Qualifier Phase

• Entrants will be randomly placed into groups of 4 players
• Each group will play three 1v1v1v1 games, earning points based on the results using the following formula:
  • 10 points for 1st place
  • 7 points for 2nd place
  • 4 points for 3rd place
  • 1 point for 4th place
  • Bonus Points will be awarded/removed based on scores shown on the game results screen:
    • Ex: Player A finishes 1st with 5 KOs, 1 Fall, and 1 SD. They will receive 13 points for this game.
    • Ex: Player B finishes 4th with 2 KOs and 3 Falls. They will receive 0 points for this game.
    • If players skip the results screen before the scores can be recorded, 0 adjustment points will be awarded to all players.
• After all games are complete, the top 2 point earners will advance to the bracket phase
  • 1st place will be entered into the Winner's Bracket
  • 2nd place will be entered into the Loser's Bracket
  • 3rd and 4th place will be eliminated
  • If two or more players are tied, the tie breakers rules are as follows:
    • Game position points without the score adjustments
    • Most 1st places
    • Best total score adjustment points
    • Coin Toss
• Three stages will be chosen by the Tournament Director before play begins. All matches will take place on the same chosen stages.

Bracket Phase

• Players will be seeded based on the number of points scored in the Qualification Phase.
• All matches will be Best of 3 games, with the exception of all Finals which will be Best of 5.
• Initial stage selection will be made by the Tournament Director. Games 2-5 will be picked by the previous game loser.

Tournament Ruleset

• 3 Stock
• Time Limit: 5 minutes
• Items: Off
• Stage Hazard Toggle: Off
• Final Smash Meter: Off
• Spirits: Off
• Damage Handicap: Off
• First to: 1 Win
• Launch Rate: 1.0x
• Underdog Boost: Off
• Score Display: On during Qualification Phase, Off during Bracket Phase
• % Show Damage: Yes
• Custom Balance: Off
• Echo Fighters: Separate
• Radar: Big
• Mii Fighters and their respective custom moves are allowed. Movesets will be shown in their name with each individual special move numbered from 1 to 3, based on the order shown on the move selection screen (ex. 1111, 2223, 3121).
• If a game ends in a time over or with both players losing their last stocks simultaneously, the game’s winner is determined by the following criteria, in order:
  • Player with more stocks remaining
  • Player with less percent damage
  • New game on same stage with 1 stock and 2-minute timer
• If a game ends with the successful use of a character’s self-destruct move, the game’s winner is determined by the results screen if it appears, without exception
• Pausing: Off

Character Selection Rules

• 60 seconds maximum for all players to lock in selections
• Game 1 will be double or quadruple blind, based on phase.
• Each further game will have the winner select first, followed by 2nd place, 3rd, and 4th.
• Steve is Banned from the Tournament

Stage Pool

• All Battlefield forms
• All Ω forms
• Battlefield
• Small Battlefield
• Final Destination
• Pokemon Stadium 2
• Smashville
• Kalos Pokemon League
• Town and City
• Hollow Bastion

All players must be a registered for Anthrocon 2025 and in good standing in order to participate in events. All con policies apply. Respect each other.