knockout.
single elimination. lose once, you're out. the most popular format for pub tournaments.
how it works
players are drawn against each other in rounds. win and you advance. lose and you're eliminated. the last player standing is the champion.
best for
quick events at pubs and venues. works with any number of players. a 16-player knockout finishes in 4 rounds.
rounds by size
4 players
2 rounds
8 players
3 rounds
16 players
4 rounds
32 players
5 rounds
64 players
6 rounds
advantages
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fast — done in one session
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dramatic — every match matters
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scales from 4 to 64+ players
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easy to understand
things to consider
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one bad game and you're out
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fewer games per player
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early exits can feel short
run a knockout tournament.
set it up in 60 seconds. live scoring, brackets on the big screen, rankings that follow every player.
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