Calendar

May
19
Sat
2018
NBA 2K18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 reduction if we can use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free.

PRIZES (subject to change)
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants:
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Console: Xbox One
+ 1 vs 1 style. Single elimination. Each match is Best of 1 Game.
+ Players can be any of the current NBA teams and can even face each other as the same team (i.e. Warriors vs Warriors).
+ Mercy Rule: If a player is losing by 40 points or more by the beginning of the 4th quarter, the match will be called in the leading team’s favor.
+ All game settings and sliders will be set to default except for the quarter length, difficulty, and injuries. (see below)
+ Play Now Mode
+ Quarter Length: 6 minutes. Finals will be 8 minute quarters.
+ Difficulty: Hall of Fame
+ Fatigue: ON
+ Injuries: OFF
+ Excessive pausing will lead to disqualification. Pausing during an opponent’s free throws is not allowed (only once the rebound is clearly secured).
+ No custom players or customized rosters.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
20
Sun
2018
Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 controller rental fee if entrant does not bring in own controller.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination style.
+ Matches are best of 3. Finals is best of 5.
+ Settings are 6 minutes, 2 stock. No items.
+ Pausing disabled.
+ Omega stages, Lylat Cruise, Town and City, Smashville, Final Destination, Miiverse, and Battlefield only
+ DLC characters are allowed. Mii Fighters are legal. Each setup will have 1­-1­-1-1 Mii.
+ No custom fighters or custom move sets.
+ Players who use wireless controllers are responsible for turning off and de-syncing their controllers to prevent interference.
+ Players cannot coach other players during matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
26
Sat
2018
Mortal Kombat Tournament (Sega Genesis!) @ Side Scrollers
May 26 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Side Scrollers is taking you back to a simpler time with awesomely bad graphics, less gore and you could only use a controller ….WITHOUT shoulder buttons! Join us for some retro fun and earn the chance to win some cash while geeking over your childhood!

Please check the FB event page for further updates!

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

May
27
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
May 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
2
Sat
2018
DragonBall FighterZ Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 from entry fee if we may use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 CASH OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 CASH OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 CASH OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

+ Console: PS4
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination. 2/3 games.
+ Fight sticks are permitted. Players are not allowed to use any buttons that have macro functions such as “TURBO”. If caught using such a function you will be disqualified from the tournament. Side Scrollers will provide DualShock 4 controllers free of charge. No other wireless controllers are permitted.
+ Timer: 99 Seconds
+ Default Handicap and Default Damage
+ No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.
+ Mode: Local Battle
+ Stages: Random, all are allowed
+ All characters are permitted. DLC characters (if any) are dependent if at least one participant has all the characters and permits use of account for the tournament.
+ Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively. If Players cannot agree, they will play Rock Paper-Scissors (or toss of coin) to determine who picks their side.
+ Either Player may request that a double blind selection occur. In this situation, a Side Scrollers employee will be told, in secret, each of the Players’ choices for the first round. Both Players are to then select their first round character, with the staff validating the character selections.
+ Pausing will lead to a round loss.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
9
Sat
2018
Double Tourney: Pokken Tournament DX + Sun & Moon @ Side Scrollers
Jun 9 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Tournaments for Pokken DX and Pokemon Sun & Moon

$10 entry, $18 entry for both tournaments with cash prizes

Please visit the FB event page for updates

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
10
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
16
Sat
2018
DragonBall FighterZ Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 from entry fee if we may use your own copy.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 CASH OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 CASH OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 CASH OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

+ Console: PS4
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination. 2/3 games.
+ Fight sticks are permitted. Players are not allowed to use any buttons that have macro functions such as “TURBO”. If caught using such a function you will be disqualified from the tournament. Side Scrollers will provide DualShock 4 controllers free of charge. No other wireless controllers are permitted.
+ Timer: 99 Seconds
+ Default Handicap and Default Damage
+ No multiple characters are allowed on the same team.
+ Mode: Local Battle
+ Stages: Random, all are allowed
+ All characters are permitted. DLC characters (if any) are dependent if at least one participant has all the characters and permits use of account for the tournament.
+ Players may mutually agree who sits on the left and right side, corresponding to Player 1 and Player 2 respectively. If Players cannot agree, they will play Rock Paper-Scissors (or toss of coin) to determine who picks their side.
+ Either Player may request that a double blind selection occur. In this situation, a Side Scrollers employee will be told, in secret, each of the Players’ choices for the first round. Both Players are to then select their first round character, with the staff validating the character selections.
+ Pausing will lead to a round loss.
+ Players cannot coach other players during their matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
17
Sun
2018
Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

