2021 Homecoming Super Smash Bros Showdown Rules

General Rules: 

• Each player is responsible for having their own Nintendo Switch and internet connection
• Individual League (1v1)
• All matches will be best 2 out of 3 
• Game and Match Results must be reported in the Laurier eSports Live Discord
  • Taking a screenshot of the result is recommended but will be requested only in the event of a dispute
• The home team will serve as host and be responsible for inviting their opponent.
  
  • If one player fails to sign in during the scheduled time, they will forfeit the match and the score will be recorded as a 2-0 series victory (1-0, 1-0). 
• Streaming is recommended in the case of a dispute
• Game Settings should be default (unless noted below)

Tournament Rules: 

• Seeding matches will determine seeding for the Championship Bracket 
  • All matches will be best 2 of 3
• Championship Bracket will be single elimination
  • All matches will be best 2 of 3

Smash-Specific League Rules:

• Team Size: 1v1
• Match Length: 8 minutes
• Best of 3
• Character selection: Any
• Style: Stock
• Stock: 3 Lives
• Time Limit: 8:00
• Final Smash Meter: Off
• Spirits: Off
• CPU Level: Any
• Damage Handicap: Off
• Stage Selection: Loser
• Stages: Regular
• Items: Off / None
• Advanced Rules:
  • Damage Ratio: 1.0x
  • Pause: Off
  • Hazard Toggle: Off

• IMii: All movesets legal

The eSports Players Manual can be found here. All registrants agree to the Manual as well as these rules upon registration.