Tournament Rules

General Information

• Event page on Start.gg
• Platform: XS
• Start time (CST, GMT-6): Sat, Jan 25, 2025 12:00 PM
• Registration Cap: None
• Registration Fee: $10
• Registration Close: Jan. 18 11:59 PM Central Time
• Organizer: Ke11y Ann

Prizing

• Pot Split: 50/30/20
• Crowdfunding via Matcherino

Tournament Format

• Bracket Format: Double Elimination
• Rounds per Game: 2/3
• Games per Set: 2/3
• Finals Games per Set: 3/5 Games for Losers Finals, 3/5 Games for Winners Finals, 3/5 Games for Grand Finals
• Winner must keep character. Loser may switch.
• In the rare case of a Bloom glitch (bright screen), immediately return to lobby and replay that game.

Game Settings

- Player 1 (Main Profile) proceed to Battle > VS Mode > press START/OPTIONS button (NOT PS button)
- Player 2 wait until Player 1 completes the above, then press START/OPTIONS button (NOT PS button)

In the event both Players controllers register as Player 1:
1) Player 1 > re-selects the MAIN User Profile from the quick menu, proceeds to Battle > VS Mode > press START/OPTIONS button (NOT PS button) then:
2) Player 2 > selects the GUEST User Profile from the quick menu (do NOT go to the Xbox Home Screen)

Additional Rules

## SNK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
- Winner will be invited to the SNK World Championship 2025

## ADDITIONAL RULES
- DRAW: In the event of a tied Match declared by a “Draw” or “Double K.O.” on the Game screen, the Match will not be scored and both Players will replay the tied Match with the same character and stage selections.

- MATCH DISRUPTIONS: In the event of a Player disruption caused by pausing or disconnecting a controller (intentionally or accidentally), the Player who caused the disruption will forfeit the current round of the Match. If a Match Disruption occurs that is out of control of the Players, such as a power failure or Bloom Glitch, the Tournament Organizer shall order to restart the Match.

- CONTROLLERS: It is each Players responsibility to know how to pair their controller with Xbox Series. Players are responsible for bringing a functional controller equipped with correct wire/cable (versus a charging only cable). Converters will be provided at Tournament Setups (Brook Wingman XB3/XB1/XB2 or Mayflash MagicX). If using a converter, plug in controller and wait 1-2 seconds before use.

## ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Casual setups for Free Play will be available (with converters) on Tournament Day and if there is sufficient space (and VG/FFXVII Staff allows), 1-2 casual setups may be available (with converters) for free play during pools. Any questions or concerns about converters or controllers, DM Ke11yAnn - I may have XB3, XB1, XB2, and MayFlash Magic X converters on hand for use at setups, please don't hesitate to ask.