Early Bird Deal
Lock in the best price and score a little extra Stroopwafel love.
- 40 € Early Bird available until December 28
- 50 € starting December 29
- Early Bird includes an exclusive Stroopwafel Food Token
About
The Dutch Pauper League (DPL) is hosting the first-ever Stroopwafel International Pauper Tour (IPT) in Amsterdam.
Expect a full day of competitive Pauper, an international crowd, a guaranteed cash prize pool, and a shot at round-trip flights to Lucca and a potential Paupergeddon – Winter Edition (March 2026) bye.
- Format: Pauper
- Rules Enforcement Level: Competitive (judge team on site)
- Venue: Stayokay Hostel – Amsterdam Oost
- Schedule: Doors open 09:00, Round 1 starts 10:00, event ends around 20:00–21:00
- Entry fee: 40 € Early Bird (includes an exclusive Stroopwafel Food Token). From December 29: 50 €.
- What’s included: tournament entry, buffet lunch, and a 15% hotel discount
- Prizes: at least 1,000 € guaranteed, up to 3,000 € in prizes with 128 players, plus round-trip flights to Lucca and North Sea Tour points and ticket
- Registration: via TopDeck – register here
- Livestream: twitch.tv/pauperformance
Registration & Refunds
How to Register
We partner with TopDeck to handle sign-ups, pairings, and results.
Sign up for the Stroopwafel IPT here.
During the event, use the TopDeck website or app to:
- Check pairings
- Submit match results
The TopDeck app is highly recommended – please have it ready on tournament day.
Cancellations & Refund Policy
If you cannot attend, you can un-register directly via TopDeck.
- Full refund if you un-register on or before January 4 (inclusive).
- No refunds from January 5 (inclusive) onwards.
Tickets are not transferable and are tied to the TopDeck account used for purchase.
Tournament Structure & Schedule
Format & Judge Coverage
Format: Pauper
Rules Enforcement Level: Competitive. A dedicated judge team will be present to handle calls, deck checks, and rules questions.
Need a deck? Reach out by email – we have a pool of 28 Pauper decks you can borrow for the event.
Rounds & Pairings
Round length: Swiss rounds of 50 minutes.
Expected number of rounds:
- 33–64 players: 6 rounds
- 65–128 players: 7 rounds
Event Day Timeline
- 09:00 – Doors open
- 10:00 – Round 1 starts (on time)
- After Round 2 – Lunch break
- 14:00 – Round 3 starts (on time)
- 20:00–21:00 – Estimated end of the event
Venue, Travel & Accommodation
Venue
The Stroopwafel IPT is hosted at Stayokay Hostel – Amsterdam Oost.
Important: Stayokay has multiple locations in Amsterdam. We are playing at the Oost location.
Getting There
For driving directions and public transport tips, visit the venue page: Stayokay Amsterdam Oost.
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
If you have accessibility questions or specific needs, please email us in advance.
Wi-Fi
A guest network will be available via Stayokay.
Accommodation & Discount
Each ticket includes a 15% discount code for accommodation at Stayokay Amsterdam Oost (not valid for other Stayokay locations in Amsterdam).
Bookings can be made from September 9 until January 17 for stays between January 16 and 18.
What Your Ticket Includes
Ticket Pricing
- Early Bird: 40 € + exclusive Stroopwafel Food Token
- Regular: 50 € from December 29
What’s Included
Both ticket types include:
- Tournament entry
- Buffet lunch
- 15% accommodation discount at Stayokay Amsterdam Oost
Food & Drinks
The buffet is organized by Stayokay and includes vegetarian and vegan options. If you have specific dietary needs, please contact us.
Drinks can be purchased at the bar.
Decklists, Rules & Coverage
Decklists
All players are required to upload their decklists on TopDeck via the event page.
If you use a Moxfield link, the deck must be set to Public or Unlisted.
- Decklists are not visible to other players on the TopDeck event page.
- You may edit your list freely until the event starts at 10:00.
- At the start of Round 1, all decklists are automatically locked.
- Judges may perform deck checks during the day.
If you run into issues submitting your decklist, please get in touch before the event.
Proxy Policy
Proxies are not allowed. Please ensure all cards in your deck are legal copies.
Livestream
We will stream the event on Twitch with feature matches and coverage: twitch.tv/pauperformance.
Prizes, Points & Paupergeddon Bye
Prize Pool
The final prize structure and number of awarded places scale with the number of players. Regardless of attendance, the Dutch Pauper League guarantees:
- Minimum 1,000 € prize pool
- Round-trip flight tickets to Lucca for Paupergeddon (as airline vouchers)
- North Sea Tour ranking points
With 128 registered players, we are aiming for a 3,000 € prize pool.
The detailed prize grid will be published and updated on the event page as we get closer to the tournament.
Paupergeddon Bye
Under LPI rules for foreign leagues, if 100+ players register, the Stroopwafel IPT becomes a Super IPT.
In that case, we can award a bye for Paupergeddon – Winter Edition (March 2026). If fewer than 100 players register, no bye will be assigned.
The DPL already has more than 150 unique players, so reaching 100 is within reach – your registration helps unlock the bye.
LPI Points
- 33+ players: LPI Points are awarded for the LPI international ranking.
- 100+ players: more LPI Points are awarded, as Super IPTs use a higher multiplier.
- Fewer than 33 players: no LPI Points are assigned.
North Sea Tour Points
Points earned at the Stroopwafel IPT count toward your overall ranking in the North Sea Tour.
At the end of the year, the player with the most points across the three IPTs will be crowned North Sea Tour Champion and awarded an exclusive playmat.
Side Events & Casual Magic
Self-Organised Side Games
There are no official side events scheduled for the Stroopwafel IPT.
However, if players are interested, they are welcome to self-organise casual games during the day.
The DPL will provide the necessary cards and decks so groups can sit down and play without bringing their own. You’ll be able to jam:
About the North Sea Tour & Community
The North Sea Tour
The Stroopwafel IPT is the first stop of the North Sea Tour, a new international Pauper circuit organized by:
Together, these three leagues are building a series of tournaments across three countries, with the goal of further uniting Pauper communities across Europe.
DPL & the International Circuit
The Dutch Pauper League is part of the international network of Pauper leagues coordinated by Lega Pauper Italia (LPI).
Within this framework, the Stroopwafel IPT is officially recognized as an International Pauper Tour (IPT), with the potential to become a Super IPT if we reach 100+ players.
Sponsors, Partners & Staying in Touch
Spread the Word
Please share the event with your local community. Growing the field helps improve prizes, unlock LPI multipliers, and reach Super IPT status.
Our Sponsors
The Dutch Pauper League would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, who make this event possible:
Partner Leagues
A big thank you also to our friends at the London Pauper League and Lega Pauper Lipsia, who are joining us on this new journey. We wish you a fantastic trip to Amsterdam!
Stay Connected
Join our WhatsApp group or follow Dutch Pauper League on Instagram to get updates on Pauper events in Amsterdam and future North Sea Tour stops.