Equinox Arena – FAQ

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Equinox Arena BP1000

FAQ

What is the Equinox Arena?

The Equinox Arena is the second BP1000 tournament in the Bridge Points circuit.

BP1000 tournaments are the most prestigious events in the Bridge Points circuit. They allow you to earn 10 times more Bridge Points than a standard circuit tournament (x10 multiplier). Their goal is to bring together the world’s top bridge players.

When will the Equinox Arena take place?

The Equinox Arena will be held from March 24 to March 30, 2025.

It will take place in two phases:

  • Qualifications: Monday, March 24 to Thursday, March 27, 2025 (inclusive).
  • Final: Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30, 2025 (inclusive).

How do the qualification phases work?

During the qualification phases (Monday, March 24 to Thursday, March 27), 50 tournaments of 8 deals each will be available.

You can play up to 10 of these tournaments.

The average of your 5 best tournaments will be used to determine your ranking in the qualification phase.

To qualify for the final phase, your goal is to achieve a score of 60% or higher.

How does the final work?

Players who qualify for the final (Friday, March 28 to Sunday, March 30) must play one tournament composed of 48 deals.

The final ranking is determined based on the results achieved in this single tournament.

What are the participation fees?

Bridge Points circuit tournaments (BP100, BP200, BP500, BP1000) are included in the Premium+ subscription. In other words, a Premium+ subscriber can participate in circuit tournaments, including the Winter Summit, at no additional cost.

For non-Premium+ players, each tournament in the qualification phases costs 20 Diamonds. However, the final tournaments are free of charge.

What are the prizes to be won?

Here are the prizes awarded during this event:

  • 1st place: 300 Diamonds
  • 2nd place: 200 Diamonds
  • 3rd place: 100 Diamonds

The winners are determined based on the overall ranking established after the final.

I don’t appear in the provisional ranking. Why?

You need to play at least one tournament to appear in the provisional qualification ranking.

How do I access the rankings?

The rankings can be accessed from the tournament’s main screen.

How do I access my played tournaments?

To view your played tournaments, you can click on « My Played Tournaments » at any time from the tournament’s home screen.

How are Bridge Points awarded?

Bridge Points are awarded at the end of the qualification rounds for players who did not qualify for the finals. For finalists, Bridge Points are awarded at the conclusion of the finals.

Enjoy the tournament!

The Funbridge Team