Bushiroad Spring Fest 2023 (BSF2023) will be held across three regions (Asia-Oceania, Europe, North and Latin America). There will only be 1 level of tournament: Regional Championship.
Bushiroad Spring Fest encompasses the following Bushiroad’s English Edition trading card games:
● Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard
● Cardfight!! Vanguard V Premium
● Cardfight!! Vanguard Premium
●Weiß Schwarz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can players confirm their Friend Code?
You may check your Friend Code by going to:
・MENU ＞ Profile
・MENU ＞ Friend ＞ Search
Can players change their Player Name?
Players should refrain from changing their in-game Player Name if they have qualified for the Circuit Finals. Player Names are one of the unique identifiers for players before, during, and after the event(s).
Are players allowed to switch decks and/or change cards in the midst of a tournament?
Players are NOT allowed to switch decks or change cards in the Open Qualifiers. During the Circuit Finals, however, Players will have to switch to the other available deck once the Player has won with the original deck. This follows the Best of 3, conquest format.
Are there any entry fees?
No, there are no entry fees for any of the Rank Fight Seasons. Both Open Qualifiers will not have an entry fee as well. Circuit Finals is an invite-only tournament.
| FEBRUARY 2023 | MARCH 2023 | APRIL 2023 | MAY 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank Fight | Rank Fight | Rank Fight | Rank Fight | ||||
| Open Qualifier | Open Qualifier | Circuit Finals | |||||
Open Qualifiers 1
Open Qualifiers 2
Circuit Finals
Finalists List
Pre-registration will begin on:
29th March 12:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
29th March 3:00 AM EDT (UTC -4)
29th March 9:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
29th March 3:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
29th March 5:00 PM AEST (UTC +10)
Registration link here
Discord link here
Registration will close on:
12th April 12:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
12th April 3:00 AM EDT (UTC -4)
12th April 9:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
12th April 3:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
12th April 5:00 PM AEST (UTC +10)
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
14th April 6:00 PM PDT (UTC -7)
14th April 9:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
14th April 3:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
15th April 9:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
15th April 11:00 AM AEST (UTC +10)
Start of Tournament:
14th April 7:00 PM PDT (UTC -7)
14th April 10:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
15th April 4:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
15th April 10:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
15th April 12:00 PM AEST (UTC +10)
Pre-registration will begin on:
12th April 12:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
12th April 3:00 AM EDT (UTC -4)
12th April 9:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
12th April 3:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
12th April 5:00 PM AEST (UTC +10)
Registration link here
Discord link here
Registration will close on:
26th April 12:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
26th April 3:00 AM EDT (UTC -4)
26th April 9:00 AM CEST (UTC +2)
26th April 3:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
26th April 5:00 PM AEST (UTC +10)
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
29th April 9:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
29th April 12:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
29th April 6:00 PM CEST (UTC +2)
30th April 12:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
30th April 2:00 AM AEST (UTC +10)
Start of Tournament:
29th April 10:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
29th April 1:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
29th April 7:00 PM CEDT (UTC +2)
30th April 1:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
30th April 3:00 AM AEST (UTC +10)
DAY 1:
20th May, 2022, at 9:00 AM PDT (12:00 PM EDT/ 6:00 PM CEST/ 12:00 AM SGT May 21/ 3:00 AM AEDT May 21)
*Subject to change
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
20th May 9:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
20th May 12:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
20th May 6:00 PM CEST (UTC +2)
21st May 12:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
21st May 3:00 AM AEDT (UTC +11)
Start of Tournament:
20th May 10:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
20th May 1:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
20th May 7:00 PM CEST (UTC +2)
21st May 1:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
21st May 4:00 AM AEDT (UTC +11)
DAY 2:
Sunday, 21st May, 2023, at 9:00 AM PDT (12:00 PM EDT/ 6:00 PM CEST/ 12:00 AM SGT 22nd May / 3:00 AM AEDT 22nd May)
*Subject to change
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
21st May 9:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
21st May 12:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
21st May 6:00 PM CEST (UTC +2)
22nd May 12:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
22nd May 3:00 AM AEDT (UTC +11)
Start of Tournament:
21st May 10:00 AM PDT (UTC -7)
21st May 1:00 PM EDT (UTC -4)
21st May 7:00 PM CEST (UTC +2)
22nd May 1:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
22nd May 4:00 AM AEDT (UTC +11)
