# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Carcassonne National Championship Qualifier in Madeira! Free entry - win your place at the National Finals in Sintra, July 19th.About this EventCarcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026Organizer: Grupo de Jogadores da Madeira, contact: Francisco - francofco@gmail.comSupport: Board Games in FunchalOfficial information by Devir: hereOfficial rules of the tournament (PT): hereOfficial rules of the game (PT): hereSummary of the rules in EnglishFormat OverviewGame version: Base Portuguese edition of Carcassonne (no expansions — "The River" and "The Abbot" are NOT used)Players per game: 2 (head-to-head matches)Phase 1: Qualification Rounds (Fase de Apuramento)Number of rounds: 4 games per playerFormat: Swiss system pairing (except Round 1, which is random)Each player plays 2 games as first player and 2 games as second playerPlayers always face different opponents each roundIf odd number of participants: one player gets a "bye" (automatic win) per round — no player can receive a bye twicePhase 2: SemifinalsTop 4 players from the qualification rounds advanceMatchups:1st place vs 4th place2nd place vs 3rd placeFirst player advantage: Higher-ranked player startsTiebreaker: If scores are tied, the second player winsPhase 3: Qualifier FinalWinners of each semifinal play the finalHigher-ranked player (from Phase 1) startsWinner = highest score; if tied, second player winsWho Qualifies for the National Finals?Depending on the number of participants at the qualifier:6–8 --> 1 player9–16 --> 2 players17–24 --> 3 players25–32 --> 4 playersKey Rules71 tiles per game (all must be played in qualification rounds)Each player starts with 8 meeples (7 to play + 1 for score track)No time limit in qualifiers (though organizer may enforce 1-minute turns)Small cities (2 tiles): Score 4 points (not penalized)Farmers: Can score the same city multiple times from different farms (3 pts per city)EligibilityFree entry, open to publicPlayers without Portuguese nationality or tax residency can participate in qualifiers but cannot advance to semifinalsMinimum age: 7 years (minors under 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian)PrizesQualifier winners: Receive a Devir game at the National FinalsNational Champion: Trophy + signed game + invitation to the Carcassonne World Championship in Germany (flight paid by Devir)Madeira Qualifier Schedule (16 players) (Approximate Schedule)Check-in & intro -15 minRound 1 - 30-35 minRound 2 - 30-35 minRound 3 - 30-35 minRound 4- 30-35 minBreak + calculate rankings15 minSemifinals (2 games simultaneously) - 45 minFinal - 45 minResults & photos -15 minWhat's Next? National Finals in Sintra!Top players from this qualifier advance to:📍 Location: Alegro de Sintra, Praça Principal 📅 Date: Sunday, July 19th, 2026 ⏰ Check-in: 9:00 AMThe National Champion wins a trip to the Carcassonne World Championship in Germany (flight paid by Devir)!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/funchal/carcassonne-national-championship-qualifiers-madeira-2026/100001986929825595
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: EUR

## Event venue details

- **city**: Funchal
- **state**: MA
- **country**: Portugal
- **location**: Urban Jazz Pizzeria & Café
- **lat**: 32.6565153
- **long**: -16.9146257
- **full address**: Urban Jazz Pizzeria & Café, 8 Rua de Dom João, Funchal, Portugal

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Urban Jazz Pizzeria & Café, 8 Rua de Dom João, Funchal, Portugal.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026?
  - **A:** Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026 is organized by Katarzyna Javaheri.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Funchal, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Carcassonne National Championship Qualifiers Madeira 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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