Pro Tours are exciting for players, whether competing or watching from home, and for judges as well. The highest-stakes events put our policies to the test, expose edge cases, and drive meaningful improvements to our documentation. This weekend has led to one such change.
After a Pro Tour for the history books, it’s time for our usual news bulletin! This update will go over the topics covered in our news update at the conference, including a summary of recent events and updates from Community Teams, Level 2 maintenance and new incentives, some rules and policy updates, and best of all – previews!
Hello judges and players! This is JPM Klaus Lassacher. In this article, we would like to show you the selection system for the Flesh and Blood Calling Head and Support judges. The following also applies as a baseline for being a Head or Support Judge at a Pro Tour or World Championship.
One year in, the Learn to Play certification has grown into a global program: 1,300+ judges have earned Basic, and 19 have achieved the aspirational Advanced. This update reviews 2025 highlights, what we learned from Advanced submissions, the eight L2P articles published this year, and what to expect in 2026—faster checklist turnaround, monthly articles, and a restructured team with new regional and content coordination roles.
Welcome to our post-World Championship Judge news article! We had an exciting weekend in Philadelphia. No matter if you enjoy a lot of amazing games, news about the next set, or upcoming Judges of Rathe news; this article has you covered on the latest news from across the program!
We’re back from Pro Tour Singapore, and we have a new Judges of Rathe program update! Read on to find out updates to team leadership, a variety of conference-related news, and more – of course, there are judge pack spoilers as well!
This update is meant to present you the current ongoing projects and new updates in the Judges of Rathe program. We’ve got a lot of exciting programs that have recently launched or are in the works – take a look!
The L2P Advanced certification recognizes judges who excel in teaching, engagement, and teamwork at Learn to Play booths. This article explains the certification process, the difference between Basic and Advanced, and what it takes to earn a recommendation. Ready to level up your Learn to Play skills?
Time flies by and another year has passed! We welcome 2025 with a new bulletin of the latest news from the Judges of Rathe Judge Program. Information about the Learn to Play Certification, Maintenance Requirements, JCR Updates, Diversity Team, and more inside!
As an L2P candidate, your role is more than just explaining the rules—you’re building lasting relationships, helping players discover a new hobby, and creating an environment that encourages growth and excitement for Flesh and Blood. In this final section, we’ll focus on the importance of collaboration skills, which are essential for creating a productive and enjoyable environment at the Learn to Play (L2P) booth.
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