The US Tak Association is hosting the 2016 Tak Open Online Tournament beginning this week via PlayTak.com. The tournament will be run Swiss-style tournament, and games will be played on a 5×5 Tak board. Play will switch to a 6×6 board during the final rounds.
First and second place winners will receive gorgeous purpleheart, wenge, and kingwood Tak sets handcrafted by tournament sponsor Wyrmwood Gaming.
Registration will end this Tuesday, 9/13.
The US Tak Association (USTA), announced its formation formation today. Their goals are to “share and promote the game of Tak,” and promoting “fair and competitive play by establishing a comprehensive set of rules and standards that can be used for tournaments and other events.”
Cassidy Werner, marketing director at Cheapass Games: “The USTA has our full support.”
Along with this news, Wyrmwood Gaming has announced a Year 0 Tak tournament at Gen Con. Every participant will win a prize, while First, Second, and Third place players will receive custom prizes crafted by Wyrmwood Gaming. Space is limited; those interested in participating should sign up for the tournament as soon as possible.