Format
Modified Swiss to Top 8, Best of 3 Conquest Format**
**Conquest Format: The winning deck cannot be used again in the same match.
Example:
I have 3 decks, Decks A, B and C.
Opponent bans one of my deck (in this example, Deck C was banned).
I will only have Decks A and B to use during this match.
I get to choose which deck I want to use in the first round (I choose A for example).
I won the first round with Deck A.
I will not be able to use Deck A again in this match as I have already won with it.
I can only use Deck B for the remaining 2 rounds in this Best of 3.
February 1st HALF
February 2nd Half
VG ZERO Spring Circuit will be a new Bushiroad-sanctioned tournament, similar to Vanguard ZERO Summer Circuit that was held last year. This is a special tournament event where players can participate for a chance to win exclusive PR items and many in-game rewards!
This circuit will take place from February 2023 – May 2023.
The VG ZERO Spring Circuit encompasses of the following:
● 4 Rank Fight
● 2 Open Qualifier
● 1 Circuit Finals
Open Qualifiers: Best of 1, Swiss (Numbers of Swiss rounds depending on number of players who participate)
Circuit Finals Day 1: Best of 3, Conquest format (Day 1 will conclude till Cut Top 8 players)
(Players will bring 3 decks, the opponent gets to choose one of the decks to be banned for that round. Once a player has won with a deck, the player will have to switch to their other available deck. First to win 2 games will win that round.)
Top 8 players from Circuit Finals Day 1 will play again on Circuit Finals Day 2
*More details coming soon
| ★ Winner PR Card ★ |
|---|
*While stocks last |
Are Japanese edition cards allowed in the main tournaments?
No, only English edition cards may be used in the main tournaments. No mixing of multiple languages in the deck is allowed too.
Am I allowed to switch decks and/or change cards in the midst of a tournament?
Participants are NOT allowed to switch decks or change cards in the tournament.
Should I sleeve the cards? May I use different sleeves for Imaginary Gift markers and G units (Cardfight!! Vanguard)?
Yes, you are required to use opaque card sleeves so that the back of cards cannot be easily distinguished. Maximum 2 layers of sleeves are allowed. Only licensed sleeves are allowed.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard:
You MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your Ride Deck.
Cardfight!! Vanguard V Premium & Premium:
You may choose to sleeve your Imaginary Gift Markers. However, if you do, you MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your Imaginary Gift markers.
Cardfight!! Vanguard Premium:
You MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your G units.
Am I allowed to use my own card supplies (sleeves, deck cases, playmats)?
Yes, you are allowed to use your own card supplies as long as they are licensed products. It is prohibited to use any unlicensed card supplies.
Can I purchase cards from other players at the tournament?
No. Players may trade cards, but are not allowed to buy/sell cards from other players at our events.
Are there any entry fees?
Entry fees may be charged at each shop’s discretion.
March 4 & 5 2023: Cardfight!! Vanguard (V Premium)
May 20 & 21 2023: Weiß Schwarz
Aug 26 & 27 2023: Cardfight!! Vanguard (Standard)
Nov 18 & 19 2023: Cardfight!! Vanguard (Premium)
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 17 4:00 PM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 17 7:00 PM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 18 1:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 18 8:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 18 11:00 AM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 18 4:00 PM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 18 7:00 PM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 19 1:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 19 8:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 19 11:00 AM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 18 1:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 18 4:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 18 9:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 18 4:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 18 7:00 PM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 19 1:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 19 4:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 19 9:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 19 4:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 19 7:00 PM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 18 8:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 18 11:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 18 4:00 PM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 18 12:00 AM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 19 2:00 AM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Check-in will commence an hour before the start of the tournament.
