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The Upside is a dedicated Disney Lorcana team built on community, strategy, and a love for the game. Whether we're competing, collecting, or just having fun, we aim to uplift each other and grow together—on and off the table.
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Danny is a lifelong trading card game enthusiast whose love for Disney brought him into the magical world of Disney Lorcana. With a background in competitive TCG play, he was instantly drawn to the game's rich lore and enchanting artwork — and along the way, found a community of incredible friends who share his passion.He’s traveled to Toronto and Disneyland to compete in high-level events like the Disney Lorcana Challenge and NA Last Chance Qualifier. While he missed the cut for Nationals, Danny remains driven to grow as a player and bring his best to every match.Outside the game, Danny channels his creative energy into volunteer work with RetroGameCon, where he helps design graphics and branding each year. He’s also happily engaged to his wonderful partner Katie, and together they share life with their beloved pup Remy — named after the culinary genius from Ratatouille — who’s truly the star of Danny’s world. 🐾
Andrew is a Senior Academic Success Advisor in the Advisement Center at the State University of New York at Oswego, serving students from Communication Studies and Cinema and Screen Studies. Having earned both his B.A. and M.S from SUNY Oswego, Andrew is a lifelong learner dedicated to student success.In addition to advising a caseload of students, Andrew is the Starfish App Admin for the campus and the co-facilitator for the SUNY Early Alerts Community of Practice. Andrew also serves as a course instructor for GST 104 Experiential Learning in College, EDU 104 Strategy Instruction in the disciplines, and his personally developed first-year signature course GST 198 This is the Way- Life Lessons from a Galaxy Far, Far Away.Outside of his vocation, he enjoys all things Star Wars, Disney Lorcana, LoL Esports, and adventures with his partner Leslie.
I’m Josh, a dedicated Disney Lorcana player who jumped into the game just before the release of Rise of the Floodborn.I’m a fan of Toy Story and Aladdin, with Genie and Goofy being among some of my favorite characters. I’ve spent many years playing Magic: The Gathering and collecting retro Nintendo video games, which has helped me develop a strong foundation in strategy and nostalgia that I bring to Lorcana.For me, the best part of trading card games is the mix of competitive play and the chance to connect with others who share a passion for strategic gameplay.
My name is Mike.I have been playing trading card games casually since my youth starting with Magic the Gathering and Pokemon. Eventually learned Yu-Gi-Oh! before exclusively playing Hearthstone.I picked up Disney Lorcana just a couple weeks after Set 6 - Azurite Sea released and was instantly hooked. Come set championship weeks, I participated in three set championships - posting a Top 4 finish and a Champion finish.Some personal notes about me... I am a dad to a toddler (yikes!) and a husband. We have two dogs and a parakeet. In the summer time I support my wife as she runs her family business at Big Don's Wild River Mini Golf!
The Upside's $2K Lorcana Tournament
Saturday, June 14th · 10:00 AM EST
Join us for a full day of Disney Lorcana action, hosted by The Upside. $2,000+ in prizes, competitive play, free raffles, and more.
💸 Entry: $40
🧾 Decklists: Submit via Melee.gg by 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Tyrol Club of Solvay – 213 Lamont Ave, Syracuse, NY
🎮 Format: Core Constructed · Best-of-2 · 45-min rounds
Secure your spot — limited seating available!
Register Now🎉 Presented in part by:
Tabletop Gaming
Dame Games
Unplugged Gaming
StorytellersCNY
Misfit Games
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
The Upside Lorcana Tournament Rules & Policies
🧙 Tournament Format
- Format: Core Constructed (Standard rules as defined by Ravensburger)
- Rounds: Swiss rounds followed by a Top Cut (if applicable)
- Match Structure: Best of 2 games per match Top 8 will be Best of 3 with no timer
- Round Timer: 45 minutes per round
🧾 Registration & Ticket Policy
- Entry Fee: $40 per player
- Ticket Policy: All ticket sales are final, non-transferrable, and non-refundable.
- Check-In: Players must check in by 9:45 AM EST. Tournament begins at 10:00 AM EST.
End-of-Round Procedures:
At time, players complete the current turn and receive 5 additional turns. If no player has won two games, the match is a draw.
If Game 1 is complete and Game 2 is incomplete, a player must win Game 2 to draw. Otherwise, it's a loss.
🎥 Live Stream & Media Consent
By attending, you may be photographed or featured on The Upside’s live stream or social media, including gameplay, interviews, and audience shots.
By entering the venue, you grant permission to use your image, voice, and likeness for promotional or archival purposes without compensation.
If you have concerns, speak with a Tournament Official before the event begins.
🛡️ Liability & Code of Conduct
Waiver of Liability: The Upside, its staff, sponsors, and the venue (Tyrol Club of Solvay) are not responsible for injury, loss, or damage during the event. Attendance is at your own risk.
Personal Conduct: All attendees must follow Lorcana’s community guidelines. Cheating, harassment, or unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification and removal without refund.
📋 Additional Rules
- Decks: Must be sleeved and submitted via Melee.gg by 9:30 AM on event day.
- Proxies: Not allowed.
- Judge Rulings: All judge decisions are final.
Tardiness Policy:
- 0–2 minutes late: Warning
- 3–9 minutes late: Game Loss
- 10+ minutes late: Match Loss and dropped from the tournament
Exceptions may apply if a player notifies a Tournament Official ahead of time (e.g., bathroom break).
Time extensions may be issued equal to the time lost. Players dropped for lateness may be re-added at the discretion of the Head Judge if they arrive before the round ends.
Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
We can’t wait to see you! Good luck, Illumineers ✨