The First Shattering: Event Details
Greetings, Stoneseekers! Printing is complete, packaging is underway, and we’ve been busy planning for The First Shattering!
Join us March 21-23, 2025 at the Marriott Columbia (1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29201) for a weekend of camaraderie, collecting, and competition!
*UPDATE 3/11/25*
We’ve been working behind the scenes to put together additional events to fill out your weekend itinerary. See below for the full schedule (all events will take place at The Marriott Columbia).
Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 21, 2025
5-7pm Welcome Reception (Rocks at Midlands’ Lounge)
Join the Wonders of The First Design Team for light bites and a welcome drink as you settle into your weekend accommodations.
7-11pm Breaking Games (Palmetto Ballroom)
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9am-4pm Limited Tournament (Palmetto Ballroom) Seating starts 8:30am; Lunch Break 12pm – 1pm
6-10pm The First Shattering
(*Check-in 5-6pm*)
Over two years of design, development, and dedication culminate in our premier event… The First Shattering: Existence!
Check in at the the Capital Ballroom between 5-6pm to pick up your boxes and a very special swag bag full of surprises.
Then, it’s time to celebrate the official release of Wonders of The First! We’ll be breaking, ripping, playing, trading, and streaming it all live on the launch of our new Twitch channel.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
9am-4pm The First Shattering: Existence Constructed Tournament (Palmetto Ballroom)
Build your decks and prepare to seize the stones! Sign up to participate in our tournament, judged by Lead Game Designer Brian Tinsman, for a chance to win some very special prizes!
We’re expecting a great turnout of Kickstarter backers and longtime supporters… and we’re excited to welcome new Stoneseekers to our world of Wonders!
Introducing the Stoneseeker (On Arrival) Package:
Two (2) 6-pack 1st Edition Collector Booster Bundles
One (1) 2-Player Starter Set, including 2 copies of The First, 2 Alt-Art Exclusives, a set of stones and 2 paper Phoenix Quill playmats
Available for purchase on site at The First Shattering ($150) and qualifies new Stoneseekers for our special Shattering-only gifts, including an exclusive limited edition The First Alt-Art Promo Card!
If you are a Kickstarter backer or have purchased Collector Booster Boxes directly from us, you may purchase this package on site at The First Shattering, but it will not qualify you for additional gifts.
From all of us at Wonders of The First, thank you for your unwavering support over the last two years.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all at The First Shattering!