• Each participating team consists of four players. Ideally, the team should compete with the same four players who qualified for the Europe Masters. However, at least two of the original qualifying players must participate.
  • The tournament consists of four playing rounds. In each round, a single game is played simultaneous by all participants.
  • Each team member earns an individual score per game (5, 3, 2, or 1 point). These scores are added together to determine the team’s result.
    In case of a tie, the points will be divided. Example: If two players tie for second place, they each receive (3+2)/2 = 2.5 point. Always CHECK the tiebreaker to determine ranking!
    Maximum score possible for a team is 80 points (4 players × 4 games × 5 points).
  • The team with the highest total score wins the tournament and is crowned European Board Game Champion.
  • In the event of a tie between teams, the following criteria shall decide the ranking in the order listed: the best average placement (including shared positions), most second-place finishes, most third-place finishes, higher placement of the best, second-best, third-best individual players.
  • During each round the four players of a team will play from each of the starting positions (1, 2, 3 and 4) exactly once.
  • Each player will play once in each of the four rounds, at the starting positions 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The tournament draw ensures that each team plays against every other team exactly once or twice.
  • The tournament area is a non-smoking zone.
  • The use of mobile phones within the tournament area is strictly prohibited.
  • Participants who have finished their game clean up the game together.
  • After finishing a game, participants must:
    • Leave the tournament area immediately
    • Not linger at other tables where games are still in progress
    • Not interfere with ongoing games
    • Not speak to other players who are still playing
  • The four players of a team play all four games, i.e. the entire tournament. Reserve players may be used only if a player drops out before the tournament begins.
    Substitutions during the tournament are only permitted under exceptional circumstances – such as an accident or illness occurring during the event.
  • You play not only to win, but also to have a great time. Even if you don’t become champions, you’ll leave with great memories and the opportunity to meet passionate board gamers from across Europe.