What to Expect at World Tour: Singapore

If you asked most people on the street, a trip to the tropical paradise of Singapore would be a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you’re asking the fabulous folk of the Flesh and Blood community, it’s somehow so much more. Treasure Island? I think you meant Resorts World Sentosa.

Seriously, what more could you ask for from your event location? Singapore is a curated blend of modern architecture, world-renown cuisine, and beating heat. It’s the type of melting pot of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences that’ll incentivize you to skip out on the card games just to play tourist. Thankfully, we thought of that—you aren't missing out on anything, you hear me?

World Tour: Singapore will provide the best of both worlds for competitors and fresh faces alike. There’s gonna be great games, better memories, and the chance to catch up with folks from Legend Story Studios. At a beach. With cocktails! I’d have booked my flight yesterday if I could.

So, what exactly should you be looking forward to? Who can you meet at the biggest party of the summer? Let’s take a closer look at all things World Tour: Singapore together.

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again.

You are more than your results.

It’s disheartening if an event you’ve invested time and effort into doesn’t break your way. I’ve lost more win-and-in rounds than I’d care to admit. It’s okay if it hurts, it’s supposed to. Just don’t tie your sense of wellbeing to your results. Try to remember that everybody deserves to enjoy what we’ve created and be respectful to each other. Grab a drink and enjoy the sun to decompress as necessary.

If this is your first big Flesh and Blood event, you may be taken aback by the sheer size of everything. There are thousands of people in the room at any given time, you’ll be nose-to-nose with all the faces you’ve seen on TV and there’s more blinged out cardboard than you could possibly imagine. Breathe that in and feel the energy. It’s not something you can find just anywhere. You deserve it as much as anyone else.

If the goal is glory, there’s a few preemptive steps you can take to increase your chances. If you’re travelling from afar, try to arrive early or slowly adjust your body clock over the prior week. Juggling jetlag alongside everything else is a recipe for disaster and I’d encourage you to proactively prevent it if you can.

Otherwise, look to optimize your routines to use the least brainpower possible. A packed lunch and water bottle prevent the need to find sustenance. Sideboard notes save you from thinking through card choices at the start of every game. Each additional chunk of energy you can save is extra effort left to dedicate to finding those cornercase wins. At this level? You’re going to need every drop you can find.

You wanna know what’s coming up in the world of Flesh and Blood? This is the best way to do it.

James White will take center stage late on Thursday evening to run an awaiting crowd through another helping of biggest news. Maybe we’ll see more cards from Super Slam? Perhaps Scurv wasn’t the only surprise hero they’ve got stowed away? You might even learn of another gigantic event arriving near you. You’ll have to tune in to find out!

Would you like a cut of $175,000? I certainly would. Gold Foils and event qualifications don’t hurt either.

That’s what you’ll find on the line at the seventh Pro Tour. A selection of the best players in the world will hold off on the beach shorts and sunglasses until they’ve worked their way through 15 rounds of High Seas Booster Draft and Classic Constructed. With multiple heroes exiting the format during National Championship season, who will solve the puzzle of which deck to play before they arrive on the grandest stage?

If you’re not qualified for the Pro Tour or unable to attend the event, grab some snacks and watch along! These players all got here because they’re cracked at card games. It’d be a shame to miss out on that level of expertise.

If you aren’t qualified for the Pro Tour this time around, there’s still plenty to look forward to across the weekend. World Tour: Singapore contains an open entry Calling with $30,000 USD of cold, hard cash up for grabs. Perhaps more importantly, you can also win exclusive Gold Foils and an invitation to the next big dance.

If you’d prefer to prepare for the World Championship later this year, Battle Hardened: Singapore invites you to try your hand at Living Legend. The most infamous heroes of yesteryear provide a play experience like no other and allow players to revisit their favorite elements of the past. $2,000 USD and two PTIs while tickling your nostalgia muscles? Sign me up.

Regardless of your preferred way to play, there will be something for you across the weekend. Looking to secure those sweet swimsuit promo heroes? Jump into dedicated Sealed Deck events. You have an absurd mastery of the Commoner format? Go win yourself a Gold Foil. There’s plenty of Blitz and Classic Constructed over the full schedule too!

Nobody goes home without something to remember the holiday. That’s against the rules.

If you want to lock up all the goodies, the souvenir package is the way to go. You’ll find all three beach party hero cards and a matching playmat, alongside a Japanese box of Mastery Pack Archive: Guardian, and a snazzy High Seas deck box. No stress. No requirement to play any specific event. Just all the things you wanted.

Alternatively, make your way over to the merch booth and pick out a new T-shirt or Cold Foil token. I also hear Polly Cranka is making an appearance on some apparel near you.

Oh yeah! You can also grab yourself an embroidered World Tour: Singapore beach towel, but to get that one you’d need to go to the....

That’s right. Beach. Party.

Rock up to the beach club alongside top pro players, Legend Story Studios staff, and everybody else who came together to make this event so special. We’ll be partying late into the night and desperately trying to keep sand out of our sleeves. Your ticket includes entry, entertainment, food, and drinks across the six hours of shenanigans, and it’s sure to be a night to remember. Keep your eyes out for a certain inflatable horse...

You’ll also score a treasure pack, a promo Gravekeeping, and that exclusive beach towel. Good lord, I want that towel.

Get your tickets HERE.

If you’re hoping to get some cards signed or fangirl over your favorite developer, it pays to know who will be in attendance at World Tour: Singapore. After all, how else would you be able to bet on who's downing the most Goldkiss Rum at the beach party?

