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Event Rules
Dates
  • Pre-Qualifiers: Saturday, August 16, 2025, starting at 12:30 PM
  • Top 8 Finals: Sunday, August 17, 2025, starting at 11:30 AM
Eligibility
  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older, or have written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter.
  • All entrants must check in at the designated tournament booth at least 10 minutes before their scheduled match time.
  • Game Garage LLC reserves the right to cap the number of participants based on event timing, equipment availability, or other logistical needs. Entry is not guaranteed and may be limited.
Game and Match Format
  • All matches will be played in CosmiClash mode of Star Garden.
  • Matches are 1v1, with the Finale set to Cosmic Tempest.
  • Each match includes 4 minutes of Collect Phase and 4 minutes of Combat Phase
  • All items will be turned on.
  • All events will be turned on.
  • Events will be set to 1:00 minute in length.
  • Items and events will use the normal spawn frequency.
  • The match ends when one player is last standing.
  • The first player to win 2 matches moves on to the next round.
  • The tournament uses a double-elimination format, including a losers bracket for a second chance at reaching the Grand Finals.
  • If a technical issue or glitch occurs and both players agree that it significantly disrupted gameplay, the match will be reset and replayed from the beginning. All resets must be approved by on-site tournament staff before continuing.
  • Tournament staff may modify the rules or match structure at any time during the event in response to time constraints, technical issues, or gameplay concerns. All changes will be clearly communicated on-site.
Prizes
  • The top two players who reach the Grand Finals will each receive one (1) digital copy of Star Garden for Steam/PC upon the game’s official release.
  • The game’s release date is to be announced (TBA).
  • Winners must provide a valid email address to a designated representative of Star Garden at the event.
  • A digital download code for the game will be sent to each winner no later than 7 days after the game’s official release date.
  • Prizes are non-transferable, non-refundable, and have no cash value. No substitutions or exchanges will be allowed.
  • Game Garage LLC is not responsible for delays in the game's release or changes in platform availability.
Media Release

By entering this tournament, you grant Game Garage LLC the right to photograph, record, and film your participation. These materials may be edited and used, without compensation, in promotional content for Star Garden, Game Garage LLC, or its partners. This includes but is not limited to online videos, livestreams, websites, social media, print materials, and other marketing channels.

Player Conduct and Disqualification
  • All players must behave respectfully toward other participants, spectators, and tournament staff.
  • Harassment, cheating, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disqualification and possible removal from the venue.
  • Game Garage LLC reserves the right to disqualify any participant at its sole discretion for any reason deemed necessary to preserve the integrity of the event.
Assumption of Risk and Limitation of Liability
  • By participating, you acknowledge that this is a pre-release version of the game and may contain bugs or unfinished features.
  • Game Garage LLC, its staff, volunteers, and partners are not liable for any injuries, lost property, or damages incurred during the event.
  • Participants enter and play at their own risk. It is your responsibility to use the provided equipment properly and safely.
Intellectual Property
  • All content related to Star Garden, including but not limited to visuals, gameplay, logos, audio, characters, and code, is the exclusive property of Game Garage LLC.
  • No rights or licenses are granted to players or attendees by participating in the tournament or viewing the game.
Governing Law
  • These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, with Fulton County as the exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes arising from or relating to this event.
  • By entering, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of courts located in Fulton County, Georgia.
Additional Terms
  • Game Garage LLC is not responsible for hardware malfunctions, power outages, event schedule changes, or other unforeseen disruptions.
  • Rules and terms are subject to change at any time. Any updates will be posted on-site or communicated by tournament staff.
  • Participation in this tournament implies full understanding and acceptance of these terms.
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Tournament Rules

The general event rules in this section apply to all games unless noted otherwise in the game-specific rule sections. Please makes sure to read and be familiar with BOTH the general rules and individual games rules. These rules are tentative.

Make sure to purchase an event badge from the official website first, and make sure that your start.gg email account matches the email that you used to register for the event! You will be purged from the tournaments if we cannot find you on the event's main attendee list.

Check-in when you arrive at Sonic Expo. There will be a check-in / registration desk in the game room. Stop by when you arrive.

Double elimination. You're not out until you lose twice. Check individual game rules for specific match/set lengths.

A bracket runner will be assigned to instruct the players on who they play against next, when, and on what station. Stay within earshot of them so that you can hear their instructions. They'll also be happy to clarify any questions about rules that you may have. The winner of each match must report their victories to the bracket runner so that the results can be recorded in the bracket.

Be on time! If you're not present when called, you may be disqualified. If you have to leave the tournament area, be it to drop out of the event or just to take a brief bathroom break, then make sure to let the bracket runner know.

Controllers will be provided. You are also permitted to bring and use your own controllers if desired, so long as they're wired and functionally equivalent to basic first-party controllers. (As in: no programmable/cheat devices allowed.) If you wish to use your own wireless controller or if you're unclear on the legality of your device, then ask the tournament staff for assistance.

Don't plug in or remove anything from a tournament station unless instructed to do so by staff.

Don't pause a match that's in-progress or attempt to exploit glitches that crash or otherwise break the game. You may be penalized for it.

Don't disturb or interrupt any other player's match that's in-progress.

A draw game counts as a win for both players unless noted otherwise. The next game of the set, if required, is to be played with identical selections (e.g. both players keep same characters, stage, etc).