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Hokuto no Ken

Regulations

  • Arcade cabinet running real hardware (Hokuto No Ken atomiswave arcade board)
  • Maximum number of participants: 512
    If the maximum number of participants is reached, you will not be able to register even if you have already purchased an admission ticket. Please ensure you check the registration status of your desired title before purchasing a ticket. After purchasing your ticket, register as soon as possible. You can check the registration status here: start.gg .
  • Double Elimination
  • Factory settings with the following callouts:
    Timer: 77
    Rounds: First to 2
  • Games are Best 2 out of 3 Rounds
  • Sets are Best 2 out of 3 Games
    Sets in Top 4 are Best 3 out of 5 Games
  • Winner of previous game must keep same character
    Loser of previous game may switch character
  • Shin invincibility, Rei slide bug, time stop, and any other bugs not listed that halt game progression are banned from use. If a player uses a bug to stop or delay game progression, even if accidental, they will be assessed a game loss.
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