International ‘Magic’ Tournament Makes First Appearance in Puerto Rico

WHAT: Wizards of the Coast is arriving in San Juan for the first ever Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour held in Puerto Rico. The world’s foremost Magic players will be at the Puerto Rico Convention Center from May 28-30 for a thrilling four-day Magic festival. This weekend kicks off a summer filled with exciting casual, multiplayer releases and gaming activities for Magic players around the globe.

The event is open to the public and Wizards of the Coast invites local fans and friends to experience Pro Tour–San Juan by participating in onsite activities including tournaments, game demos, artist signings and Massive Multiplayer Magic, something you’ll have to see to believe. Wizards of the Coast is also hosting a variety of contests, where participants can win a free trip to the next Pro Tour event in Amsterdam as well as other great prizes.

The Magic Pro Tour is the highest form of competitive play for the collectible trading card game with a “main event” that hosts the world’s top players. Side events offer something for everyone who attends, from those new to the game to seasoned players.

Throughout the year, fans of the game participate in local Magic events, such as Friday Night Magic, a weekly tournament that offers a more casual gaming environment for players of all skill levels. Magic also offers multiplayer formats for those looking to compete against a large group of friends.


Media are invited to attend and get an inside look at the Pro Tour to meet the players, local retailers and Wizards of the Coast employees that helped create the robust Magic community in San Juan – and beyond!


WHEN: May 28-30, 2010

Read about the Pro Tour online: Pro Tour—San Juan


WHERE: Puerto Rico Convention Center
100 Convention Boulevard
San Juan, PR 00907



Where to play Magic: The Gathering in and around San Juan

AKM
A418, STE1
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico 00920
787-409-6525


Game Zone
Ave Main 31-48 Urb Santa Rosa
Bayamon, Puerto Rico 00959
787-617-9197


Duel Grounds
683 Calle Acuario
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00926
939-218-5645
Future Sight Release

ABOUT MAGIC: THE GATHERING

Magic: The Gathering is the first and most widely played trading card game. Players take on the role of Planeswalkers – powerful mages who battle others for glory, knowledge and conquest. Their weapons include spells, creatures and artifacts gathered from a vast multiverse of unique fantasy worlds. With over 10,000 different cards available, Magic offers an unrivaled depth of game play with many levels of choice and customization for its players. The cards feature unique illustrations by top fantasy artists inspired by familiar elements of myth and legend. These elements weave together to provide a strategically rich and satisfying game play experience. Whether in the competitive arena or participating in a local Magic event, there is always an opportunity to shine.

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