​​Card Merchant is once again thrilled to be part of the exciting Catan Organized Play program here in New Zealand, providing an opportunity for Catan enthusiasts from all corners of the country to showcase their strategic prowess and compete for glory.

​​We hope that one of our winners goes on to become the Catan World Champion for 2025!
​​The 2024 Card Merchant Christchurch Regional Champion went on to win the New Zealand Nationals and was flown to Germany to compete on the global stage!

​​🧩 Event Details
​​Store: Card Merchant Whangarei

​​Date: Saturday 17th May

​​Time: 11:00 AM

​​Entry Fee: $20

​​⚙️ Tournament Structure
​​Players will engage in multiple rounds to determine the ultimate Catan champion from each store’s National Qualifier tournament.

​​Preliminary Round:
​​Each participant will play three separate games of the base set Catan.

​​Opponents will rotate for each game.

​​At the conclusion of the preliminary round, the top 16 players with the highest win/point totals will advance to the semi-finals.

​​Semi-Finals:
​​The top 16 players will be split into four intense semi-final games.

​​The winner of each game will earn a seat at the finals table for their National Qualifier event.

​​Final Showdown:
​​The four semi-final winners will face off in an epic final battle.

​​The store champion will receive:

​​A $200 travel stipend to attend the National Championships at Wellycon

​​The signed copy of Catan (6th Edition) used in the finals, autographed by all players and staff on the day.
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🎁 Prizes
​​Each store will have:

​​1x Catan: New Energies

​​3x Catan Summer Hex Set accessory sets
​​to give out as random prizes.

​​🥇 1st Place:

​​Signed Catan 6th Edition final set

​​$200 travel stipend for Nationals

​​Additional prizes will be announced on the day.

​​If fewer than 16 players register, tournament policy dictates we skip the preliminary round and move straight to the semi-finals.

​​Don't miss this chance to be part of New Zealand Catan history!
​​Join us at one of Card Merchant’s eight hobby store locations nationwide for an unforgettable day of competition and Catan mastery.

​​🏆 Only one can emerge as the Catan National Qualifier Champion—will it be you? 🏆