Event Rules
Game Settings: 3 Stock, 7 Minutes, First to 1 Win, Launch Rate 1.0x, Final Smash Meter: OFF, Spirits: OFF, Damage handicap: OFF, Items: OFF, Stage Morph: OFF, Stage Hazards: OFF, Underdog Boost: OFF, Pausing: OFF, Score Display: OFF, Custom Balance: OFF, Team Attack: ON, % Show Damage: ON,
No excessive stalling
Winner Must Pick Character First
Results Screen Determines Winner in the Event of Self-Destruct Move
The results of Sudden Death do not count. If a game goes to Sudden Death, the winner is determined by stocks and percentage at the time the match ends. The player with the higher stock count is the winner. If both Players are tied in stocks, the player with the lower percentage is the winner. If percentage/stocks are tied, players will play a 1 stock/3 minutes playoff match.
Loading Content onto Consoles Is Banned/Forbidden
Players may switch characters in between games but the winner of the previous game must choose their character first.
Singles: All matches are 2/3 Games until Losers Finals, Winners Finals, & Grand Finals which are 3/5 Games
Doubles: All matches are 2/3 Games
Starters/Neutrals
Pokemon Stadium 2*
Battlefield**
Small Battlefield
Smashville
Town and City
Counterpicks
Final Destination***
Kalos Pokemon League****
Hollow Bastion
Stage Banning Rules:
First stage picked by striking from neutrals, P1-P2-P2-P1 order.
Following stages decided by winner banning THREE stages from the list above then loser chooses from the remaining stages
NO DSR aka A player may pick any stage from the stagelist that isn’t banned by the winner of the previous game as a counterpick.
You cannot play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification*****
Additional rules:
*Pokemon Stadium 1 Stage Allowed for this pick Upon Mutual Agreement
**Battlefield Versions of Any Stage Allowed for this pick Upon Mutual Agreement
***Omega Versions of Any Stage Allowed for this pick Upon Mutual Agreement
****Northern Cavern is Allowed for this pick Upon Mutual Agreement
*****Gentleman's Clause: Any stage may be played on as long as both players agree to it & it does not stall time.
Tournament Rules
General Rules
Please pick up your trash or any trash you find.
Please be kind & respectful to all.
Clear the walk ways.
Around children or concerning adults, please keep cussing and foul mouth to a minimum.
Please report to your bracket runner if you plan on leaving the venue during or right before bracket.
Gentleman's Clause: Any stage/music may be played on as long as both players agree to it & it does not stall time.
Please bathe and don't be afraid to double up on deodorant. Smelling nice is a courtesy EVERYONE deserves.
It is hard to police everyone that may feel sick so we really need everyone’s cooperation in a comfortable event. If you’re feeling sick shortly before the event, please stay home and quarantine for the safety of all attendees. Don't hesitate to inform any JGN staff members.
Please listen & respect to all JGN staff. We expect all attendees to cooperate fully.
Players will be penalized if they are unable to follow the polices above or compelled to argue about the requirements to attend by the discretion of JGN staff.
Please be aware that these penalties may result in disqulification without refund, removal from the venue, and/or an attendance ban from all future JGN events. JGN staff are able to initiate these actions even after an initial warning or from a previous warning from a past JGN event.