Smash Bros Ultimate

General Ruleset

• Double Elimination Bracket
• Sets are Best of 3 until the Top 3 where they are Best of 5.
• 3 stocks, 8 minutes, Stage Hazards & Items are turned off.
• MDSR (Modified Dave's Stupid Rule) is in effect, meaning players cannot return to the stage they won on previously.

Stagelist (D&L2 Ver.)

Starters:

• Battlefield
• Small Battlefield
• Pokemon Stadium 2
• Hollow Bastion
• Final destination

Counter Picks:

• Smashville
• Yoshis Story
• Kalos Pokemon League
• Town & City

Match Procedures

Game 1:

• Both players do RPS
• Both players declare their character choice (You can ask for a double-blind pick from a TO if need be)
• Winner of RPS Bans 2 Starter stages
• Loser of RPS Allows 2 Remaining Starters
• Winner of RPS picks between those 2 stages

Every game afterwards:

• Winner of the Previous game bans any 2 stages
• Loser of the Previous game picks any non-banned stage EXCEPT for the LAST stage they won on (if applicable)
• Winner of the previous game picks their character
• Loser of the Pevious game picks their Character (The loser of the previous game always gets the final choice in character swaps)

Match Disruptions

• Pausing a tournament match can cost you a stock.
• If a match pauses during gameplay, get your bracket runner or TO. The player whose controller paused the game will receive a stock loss. Any further pauses on that player's part forfeits a game.
• In the event that the game pause is due to a legitimate hardware malfunction you may be allowed to get another controller and restart that game.

• Players are expected to uphold reasonable and respectful behaviour at all times.

• Any form of abuse, violence, or unfriendly antagonising is not allowed.

• Players are to be clearly identifiable at all times during the competition. Playing under a false or unidentifiable alias is not allowed.

• Entering any match or game server that players are not assigned to is not allowed.

• Only event staff are allowed to spectate matches. Coaches are not permitted to spectate.

• Players must allow their games to be broadcasted on the UCGG stream if requested.

• Players are to follow all instructions given by an event staff member in regards to the competition.

• Players must be honest when presenting information requested by another player or event staff member. This may include scores, replay files, and screenshots.

• All forms of cheating and exploitation of the game are strictly prohibited during the competition.

• Players must be ready to join their match within the allocated time or the player will be disqualified from the match.

• These rules may need to be amended, and if the need to amend a rule arises, players will be notified of the change.

• Any disputes must be brought up with an event staff member for a solution to be reached.