Rules/Formats: We try to adhere to major tournament standards with as little modifications as possible. Some rules are slightly modified to adhere to convention/game room times.

Universal Rules:
-Personal Fight sticks and controllers are allowed: No turbo mods allowed.
-Headsets will be allowed (no full surround sound headset units that require a power cord to power). Must be connectable to a Standard Headset jack.
-All fighters do take place on PS3 and Shooters on 360.
-Brackets are all single elimination (This is mostly due to the number of events going on simultaneously at a convention), Exception is money matches/ prize pot tournaments in which Double Elimination always.
- Double-Blind Select can always be chosen to begin a match.
- The winner of a game must stick with the same character used to win for the following game, except in the case of Smash Bros. Loser can always change characters.
- You encouraged to bring your own controller: While NGA possesses a few fight sticks, with multiple tournaments going we cannot guarantee use of a stick. There will be ample controllers available.
-Everyone is encouraged to check buttons in first 5 seconds of the match afterwards you can not claim “faulty equipment” in the result of a loss.
- Players have 1 minute to report to and begin their matches and will be disqualified if unable to do so (Unless in another tournament, in which the T.O. should be notified prior to).
- It is the player’s responsibility to notify a staffer over a dispute on rules.
- Button mapping and converters ARE allowed while turbo is NOT.
- Winners are required to notify staffers of the results of their match. This will speed up the process greatly and help us run a smooth tournament.
- Wireless sticks/pads/remotes will be allowed. However, we require that you pull out your battery when you are not playing to avoid disrupting tournament matches.
- In addition, pausing or restarting the game/match for any reason, except with the consent of the opponent will result in a forfeit of that particular game/round (whichever is smaller). This includes battery/controller problems.

SSBMelee:
- 4 stock, 5 minute time limit all rounds except for an 8 minute time limit semi’s and finals
- 2/3 games Winner’s/Loser’s/Grand Finals
- Items off
- Games decided first by lives, then %. Sudden death is used to break ties.
- Stage select: Each player will able to choose a stage a piece. If tie after 2 round a random stage will be chosen.
- Controller Mods, Glitches (IC Freeze Glitch, Mewtwo Soul Stunner, etc), Wobbling, and tactics used to stall a match (wall-bombing, rising pound), are banned.

- Pausing the game is considered a loss of Game

SSBBrawl:
SBR Certified
- 3 Stock, 5 minute time limit all rounds except for an 8 minute time limit semi’s and finals
- Items are set to “off” and “none”
- 2/3 games Loser’s/Winner’s/Grand Finals

- Stage select: Each player will able to choose a stage a piece. If tie after 2 round a random stage will be chosen.
- In the event of a dispute, controller ports will be selected by Rock-Paper-Scissors
- Games decided first by stock and then by percentage. If percents are the same or both players die simultaneously, there will be a 1 stock overtime. Bowser’s suicide klaw is exempt from this rule.
- If a game ends with Bowser doing his suicide klaw and it ends in sudden death, the sudden death will be ignored and that game will count as a win for Bowser.
- Metaknight’s Infinite Cape glitch is banned.
- Stalling is banned. Stalling: The act of deliberately avoiding any and all conflict so that one may make the game unplayable. Running away from an opponent to reach a better position is not stalling, while doing an infinite grab endlessly against a wall is. Any infinite chain grabs must end quickly after 300% has been reached so as to prevent excessive stalling.

- Pausing the game is considered a loss of Game

2v2 Teams:

All rules are the same with the exception of:

-Team attack is turned on
-Controllers ports will be, Team 1- 1,2 and Team 2- 3,4.
-As a general courtesy. Any team that has Sonic or Lucario will get to choose Blue color. This is because when Sonic or Lucario is any other color, it makes very difficult to distinguish which team they are on.

SSF4:
A button check will be instituted before each match begins.
2/3 rounds, 2/3 sets, 99 seconds (Loser’s/Winner’s/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).

Winner must remain same character. Loser has choice to change character.
RANDOM stage select.

Pausing the game is considered a loss of round

3v3 Teams:
Same rules as above except as follows:
Double Elimination
Single Game
Wasara style
MvC3:
Default Settings.
2/3 games (Loser’s/Winner’s/Grand Finals are 3/5 games).
Simple Mode: OFF
DLC Characters: ALLOWED
Latest patch installed
Tentative ruling on all game-breaking glitches which make it impossible for at least one player to continue fighting (such as the Zero glitch):
- If the instigator of the glitch is winning before he performs the glitch, the game is to be replayed as if it never happened. If he/she is losing, the game counts as a loss.
-TAC canceling and damage scaling will be allowed.

