General Rules:
All players must be registered before the tournament begins. Late entries on the day of the event may be allowed, based on current event occupancy. Contact the SCI for more information on registration dates.
This event is structured for fun and although it may become competitive, there will be no explicit trash talking, intimidations, or taunting. Any player/team determined to be doing so will first be warned and if it continues, they will be removed from the event.
Spectators are encouraged to watch, coach, cheer, and interact with the players during any ranked match, but there should be no interference with either of the players or within the gaming stations. Players, coaches, and spectators are expected to act in the nature of good sportsmanship at all times.
Gaming stations will be all around the Science Center of Iowa’s facility. The morning rounds will be in the Star Theater and at different areas of the SCI. The afternoon/final rounds will be held in the Blank IMAX Theater. Spectators and eliminated players/teams are encouraged to stay for the final rounds and enjoy gaming on the big screen. The registration or entrance fee will cover your admission into the final IMAX rounds. The main headquarters area can answer questions about where a gaming station is located, scoring, or when a game is scheduled.
Exhibition gaming stations will be available for your enjoyment. All spectators, eliminated participants, or people waiting for their next ranked match are encouraged to enjoy these gaming stations provided by Jet Set Studio and GatheringofGamers.com.
A forfeit shall be scored if a player/team does not show up 10 minutes after the scheduled start time.
There will be no protest and all decisions made by the Tournament Directors are final.
1st and 2nd place will be awarded in each division.
By attending this event, each person authorizes Jet Set Studio and the Science Center of Iowa to film, record and/or take photographs during the entire event, and may use the resulting footage, recordings or photographs for a range of purposes, including, without limitation, for marketing and promoting the organization’s products, website community, and services. Each attendee also authorizes Jet Set Studio and the Science Center of Iowa to film, record and/or photograph his or her voice and likeness, and also grants the irrevocable right to use any footage, recordings or photographs taken during the event in any manner and medium throughout the world, an unlimited number of times in perpetuity for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition or any other lawful purpose except where prohibited by law.
The Tournament Directors reserves the right to delay, reschedule, shorten, or cancel games or divisions due to dangerous weather or lack of participants in a division.
Situations or occurrences that these rules do not address shall be left to the sole discretion of the tournament staff.
The General Rules apply to all divisions.
The Tournament Directors have the right to modify these rules
Specific Division Rules and Formatting
Division 1: Guitar Hero 3 (REC)
Tournament structure will be bracketed rounds, Double Elimination.
Games will be played on MEDIUM skill level.
2 players will compete against each other in each match, using the “Pro Face Off” format, so each player plays the same notes. The winner of each match will advance to the next round. The loser will drop into the loser’s bracket or be eliminated from the event if it is their 2nd loss.
There will be 3 guest judges, who will score the performances on style and creativity. Each judge will determine the best performance and have a single vote to cast. The majority winner, out of the 3 judge’s votes, will receive a 20% bonus multiplier to be added to their final score. The guest judges will be provided by the tournament staff and can be altered, added to, or changed at anytime. We are encouraging the judges to be very energetic, entertaining, and give reasoning for their votes.
Songs will be chosen randomly. After a song is played in one round, it will not be available for play until the next round.
Scores and winners will be reported by a Gathering of Gamers Official.
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Tournament structure will be bracketed rounds, Double Elimination.
Xbox 360 will be the system for this division.
Games will be played on EXPERT skill level.
2 players will compete against each other in each match, using the “Pro Face Off” format, so each player plays the same notes. The winner of each match will advance to the next round. The loser will drop into the loser’s bracket or be eliminated from the event if it is their 2nd loss.
There will be 3 guest judges, who will score the performances on style and creativity. Each judge will determine the best performance and have a single vote to cast. The majority winner, out of the 3 judge’s votes, will receive a 10% bonus multiplier to be added to their final score. The guest judges will be provided by the tournament staff and can be altered, added to, or changed at anytime. We are encouraging the judges to be very energetic, entertaining, and give reasoning for their votes.
Songs will be chosen randomly. After a song is played in one round, it will not be available for play until the next round.
Scores and winners will be reported by a Gathering of Gamers Official.
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Tournament structure will be bracketed rounds, Double Elimination.
Xbox 360 will be the system for this division.
A player can choose different teams for each game, if desired.
Default settings will be established by tournament staff and will not be altered by players.
A brief period of 2 minutes will be allowed to setup a player’s specific team structure or audible. The Gathering of Gamers official will get the game started after this setup period.
4 five minute quarters will be the format for all games throughout the entire event. In case of a tie, an additional five minute quarter will be played. The first player to score during this overtime will win the match.
Scores and winners will be reported by a Gathering of Gamers Official
Division 4: 4v4 Halo 3
Halo 3 is rated M (Mature) and has content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older. Titles in this category may contain blood and gore, mild language, and violence. Players under 17 will be required to have a legal guardian’s signature at the time of registration.
Tournament structure will be bracketed rounds, Double Elimination.
Xbox 360 will be the system for this division.
Map will be chosen randomly by tournament staff, from the list of maps available in each round.
All rounds will consist of best 2 out of 3 matches. In the event of a tie game, the match will be replayed. Game structure will be on standard map pack types and will be as follows:
Round 1: Team Slayer
Round 2: Multi Flag
Round 3: Team Slayer - Shotty Snipers
Round 4 -?: TBA
Semi-Final and Final Rounds: Team Slayer
All Rounds
Primary Weapon =
Motion Tracker Mode = Off
Suicide Penalty = On
Betrayal Penalty = On
Team Changing = Not Allowed
Vehicle Set = No Vehicles
Time Limit = 15 Minutes
Score to Win = 50
Maps Available:
Guardian | Construct | Isolation |
Round 2 (Multi Flag)
Time Limit = 30 Minutes
Score to Win = 3
Sudden Death = Disabled
Flag At Home to Score = Enabled
Flag Return Time = Instant
Flag Reset Time = 15 Seconds
Flag Carrier Traits = No Damage Modifier
Maps Available:
Isolation | Narrows | The Pit |
Round 3 (Team Slayer – Shotty Snipers)
Time Limit = 15 Minutes
Score to Win = 50
Maps Available:
Guardian | Isolation |
NOTE: Rules similar, but not exactly conformed to MLG Rules. Differences are highlighted by italic text.
