Midnight Madness: The Dreamlike Oceans Prerelease Guide!
We are officially less than two weeks away from the Dreamlike Oceans (Opus XXVIII) Midnight Prerelease! It’s time to stop wondering and start preparing. Are you ready to try your luck and chase that ultra-rare Yuna Gold Stamped Signature card?
Here is everything you need to know to join the Kardboard Korner crew for our favorite tradition.
📍 Where are we meeting?
While we primarily operate as an online shop, we love bringing the local community together. We’ll be hosting after-hours at our usual haunt:
Mr. Gyros 9229 S. Cicero Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
⏰ When is the kickoff?
Friday, March 20th, 2026 The main event starts at Midnight, but the doors open at 10:00 PM.
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Early Birds: Come hang out for some casual play or trading.
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New Players: If you’ve never played FFTCG, show up early! We’ll be running demos and teaching the basics before the tournament starts.
🏆 How do I win?
We’ve been hosting these since Opus XIV, and we like to make sure everyone leaves happy.
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The Grand Prize: Come in 1st place and you’ll walk away with an extra Prerelease Kit! * Top 4: We’ve got prize support locked in for our top finishers.
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The “Everyone Wins” Rule: Even if the packs aren’t in your favor, everyone who participates walks away with at least one free booster pack.
💰 Entry & Kits
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Tournament Entry: $50 (Includes your first Prerelease Kit).
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Additional Kits: $45 each for those looking to stock up.
Why attend?
Aside from being the first to crack open Dreamlike Oceans, it’s about the atmosphere. There’s something special about grinding through a tournament until 3:00 AM with a group of people who love the game as much as you do.
Are you planning on coming out? Drop a comment below so we can get a head count, or let us know which card you’re hunting for most in this set!