Pausing the game is considered a loss of round

Tekken 6:
Guard Damage-off.
3/5 rounds, 2/3 sets, 60 Second time limit (Loser’s/Winner’s/Grand Finals are 3/5 games)
Random stage select.
Default characters
No customizations

Pausing the game is considered a loss of round
Tekken Tag Tournament 2:

Stage Select Random

80 Second round time
3/5 Rounds
2/3 Matches
3/5 Matches Grand Finals

BlazBlue:CS
Round Time: 99 Seconds
2/3 sets until Loser’s/Winner’s/Grand Finals which is 3/5 games.
Beginner Mode: Off

Buttons must be configured at the character select screen.
Unlimited Characters are Banned
DLC Characters Allowed

Pausing the game is considered a loss of round

Mystery Game Tournament
1. Each round will feature a different game. Each game and the rules for each will be announced at the beginning of each round.
Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3

Only the ORIGINAL classes.
No Custom classes.
No Spectating
No Perks,
UAV is always on (FFA ONLY)
No Killstreaks
Maps TBD by size of FFA
2,500 points or 8 minutes
Modern Warfare 4v4:
All rules are the same for team battles except for:

UAV is OFF
Map TBD

Search and Destroy:

Round Length – 2.5 Minutes
Bomb Timer – 45 seconds
Plant Time – 7.5 seconds
Defuse Time – 7.5 seconds
Multi Bomb – Disabled
Score Limit – 4 points
Round Switch – Every Round

Halo 4:

1. All of the required Settings are listed below. If a Setting is not listed below, it should not be changed from its default state.

Slayer Pro

• Score to Win: Unlimited
• Time Limit: 10 minutes
• Lives Per Round: Unlimited
• Number of Rounds: 1
• Teams: Disabled
• Kill Points: 10

      General Settings

• Privacy: Invite Only
• Friendly Fire: Enabled
• Betrayal Booting: Disabled
• Team Changing: Not Allowed
• Loadout Usage: Game Loadouts
• Respawn Time: 5 seconds
• Suicide Penalty: None
• Death Cam: Disabled
• Initial Ordanace: Enabled
• Infinity Settings Minimum Timer: 120
• Infinity Settings Maximum Timer: 120
• Random ordanace: None
• Ordanace Substitutions: Map Default

Slayer Pro – Gamebattles Relay FFA

Gameplay

1. Loadouts:
   • Alpha
     • Primary: DMR
     • Secondary: Magnum
     • Grenades: 1x Frag
     • Armor Ability: Thruster Pack
     • Tactical Package: Resupply
     • Support Upgrade: Dexterity
     • Hide Loadout: Not Hidden
   • Beta
     • Primary Weapon: DMR
     • Secondary Weapon: Bolt Shot
     • Grenades: 1x Frag
     • Armor Ability: Jet Pack
     • Tactical Package: Resupply
     • Support Upgrade: Dexterity
     • Hide Loadout: Not Hidden
   • Gamma
     • Primary Weapon: DMR
     • Secondary Weapon: Magnum
     • Grenades: 1x Frag
     • Armor Ability: Hologram
     • Tactical Package: Resupply
     • Support Upgrade: Dexterity
     • Hide Loadout: Not Hidden
   • Delta
     • Primary Weapon: Battle Rifle
     • Secondary Weapon: Bolt Shot
     • Grenades: 1x Frag
     • Armor Ability: Thruster Pack
     • Tactical Package: Resupply
     • Support Upgrade: Dexterity
     • Hide Loadout: Not Hidden
   • Epsilon
     • Primary Weapon: Battle Rifle
     • Secondary Weapon: Magnum
     • Grenades: 1x Frag
     • Armor Ability: Jet Pack
     • Tactical Package: Resupply
     • Support Upgrade: Dexterity
     • Hide Loadout: Not Hidden
2. Gamebattles Relay FFA Map Details:
   • Sniper Rifle Ordanace drop every 120 seconds on center platform.
   • Frag Grenade x2 Ordanace drop every 120 second on top walkway.
   • Plasma Grenade x2 Ordance drop every 120 seconds on top walkway across from Frag Genade Drop.

Pokemon: B&W Tournament Rules

Nexus Gaming Alliance does NOT supply DS for use. Participants must bring their own game and system for this event.

WWE: All Stars

• No spamming moves- this goes double for super heavyweight stomps and chain grapples with technicians
• Chris Jericho is allowed for use but his code breaker cannot be used as a form of reversal
•   Tournament is held in King of the Ring Format:  You must retain the same character throughout the tournament, single elimination Finals to be held inside Steel Cage.

“ All rule sets are a culmination of community standards. Thanks to MLG, Arkansas Fighting Game Network, Shroyuken and Smash Boards for content.”