We organize these tournaments with one main goal in mind: to bring people together, make new friends, and have a great time hanging out.
Please remember that this is strictly an amateur competition, not a professional esports league. Our primary focus is fun and community building, so we ask everyone to keep that spirit in mind.
However, to ensure the tournament runs smoothly and stays fun for everyone, it is crucial that you read the rules carefully. Knowing the rules helps us avoid unnecessary disputes and keeps the focus on the game!
System: The tournament is played using the Swiss System. There is no elimination phase; all teams play all scheduled rounds.
Scoring for battle royales games ( Fortnite, Pubg etc… ). Game placement:
Place - 10 points
Place - 8 points
Place - 6 points
Place - 5 points
Place - 4 points
Place - 3 points
Place - 2 points
Place - 1 point
Each kill awards 1 point, but only for teams that finish in the Top 8. The final game awards double points.
Round Schedule: Rounds (matches) begin at specifically scheduled times announced by the organizer.
Lobby Phase:
○ Before each match start there is a 15-minute lobby period
○ If a match is scheduled for 14:30, the lobby period is from 14:15 to 14:30.
○ All games must start before the lobby period expires.
○ Forfeit: if a team is not in the lobby and ready to start by the end of the lobby period (e.g., 14:30), they receive a Default Loss.
○ Battle Royale Games: Lobby period will be exactly 15 minutes long, and games will start exactly on time.
Match Duration:
○ Each match has a maximum time limit that is equal to the time between two rounds in the tournament schedule.
○ Forced Draw: If a match is not finished within the maximum time limit, the result is recorded as a Draw because we have to carry on with the tournament.
Tournament progress and standings can be tracked in real-time via the spreadsheet shared prior to the start of the event.
Please submit the team names, captain details, and team ranks at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the tournament.
Standard Check-in: All participating players must arrive at the gaming venue at least 45 minutes prior to the tournament start time. Please use this time to check if your PC and your game are working fine and to adapt to the new setup and surroundings.
Bring Your Own Device: Players bringing their own peripherals (mouse, keyboard, headphones) must arrive 1 hour prior to the start time to allow for setup and driver installation.
Winners & Rank: Players who have won any previous tournament are required to hold the Master Rank in Friendly Fire to be eligible for future tournaments.
Furthermore, any tournament winner currently holding Master rank in the application is ineligible to participate in tournaments for the subsequent three months.
Players ranked among the top 20 in battle royale tournaments on the national game leaderboard are also prohibited from participating.
Professional Players: Professional players and former professional players (whether they were active roster or substitutes) are prohibited from participating.
Players under any esports organization contract are prohibited from participating.
Players that hit the highest rank in any season in Riot games (valorant, lol) are prohibited from participating.
Code of Conduct: Participation is not permitted for individuals who damage the reputation of the Friendly Fire arena, tournament, or community through their public statements, behavior, or social media content.
Players must participate in the tournament using their main account, smurfing is strictly forbidden.
Friendly Fire reserves the right to deny participation to any player for any other reason at its sole discretion, and is not required to provide an explanation for its decision.
Banking Requirements: To receive prize money, players/teams must possess an open bank account capable of receiving Euros (EUR) or US Dollars (USD)
○ Winners unable to provide a valid bank account will receive their prize in coins instead of a cash payout.
Winners are solely responsible for any applicable taxes and fees. All cash prizes are paid out as a gross amount to the winner's bank account.
All complaints must first be submitted to the on-site staff member (admin).
The staff member will escalate the issue to the tournament organizers.
Friendly Fire’s decision is final and binding, with no option for further appeal.
Friendly Fire is not obligated to provide a justification for its final decision.
Profile Verification: Participation is allowed exclusively to players with a fully verified Friendly Fire profile (requires ID verification).
Acceptance of Rules: Participation is contingent upon the acceptance of these rules. By registering for the tournament, the player automatically agrees to abide by all terms and regulations.
Tournament Pass & Refunds: The Tournament Pass (or equivalent) covers the cost of gameplay for the day. This fee is strictly non-refundable in cases of disqualification, dissatisfaction with the tournament outcome, or disagreement with the rules. Refunds will only be issued in cases of proven error by Friendly Fire or its staff.
Disqualification Policy: If a player is disqualified from the tournament, they retain the right to continue using their station for casual play for the duration covered by the pass, as the time has already been purchased. No partial refunds will be given.