The SF-Based Starcraft Launch Party You Won’t Want To Miss

SC2BayArea will be the largest, most high profile video game launch in history. Our centerpiece will be a tournament in which top-ranked StarCraft players from around the world (judging from their win/loss numbers from the StarCraft 2 Beta) will be flown in and assigned as champions of four local nonprofits. These top players will battle each other in a single-player elimination contest on behalf of their chosen nonprofit.

July 26th 10PM – 1AM

PreLaunch Party:

Join us for a prelaunch party the night of the 26th, with music spun by DJ Jaz of Backlot Events Come meet other players, network, find your future clanmates, and meet some of our lovely Starcraft models. After midnight, watch the opening sequence of Starcraft II playing on the main screen, followed by top players battling in show matches.

July 27th 9 AM – 8PM

High-Profile 1v1 Showcase Tournament Match:

A tournament among 4 of the best players on the planet, battling as champions of charities, such as XPRIZE, Kiva, and two others. Each player will be assigned as champions of one charity. The prize pool will be $38,000.

Instructional Workshop:

We’ve assembled some of the best players from the beta and bring their knowledge straight to you. Throughout the day both beginner and advanced workshops will be available to attendees, taught by top Diamond league players. Workshop topics will include 1v1 strategy/tactics for each race as well as general 2v2.

Entertainment:

There will be an opening ceremony that includes a tribute to the music of Starcraft, played by two jazz pianists. Throughout the event, there will be models dressed as Starcraft characters. Photobooths will be available for participants to commemorate the release of Starcraft II.

Costume Contest:

Come dressed as your favorite Starcraft character! The best costume gets $100 in prize money, and will be presented an award onstage during the Award Ceremony.

Art Contest:

Showcase your art and contribute to the event by competing in our art contest. The winner’s art appears on a laser engraved laptop. Read more here.
Submit work here.