Tetr.io Blockade

Do people who play with blocks dream of 4-row clears? What came first, T-posing or T-spinning? We don’t have the answers to those questions but we do have an opportunity to enter the SMASH! 2024 TETR.IO Blockade and prove your mastery of Tetrimino maneuvering. Block your opponents out of the competition in the elimination rounds to get to the top. Clear your way to victory and claim the title of the TETR.IO Tetrarch!

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Terms & Conditions

Who Can Participate

  • This competition is open to everyone attending SMASH! 2024 on Sunday, 21st July 2024.
  • SMASH! Staff and Crew are not allowed to enter.

How to Participate

  1. Register through the link given on the @smashcon social media or using the signup link under ‘How to Register’.
    Please note that registrations will be capped at 32 participants, any after that will be put in reserve.
  2. Arrive at the Gaming Registration Desk for the Elimination Rounds 30 minutes prior to the commencement time, which will commence at 10:30 AM on Sunday, 21st July.
  3. The Gaming Registration Desk is located on the left at the rear of the gaming area. There will be signage guiding you to it.
  4. Be sure to bring some form of photo identification with you, so we can verify that you’re an entrant that has signed up for the competition.
  5. If you are successful through the elimination rounds, please return to the Gaming Registration Desk 30 minutes prior to the commencement time of 12:00 PM for the semi-finals matches.
  6. If you are successful in the semi-finals match, then you will immediately play the finals match in the PC Tournaments Arena which will be streamed live on the Gaming Stage at 12:30 PM.
  7. There will also be the option to register in-person at the Gaming Registration Desk. Please keep in mind that signing up in-person will not guarantee you a spot in the tournament and you may be placed on a reserve list in the case another contestant does not show up.

How to Register

Online Registration

Online registration will remain open until Friday 19th July 2024 11:00 PM (AEST) unless max participants are reached prior.

On the Day Signup

We will also have some last minute slots available on the day of the tournament, so be sure to come by the Gaming Registration Desk if you have missed the opportunity to sign up online!

General Rules

  1. Only 32 participant slots for the elimination brackets. If there are more than 32 entrants to the tournament, if there are more than 32 entrants, these players will go into a reserve list.
  2. Each player is permitted to bring their own peripherals if they wish.
  3. Players brought peripherals are the entrant’s responsibility. SMASH! Takes no responsibility for any damaged or lost peripherals that an entrant may bring.
  4. Drivers won’t be allowed to be manually installed, if peripherals are not compatible then participants will need to use the provided keyboard and mouse.
  5. Each player will have a warm-up period prior to their match where they can adjust the controls as well as get a little bit of playtime in as well.
  6. Each player will play in a one-on-one versus (“1v1”) match with the winner proceeding to the next round.
  7. The Round of 32, 16 and 8 will be played on classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a first-to-five wins (“FT5”).
  8. The Semi-Final matches will be played with classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a FT5.
  9. The Grand Final will be played with classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a first-to-seven wins (“FT7”).
  10. Equipment will be supplied for participants.
  11. This will be a PC running the game in a browser window controlled by a keyboard and mouse setup.
  12. Controls may be modified during the warm-up period.
  13. Any decisions made by the judges are final and will not be subjected to dispute.

Tournament Format

The tournament will be played as a 32 player, single elimination tournament. The format will consist of playing the standard multiplayer game and will be split into the following stages:

  • The Round of 32, 16 and 8 will be played on classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a first-to-five wins (“FT5”).
  • The Semi-Finals matches will be played with classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a FT5.
  • The Grand Final will be played with classic Tetr.io multi rules, as a first-to-seven wins (“FT7”).

The Semi-Finals and Grand Finals matches will be live broadcast on the Gaming Stage as they are played, allowing for all in attendance to witness the intensity of TETR.IO action!

Contest Period

Online Registration Period: Sunday, 30th June 12:00 PM - Friday, 19th July 2024 11:00 PM (AEST)

Contest Runtime: Sunday, 21st July 2024 from 10:00 AM ~ 1:00 PM (AEST)

Competition Schedule

Elimination Rounds Commence

Sunday 21st July 2024 10:30AM

Semi-Finals Commence

Sunday 21st July 2024 12:00PM

Finals Commence

Sunday 21st July 2024 12:30PM

Winners and Prizes Announced

Sunday 21st July 2024 12:55PM

Prizes

Winner:

  • Universal Studios Japan Studio 1 Day Pass
  • Stackable Tetris Lights
  • Mirco Arcade Tetris

Runner Up:

  • Mirco Arcade Tetris
  • Fantech Ato MP905 (PLUM) DESKMAT