The Wizard World HeroClix Invitationals is the highest level of…

The Wizard World HeroClix Invitationals is the highest level of competition for HeroClix,
replacing all previous championship events. There are four WWHCI cycles in 2005, each
consisting of Local and Regional events culminating in a Championship held at a Wizard World
convention. While changes to this document will generally be posted two weeks in advance of
taking effect, WizKids, Inc. reserves the right to modify these rules as it deems necessary, in its
sole discretion, at any time, with or without notice. A brief glossary of terms used in these rules
appears at the end of the document.

Tournament Organizers
WizKids Regional Tournament Organizers (or TOs) are responsible for managing WWHCI
Regional tournaments. In addition to ensuring that the event is run according to WizKids
Approved Play policies and guidelines and making the event as fun and exciting as possible,
WizKids regional TOs are required to:
   · Submit the date, time, and location of each regional event to WizKids no later than one
       month prior to the event. If WizKids does not receive this information by one month
       prior to the event, that event will be considered cancelled. WizKids may extend this
       deadline if circumstances necessitate such a change.
   · Actively publicize the event through fliers, emails, web posts and banners, and
       proactively communicating with WizKids envoys in the area.
   · Post details and a link to wizkidsgames.com on their website.
   · Accept pre-registration through wizkidsgames.com.
WizKids will provide each TO with a list of all Local level winners for verification. Where
necessary, WizKids will also provide a list of all players who are prohibited from competing in
WWHCI events.

Head Judge
The Head Judge is the HeroClix Judge responsible for running the event in question, supervising
pairings, adjudicating disputes, and generally making sure that the event observes all relevant
rules and policies. In addition, this individual is solely responsible for ensuring that the event is
reported in a timely manner. At the local level, this Judge is generally the same individual
responsible for running standard weekly tournaments. At the Regional level, an event's Head
Judge is selected by the Regional TO in consultation with his/her SPOC. At the championship
level, the Head Judge is likely to be the HeroClix Rules Arbitrator or a member of the WizKids
Approved Play staff.

SPOCs (Single Points of Contact)
WizKids assigns each TO a "Single Point of Contact", or SPOC. This person is a WizKids
envoy (generally level 3 or above) who is responsible for facilitating communication between the
TO, Head Judge, and WizKids. The SPOC may also be the event's Head Judge, but this is not
required.

Premiere Events Envoy
WizKids assigns one level 5 envoy to serve as the centerpoint of communication for WizKids
Premiere Events in the field. Questions about the WWHCI program or any other WizKids
Premiere Event can be directed to the Premiere Events Envoy at
premiereevents@envoys.wizkidsgames.com.
Competitive Standards
To ensure a level-playing field, WizKids has instituted the following standards for Wizard World
HeroClix Invitational (WWHCI) Events:
   · No house rules are allowed during WWHCI events.
   · All Constructed WWHCI events are presumed to be 300 points Open HeroClix, unless
       specified otherwise by WizKids.
   · All WWHCI events must be reported within one week of the event's completion. The
       results of any event not reported within one week of completion will be considered
       invalid and all accompanying prizes and Invitations void.
   · An Invitation is valid only in the cycle in which it is won. For example, if a player wins a
       February Regional event, his/her Invitation and free admission are valid only for Wizard
       World Los Angeles, not for Wizard World Philadelphia. In order to win an Invitation
       valid for Wizard World Philadelphia, a player must win a Regional event in April.
   · Invitations do not "pass down" to other players and may not be transferred in any way.
   · An Invitation may only be used once. If a player who won a Local event competes in
       multiple Regional events, that player may only use his/her Invitation to skip the first
       flight at only one of those events.
   · An Invitation is only valid as long as the player who won it does not compete in any
       further events at the same level (Local or Regional) in the same cycle. A player may
       compete in as many Local (or Regional) events as s/he wants, but if that player competes
       in a Local (or Regional) event after having won an Invitation in a previous Local (or
       Regional) event in the same cycle, that Invitation is void and the player is not eligible to
       win another invitation at the same level in the same cycle.

