What is The "Real" Idaho State Championship?

What is The "Real" Idaho State Championship? April 3rd and 4th.

Simple answer. Its the Real one. (Implying not fake) and also Guaranteed $500 in cash prizes to 1st Place.

Jokes aside. As the player base of Magic: The Gathering has grown, the participating stores of Idaho decided it was time to offer something better, bigger, faster and stronger.

The Trials: January 31st - April 3rd

Each participating store will host a State Championship Trial. Stores choose which format and entry (ask your LGS). Any player may play in The State Championship, however Trials offer an opportunity to earn Byes at the event and reduced entry for all Top-8 Trial competitors. All trials are 3x Planeswalker Points!

Store Events:
January 31st: ABU Games (Boise) Facebook Event
Feb 1st: Tap Cut Gaming (Twin Falls) Facebook Event
Feb 7th: Phoenix Fire (Meridian) Facebook Event
Feb 28th: WizardDen (Boise) Facebook Event
March 7th: Phoenix Fire (Nampa) Facebook Event
March 14th: All about Games (Boise) Facebook Event

April 3rd: Last Min Trials (at TBD convention) Facebook Event

Players can play in as many trials as they want. *Coupon code only applicable once*

Trials Prizes:
1st: One round bye in State championship (April 3 and 4th) + $5 off coupon code + Trial Winner Playmat +LGS Prize support (varies base on store)

2nd-8th: $5 off coupon code + LGS Prize Support

The State Championship: April 4th 10am Facebook Event 

<TBD Boise Convention Space>

Open To ALL players

Standard (Competitive REL)

$30 State Championship Entry

Championship and Top-8 Playmats!

All trial winners will receive a Round 1 Bye.

1st Place: $500 CASH

2nd - 8th: CASH Based on Attendance

Door Prizes and Sealed Product Based on Attendance

Tickets Available Online

That's the entire story for now.

It's coming. Are you ready?