Don’t Die of Dysentery:
Read The Rules
&
Conquer the Trail
Welcome to the Tri-State Trail Tournament, a multi-game competitive board gaming event where players test their skills across three distinct games, each using a tournament structure chosen to best match the game’s mechanics and play style.
This event emphasizes:
Fair competition
Multiple games for every player
Clear winners and exciting finales
Each game is run as its own tournament, with its own format and champion.
Edge cases will be solved by The 2 trail blazers on site.
A convention badge is required for each show but participation in Trail events is always free!
Fliptoons - Round Robin Style Tournament
What to Expect
Fliptoons is fast, tactical, and highly interactive. Step into the shoes of a top talent agent and cast the next big animated show! Flip six toon actors into your screen grid, watch their talents interact, and earn Fame for your studio. Spend Fame to hire new stars or dismiss bad actors, and carefully plan each Flip to maximize your on-screen chemistry.
Tournament Structure
All players will play against as many unique opponents as possible
Multiple short games
No eliminations
Standings based on total wins (and points, if needed)
Champion Determined By
Best overall record after all game rounds
Stonespine Architects - Swiss Rounds → Final Table
What to Expect
Stonespine Architects challenges you to build the most dangerous dungeon in the Stonespine Mountains! Draft and play cards to expand your labyrinth, map paths and place key elements. Between rounds, spend gold to add monsters, traps, treasures, and secret passages. After the initial rounds, the top players compete in the championship final for the title of Master Architect!
Tournament Structure
Two preliminary rounds (Round 2 uses performance-based table assignments)
No early eliminations—all players participate in both preliminary rounds
The top four players advance to a single championship game
Champion Determined By
Highest number of Trail Steps after all rounds
Lost Ruins of Arnak - Swiss Rounds → Final Table
What to Expect
Lost Ruins of Arnak puts you in command of an expedition to explore a mysterious island. Lead your team to uncover lost artifacts, face fearsome guardians, and unlock the island’s secrets. Combine deck-building and worker placement to gather resources, explore locations, and make every action count.
Tournament Structure
Two preliminary rounds (Round 2 uses performance-based table assignments)
No early eliminations—all players participate in both preliminary round
The top four players advance to a single championship game
Champion Determined By
Highest number of Trail Steps after all rounds
General Event Notes
Each game is scored independently
Players may participate in one or more games
Official rules are used for all games
Guides are available for rules clarifications
Sportsmanship and fair play are expected at all times
What Makes the Tri-State Trail Tournament Special
Multiple tournament styles, tailored to each game
No “one bad game and you’re out” experiences
Clear champions for each title
Designed for both competitive and community-focused play