Nov 19 8:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 19 11:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 19 4:00 PM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 19 11:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 20 2:00 AM AET (UTC +11)
Tournament will commence 1 hour after check-in time
Registration for Cardfight!! Vanguard (Premium) will begin on:
Nov 1 1:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 1 4:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 1 9:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 1 4:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 1 7:00 PM AET (UTC +11)
Registration for Cardfight!! Vanguard (Premium) will close on:
Nov 15 1:00 AM PST (UTC -8)
Nov 15 4:00 AM EST (UTC -5)
Nov 15 9:00 AM CSET (UTC +1)
Nov 15 4:00 PM SGT (UTC +8)
Nov 15 7:00 PM AET (UTC +11)
*Please note that there should not be any other players in the same room and to keep background noise to the minimal to ensure a good experience for the opponent.
You may check if your card supplies are licensed by checking the Copyright text.
Licensed products will contain the Copyright symbol and Company’s name.
Do a Google Search on the Copyright information to check if the name is from a Media/Game company where the art is originally from.
Example:
Copyright text included “KADOKAWA”, which is the Producer for the anime “The Detective Is Already Dead” (where the character art is originally from).
All Bushiroad Products [O]
Generic Licensed Products (e.g. Dragon Shields, Ultra Pro, Ultimate Guard) [O]
Other TCG [X]
Products that include fan art (e.g. Comiket Sleeves) [X]
Should they not have other sleeves to change into, they are allowed to continue playing until the top 8/16, where they will be dropped from the tournament and the 9th Place or 17th Place will move up in rankings.
Should you face any video feed issues and want to reconnect, call a judge first before attempting to reconnect.
If the player connects, then disconnects, they have 5 minutes to reconnect before they are awarded a game loss. Players who reconnect after 1 minute will have to shuffle the deck. (For cards that rearranged the player deck, it will be a case by case basis by the Judge)
This follows the Bushiroad Floor regulation under 1.2.3. Eligibility of Fighters Bushiroad Floor regulation PDF
**Please note that the tournament is an open deck list format. Your deck list code will be public during the tournament.
Sleeves used for all cards must be of the same design unless otherwise stated. Outer sleeves may be used. However, the maximum number of layers allowed is 2. Should you choose to double-sleeve your cards, only clear over sleeves for the outer layer will be allowed (matte, textured sleeves or sleeves with borders/patterns are not allowed).
*Please note that clear over sleeves will be a tournament regulation for all future online tournaments.
Exception:
| Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard | Cardfight!! Vanguard V Premium | Cardfight!! Vanguard Premium | Weiß Schwarz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best of 1, Swiss 30 min/round | Best of 1, Swiss 30 min/round | Best of 1, Swiss 35 min/round | Best of 1, Swiss 35 min/round |
| Number of rounds will be dependent on the number of participants and schedule. Swiss Cut to top 8/top 16 |
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| Best of 1, Single Elimination 35 min/round | Best of 1, Single Elimination 35 min/round | Best of 1, Single Elimination 40 min/round | Best of 1, Single Elimination 40 min/round |
Bushiroad Rumble Online 2023 is a new Bushiroad-sanctioned tournament that is held virtually via Discord.
BRO will be taking place during the months of March, May, August, and November. Stay tuned for more information!
Stand to win great prizes as you battle with people from all over the world!
In order to accommodate the time zones of each region (AO, EU, NA/LA), there will be 3 tournaments ongoing at their respective time zones (Please refer to the Schedule Tab for more information – coming soon!)
● Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard
● Cardfight!! Vanguard V Premium
● Cardfight!! Vanguard Premium
● Weiß Schwarz
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