🏆 Single Elimination Pretzel Tournament Rules - singles and doubles

📋 General Setup

• Number of Teams: 32 teams (2 people per board set for singles, 4 people per board set for doubles)

• Format: Single elimination — lose once and you're out.

• Boards: 16 boards used simultaneously in Round 1.

• Rounds:

  • Round of 32: 16 matches

  • Round of 16: 8 matches

  • Quarterfinals: 4 matches

  • Semifinals: 2 matches

  • Finals: 1 match

🎯 Gameplay Rules

• Scoring: Standard cancellation scoring to 21 points.

• Winning: First team to reach or exceed 21 points wins the match.

• Time Limit: Optional — 30-minute max per match to keep the tournament moving.

• Tiebreaker: If time expires, the team with the highest score wins. If tied, sudden death round (first to score wins).

🔄 Match Flow

1. Round 1: All 16 boards active.

2. Subsequent Rounds: Boards reused as teams are eliminated.

3. Finals: Played on a designated “championship board.”

🧑‍⚖️ Officials & Conduct

• Referees: Optional, but helpful for score keeping and resolving disputes.

• Sportsmanship: No foul language or unsportsmanlike conduct.

• Alcohol: If allowed, must be consumed responsibly.

🏅 Prizes

• Optional: Award for 1st place, runner-up, and 1st and 2nd place outfit awards for singles and doubles tournament.