ANAHEIM TO HOST 2006 POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

Top Worldwide Pokémon Challengers from More than 30 Countries Face-Off for Championship Title

 

BELLEVUE, Wash.—July 31, 2006—Pokémon USA, Inc., a worldwide leader in trading card gaming, today announced that the 2006 Pokémon TCG World Championships are upcoming in Anaheim, California. The World Championships provide players the opportunity to succeed at an intellectual sport and are the ultimate test of a player’s Pokémon TCG skill, strategy, and creativity.

 

Hundreds of players from more than 30 countries will compete at this year’s event. Competitors are divided into three age categories: 10 and younger, 11 to 14, and 15 and older. The top 32 winners in each of the three categories will be awarded various Pokémon prizes and merchandise. Additionally, the top 16 players in each age category will receive scholarship awards worth more than $100,000 total.

 

All players, even those not participating in the World Championships competition, will also be able to take part in a variety of other activities held during the event. Popular Pokémon characters will be on hand for photos, league play and side tournaments will allow players to compete in other competitions, Pokémon artists and creators will be on hand for autographs, and much more.

 

The 2006 Pokémon TCG World Championships are open to the public.

 

WHO: Worldwide Pokémon Players

 

WHAT: 2006 Pokémon TCG World Championships

 

WHEN: August 18–20, 2006

 

WHERE: Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif.

 

For more information, please visit http://op.pokemon-tcg.com/.