The winner of each round will be determined by winning 2-of-3 games. Players who lose each round will be eliminated from the brackets. Players who win each round will advance to the next round. At the time of semi-finals, the winner of each round will be determined by winning 3-of-5 games.

The Basics:
Rock beats Scissors
Scissors beats Paper
Paper beats Rock

The Rules: (All games must follow the same format to ensure fair play)

• The countdown rhythm of “rock, paper, scissors, shoot” must be used for every game.

• All players must start with one hand flat with the palm facing up and the signaling hand must strike the flat hand rhythmically to the countdown before signaling on “shoot”.

• The signaling hand must be in the shape of a fist.

• If players choose the same signal, the game is tied and will be replayed. This will not count against the 2/3 or 3/5 game count for each round.

• If a player signals before “shoot” or after a significant delay, the game will be voided and replayed. Again, this will not count against the 2/3 or 3/5 game count for each round.

• If a player’s signal is not obviously a “Rock”, “Paper”, or “Scissors” the game will be voided and replayed. This will not count against the 2/3 or 3/5 game count for each round.

• The referee for each round will have full discretion over what is an acceptable signal.