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Tekken 8 Tournament Rule Guide

Welcome to the Tekken 8 tournament! This guide outlines the key rules for character selection, gameplay, and live interaction, ensuring a fair and competitive environment. Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all participants.


General Rules

  1. Game Version: All matches will be played on the latest version of Tekken 8.

  2. Platform: PlayStation 4


Match Structure

  • Tournament Format: 1 vs 1, Double Elimination Bracket

  • Match Format: Best of 3 Matches (Finals Best of 5)

  • Rounds: Each match consists of a Best of 5 Rounds

  • Round Time: 60 Seconds per round


Game Settings

  • Mode: Tournament Mode

  • Variations: Only Tournament Mode Variations are allowed

  • Character Customizations: Off


Live Component Requirement

  • Location: All players must be physically present at their respective schools or designated tournament locations.

  • Live Interaction: Matches must be supervised via a live video link using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet.

  • Webcam Setup: A wired webcam setup is required to show both the player and their gameplay screen clearly, ensuring interaction is as close to face-to-face as possible.

  • Verification: Continuous live feed is required during competition to verify fairness and rule compliance.


Opponent Selection Rules

Initial Opponent Selection:

  • Blind Pick: For the first match in each set, both players choose their characters independently without revealing their choices to each other. Character selections are simultaneously confirmed to the game organizer or through the system, ensuring that neither player knows the other's choice until both are locked in.


Counterpick Character Selection:

  • Winner's Lock: After each game within a match, the winning player must first declare their character choice for the next game. This selection is made openly and cannot be changed once declared.

  • Loser's Advantage: The losing player then has the opportunity to select their character in response, allowing them to choose strategically based on the winner's selection.


Conduct Rules

  • Coaching: Permitted only between matches.

  • Pausing: Any pausing, accidental or purposeful, will result in the forfeiture of the round by the player who paused.

  • Disruptions: Any unidentifiable disruptions will lead to a replay of the round.

  • Stalling: Not allowed under any circumstances.

  • Controllers: Standard controllers and fight sticks only. No turbo, macro, or programmable controllers are allowed.

  • Button Configuration: Players are allowed one button check per match before the match begins.

  • Fair Play: No use of cheats or exploiting known glitches.


By adhering to these rules, players ensure fair play and maintain a high standard of competition throughout the tournament. Good luck to all competitors, and may the best fighter win!

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