1. What is an Armory Event?
An Armory Event is the Tier 0 of official Flesh and Blood organized play, meaning it is the most accessible and casual level of tournament play.
Primary Goal: To provide a fun, regular meeting point for the local community, introduce new players to competitive play, and reward participation.
Frequency: Stores are officially permitted to run one Armory Event per week.
Rules Enforcement: They are run at a Casual Rules Enforcement Level, meaning judges and experienced players focus more on educating and helping than on strict penalties. This is perfect for your focus on new players!
2. Formats
Armory Events are flexible and can run different formats, but they are typically one of the following. Your event organizer decides which one to run:
For most events (Casual Armory on Mondays): Since our event is only 90 minutes (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM), running Blitz is usually played to fit two or three rounds comfortably. Classic Constructed rounds are often too long for this short time slot.
3. Tournament Structure (Swiss)
Armory Events use the Swiss System (unless running UPF).
Rounds: Players are paired each round with someone who has a similar win/loss record. You will generally play 3 or 4 rounds total, depending on attendance.
Best-of-One: All matches are a single game.
No Elimination: Even if you lose every round, you can stay and play until the end of the event.
4. Prize Support (The Armory Kit)
This is the main draw for many players. Legend Story Studios (LSS) provides stores with a monthly Armory Kit that contains exclusive prizes:
Important Note for our Event (FREE Entry): Since our event is free to enter, giving prizes like packs per win may not be feasible unless the store is covering the cost. The standard prize for a free event is to distribute the official Armory Kit promos as described above.
5. Player Benefits
Participating in an Armory Event offers several official benefits:
XP (Experience Points): Players earn 3 XP per match win (except for UPF). This XP accrues on their official GEM player account and helps them climb the FAB rankings, which can lead to invitations for higher-level competitive play later on.
Community: It's the best way to meet the local FAB community, find trade partners, and practice.