Raiatto Games has released a number of game titles with countless players around the world, including "League of Legends."
In May 2020, the new strategy card game "Legend of Runeterra" was officially released, and the game has been getting a lot of attention.
Details of the first official domestic tournament "MIND MASTERS 2020" for the newly released "Legend of Runeterra" and the popular strategy game "Teamfight Tactics" also by Raiatto Games have been announced! The prize money will be a whopping 1,000 yen!
Riot Games "Legends of Runeterra" Officially Released!
The total prize money is 10 million JPY! (*$93,292.2 USD)
"MIND MASTERS 2020" will be hosted by Raiatto Games, LLC and managed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, NTT Plala, and Playbrain.
This is an open tournament for all Japanese players aged 13 or older who play "Legend of Runeterra" and "Teamfight Tactics".
The total prize money for the tournament will be a whopping \10 million JPY (*$93,292.2 USD) (courtesy of NTT Plala), with the highest prize being \5 million JPY (*$46,646.1 USD) for the winner of the "Legends of Runeterra" category!
Tournament entries will be accepted from Friday, May 22, 2020 to Friday, May 29, 2020, with online qualifying taking place from June to July.
The final of the "Legend of Runeterra" division will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 and the final of the "Team Fight Tactics" division on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Yoshimoto-Infinity Hall.
The winner of the "Teamfight Tactics" division will receive cash prizes as well as the opportunity to represent Japan in the international "Galaxy Championships.
| Outline of "MIND MASTERS 2020" | |
| Sponsor | Raiatto Games, LLC |
|---|---|
| Operated by | Yoshimoto Kogyo, NTT Plala, Playbrain |
| Number of Contestants | "Legend of Runeterra" Division Preliminary Competition: 64 players per area x 4 areas, 256 players in total Final: Top 2 from each qualifying round, 8 players in total "Team Fight Tactics" Division |
| Entry period | Friday, May 22 to Friday, May 29, 23:59 |
| Online Qualifying Tournament | "Legends of Runeterra" Division Day 1: Sunday, June 14, 2020 Day 2: Saturday, June 27, 2020 Day 3: Saturday, July 11, 2020 Day 4: Saturday, July 18, 2020 "Teamfight Tactics" Category |
| Final | "Legend of Runterra" Category August 8 (Venue: Yoshimoto Eternal Dome) "Teamfight Tactics" Division |
| Prize Money | Total prize money of \10 million JPY (courtesy of NTT Plala)
"Legend of Runeterra" Division (Total prize money: \8,000,000 JPY) Winner: \1,000,000 JPY and the right to participate in the world championship "Teamfight Tactics: Galaxies Championship" |
| Official website of the tournament | https://jp-mindmasters.jp.leagueoflegends.com/ |
Check the rules and eligibility requirements!
The official rules, eligibility, and regulations for the "Legend of Runeterra" and "Teamfight Tactics" competitions at "MIND MASTERS 2020" have also been announced.
You can find them on the official MIND MASTERS 2020 website, so be sure to check them out before entry opens on May 22, 2020.
As this is the first official competition in Japan, we can expect a lot of participants and a big turnout!
The winner could be you, the person reading this article right now!
