FORMAT

• ·2 stage tournament. Starting with a group stage, top 4 players from each group continuing into double-elimination final stage.
• ·Group stage is best of 1, final stage is best of 3. Finals are best of 5.
• ·All games are played via the "challenge a friend" option when starting a new game
• ·Draws are possible in a group stage. In other games, the first drawed game will be repeated. In case of a draw in a repeated game, whoever has more total energy at the end of the game wins.

TIMELINE

Sep 14	Group-stage round 1
Sep 15	Group-stage round 2 and 3
Sep 16	Break
Sep 17	Group-stage round 4 and 5

16 top players continue to double-elimination tournament

Sep 18	Round 1
Sep 19	Round 2 + LB (Lower Bracket) Round 1
Sep 20	Round 3 + LB Round 2
Sep 21	LB Round 3
Sep 22	Semifinals + LB Round 4
Sep 23	LB Round 5
Sep 24	LB Finals
Sep 25	Break
Sep 26	Finals

It's preferred that the 2 players agree between themselves on the time of the match. If that can't be agreed – the official game times are 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM (GMT). Both players need to select at least 3 of these times as possible for playing to ensure the match can happen. The first player listed in the match (on challonge.com/yare) is responsible for initiating the conversation and creating the challenge.

CONDITIONS & FAQ

• ·You need a yare.io account and a Discord account (for tournament-related communication on our Discord server)
• ·You need to own an Ethereum wallet (so that we can transfer the prize there)

• 1Can I play my game in advance if my opponent agrees?

Yes, but only in the group stage.

• 2Do I need to play with the same shape I qualified with?

No, you can choose whichever shape you want before every game.

• 3What if there is a game breaking bug?

  This will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The organizers reserver the right to change/influence anything anytime.
• 4When will I receive the prize?

Within 10 days after the tournament's end.