Locals
Registered WizKids venues around the world have the opportunity to run WWHCI Locals.
These events are available for registration through the standard WizKids-supported event
registration period. Each WWHCI Local event consists of a minimum of three (3) rounds of
Swiss-style competition, followed by a championship match between the two (2) players with the
best records from the Swiss rounds. These events use all standard Sealed format rules except
where otherwise specified by WizKids.

Prizes (may vary from event to event--the specific prizes listed below are guidelines and are
subject to change with or without notice):
    · Champion prize: Marquee-quality Limited Edition game piece and an Invitation that
        allows the player to bypass the first flight at the Regional level.
    · Fellowship prize: Marquee-quality Limited Edition game piece.
    · "Participation" Prize: Most Local WWHCI prize kits will contain eight (8) additional
        prizes to be awarded to the first eight (8) competitors to register for the event. These
        players must complete a minimum of three (3) rounds of Swiss competition in order to
        receive their prizes.

Regionals
A WWHCI Regional may also be a pre-release tournament, but in the event that release timing
or other logistical considerations prevent this, WizKids may substitute another format or event
scenario. Details on each Regional event will be available at wizkidsgames.com at least one
month in advance of the event. Each Regional event will consist of two (2) levels of
competition:
   1) An open first flight1 consisting of three rounds of Sealed format Swiss pairings will
       qualify sixteen (16) competitors for the final rounds of competition. The first of these
       rounds will begin no later than 11:00am on the day of competition (check specific event
       schedules for exact times). A player who has won an Invitation at the Local level in the
       current cycle may compete in the first flight, but if s/he chooses to do so, s/he forfeits
       his/her Invitation and may only qualify for the finals through competitive standing in the
       first flight.
   2) A closed single-elimination 300 point Open HeroClix Constructed format second flight.
       The first of these rounds will begin no earlier than 2:00pm on the day of competition
       (check specific event schedules for exact times). The top 16 competitors from the first
       flight and Local-level champions are eligible to compete in these regional finals.

Prizes (may vary from event to event--the specific prizes listed below are guidelines and are
subject to change with or without notice):
    · Grand Prize: A factory set of a current HeroClix expansion (selected by WizKids), free
        admission to the Wizard World convention hosting the current cycle's Championship
        event, and an Invitation that allows the player to bypass the first flight at the
        Championship level.
    · Fellowship Prize: A factory set of a current HeroClix expansion (selected by WizKids).
        The fellowship prize will be awarded by the tournament's head judge, advised by a
        player vote compiled through a double-vote system. At the close of competition, each
        player will nominate up to two opponents (note: votes for any player who is not listed as
        an opponent on your battle record will be discarded) by written ballot. Each player may
        vote immediately upon the close of his/her competition, but results will not be tallied
        until all competition has ceased for both flights. The competitor who receives the most
        votes will be awarded the fellowship prize, subject to the approval of the event's head
        Judge. The head judge must produce player vote results when requested by WizKids, but
        is not otherwise permitted to post or circulate vote results.
    · "Participation" Prize: While supplies last, each competitor will receive an exclusive
        participation prize.

Side Events
A side event (sometimes called a "reflight") is a smaller tournament run for interested players
who, for one reason or another, are not competing in the main Regional tournament. There is no
limit to the number of side events in which player may participate.

Players with Invitations won at Local events
Players with an Invitation to the final rounds of a Regional event are not required to purchase
boosters, as they are not competing in the Sealed first flight. These players may choose to
purchase boosters with their entry fee, paying the standard price, or may choose not to receive
boosters and pay a reduced entry fee. An Invitation does not affect the cost of side events. Entry


1
 At the discretion of the Judge or Tournament Organizer running the event, this initial flight may be split into
multiple flights so that the tournament may be run more smoothly. Each flight must qualify an equal number of
players, and all flights may not qualify more than sixteen (16) players in total.
fees may vary from event to event--check wizkidsgames.com or your Regional TO's website
for details.

