Games & Payouts

FFXVI Tournament Rules for Competitors

Format

All Games will be played on default settings unless otherwise noted in the “Games and Payouts” section for each game.
All Tournament Matches are 2/3 matches unless otherwise noted in the “Games and Payouts” section for each game. Winners, Losers and Grand Finals for all games are 3/5!
All Games are double elimination. Games with larger turnouts will be split up into Pool Play.
Winners must keep same characters unless noted otherwise in “Games and Payouts” section for each game.

Checking In

You are responsible for checking into your pool before the official start time. If you are called for your match and are not present, you may be put into the losers bracket or disqualified at the judge’s discretion.
If you are entered into multiple tournaments and are required to play in two or more at the same time, whether it be in pools or top 8, please notify the judges running those brackets to avoid any DQs.

Competition

If players disagree on which side they play on or which stage to use, selection will be determined by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. Winner may choose.
If both players cannot agree on a stage within 10 seconds after selecting their characters, stage select is random, unless noted otherwise in specific game rules. If a banned stage is selected randomly, the stage should be selected again until a legal stage is selected.
Accidentally pausing the game at any time during your match will force you to forfeit the round. If the game does not have more than one round (such as DBFZ), the player who paused loses that game. In case a pause occurs, notify a bracket runner or game lead immediately before resuming play.
Turbo functions on all controllers are banned.
Players are responsible for bringing their own arcade sticks/control pads as we cannot provide controllers for competitors. Wireless controllers are banned unless plugged into the console directly. All controllers must be plugged into the console using a wire. If you wish to use converters, you must bring your own. Cronus and CronusMax Wireless converters are also banned.
Collusion of any kind with your competitors is considered cheating and will result in the collaborating players being immediately disqualified. This determination is to be made at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director. Anyone disqualified in this manner forfeits all rights to any titles or prizes they might have otherwise earned for that tournament.
All competitors are responsible for checking for synced wireless pads on the console, and for desyncing them before playing a match to avoid disruptions. Pads can be desynced by going to options, devices, blue tooth devices, select controller, hit options button, select forget device. If a match is disrupted by a synced wireless controller, players should inform the bracket runner immediately and hold off on continuing the match. A game judge will determine how to proceed depending on the situation.

See below for game-specific rules.

Official 2024 Tournaments

Playstation 4 Pro

ARC WORLD TOUR QUALIFIER

• Best 2/3 Rounds

• Best 3/5 Games per Set (entire tournament)

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Eclipse color choices (color 23) can’t be used

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

(PC)

• Shadow, Gold and EX characters are banned

• Banned Stages: I-no’s boss

Playstation 5

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may agree on stage)

• 99 Seconds, Control Type: Modern or Classic, motion blur OFF, Input delay reduction ON, must set Button Release On or Off in main menu

• In case of “Double K.O.” on the Game screen, the match will not be scored. Both Players replay the tied Match with same characters and stage.

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Console TBA

ARC WORLD TOUR QUALIFIER

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

Playstation 5

• Tournament Mode Default Options

• 90-second timer

• Best 2/3 Rounds

• Best 2/3 Games per Set (entire tournament)

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

• Winner Must Keep Kharacter & Kameo

• Loser May Switch Kharacter & Kameo

Playstation 4 Pro

SNK WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER

• 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Winner keeps team but can change order

• Loser of prior game may switch

characters and order

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

Nintendo Switch

• DETAILED SMASH ULTIMATE RULES

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Winner Must Keep Character

• Loser May Switch Character

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Various Consoles

• Must use provided controllers

• Round & Set numbers will vary

• Different Game in every bracket round

• Every pool will utilize different games

• DETAILED MYSTERY RULES

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• 3/5 Games for all Sets

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Matches, 60 Seconds

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Stage: Random Game 1 – Loser may switch

stage (with same character) or switch character

(with random stage)

• Character Customizations: Off

• Character Preset Costumes are legal for

Tournament use with the exception of: Jack-7

Preset 3&4, Gigas Preset 3, & Akuma Preset 5

Playstation 4 Pro

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Winner Must Keep Character

• Loser May Switch Character

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Playstation 4 Pro

• 3/5 Games per Match

• Winner must keep the same team/assists

• Loser may switch team/assists/order

Playstation 4 Pro

• Default Settings: 99 Seconds

• All Matches are 3/5 including Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

XBOX Series X (with converters)

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Arcade Supergun w/ PVM

• Bring Your Own Controller

• PS3/PS4/XBOX 360/XBOX ONE Compatible

• Double Elimination

• Default settings

• 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select (players may opt for

an agreed stage)

Japanese Arcade Cabinets

• Bring Your Own Controller

• PS3/PS4/XBOX 360/XBOX ONE Compatible

• Best 2/3 Rounds, 2/3 Games per Set

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• Random stage select

• Gill is banned

Arcade Supergun w/ PVM

• Bring Your Own Controller

• PS3/PS4/XBOX 360/XBOX ONE Compatible

• 2/3 Rounds per Game

• 3/5 Games for all Sets

• Random stage select

• Akuma is banned

Special Sunday After-Party Event

SUNDAY ONLY PREVIEW TOURNAMENT Playstation 5

• Sunday, 11:00 AM start. 7:00 PM Estimated end time

• 3/5 Rounds, 2/3 Matches, 60 Seconds, double elim

• 3/5 Games for WF, LF & Grand Finals

• 256 Player Cap

• Character Customizations: Off

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