Guests

Some of the most influential figures from Legend Story Studios will be shaking hands and taking snaps all weekend long. This includes:

• James White — The patriarch of polo shirts will no doubt be enjoying the weather. James is always happy to make time for fans across the weekend between spicy announcements and twelve million obligations, so feel free to say hello when you can!

• MJ Fetesio — MJ is the Design Vision Lead at Legend Story Studios. You may recognize her from the stunning extended art promo of Timesnap Potion or the beautifully adorned Earth’s Embrace. She also plays a huge role in shaping the future of Flesh and Blood, facilitating collaborations, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.

• Sam Yang — Sam currently serves as the Art Director at Legend Story Studios. His personal work features heavily on some of the most iconic cards in our game, including Arc Light Sentinel, Construct Nitro Mechanoid, Herald of Triumph, and Dash I/O. When he's not making my jaw drop, he's busy guiding his fellow illustrators on how to do exactly that.

Artists

There’s a whole crew to meet if you’re looking to praise the talent that brings our game to life. Six passionate artists will be setting up shop to sign cards, whip up alters, and provide playmats and prints of their favorite works.

• Nathaniel Himawan — Argh! The cap’n o' the crew be happy to make yer acquaintance! Himawan is responsible for High Seas standouts such as Gravy Bones, Shipwrecked Looter and Give No Quarter that are sure to command attention. He's also the mastermind behind Oath of Loyalty, Sonic Boom, and the continued source of my pain: Flick Knives.

• Kevin Sidharta — Kevin Sidharta has been a prolific illustrator in the TCG industry for almost a decade. The Indonesian talent recently added Cogwerx Workshop, Cogwerx Dovetail, and Blast to Oblivion to his belt, alongside old-school gems like Throttle and Pulping.

• Federico Musetti — The Italian muscle behind Jarl Vetreiði. Musetti has now provided artwork to over 80 Flesh and Blood cards and serves as one of the most popular illustrators in our game today. Command and Conquer? Great Library of Solana? Ice Eternal, my beloved? None of these artworks exist without this master of his craft.

• Enmoire — A rising star amongst Flesh and Blood illustrators, Enmoire is an anime/semi-realism specialist who has been honing her skills since 2016. Her passion helped bring life to Tide Flippers, Searing Emberblade, and the infamous Commoner boogeyman of the past, Reality Refractor.

• Kanadekana — Another Indonesian all-star, Kanadekana has an incredible passion and vision for bold fantasy artworks. They’ve provided their artistic flair to the anime alternative arts of both Dorinthea Ironsong and Enigma, Ledger of Ancestry, and recently added Respine Manta and the upcoming Halo of Lumina Light to their repertoire.

• Arif Wijaya: Arif is the fifth Indonesian artist to join our lineup and no less of a powerhouse in the artwork they’ve provided. Wijaya has been dominating tabletops since Welcome to Rathe’s Scar for a Scar and intends to continue alongside Puffin, Hightail. Brute fans should be lining up with their copies of Wrecker Romp, Splatter Skull, and Reckless Swing too.

Casters

As much as I’d love to walk you through the weekend myself, you’re in more than safe hands at World Tour: Singapore. Four exceptional talents will rotate across the weekend to provide you with the best coverage in trading card games today.

• Sam O’Byrne — The Coverage Producer himself will be stepping behind the desk to charge the broadcast with excitement. O’Byrne didn’t become the face of the broadcast by accident, he’s just that darn good.

• Bryan Gottlieb — The godfather of Flesh and Blood has been rocking the mic since 2017 and offers a level of insider knowledge and understanding that nobody else can. If you’ve got questions, he’s got the answers.... probably.

• Pankaj Bhojwani — The veteran caster will be dazzling us with his expert knowledge and charming tones on home turf. Bhojwani has cast everything from Pro Tours to World Championships and quickly cemented himself as a fan favorite in the booth.

• Mitch “UberShouts” Leslie — He may not know it, but Mitch Leslie is one of my biggest inspirations in the shout casting space. The award-winning play-by-play caster has forged a career in gigantic e-sports arenas, and is in part responsible for “The Sigil Heard Around the World”. I can only hope he’ll treat us to similar memories again.

Players to Watch

With the World Tour Leaderboard heating up, there’s never been more reasons to study the field for the biggest names. They’re all hoping to head home with a trophy, and you might be planning to get in their way!

• Michael Feng, Pablo Pintor, Shoma Yamamura, Arthur Trehet — Four of our existing Pro Tour Champions return to the show to attempt the double. In the case of Pablo Pintor, he’s aiming for the triple crown, and the back-to-back. Wouldn’t that be quite the story?

• Grzegorz Kowalski — The World Champion's beloved Enigma, Ledger of Ancestry may no longer be with us... but Decimator Great Axe certainly is.

• Nick Butcher — The two-time Calling Champion and former Australian National Champion currently leads the race on the Asia-Pacific World Tour Leaderboard. A strong showing at the Pro Tour would be the perfect way to accelerate away from the pack.

• Pudding Tam — Tam is just one point behind Butcher on that same leaderboard. The figurehead of team Blue Pitch has redeemed a PTI to attend this event and intends to convert it into another well-earned victory.

• Tommaso Viscido — I’ve just had the pleasure of watching Viscido send Nuu, Alluring Desire into the realm of Living Legend at Calling: Bologna. This Italian star has finally broken the class ceiling, and I expect them to convert that into a competitive tear going forward. Mark my words: Viscido is a rising star.

We’re now mere weeks away from the hottest party of the summer. World Tour: Singapore is going to be a Flesh and Blood event like no other and I’m incredibly jealous of everyone who gets to chow down on Tian Tian Chicken Rice, soak up some rays, and play some excellent games.

Play the Game, See the World, huh?

That’s not a bad way to live.