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Tournament rules

Clash Royale · Open

Platform · Mobile

Clash Royale · Open · #GCD GIGA'GAMES 2026

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Prizes

  1. 1st: Giga'Games #GCD26 gold medal + €100 cash + a spot on the Guadeloupe selection for the Caribbean/America zone qualifiers, road to the World Global eSport Games in Los Angeles, December 1 to 10, 2026 (all expenses covered: flight, hotel and participation in the worlds representing Guadeloupe)
  2. 2nd: Giga'Games #GCD26 silver medal + €50 cash + gift
  3. 3rd: Giga'Games #GCD26 bronze medal + gift
  4. 4th: gift

Tournament rules

Article 1: purpose

Players use their own mobile phone with the Clash Royale game and their personal account.

These rules define how the Clash Royale esports tournament is organized on mobile devices (Android and iOS). Registering implies full acceptance of these rules.

Article 2: platform

Game: Clash Royale. Device: smartphone or tablet (Android / iOS). Latest official version of the game required, stable Internet connection required. Each player uses their own device and their own account.

Article 3: entry conditions

Each participant must have a valid Clash Royale account, be present at the scheduled time and respect the referees, the organizers and the other players.

Article 4: tournament format

Phase 1: groups. Players are split into groups of 3 to 5 and everyone plays everyone in their group. Each match is a Best of 3 (BO3): first to win 2 games takes the match.

Points: win 3 points, loss 0 points. Tie-breakers: points, game difference, total games won, head-to-head result, then referee decision or a tie-break match if the schedule allows.

The top two of each group qualify for the final phase.

Phase 2: single elimination. Recommended format: round of 16 BO3, quarter-finals BO3, semi-finals BO5, optional 3rd-place match BO3, grand final BO5.

Article 5: game mode

The tournament is played in friendly battles or in a private tournament created by the organizer. Cards are automatically capped at tournament level to guarantee fairness.

Article 6: match flow

Players must start their match as soon as the referee calls it. The winner is the first to reach the number of games required by the format (BO3 or BO5).

Article 7: lateness

Players must be present 10 minutes before their match. Being more than 5 minutes late may result in a forfeit loss.

Article 8: disconnections

Before a game starts: it is restarted. During a game: the result recorded by the game stands, unless the referee rules otherwise after a general technical incident. Deliberate disconnections count as forfeiting.

Article 9: equipment

Allowed: Android smartphones, iPhone, Android tablets, iPad. Each player is responsible for their battery charge, their Internet connection and their device working properly.

Article 10: behavior

Participants must behave respectfully. Forbidden: insults, harassment, unsporting behavior, cheating, account sharing, third-party software or game modifications, deliberate bug abuse.

Article 11: sanctions

Depending on severity: warning, loss of the game, loss of the match, disqualification, exclusion from future tournaments. Referee decisions are final.

Article 12: result validation

After each match both players confirm the result; a screenshot may be requested in case of dispute. The official result is the one recorded by the game.

Article 13: refereeing

Referees alone are entitled to interpret these rules, settle disputes and impose sanctions. Their decisions cannot be appealed.

Article 14: prizes

Prizes are announced before the tournament starts. No prize can be exchanged for money unless the organizer states otherwise.

Article 15: acceptance

Taking part in the tournament implies full acceptance of these rules. The organizer reserves the right to amend the rules before the competition starts if exceptional circumstances require it.

General code of conduct

Take care of all the equipment and software you use, as well as the furniture. Be friendly and considerate towards every participant. Bring your own controller and the required cables, including a GC adapter. When the organizers call an end to freeplay, stop immediately: no “one more stock”, no “almost done”, the tournament's punctuality depends on you! If the rules are not respected, the organizer reserves the right to ban players from the tournament.

Image rights and data protection

By taking part in or attending the GIGA'GAMES, Guadeloupe Gaming Caribbean Destination event, held on Sunday July 26 at the Palais des Sports Laura Flessel in Petit-Bourg (Guadeloupe), every participant and visitor acknowledges that they may be photographed, filmed or recorded.

Pictures, videos and recordings made during the event may be used by the organizer and/or its partners on any communication medium, including web, social media, press, billboards, digital media, television and radio, to publish results, inform or promote the event, without any payment, compensation or consideration being claimable.

In accordance with the applicable personal data protection regulations and the rights recognized by the CNIL, anyone may request the removal of their personal data or visual likeness by sending an e-mail to lagigagames@gmail.com or verifggic@gmail.com. Every request will be reviewed and handled as quickly as possible, in compliance with the law in force.

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