A celebration of player-powered competition—open to all, free to enter, and full of SNAP energy
IRVINE, Calif. – July 18, 2025 – Second Dinner today announced the MARVEL SNAP: Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series, a new community-first tournament initiative launching August 9. Built for players of all levels and playstyles, the Golden Gauntlet Series aims to celebrate the creativity, competitiveness, and passion of the SNAP community through a fully open, online, and free-to-enter format. Tournaments will be broadcast live across Twitch and YouTube.
The series will unfold across three regional “Open Qualifier” tournaments, culminating in a global Golden Gauntlet Worlds event in November. Whether you’re a content creator, casual competitor, or someone who just loves brewing off-meta decks, the Golden Gauntlet offers a welcoming stage to test your skills and connect with the broader community. Anyone can tune in and follow the action live on MARVEL SNAP’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, where matches will be streamed throughout the series.
“This is our chance to empower our community and give back to the fans and creators that have supported us for years. The tournament series is about giving players the space and spotlight to celebrate the game they love,” said Aland Failde, SVP of Marketing at Second Dinner. “From day one, MARVEL SNAP has been shaped by its players, and the Golden Gauntlet is our way of supporting and amplifying that passion. Huge shoutout to GAME ON EVENTS for helping us host this event and to all the incredible community members who’ve helped bring this to life—this series wouldn’t exist without their dedication, creativity, and love for the game.”
EVENT SCHEDULE & FORMAT
Golden Gauntlet Open 1 – August 9, 2025
Focus: APAC & Western US
Start Times: 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST / 1 AM London (Aug 10) / 3 AM Riyadh / 7 AM Bangkok / 10 AM Sydney
- Registration opens: July 31
- Player Cap: 1024
- Format: 6 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Single-Elim
- Prizes for Top 16
- All players finishing 5-1 or better qualify for the Golden Gauntlet Worlds
Golden Gauntlet Open 2 – September (TBA)
Focus: Americas
- Registration Time: TBA – stay tuned to Discord
- Same Format and Prize Structure
Golden Gauntlet Open 3 – October (TBA)
Focus: EU & Eastern US
- Registration Time: TBA – stay tuned to Discord
- Same Format and Prize Structure
Golden Gauntlet Worlds – November 8, 2025
The grand finale. Top performers from all Opens collide.
Start Times: 8 AM PST / 11 AM EST / 4 PM London / 6 PM Riyadh / 10 PM Bangkok / 1 AM Sydney (Nov 9)
- 300+ qualified players
- Format: 9 Rounds of Swiss → Top 16 Playoff
- Prizes for Top 16
REGISTER & COMPETE
- Open to all players
- No rank or collection level requirements
- Registration links will be shared on the official Discord ahead of each event
- Full rules, format, and support will be available in dedicated Discord tournament channels
“Our goal with this series is to bring the community together to celebrate MARVEL SNAP’s competitive scene while showcasing the fast, high-stakes nature of its matches,” said Matthew R., Co-Founder of GAME ON EVENTS and known online as ItsGuestGaming. “It’s been exciting to watch tournaments grow from grassroots events to the Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series. Whether you’ve been playing for two months or two years, we’re thrilled to host a tournament that honors MARVEL SNAP’s amazing community.”
The Golden Gauntlet World Championship Series is the next step in enabling community play for MARVEL SNAP—designed to be open, exciting, and unforgettable.
Whether you’re new or a longtime player, we hope you’ll join us in making this something special together.
For more information, visit: https://discord.com/invite/marvelsnap
About Marvel Entertainment
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About MARVEL SNAP
MARVEL SNAP is the award-winning collectible card battler developed by Second Dinner and published by Nuverse. Built around lightning-fast gameplay and stunning Marvel character art, SNAP lets players build decks of iconic heroes and villains, then outwit their opponents in strategic, six-turn showdowns. Constant updates, seasonal content, and competitive innovations continue to expand what’s possible in the SNAP multiverse.
About Second Dinner
Second Dinner is an independent game studio founded by industry veterans with a mission to craft deep, joyful games that bring players together. With MARVEL SNAP, Second Dinner reimagined the card battler genre for a global audience—and they’re just getting started.
About GAME ON EVENTS
At GAME ON EVENTS, we create unforgettable gaming experiences through high-quality online and in-person tournaments. We’re dedicated to inclusive, engaging events that bring players and creators together and raise the bar for gaming entertainment.
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