Your go-to event for all the fun, experimental tournaments! *Tournament descriptions and link to staffing form below*
Scavenger Hunt
This is an asynchronous competition spanning all of Friday and Saturday. Participants will have until Saturday evening to accomplish a list of tasks at IGX and gather proof for those accomplishments. Scavenger Hunt lists will be given out at check-in and must be submitted by Saturday night.
Counted Blows Longsword Invitational
This invite-only event will display the Counted Blows continuous fencing format fought by fencers who are highly familiar with the format, and who have been involved in its creation. This is an “exhibition” event.
Counted Blows Dueling Saber
Open Dueling Saber using the Counted Blows continuous fencing format. All fencers welcome.
Ranged Weapons
Ranged Weapons will include four divisions: Archery, Knife Throwing, Ax Throwing, and Stone Throwing (stone put). Participants may compete in as many divisions as they like. There will be two timeslots for Ranged Weapons, and competitors may choose which of these to attend. *EACH WILL BE SCORED INDIVIDUALLY*
Vale of Variables
Returning for its second year, Vale of Variables is a team tournament in which groups of four will compete in randomized scenarios with randomized weapons.
Family Stick Fight
In this Irish Stick-Fighting inspired event, fencers will compete in large teams. Shillelagh trainers will be provided, and fencers will fence in one-hit-elimination matches until only one team is left standing.
Mass Melee
You know it, you love it- this year, Mass Melee returns bigger and better than ever. Gather your teammates for group formation combat, and be ready for some exciting new combat scenarios!