Championship
WWHCI Championship events are held at Wizard World conventions. All participants must be
registered attendees of the relevant Wizard World convention. Each championship event will
consist of two days of competition.
Each Championship event will consist of two levels of competition:
    1) First flight Sealed competition (Saturday). The first day of championship competition is
        open to any player who has not already won a Regional event in the current cycle. The
        first day of competition consists of Swiss rounds, which will qualify sixteen (16) players
        for competition in the next day's finals. A player who has won an Invitation at the
        Regional level in the current cycle may compete in the first flight, but if s/he chooses to
        do so, s/he forfeits his/her Invitation and may only qualify for the finals through
        competitive standing in the first flight.
    2) Second flight 300 point Constructed Open HeroClix finals (Sunday). The second day of
        championship competition is open to the top sixteen (16) players from the previous day's
        Sealed competition as well as players who won an invitation in a Regional event during
        the current WWHCI cycle.

Prizes (may vary from event to event--the specific prizes listed below are guidelines and are
subject to change with or without notice):
    · Grand Prize: Champion's choice Master Piece figure. This figure must be selected from
        the most recent Marvel or DC expansion and will be #1 of 1 unless another Champion
        selects the same figure.
    · Fellowship Prize: A factory set of a current HeroClix expansion (selected by WizKids).
        This prize will be awarded by the method outlined in the Regional events section above.
    · Top 8 prizes: A factory set of Limited Edition pieces from a current HeroClix expansion
        (selected by WizKids).
    · "Participation" Prize: The first day of competition will feature the last use of the cycle's
        Regional exclusive "participation" prize. WizKids may offer additional prizes to second
        day competitors.
    · Additional Prizes: Wizard World and WizKids will add additional prizes where available
        and appropriate.

                                2005 Calendar of Events
           Note: this calendar is a preliminary schedule and may be subject to modification.
Date               Event level         Location                                 Details
February 1-7       Winter Local        WizKids venues
                                       worldwide
February 18-19     Winter Regional     Select locations*                        DC: Legacy Pre-
                                       worldwide                                Release
March 19-20        Winter Championship Wizard World Los
                                       Angeles
March 23-27        Spring Local        WizKids venues                           DC: Legacy Marquee
                                       worldwide
April (TBA)        Spring Regional     Select locations*                        TBA
                                              worldwide
June 3-5           Spring Championship        Wizard World                   TBA
                                              Philadelphia
June (TBA)         Summer Local               WizKids venues                 TBA
                                              worldwide
July (TBA)         Summer Regional            Select locations*              TBA
                                              worldwide
August 5-7         Summer                     Wizard World Chicago           TBA
                   Championship
September          Fall Local                 WizKids venues                 TBA
(TBA)                                         worldwide
October (TBA)      Fall Regional              Select locations*              TBA
                                              worldwide
November 4-6       Fall Championship          Wizard World Texas             TBA

*See wizkidsgames.com for a complete list of locations.

Definition of Terms
In this document, specific terms are used repeatedly to describe various phases of the invitational
series. Here is what is meant by those terms.

Match--a single pairing of two competitors which produces a winner and a loser for purposes of
      tournament scoring.
Round--the totality of matches occurring at the same point in the tournament. Each tournament
      consists of multiple rounds.
Flight--a grouping of rounds that constitutes a distinct sub-set of a tournament. For example, a
       Regional level event consists of a Sealed first flight (comprised of 3 rounds) that is open
       to all players and a Constructed second flight that is open to Invitation holders and the top
       16 players from the first flight.
Tournament --a single competition comprised of multiple rounds and/or flights.
Event--a single tournament or demonstration. This term is sometimes used to describe the
      totality of activities surrounding a particular tournament or demonstration.
Side Event--a tournament, demonstration, or pick-up game that occurs in connection with a
      larger event, but is not part of the central tournament. For example, players who do not
      qualify for the second flight at a Regional event might compete in side events that
      afternoon--these events are not part of the Regional tournament, but are held in the same
      location and run by the same Tournament Organizer and/or Judges.