | 42 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 84 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 210 |
| Alexey | G5 | Interplanetary Cinematics | 36 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 79 | 2 | 3 | G6 | Helion | 28 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 49 | 4 | 1 | G7 | UNMI | 41 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 74 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 202 |
| Kiano | G1 | Credicor | 34 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 77 | 3 | 2 | G4 | Inventrix | 29 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 65 | 4 | 1 | G6 | Cheung Shing Mars | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 60 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 202 |
| Daniil | G2 | Ecoline | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 48 | 4 | 1 | G3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 1 | G7 | Teractor | 25 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 64 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 172 |
| Bruno T. | G7 | Phobolog | 40 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 57 | 4 | 1 | G8 | Mining Guild | 27 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 1 | G9 | Robinson Industries | 32 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 27 | 70 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 180 |
FINAL
Final Game
Mary and Anton G. share second place after finishing level on 70 VP and remaining tied after the official tiebreak.
| Player | Corporation | TR | Awards | Milestones | Greeneries | Cities | Cards | VP | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom | Point Luna | 32 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 28 | 81 | 1st |
| Mary | Helion | 37 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 70 | Shared 2nd |
| Anton G. | Mining Guild | 39 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 70 | Shared 2nd |
| Konstantin | Saturn Systems | 36 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 68 | 3rd |
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Table Distribution
Draft qualifying schedule for 12 players. Each participant has 3 games; scheduled dates are shown where already confirmed.
All 12 players are confirmed. Every remaining game can now be scheduled directly by its participants.
Completed
Game 1
Date & Time: 18.07 Saturday 19:00- Anton G.
- Jaz
- Kiano
- Valentina
Completed
Game 2
Date & Time: 08.07 Wednesday 19:30- Daniil
- Julia
- Konstantin
- Valentina
Completed
Game 3
Date & Time: 19.07 Sunday 19:00- Anton S.
- Daniil
- Jaz
- Mary
Completed
Game 4
Date & Time: 09.07 Thursday 18:30- Anton G.
- Kiano
- Konstantin
- Mary
Completed
Game 5
Date & Time: 16.07 Thursday 19:00- Alexey
- Julia
- Mary
- Valentina
Completed
Game 6
Date & Time: 13.07 Monday 19:00- Alexey
- Anton S.
- Kiano
- Konstantin
Completed
Game 7
Date & Time: 12.07 Sunday 17:00- Alexey
- Bruno T.
- Daniil
- Tom
Completed
Game 8
Date & Time: 15.07 Wednesday 19:00- Anton G.
- Anton S.
- Bruno T.
- Tom
Completed
Game 9
Date & Time: 19.07 Sunday 14:45- Bruno T.
- Jaz
- Julia
- Tom
General Information
The tournament is played using Terraforming Mars.
The tournament runs from July 5 to July 22.
Games will be scheduled on dates and times agreed upon by the participants within this period.
If, for objective reasons, participants are unable to complete all required games before the tournament deadline, the organizers reserve the right to extend the tournament period for a reasonable amount of time.
Entry Fee: €15
The fee includes:
- participation in all tournament games;
- contribution to the prize pool;
- participation prizes;
- prizes for tournament winners;
- organizational expenses.
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Game Format
Used:
- Terraforming Mars Base Game;
- Prelude Expansion.
Not used:
- Promotional cards.
For all games:
- Card drafting is mandatory;
- Official game rules apply;
- Official FAQs and clarifications apply whenever relevant.
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Tournament Structure
The tournament consists of two stages.
Qualifying Stage
Each participant plays 3 ranked games.
All games are played with 4 players per table.
Organizers will make reasonable efforts to minimize repeat matchups between players.
If the total number of participants is not divisible by four, organizers may schedule additional games for certain players. In such cases, organizers will announce in advance which games count toward the player's ranking.
A tournament ranking is created based on the results of the three qualifying games.
Final
The four players with the highest number of tournament points after the qualifying stage advance to the Final.
The Final consists of a single game of Terraforming Mars played under the same rules as the qualifying stage.
The winner of the Final becomes the winner of the tournament.
Players finishing second, third, and fourth in the Final will take the corresponding places in the final tournament standings.
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Time Limit
Each game has a total time limit of 4 hours.
We do not use a strict personal chess clock for individual players. In Terraforming Mars, players may have very different numbers of turns and actions, so personal time limits could unfairly punish certain strategies or engine types rather than only slow play.
After 4 hours, the game does not stop immediately. Players begin finishing the game according to the following procedure:
- The current generation is completed.
- One additional full generation is played.
- The game then ends and final scoring is performed.
Deliberately slowing the game down must not give a player an advantage.
Players are expected to maintain a reasonable pace and avoid unnecessary delays. If the table feels that the game is moving too slowly, players may politely remind one another to speed up.
If helpful, the table may use an hourglass or timer during drafting or especially long decisions, but only as a friendly reminder rather than a strict punishment tool.
Serious or repeated slow play should be reported to the organizer or admin and will be handled case by case.
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Ties and Tournament Points
Ties Within a Game
If two or more players finish a game with the same number of Victory Points (VP), the higher place is awarded to the player with more MegaCredits.
If players remain tied after comparing MegaCredits, they are considered tied for that position.
If players share a position, each player receives the tournament points assigned to that position.
| Position | Tournament Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 5 |
| 2nd | 3 |
| 3rd | 2 |
| 4th | 1 |
Determining Finalists
If two or more players have the same number of tournament points after the qualifying stage, the following tiebreakers are applied:
- Total Victory Points (VP) across all qualifying games.
- Number of first-place finishes.
- Number of second-place finishes.
If the tiebreakers are still insufficient to determine the finalists, the organizers will make the final decision.
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Game Result Sheet
A scoring sheet is used for every tournament game.
After the game ends, players complete the result sheet together, including:
- player name;
- corporation;
- TR;
- points from Awards;
- points from Milestones;
- points from Greeneries;
- points from Cities;
- points from Cards;
- total VP.
The completed result sheet is considered the official result of the game and must be submitted to the organizers.
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Player Conduct
Participants are expected to:
- follow the rules;
- maintain a friendly atmosphere;
- avoid intentionally slowing down the game;
- treat fellow players and organizers with respect.
The following are prohibited:
- coaching from spectators;
- external assistance when making game decisions;
- unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Mistakes, Rollbacks, and Disputes
Mistakes and Rollbacks
If a gameplay mistake is discovered, players must immediately notify the organizers.
If the mistake can be corrected without significantly affecting subsequent decisions, organizers may perform a rollback.
Rollbacks may be performed during the next player's turn, provided that no significant actions have been taken that could affect player decisions.
If a fair rollback is not possible, organizers will determine the most appropriate resolution.
Disputes
In situations where the rules, official FAQs, or official clarifications do not provide a clear answer, the organizers will make the final ruling.
Organizer decisions are final.
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Prizes and Final Provisions
Prizes
Prize distribution:
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st place | Painted TR counter miniature, a wooden organizer for Terraforming Mars, and a place in Portal's Hall of Fame. |
| 2nd place | Painted TR counter miniature, the right to name one of the cities in Portal's tournament copy, and a custom miniature of that city for use in games. |
| 3rd place | Painted TR counter miniature, plus Deimos and Phobos miniatures for use in games. |
| Special nomination: "Mars Gives a Second Chance" | Free entry to 3 Terraforming Mars games for the player who finishes last. |
| All participants | Special Portal tournament fan promo cards. |
Final Provisions
Participation in the tournament constitutes acceptance of these rules.
Organizers reserve the right to make clarifications or adjustments to the tournament regulations before the first game begins, provided that all participants are informed.