The version of the game used in the event is the Hasbro edition (2001). A copy of the rules and the FAQ for this version is available for download through the recommended link above.

The event format consists of two heats advancing the top 18 players to the semi-finals.

The top 18 consists of the individual game winners from each heat and then the top scoring non-winners from both heats. Non-winners are ranked based upon their score in the heat game as a percentage of the games' winning score. For example, if the winning score for a heat game is 200 and your score is 190, then your percentage would be 95.

This allows for a more realistic "apples to apples" comparison between individual heat games in which the raw VP scores may vary widely. The idea being that a low scoring second (or even third) place finish in a hard-fought game is better than a high scoring second place finish in a run-away game. The moral of the story here is to always "gang up" on the leader!

The same procedure is also used to fill the Final. The three semi-final winners move on along with the top three non-winning semi-finals players based again upon their score as a percentage of their individual semi-final games' winning score.

Be sure to check the event kiosk located in the Paradise Terrace area after the heats have concluded to find out the rankings for advancement to the semi-finals. Also, if you aren't in the top 18 players as listed on the kiosk you may still be eligible for play in the semi-finals in the (likely) event a player (or players) above you in the rankings chooses not to continue in the event. Show up prior to the start of the semi-final round to see if a slot is available.

Please bring a copy of the game! I know that it is a rather large and heavy item, but we are always on the edge of not having enough copies for those wanting to play. It would be unfortunate if players were unable to compete due to a lack of games.

If you have any questions or comments concerning the game or the event, please feel free to contact me at the email address below.