Core Principles
- Open to all — anyone with DeckForge account can enter
- Fair play — unified rules, anti-cheat enforcement and account verification for all participants
- Spectator experience — designed to be exciting and engaging to watch
DeckForge Cup is an open, large-scale competitive event bringing together regular players, content creators, streamers and public figures under a single, unified ruleset. Our goal is to combine massive participation — with thousands of players in the qualifier stage — with high-quality, entertaining content for viewers worldwide.
DeckForge Cup
The full tournament runs over 3−4 weeks and is divided into four stages:
Tournament Stages
The qualification stage is open to every player with a verified DeckForge account.
Stage 1 — Open Qualification
Qualified players are divided into groups. Every player in a group plays against every other player in that group (round-robin format).
Stage 2 — Group Stage
A single-elimination bracket. Lose once and you’re out. Matches become more intense as the tournament progresses.
Stage 3 — Playoffs
The Grand Final is a full live event featuring the top competitors and special showcase matches with invited stars and ambassadors.
Stage 4 — Grand Final
To participate in the DeckForge Grand Tournament, all players must meet the following requirements:
Ambassadors and streamers participate under the same ruleset as all other players. There are no special competitive exceptions — Wild Card slots only affect qualification, not in-game rules.
- Have a DeckForge account
- Have completed the in-game tutorial
- Agree to the tournament rules and code of conduct
- Not be subject to any active bans or suspensions
Ambassadors and streamers participate under the same ruleset as all other players. There are no special competitive exceptions — Wild Card slots only affect qualification, not in-game rules.
Eligibility & Account Requirements
Game Rules & Fair Play
DeckForge Cup is built on a level playing field. Every participant with exactly the same deck configuration throughout the entire tournament.
All players receive the same Joker set — a fixed collection of special cards distributed to every participant at the start of the tournament. This set remains identical across all stages: Qualification, Group Stage, Playoffs and the Grand Final. No player receives a stronger, different, or modified Joker set based on rank, status or any other factor.
Because all players work with the same cards, outcomes are determined by how well each player uses them — decision-making, in-match strategy, and adaptability — with a natural element of luck inherent to the game. No participant can gain a structural advantage through card acquisition, pay-to-win mechanics, or progression systems outside the tournament environment.
The following are strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification:
- Use of third-party software, bots, or macros
- Account sharing or playing on another player's account
- Deliberate disconnecting or stalling
- Any form of match-fixing or collusion
- All matches are played on official DeckForge servers
- All matches are recorded automatically
- A panel of referees monitors matches for rule violations
- Players may submit an appeal to the referee panel within 30 minutes of a match result
Ambassadors & Featured Players
Invited ambassadors, streamers, and public figures participate in the Group Stage and Playoffs under the same rules as all other players.
Additionally, ambassadors take part in:
Additionally, ambassadors take part in:
- Showcase (exhibition) matches — non-competitive demonstration games
- Co-streams alongside official broadcasts
- Promotional content and community engagement activities
Broadcasts & Content
.Live Streaming.
.Viewer Engagement.
- Official streams on Twitch, YouTube, and VK Video
- Primary commentary language: Russian (additional languages may be added)
- Professional casters, analysts, and guest ambassador appearances
.Viewer Engagement.
- Viewers can vote for Match MVP and "Best Play" during Playoff matches
- Clips and highlights published across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts after each stage
Tournament Schedule
Each edition of the Grand Tournament follows this approximate timeline:
Follow us:
For questions about registration, rules, or appeals, please contact the DeckForge tournament team through the official website or the in-game support system.
Official Website: play.deckforge.net/
Support: @DeckForge_Support_bot
Official Website: play.deckforge.net/
Support: @DeckForge_Support_bot
