MSO Winter Games

We wish everyone good health and resilience during the challenges of the pandemic. We’re organizing a weekend of friendly tournaments all of which are free and open to everyone on Feb 19, 20 and 21. Although there are no medals or prizes we are still expecting a strong and fun series of events including Catan, Stone Age, Battle Sheep, 7 Wonders, Crazy House Chess, Lines of Action, Quoridor, and Hyper Backgammon.

All times are in GMT, and events are scheduled for Friday Feb 19 to Sunday, Feb 21.

Visit https://discord.gg/mRhtB4M for the latest information. Please make sure to register/check-in before the start time of the published start time.

Chess Crazyhouse Arena

Friday 7.00pm – 8.30pm; 2min+1sec over 90 minutes. Register at: https://lichess.org/tournament/73d9z7jv

Hyper Backgammon

Friday 9.00 – 11.00pm; Each player begins with three pieces, rather than fifteen! 5pt knockout tournament. Platform: Backgammon Studio Heroes.

CATAN Variants

Saturday – 330pm to 830pm; Platform: Catan Universe

3 swiss rounds (each with a different and unique rule) + 1 final table. Round 1:You win with 9 Victory Points. Round 2:The first four settlements can’t be placed on Ore. Round 3:One of the two settlements needs to be played on the coast.- Final table: all rules combined.

Lines of Action

Saturday 5.00pm – 7.00pm Swiss – 6rd x 20min. Platform: boardgamearena

Quoridor

Saturday 8.00pm – 10.00pm; Swiss – 6rd x 20min

Platform: boardgamearena

Stone Age

Sunday 3.00pm – 7.00pm; 3 rounds + final

Platform: boardgamearena

7 Wonders

Sunday 7.30pm – 10.30pm:3 double rounds + final

Platform: boardgamearena

Battle Sheep