ENTRY FEE: $10
-$2 controller rental fee if entrant does not bring in own controller.
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ 1 vs 1 style. Double elimination style.
+ Matches are best of 3. Finals is best of 5.
+ Settings are 6 minutes, 2 stock. No items.
+ Pausing disabled.
+ Omega stages, Lylat Cruise, Town and City, Smashville, Final Destination, Miiverse, and Battlefield only
+ DLC characters are allowed. Mii Fighters are legal. Each setup will have 1­-1­-1-1 Mii.
+ No custom fighters or custom move sets.
+ Players who use wireless controllers are responsible for turning off and de-syncing their controllers to prevent interference.
+ Players cannot coach other players during matches.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
23
Sat
2018
Splatoon 2 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 23 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

We will be hosting our first Splatoon 2 Tournament! Rules to be announced. Keep tabs on our social media for updates or any date or time changes!

FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1568490136596832/

 

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Jun
24
Sun
2018
Madden NFL18 Tournament @ Side Scrollers
Jun 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Bi-monthly Madden Tournament

ENTRY FEE: $10
-If you enter early, you may practice in-store for free on the day of tournament.

PRIZES
4-7 entrants: 
1st place: $20 OR 3 Free Hours to the lounge

8-15 entrants: 
1st place: $30 OR $40 Gift Card
2nd place: 1 Hour Pass to the lounge 

16+ entrants:
1st place: $40 OR $50 Gift Card
2nd place: $10 Gift Card
3rd place: 1/2 Hour Pass

RULES:
+ Type: Single Elimination, 1 vs 1
+ Mode: Play Now
+ Exhibition style for all matches except finals. Super Bowl Presentation for Finals
+ Quarter Length: 5mins, 6mins for Finals
+ Min Play Clock: 25 seconds
+ Accelerated Clock: On
+ Skill Level: All-Pro
+ Weather: Clear
+ Injuries: Off
+ Fatigue: On, 50.
+ Game Speed: Normal
+ Sliders: Default

+Ties: In the event of a tie in the first play through, a second play through of the match must be played up until the first half has been completed. If the game is still tied when the first half has been completed, then the second half of the game must be completed.

+Pausing is not allowed unless due to emergency or to call timeout. Any other instance is judge’s decision.

+Any form of cheating, glitching, gentlemen agreements, abusing in-game mechanics, or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be permitted.

http://sidescrollersnj.com/tournaments

Apr
12
Fri
2019
April Annihilation @ Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 11:00 pm

APRIL ANNIHILATION (AA2019)

WHEN:
April 12-14, 2019

WHERE:
Crowne Plaza: Philadelphia-Cherry Hill
2349 Marlton Pike W,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFO:
Please book your rooms here – https://book.passkey.com/e/49680530
(Once you click on the link, then press “Make a Reservation”)
STANDARD KING – Starts at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.
STANDARD TWO DOUBLE BEDS – Start at $99 a night plus taxes & fees.

REGISTRATION INFO:

-Please note that there is a 3-game limit for April Annihilation.

Early Bird – $40 2/18/19 – 2/23/19
Regular Player – $60 2/24/19 – 3/18/19
Last Call – $70 3/19/19 – 3/31/19

On-Site Player Badge – $90
Spectator (Door Only) – $45

-Badge pick up will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 6 PM

-If you are not adding any games, we encourage you to pick up badges at 11 AM.

-On-site registration will be Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 8 AM until 10 AM.

TOURNAMENT DETAILS:
-Vendors
-Arcade
-Casual Set Ups
-Friday Night Teams

FRIDAY TEAM TOURNAMENTS – Friday, April 12, 2019:

-Please note that team tournaments are optional and are not included in the April Annihilation Saturday/Sunday venue price.

