Getting Started

GetPaird.io is a tournament management platform designed for trading card games and tabletop games. It supports multiple tournament formats, from casual local events to large-scale competitive tournaments.

The platform handles every aspect of tournament management: player registration, round generation, pairings, result reporting, standings calculation, and bracket visualization.

GetPaird.io supports three main tournament modes:

• Constructed — Standard 1-vs-1 matches where players bring their own decks.
• Booster Draft — Players draft cards from booster packs to build decks, then play matches within or across pods.
• Multiplayer — 3 to 5 players per table (pod), commonly used for games like Commander (Magic: The Gathering).

To participate in tournaments, start by creating a free account.

1. Click the Register button in the top-right corner of the page.
   Register
2. Fill in your name, email address, and choose a password.
3. Verify your email address by clicking the link in the confirmation email.
4. You can also sign up using Google or Discord for a faster experience.
   Google Discord

A player profile represents your identity in a specific game. You can create up to 10 profiles — one for each game you play (e.g., one for Magic: The Gathering, one for Pokemon TCG, etc.).

Creating a Profile

1. Go to your Dashboard and click "Player Profiles".
   New Profile
2. Choose the game (e.g., Magic: The Gathering).
3. Enter your in-game username or player name.
4. Optionally add your official game ID (e.g., DCI number, PTCGO name).

Why Profiles Matter

• When registering for a tournament, you select which profile to use.
• Your profile name is what other players and organizers see during the tournament.
• Tournament history and statistics are tracked per profile.
• Decklists are linked to your profile.

Browse available tournaments on the Events page.

Filtering Tournaments

Use the filters to narrow down results:

• Game — Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, etc.
• Format — Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Commander, etc. (varies by game).
• Type — Tabletop (in-person), Online, or Hybrid.
• Location — Search by city or region for in-person events.
• Date — Filter by upcoming dates.

Tournament Page

Click on a tournament to see its full details: description, rules, prizes, schedule, entry fee, and current registrations. See the Tournament Page documentation for more details.

When you find a tournament you want to join, click the Register button on the tournament page.

Registration Steps

1. Select your player profile — Choose the profile matching the tournament's game. If you don't have one yet, you can create one on the spot.
2. Review the entry fee — Free tournaments require no payment. Paid tournaments show the fee breakdown (entry fee + platform fee if applicable).
3. Apply a coupon — If you have a discount code from the organizer, enter it to reduce or waive the fee.
4. Pay — For paid tournaments, complete payment via Stripe (credit card) or HelloAsso. You will be redirected to the payment page and back automatically.

Registration Statuses

• Pending — Your registration is awaiting organizer approval (for tournaments with manual approval).
• Confirmed — You are registered and will appear in the tournament roster.
• Rejected — The organizer has declined your registration. Payment is refunded automatically.
• Cancelled — You cancelled your own registration.

For full registration details, see the Registration & Payment page.

Some tournaments require you to submit a decklist before the event starts. If so, you will see a decklist section on the tournament page after registering.

How to Submit

1. Go to the tournament page and click the "Submit Decklist" button.
   Submit Decklist
2. Give your decklist a name (e.g., "Mono Red Aggro").
3. Paste your decklist in standard text format — one card per line, with quantity and card name (e.g., "4 Lightning Bolt").
4. The system validates card names and highlights any unrecognized entries.
5. Click Submit. You can edit your decklist until the submission deadline (if set by the organizer).

When the tournament begins, you access everything through the Player Portal — your personalized view of the tournament.

Accessing the Player Portal

When pairings are published, you will see your current pairing directly on the tournament page. The portal shows:

• Your table number — Where to sit for the current round.
• Your opponent — Who you are playing against (or your pod in multiplayer).
• The round timer — How much time is left in the current round.
• Your match history — Results from previous rounds.

Self-Reporting Results

If self-reporting is enabled, you can report your own match result directly from the Player Portal:

1. Click on the score buttons to indicate how many games you won (e.g., 2-0, 2-1).
2. Your opponent will see the same result and can confirm or dispute.
3. Once both players agree (or the organizer validates), the result is recorded.

Dropping from a Tournament

If you need to leave early, you can drop from the tournament at any time. Dropping means:

• You will not be paired in future rounds.
• Your past results are preserved in the standings.
• You cannot re-enter (unless the organizer reinstates you).

For more details, see the Player Portal documentation.

After each round, standings are recalculated. If the organizer has published standings, you can view them on the tournament page.

• Match Points — Points earned from wins and draws.
• Record — Your wins, losses, and draws (e.g., 3-1-0).
• Tiebreakers — OMW%, GW%, OGW% — used to rank players with the same match points.
• Rank — Your position relative to all other players.

A tournament is composed of one or more phases. Each phase defines how players are paired and scored. Phases are played in sequence — when one phase ends, the next one begins.

Common Tournament Structures

• Single Phase — A simple tournament with only Swiss rounds, a bracket, or round robin. Most casual events use this format.
• Swiss + Top Cut — The most popular competitive format. Several Swiss rounds determine the standings, then the top players (e.g., Top 8) advance to a single-elimination bracket.
• Multi-Day — Large tournaments can span multiple days with different phases. For example, Day 1 might have 9 Swiss rounds, Day 2 another 5 Swiss rounds plus a Top 8 elimination.

Tournament Status Lifecycle

A tournament goes through these statuses:

1. Draft — Only visible to organizers. The tournament is being configured.
2. Published — Visible on the Events page, but registrations are not yet open.
3. Registration Open — Players can register (or request registration if approval is required).
4. Registration Closed — No more new registrations, but the tournament hasn't started yet.
5. In Progress — The tournament is actively being played. Players access the Player Portal.
6. Completed — All phases and rounds are finished. Final standings are available.
7. Cancelled — The tournament was cancelled.