Konami Arcade Games Announces 'Oreca Big Battle 2026', the First Official Tournament for 'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2'!
Konami Arcade Games will hold 'Oreca Big Battle 2026', a nationwide tournament for the card game 'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2', starting May 22. Winners of the regional qualifiers will face off in the national finals in late August.
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## Tournament Overview
Konami Arcade Games has announced 'Oreca Big Battle 2026', an official nationwide tournament for the amusement arcade card game 'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2', starting on Friday, May 22.
'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2' is the sequel to the 2012 title, where players battle using their own customized 'Oreca' cards to collect and train monsters. 'Oreca Big Battle 2026' will be the largest tournament in the history of the franchise.
## Divisions
- Junior King Division (Middle school students and below)
- Oreca King Division (Open to all ages)
## Application Process
Participants must clear the 'Entry Quest' in-game and apply via the designated website. Selected participants through a lottery process will be invited to participate in one of the five regional qualifiers.
- Entry Quest Period: May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 to June 28, 2026 (Sun) 24:00
- Application Period: May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 to June 29, 2026 (Mon) 12:00
## Regional Qualifiers
The qualifiers will be held in a 16-player tournament format across five areas:
- July 18 (Sat): Tohoku/Hokkaido (Mollyfantasy Yodobashi Sendai), Chubu (King Joy), Kyushu (Round 1 Fukuoka Tenjin)
- July 25 (Sat): Kanto (GiGO Shinjuku West), Kansai (Round 1 Stadium Sennichimae)
All participants will receive an 'Oreca Card Holder' as a token of participation.
## National Finals
The finals will feature 8 players who advanced from the regional qualifiers, held in late August.
- Junior King Division: August 29, 2026 (Sat)
- Oreca King Division: August 30, 2026 (Sun)
The winner will receive a trophy/certificate and have their winning team featured as an 'Oreca Command' playable in the game.
Konami Arcade Games has announced 'Oreca Big Battle 2026', an official nationwide tournament for the amusement arcade card game 'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2', starting on Friday, May 22.
'Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 2' is the sequel to the 2012 title, where players battle using their own customized 'Oreca' cards to collect and train monsters. 'Oreca Big Battle 2026' will be the largest tournament in the history of the franchise.
## Divisions
- Junior King Division (Middle school students and below)
- Oreca King Division (Open to all ages)
## Application Process
Participants must clear the 'Entry Quest' in-game and apply via the designated website. Selected participants through a lottery process will be invited to participate in one of the five regional qualifiers.
- Entry Quest Period: May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 to June 28, 2026 (Sun) 24:00
- Application Period: May 22, 2026 (Fri) 10:00 to June 29, 2026 (Mon) 12:00
## Regional Qualifiers
The qualifiers will be held in a 16-player tournament format across five areas:
- July 18 (Sat): Tohoku/Hokkaido (Mollyfantasy Yodobashi Sendai), Chubu (King Joy), Kyushu (Round 1 Fukuoka Tenjin)
- July 25 (Sat): Kanto (GiGO Shinjuku West), Kansai (Round 1 Stadium Sennichimae)
All participants will receive an 'Oreca Card Holder' as a token of participation.
## National Finals
The finals will feature 8 players who advanced from the regional qualifiers, held in late August.
- Junior King Division: August 29, 2026 (Sat)
- Oreca King Division: August 30, 2026 (Sun)
The winner will receive a trophy/certificate and have their winning team featured as an 'Oreca Command' playable in the game.
FAQ
How do I apply for the qualifying tournament?
After clearing the 'Oreca Big Battle 2026 Entry Quest' in-game, you must apply via the dedicated website by uploading an image of your record key.
Are there any participation rewards?
All participants will receive an 'Oreca Card Holder' for the qualifying rounds, and a 'Special Emblem Card' for the final tournament.
Is parental accompaniment required?
Parental consent and accompaniment are mandatory for participants under the age of 18 at the time of the qualifying tournament.