Online Registration – $5
On-Site Registration – $10
Spectator – $5

Team Tournament Games –
DragonBall FighterZ (2v2) – $20 per Team
Street Fighter V: AE (2v2) – $20 per Team
Tekken 7 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Dead or Alive 6 (3v3) – $30 per Team
Soul Calibur 6 (2v2) – $20 per Team

MAIN TOURNAMENT GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 ($10 entry fee per game, unless otherwise specified below):

Street Fighter V (PS4) – Capcom Pro Tour Ranking Event
Dead or Alive 6 (PS4)
Windjammers (PS4) – $5 Game Entry Fee
Mortal Kombat XL (PS4)
Under Night in Birth Exe:Late(st) (PS4)

MAIN TOURNAMENT FREE ENTRY GAMES – April 13-14, 2019 (All games are capped. Player badges are required.)

Dragon Ball Fighter Z (PS4) – 128 Cap – $1000 Prize Pool Sponsored by Big E Gaming

Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2 (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X

Soul Calibur VI (PS4) – 176 Cap – $1200 Prize Pool

Tekken 7 (PS4) – 176 Cap – Prize Pool TBA

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo Switch) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool

Blazblue: Cross Tag (PS4) – 128 Cap – $750 Prize Pool Sponsored by Sector X

Pokken Tournament (Nintendo Switch) – 64 Cap – $500 Prize Pool

BIG E GAMING SPONSORED SIDE TOURNAMENT:
Street Fighter 2: Turbo – FREE entry – 32 Player Cap
-If you’re interested in competing in this side tournament, please DM the Big E Gaming Facebook Page

COMMUNITY RUN SIDE TOURNAMENTS:
(Spectators and Player Registrants are welcome to compete in side tournaments):

Virtua Fighter V – Run By Harpooner
Alpha 2 – Run by Master Steve

-There is a 4 game limit (3 spots left) for community run side tournaments and a 3 game limit (2 spots left) for arcade side tournaments. You must bring your own equipment. If you want to run a side tournament, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page for approval. It’s on a first come, first serve basis. Once the community run side tournaments are approved, player’s must contact the community contact via our website to sign up. The links will go up on www.bigegaming.com Big E Gaming cannot add you to community-based sign ups.

IMPORTANT RULES REGARDING CONTROLLERS:

– PlayStation 4, only DUALSHOCK 4 can be used
– All converters, except for the XCM Crossfire 3.0 and Brook super converters, are banned on PS4. You must use an USB extension cable with your Brook converter to prevent damage to our consoles’ controller ports.
– Cronus Max Plus and Titan One is prohibited.
– Legacy PS3 controllers are banned for Street Fighter V.

OFFICIAL RULES:
http://bigegaming.com/game-rules/

PAYOUTS:
16 players or more – 70/20/10 Payout
12 to 15 players – 80/20 Payout
11 or less – Winner Take All Payout

-Payouts with Pot Bonuses – Big E Gaming reserves the right to payout up to 4 weeks after the event.

-If Pot bonuses are provided by a 3rd Party, the player will be notified of time frame for payout via email.

-Medals are given out on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

-Big E Gaming is not responsible if the player does not claim their medal.

-If medal must be shipped to the player, the player is responsible for shipping.

Player has a 60 day grace period to claim their medal.

EVENT AND STREAM SCHEDULE:
The Event/Stream Schedule will be provided closer to the event.

POOL ASSIGNMENTS & BRACKETS:
Will be posted and made public after pre-registration ends.

VOLUNTEERS:
-All volunteers must complete an application. Volunteers must pre-register online.
-Staff Meetings are mandatory. If you don’t check in, you will not receive a refund.
-Volunteers will receive food and snacks, raffle tickets for volunteer’s raffle for staff prizes, and a staff shirt.
-Big Ticket Item (i.e. Arcade Stick) will be awarded to a MVP volunteer on Sunday, presented along with last raffle.

SPONSORS:
If you’re interested in being a sponsor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.

VENDORS:
If you’re interested in being a vendor for April Annihilation, please contact the Big E Gaming Facebook Page via DM to inquire.

BIG E GAMING ADDITIONAL LINKS:
http://bigegaming.com/
http://twitter.com/BigEGaming
https://www.facebook.com/BigEGaming
www.instagram.com/bigegaming