Download the complete Tournament Rules
Full set of tournament rules, terms and conditions - updated January 2018!
Tournament Overview
Final War Pty Limited is the official sponsor of the boardgame section of PAX Melbourne for 2017 and is running a major tournament as part of our PAX adventure.
The Final War Grand Melee tournament will be run as follows:
- Store-based local events, starting from May and running through to August 31.
- Regional Finals will be held in September/early October.
- Grand Melee Tournament Final – The final will be held at PAX Melbourne 2017.
32 players will qualify for the tournament final from the Regional Finals, plus 4 invited guests.
The prize package for the finalists and overall winners includes:
- $20,000 Grand Prize for the winner of the Grand Melee
- Cash prizes for minor placings.
- All participants receive Final War merchandise and a 3-day PAX Melbourne pass
- Return economy airfares for Finalists, if qualifying from a Regional Final outside of Melbourne.
- Guardian return airfares for Finalists qualifying from Regional Finals outside of Melbourne, if the finalist is under the age of 18 (minimum age for the tournament is 14).
Full Terms & Conditions may be read by downloading the tournament rules from this site.
Final War Pty Limited is not charging any entry fee in this promotion.
Local Tournament Notes
- All local tournaments must be held at a participating retail game outlet.
- A minimum of 3 participants are required for a Grand Melee event, with one regional qualifier per 8 entrants, rounding down (i.e.: 8-15 = the winner qualifies, 16-23 = top 2 qualify etc.).
- Local stores may charge an entry fee for the local tournament.
If you have a store that you think would be interested in participating, please have the store email us at tournaments@finalwar.com for a tournament kit.