PLEASE USE THE RULESET SHOWN ON THE FRONT PAGE DURING MATCHES

All matches will be BO3, until Top 8 where it will switch to BO5

This event is region locked to North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), as well as Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands

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DQ Timers

• Winners Round 1 of each pool will have a 7 minute DQ timer
• Winners Round 2 onwards, as well as every Losers Round, will have a 5 minute DQ timer
• If your opponent does not show up 5 minutes after checking in, use the "Call Moderator" button to request one of the TOs to help you out.

In-Game Rules

• Stocks: 3
• Timer: 7 Minutes
• Final Smash Meter: Off
• Spirits: Off
• Damage Handicap: Off
• Stage Selection: Choice
• Items: Off and None
• First to: 1 Win
• Stage Morph: Off
• Stage Hazards: Off
• Team Attack: On
• Launch Rate: 1.0x
• Underdog Boost: Off
• Score Display: Off
• % Show Damage: Yes
• Custom Balance: Off
• Mii Fighters: All moveset combinations are legal

Lag Tests

• LAN Adapters are REQUIRED in order to compete in this event
• Both players must provide proof of LAN during testing - failure to do so will result in a disqualification
• TOs will be performing an in-arena test to determine if there is any noticeable lag from either of the players' connections
• No spectators are allowed, unless the match is being streamed
• If you are found to be tampering with your opponent's internet connection (ex. using a lag switch), or delaying the bracket in any way (ex. multi-tourneying), you will be instantly disqualified

• Players will use a 1-2-2-1 stage-striking system for game 1.
• All games after game 1:
• (1) winner bans 3 stages
• (2) Loser picks stage
• (3) Winner picks character
• (4) Loser picks character

DSR: Dave's Stupid Rule. You cannot go back to any stage you won on in a set.