How it all started
In 2017, Chris Pepin invited a group of local southern California magic players to gather around their mountain house to throw some cards and enjoy the game in honor of Chris's birthday.
This event has grown and keeps growing.
Since that first meet-up of only 7 players, Chris's wife Denni continues to host 70+ players at this annual event of "Clawsome Proportion".
About the Annual Risk
This year marks the 5th anniversary for the Socal Spawners Event. Old school players from all over the US and abroad register and play.
Below are the standard EC rules for the tournament and the Scribble Ante events.
Important: Each player is responsible for the safety and security of their own card collection. We recommend for high value cards, you keep collectible insurance while away from home.
Important: Before Registering
This year's tournament and beach bash will be held on a US Federal Military Base event center. There are no outside alcohol or drugs allowed on base.
All players must provide a valid US drivers' license or Passport to gain access through Camp Pendleton's main gate to attend.
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 9, 2024
5:30PM - 10:30PM
Pre-Event Tournament
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10:00AM - 6:30PM
Spawner Tournament of Kings
Sunday, August 11, 2024
11:00AM - 4:00PM
2024 Risk Beach Bash
Pre-Event
Friday Night Tournaments
MTG Pre-Modern Event
Premodern format consists of MTG sets from Fourth Edition to Scourge. The card pool thus roughly spans the period in between the formats and Modern. Card pool rule of thumb: cards with the old frame printed between 1995 and 2003, which were standard legal at some point during this period.
Sorcery Event
Sorcery pits two ancient beings of great power against one another to determine which of their lineage are strongest. Players use sorcery to conjure minions, cast spells, and wield enchanted items to reach the game's goal of conquering three battlefields.
Main Event
Risk Tournament of Homarids
Tournament Rules
- Don't be a dick
- Legal Sets
Old School 93-94 decks may consist of cards from these sets printed in 1993-94:
Alpha | Beta | Unlimited | Collector’s Edition (CE) | International Collector’s Edition (IE) | Arabian Nights | Antiquities | Revised | Legends | The Dark |Fallen Empires - This tournament will also allow all non-foil cards from the sets above, that were reprinted in any language with the original frame and original art. So for example, a Chronicles City of Brass, Fifth Edition Wrath of God, Time Spiral Psionic Blast, and Collector’s Edition Mox Ruby would all be legal (original frame + original art), while an Ice Age Swords to Plowshares or Arena 1996 Counterspell would not be legal (different art). The misprinted Revised Serendib Efreet (with Ifh-Biff Efreet’s art, and green border) is of course allowed, because it was printed in one of the original sets in 1994 (Revised). We always encourage you to seek out the oldest and coolest versions of cards you can find, but these can serve as your de facto substitutes for the cards printed in 93-94.
- Absolutely no proxies and fake cards allowed.
- Finally, the following promotional cards from 1994 are also legal: Arena, Sewers of Estark, and Nalathni Dragon.
- The following cards are banned: Bronze Tablet | Contract from Below | Darkpact | Demonic Attorney | Jeweled Bird | Rebirth | Tempest Efreet
- The following cards are restricted (maximum of 1 of each card per deck): Ancestral Recall | Balance | Black Lotus | Braingeyser | Chaos Orb | Channel | Demonic Tutor | Library of Alexandria | Mana Drain | Mind Twist | Mox Emerald | Mox Jet | Mox Pearl | Mox Ruby | Mox Sapphire | Regrowth | Sol Ring | Time Walk | Time Twister | Wheel of Fortune
- Mind twist. only black mana may be used to cast mind twist. this includes the "x" portion.
- Blocking tapped creatures deal no damage (dust off those icy manipulators).
- 4 recall legal. 4 time vault legal. 4 shahazarad legal.
- And the biggest one. Draws DO happen at this event. get your game done or you both suffer. Chaos orb flips will not be deciding games at this event. unless you miss that serra angel in game 3. Do not feel bad for calling the judge on a slow player. practice playing with your deck so the decisions come faster.
Magic Artist Information Coming SOON!
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Event Add-Ons
Event Swag Bag
RISK 2024 GOODIE BAG
Take home your swag bag Risk 2024 custom designed t-shirt and a special customized players gift. T-Shirt sizes come in Small to 4XL. There will be limited inventory on-site at the event so if you're even thinking about grabbing a shirt, it's better to order it during your registration checkout. If you'd like to order more than one t-shirt or mat, please email us directly.
Location and Accomodations
Join Us At This Year's Beach Oasis
In Oceanside, just north of San Diego!
Due to card and personal attendee safety, we will not share the event exact location and schedule until after you register.
Reserve Your Seat
Accommodations including hotel, car rental, and food (unless otherwise specified below) are not included in the below ticket prices.
Friday Tournament Only Ticket
- Sorcery or Modern Tournament Play & Prizes
- Catered Light Dinner Buffet
- Cash Bar
- Sunday Beach Bash Access
Saturday Tournament Only Ticket
- Risk Tournament Play & Prizes
- Catered On-Site Buffet Lunch
- Three Drink Tickets
- Cash Bar
- Sunday Beach Bash Access
All Access Ultimate Experience
- Friday Night Modern + Sorcery
- Risk Tournament & Play Prizes
- Catered On-Site Lunch Buffet
- Three Drink Tickets
- Cash Bar
- Sunday Beach Bash Access
- Event Swag Bag
Saturday Tournament & Swag
- Risk Tournament & Play Prizes
- Catered On-Site Lunch Buffet
- Three Drink Tickets
- Cash Bar
- Sunday Beach Bash Access
- Event Swag Bag
FAQs
Some quick answers to common questions about the event.