Tournaments that fit in a lunch break

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Formats

Open qualifier Planned

The organizer sets a window, for example three days. Every registered participant plays the event seed as many times as they like. Best score counts. Good for large groups because nobody has to be in the same room.

Bracket finals Planned

The top 8 or 16 qualifiers meet head-to-head. Both players run the same seed simultaneously; best of three runs advances. A 16-player bracket fits in about 45 minutes.

Team format Planned

Teams of five, where the top three scores count. Rewards consistency over one star player, which suits inter-college and house competitions.

Organizer guide (draft)

1. Pick a format and window. Qualifier only for casual events; qualifier plus finals for a showcase.
2. Share one event link. Participants join with an event code. Organizers will see entries, not personal data beyond what participants choose to share.
3. Check in finalists. Confirm finalists are present (in person or online) before brackets lock.
4. Run finals on the big screen. A spectator view shows both arenas, live scores and a countdown.
5. Publish results. Final standings can be shared as a results page.

What you'll need

• A device per player (phone or laptop with a current browser).
• A stable connection; finals need one screen for spectators.
• Permission from your institution to run the event.

Fair play and minors

Scores will be validated server-side, and every event follows the fair-play rules. School events involving under-18 participants will be run through the institution, with minimal data collection. Any event with prizes or entry fees would publish separate rules and terms before registration opens.