Guides to make you a better Judge
When cards become marked, either by accident or through malice, players can gain information they aren't otherwise entitled to. In How To Spot Marked Cards, we will discuss what constitutes a marked card, how to spot them, and the penalties and fixes associated with any problems you might find.
So you've judged a tournament and had a blast, and now you want to write a tournament report. What is a good way to write a tournament report? Our Our guide gives you some hints to make an educational and fun tournament report to share with other judges!
Have you ever wondered what you need to think about when playing and judging at the same time? Our guide will give you useful hints and tips on when you can play and judge at the same time, as well as what you should do when taking calls from players or in your own match!
Have you ever wondered how to run a draft quick and efficient? This guide will take you through the steps to run a quality draft!
Prereleases are a lot of fun, where everyone gets to play with the new cards for the first time. This document will help you prepare to run a prerelease.
Appeals are one of the biggest ways an event can be delayed. Check our guide to the efficient handling of appeals.
Deck checks must be performed at all Competitive and Professional Rules Enforcement Level tournaments. This guide will take you through the steps needed in order to perform a deck check.
Uh-oh, something has gone bad and now you have to DQ a player. What are you supposed to do again? This document takes you step-by-step through the process.
Ever wondered what you're supposed to say during your Head Judge announcements? Well, wonder no more - take a look at this How To-guide!
You've worked an event with another judge and now it's time to write a review. Check out our guide for best practices so you can write the best review both for yourself and the recipient.