Mar. 04, 2020 10:36 AM
ABOUT BEYBLADE NORTH 2020
Beyblade North 2020 brings giveaways and high-speed battles for players of all ages and skill levels! Compete in our tournaments or play free battles just for fun at Anime North 2020 on May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th.
This page will cover the WBBA 3on3/5G Burst Format event on May 22nd. Whether you're a brand new blader or a seasoned veteran, we welcome players of all skill levels to participate.
If you have any questions about our event itself, please feel free to post them here!
For more information about Anime North 2020, please:
REGISTRATION & PARTICIPANT CAP: 25 PLAYERS
Participant Cap
While everyone will be welcome to spectate and participate in free play, there will be a participant cap of 25 Players on this tournament due to limited space, time, and staff.
How to Register
To confirm your spot in the event:
- First, purchase a ticket to Anime North 2020 here.
- Then, hit the blue “JOIN TOURNAMENT” button at the top of this page. Do not join if you have not purchased a pass yet.
Additional Registration Guidelines
- Day-Of Check-In Required: All players will be required to check-in with our tournament staff at the entrance of our booth in Hall B of the Toronto Congress Centre before the tournament start time.
- Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 6:00PM, you will not be able to enter the tournament (but are welcome to participate in free play).
- Have Your WBO Account Open On Your Phone: During check-in, be sure to have your WBO account page open on your phone so we can verify your username quickly.
- Posting/PMing Will Not Secure Spot: Posting in this thread or private messaging the host will not confirm a spot in the tournament. You must follow the instructions above.
- Day-Of Registration: Registration on the day of the event for people who don’t confirm a spot beforehand will be possible if spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Signed up and can't make it? Let us know: If you end up not being able to make it to the event, please post here to notify the host so we can open up a spot for someone else. Players who sign up on this page and do not show up at the tournament without any notice may be warned in accordance with our Community Rules. Thanks for your understanding!
TOURNAMENT RULES: WBBA Rules BURST FORMAT - 3on3 & 5G
First Stage – WBBA 3on3 Battle Format Rules
In the first stage, this tournament will be played using an non-WBO ruleset for the matches played: WBBA’s 3on3 Battle Format. This format is used by TAKARA-TOMY for some of their events in Asia. The rules are as follows:
1. Matches are to 3 points
- Outspin = 1 Point
- Knock Out = 1 Point
- Burst = 2 Points
2. Deck Construction: 3 Beyblades
- Each player constructs a deck consisting of 3 Beyblades within 1.5 minutes.
- No parts may be repeated throughout each combination. The same rules from WBO’s Deck Format for repeating parts will apply (see the "Deck Format Advanced Rulings" section in the WBO Burst Format rulebook).
- Up to one Layer with multiple spin direction capabilities may be included in the deck (ex. Lord Spriggan). Spin direction changes for Layers with multiple spin direction capabilities are permitted. If both players want to change spin directions at the same time, the change must be made in secret.
3. Deck Sequencing & Inspection
- Each combination will be placed into one of the three numbered slots in a deck box (pictured above).
- We will have these available to borrow at the event, but please bring your own if you have one.
- The judge will then inspect both decks to ensure they are legal.
4. Perform Battles in Sequence
- Players perform battles following the sequence of the Beyblades in their deck box until one player scores 3 total points. This means that the Beyblades in the #1 slot will play each other, followed by #2 vs #2, and #3 vs. #3.
5. Ties
- If there is a tie at any point, the match will be replayed using the same two Beyblades until a winner is determined for that round.
- If neither player has earned 3 Points after all three rounds have been played between all three Beyblades, players will re-order their deck (or keep it in the same order) in secret and then play a decisive fourth round (and fifth, if needed) to determine the match winner.
Finals – WBBA 5G Battle Format Rules
The top eight players from the first stage will advance to a final using the WBBA 5G Battle Format rules:
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1. Matches are to 3 points
2. Deck Construction: 5 Beyblades
3. Deck Sequencing & Inspection
4. Perform Battles in Sequence
5. Ties
- Outspin = 1 Point
- Knock Out = 2 Point
- Burst = 2 Points
2. Deck Construction: 5 Beyblades
- Each player constructs a deck consisting of 5 Beyblades within 3 minutes.
- No parts may be repeated throughout each combination. The same rules from WBO’s Deck Format for repeating parts will apply (see the "Deck Format Advanced Rulings" section in the WBO Burst Format rulebook).
- Up to one Layer with multiple spin direction capabilities may be included in the deck (ex. Lord Spriggan). Spin direction changes for Layers with multiple spin direction capabilities are permitted. If both players want to change spin directions at the same time, the change must be made in secret.
3. Deck Sequencing & Inspection
- Each combination will be placed into one of the five numbered slots across two deck boxes (pictured above).
- We will have these available to borrow at the event, but please bring your own if you have one.
- The judge will then inspect both decks to ensure they are legal.
4. Perform Battles in Sequence
- Players perform battles following the sequence of the Beyblades in their deck box until one player scores 3 total points. This means that the Beyblades in the #1 slot will play each other, followed by #2 vs #2, and #3 vs. #3, and so forth.
5. Ties
- If there is a tie at any point, the match will be replayed using the same two Beyblades until a winner is determined for that round.
Note: All other existing WBO Burst Format rules unrelated to the match ruleset outlined above will apply for this event.
NEED-TO-KNOW INFORMATION SHEET
Some of this information is covered below, but we will also be handing out the following need-to-know information sheet on the day of the event. It covers key topics related to the organization of this event to ensure everyone is on the same page.
You may read it then, or get a head start right now:
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Our booth will be open for the majority of convention hours across both Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Anime North. We'll be running at least one tournament on each day, with the remainder of time dedicated to free play for all Bladers.
This event page is for the Friday event:
Friday, May 22 – WBBA 3on3/5G Burst Format
- Registration: 5:00PM–6:00PM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 6:15PM
- Tournament End: 10:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
Our other events at Anime North 2020:
Saturday, May 23 – Burst Format
- Registration: 10:00AM–11:45AM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 12:00PM
- Tournament End: 7:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
Sunday, May 24 – Metal Fight Limited Format
- Registration: 10:00AM–11:00AM
- ☆ Tournament Start: 11:15AM
- Tournament End: 3:00PM (Approximately)
- During All Booth Hours: Free Play
LOCATION: TORONTO CONGRESS CENTRE - HALL B
All BEYBLADE NORTH 2020 events will be hosted in our space at the back of Hall B in the Toronto Congress Centre. Please see the highlighted area on the map below:
When the floor plan for the entire Hall B has been finalized, we will post it with details on where exactly we are positioned. However, for those who attended last year: we are in the exact same spot within Hall B.
NO BEY? NO PROB!
Don't have any Beyblades? No problem! We would be happy to lend a Beyblade and launcher to you to use for your tournament matches!
HAVE A BEYSTADIUM? BRING IT!
We will be bringing stadiums for this event, but more are always welcome! Any BeyStadium is fine for free play, but BeyStadium Standard Types (pictured below) are particularly appreciated. If you can bring one, please post here to let us know.
GIVEAWAYS
Photo from 2018 – Final Prizes
The fun doesn’t stop with just our tournaments! Stay tuned for details in the coming months regarding the giveaways we will be running throughout the weekend at BEYBLADE NORTH 2020!
Come compete with us for your chance to win prizes not only by placing in tournaments, but by entering contests and random giveaways all weekend (throughout Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at all of our events during Anime North), too!
NOT SURE WHAT TO EXPECT?
Not sure what to expect? Check out this video and a tournament report from our Anime North events over the past couple years: