Launched in 1995, the OverPower CCG forged a community of players the world over. That
community kept the game alive for 30 years and Lazarus Rising Games saw the potential for so
much more than its original launch. The first official set since 1999 will be hitting shelves with
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Top Cow, and World Legends characters. This set is the first of three
already announced, along with an updated rules set that will debut with the relaunch.
As OverPower lands back in game stores in North America in 2025, organized tournaments are
set to kick off in the following weeks. These events will be supported by Tournament Kits and
will be overseen by official judges. As LRG’s tournaments ramp up, we need official judges and
so we reach out to the community that has kept the dream alive to rise up once again.
Becoming a judge is a straightforward process and comes with some fantastic rewards. Interested
individuals can visit the OverPower website to register for a Carde.io account. After signing up,
prospective judges will take a test consisting of 20 questions designed to assess their
understanding of the game’s most important rules and gameplay aspects. A passing score will
upgrade their Carde.io account to reflect their new judge status—and that’s where things get
exciting.
Once upgraded, local retailers hosting tournaments will be able to reach out via email to judges
in their area to offer opportunities to use their skills and oversee live events. Judges can also use
the store locator to find nearby events and are encouraged to proactively contact local game
stores about potential opportunities. Each event a judge supervises will earn them Power Points,
a virtual currency that can be used in the Carde.io app to purchase promo cards, apparel, pins,
playmats, and more (in addition to any compensation provided by the hosting store) shipped
right to their door. Judges will gain access to a special online store dedicated exclusively to those
in the program in addition to the regular player store. They will also receive prize packs with
some exclusive cards that can only be found from playing live at your brick and mortar stores.
Looking ahead, larger regional and national tournaments are also in the works. These events will
offer even better incentives and serve as a great opportunity for judges. Full details—including
application and event information—will be available in the coming months.
For any questions about the judge program or the process, please reach out to Head of
Organized Play James Sanderson at [email protected].