That’s right folks – the UK Games Expo 2023 is on its way, and we are once again hosting a “MoDPDM” (The Ministry of Dice Presents Dice Masters) event at the convention.
Here are all the details you need to know to get involved…
What’s an MoDPDM?
If you’re new on the scene then you might not know what an “ModPDM” is: it stands for “The Ministry of Dice Presents Dice Masters…” and are face-to-face Dice Masters tournaments organised by us here at the MoD. Nothing more complicated than that really.
The events would be hosted at various locations across the UK, but we would do the organising for the store and bring with us our fellow players and friends from around the UK community. The idea was to make sure that there was organised events taking place for the players, and that there was support going to Dice Masters friendly stores who may have little pockets of Dice Masters going on there.
The philosophy was simple: MoDPDM’s were about community building, giving isolated Dice Masters players something to look forward to, and prioritising social engagement & fun over competitiveness. We experimented with formats, experimented with prizing structures, knocked “Top Cuts” on the head, and encouraged newer players to join us on the promise that fun came before face smashing.
As time went on, things shifted and MoDPDM became the generic term for any Dice Masters event organised by us. It began to include organising events at conventions and, as the Pandemic arrived, we moved the concept online and started to host virtual alternatives. Although – we like to think that even at the more serious events we run with a more competitive tone we still keep the MoDPDM philosophy alive. we’re very proud that the approach has influenced a number of other tournament organisers.
One regular, annual location we’ve been holding events is at the UK Games Expo – the World’s third largest tabletop gaming convention. Since UK Nationals tournaments have stopped Andy likes to think of these as somewhat of an unofficial UK National Championship now – although that may just be because he took the top spot at last years event!
So… now you know… that’s an MoDPDM…
How, When & Where?
Date: The event will be taking place on Saturday 3rd June 2023
Where: This will be at the UK Games Expo, Birmingham NEC
Start Time: The event will open for players to check in at 12:30pm. First round 1:00pm
Structure: The event will be swiss rounds only. The number of rounds will be determined by the total number of participants.
| NUMBER OF PLAYERS | NO OF ROUNDS |
| 6 – 8 | 3 |
| 9 – 16 | 4 |
| 17 – 32 | 5 |
| 33 – 64 | 6 |
Rounds are “Best of One” and to be played over 35 minutes.
If the game is still underway once time is called on a round, the active player finishes their current turn and the game proceeds to a 5 turn extension. At the end of these 5 turns, if the game is incomplete, it is recorded as a tie.
We will not be running any cuts – the leader board will be based on Swiss Round performance.
Matching performance will be decided by “Strength of Schedule” as determined by the tournament organisation system.
We are asking participants to “check in” 30 minutes before start time, to ensure a prompt kick off at 1pm. You will also be asked to provide a team list before the event starts.
Team Building Format
The team building format for this event will be “Modern 2020” Constructed. This will use the May 2020 Modern threshold, making cards from the following sets legal:
- Marvel Dice Masters: Avengers Infinity Campaign Box
- Marvel Dice Masters: Justice Like Lightning! Team Pack
- Marvel Dice Masters: Kree Invasion Team Pack
- DC Comics Dice Masters: Harley Quinn Team Pack
- Warhammer 40,000 Dice Masters: Battle for Ultramar Campaign Box
- Warhammer 40,000 Dice Masters: Spaces Wolves Sons of Russ Team Pack
- Warhammer 40,000 Dice Masters: Orks…WAAAGH! Team Pack
- DC Comics Dice Masters: JUSTICE Campaign Box
- DC Comics Dice Masters: Mystics Team Pack
- DC Comics Dice Masters: Doom Patrol Team Pack
- Marvel Dice Masters: X-Men Forever Campaign Box
- Marvel Dice Masters: X-Force Team Pack
- Marvel Dice Masters: Dark X-Men Team Pack
- WWE Dice Masters: Campaign Box
- WWE Dice Masters: Bitter Rivals Team Pack
- WWE Dice Masters: Tag Teams Team Pack
- D&D Dice Masters: Trouble in Waterdeep Campaign Box
- D&D Dice Masters: Adventures in Waterdeep Team Pack
- D&D Dice Masters: The Zhentarim Team Pack
- Marvel Dice Masters: Infinity Gauntlet
- Marvel Dice Masters: Dark Phoenix Saga
- DC Dice Masters: Superman Kryptonite Crisis
- Marvel Dice Masters: Secret Wars (Pending release)
All standard Wizkids card bans will be in effect.
In an effort to encourage diversity in team building the following cards will be banned from this event:
- Becky Lynch: Maiden Ireland
- God Catcher: Famous Walking Statue
- Thor: Jormungand’s Fear
- Master Mold: Endless Sentinels
- Mister Sinister: Dark Experimentation
- Barry Allen: Master of the Speed Force
Entry Requirements
You will require both an entry ticket to the UK Games Expo and a ticket for the event. Tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.ukgamesexpo.co.uk/events/1098-dice-masters-the-ministry-of-dice-presents-dice-masters/
Prizing will be available at the event and published before the event. It will be available to view on this site soon.
Rules Inquiries & Outcomes
Please send any rules inquiries to us in the following ways…
E-mail: Chris@BritRollerSix.com
Facebook Messenger: Facebook.com/TheMinistryofDice
Any rules inquiries will then be published on BritRollerSix.com for all to see in advance of the event.
Anything Else
That’s all for now, but don’t hesitate to get in touch if there’s anything more we can answer for you. AND don’t forget to keep your eye out for the prizing announcement coming soon.
All that’s left to say is that we’re so excited to be able to organise an event once again and we hope to see you there!
