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Overwatch - West

Blizzard Tuesday ft. Flash Ops and Fireside Gathering (7/9)

Meet up with the community for your favorite Blizzard game every Tuesday! The main tournaments we’re focusing on are for Overwatch and Hearthstone, but feel free to play casually with friends and utilize Blizzard Internet Cafe benefits (bonus exp, more heroes available, etc. space and hours for cafe benefits may be limited). Tournaments for other titles will be based on community interest, so feel free to come out and challenge others to a game of Starcraft 2! For Overwatch, the brackets and prize pools will be combined based on region, with players in Orange County, Oakland, Roseville, and Spokane Valley playing in the West Region, and players from Colorado Springs, Tulsa, and Fort Worth playing in the Central Region. Feel free to come as a free agent or as a part of a premade team. For Hearthstone, each location will have its own bracket and prize pool. <h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;background-color:#ffffff;">Overview:</h3>Entry: <ul><li>$5 venue </li><li>$5 to enter each tournament (goes directly to prize pool)</li></ul>Time: <ul><li>Central Tournaments Start: 7:00 CST</li><li>West Tournaments Start: 7:00 PST</li></ul>Regions: <ul><li>Central: Colorado Springs, Tulsa, Fort Worth</li><li>West: Orange County, Oakland, Roseville, Spokane Valley</li></ul>Dates: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 <h4 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;background-color:#ffffff;">Rewards:</h4>Each night, the players will be competing for a prize pool based on the number of entrants ($5 per player). Nightly Prize Distribution: Overwatch:1st place team splits 100% of the prize pool <h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;background-color:#ffffff;">Tournament Format and Rules:</h3>The format will vary depending on how many entrants there are to ensure that we’re able to finish on time. Here is an estimate of what you can expect:<ul><li>1-8 entrants: 1v1 tournament, double elimination.</li><li>9-12 entrants: 3v3 tournament, best of 3s, double elimination</li><li>12-24 entrants: 6v6 tournament, best of 3s, round robin</li><li>25 or more: 6v6 tournament, best of 1s with grand finals as a best of 3, double elimination</li></ul>If, for whatever reason, we’re not able to finish the tournament within our hours, the tournament will be completed the following Tuesday at the regular start time. You will not have to pay extra to attend the continuation of the tournament.Match RulesRule set: CompetitiveDisable kill cam: OnHero selection limit: 1 per teamAll heroes are currently allowedRole selection limit: NoneAllow Hero Switching: On Game Mode/Map SelectionThe team on top in the bracket will select a game mode and map from the following selection:<ul><li>Control – Nepal / Lijiang Tower</li><li>Escort – Rialto / Watchpoint: Gibraltar</li><li>Assault – Horizon Lunar Colony / Volskay Industries</li><li>Hybrid – King’s Row / Eichenwalde / Hollywood</li></ul>If a 2nd or 3rd game is necessary in the series, the losing team will choose the game mode and map for the next game. <h4 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:8pt;background-color:#fbfbfb;">Additional Rules</h4>Start Time and Breaks:Please register before the tournament start time and be present at your location at least 10 minutes before the tournament starts. Tournament start times will be strictly enforced to ensure the tournament can finish on time. If you registered for the tournament but are not present to play your match within 5 minutes of the start time, you will receive a DQ for that game. Players can have a 5 minute break in between games, and again must be present at the end of the 5 minute break to start their game or receive a DQ.Incomplete Teams:It is highly recommended to form a team prior to the start of the league night (you may utilize our discord to find a team: discord.gg/EsportsArena ). If you still do not have a team at the start of the tournament, the only fair way we can place players is based on when people signed up, on a first-come first-serve basis. If teams are full and you are an odd player out, the only option is to see if you can become a sub on an existing team. If you don’t make it on a team you’re still welcome to play throughout the night on our PCs and take advantage of Blizzard Internet Cafe benefits. Substitutions:Teams are allowed to have up to 3 subs for a single league night. These subs need to be declared at the start of the tournament and already be registered. Note that this means that if you win, the prize pool will be split between all team members, including subs.  Computer Issues:In the case of game crashes or other computer related problems, a team member needs to pause the match immediately. Call over a staff member so they can help resolve the problem. Once the issue is resolved the match can resume after both teams signal that they are ready. A game will only be restarted if the TO determines it will be. <h3>Locations:</h3>West Coast Region: Esports Arena Orange County120 W 5th St Santa Ana, CA 92701Contact: 7144625592 or sam@esportsarena.com Esports Arena Oakland255 2nd St, Oakland, CA 94607Contact: 5106022827 or sam@esportsarena.com Esports Arena Roseville900 Pleasant Grove Blvd Roseville, CA 95678Contact: 9165475347 or email roseville@esportsarena.com Esports Arena Spokane Valley15727 E Broadway Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99037Contact: 5092232671 or email spokanevalley@esportsarena.com  <h3 style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;background-color:#fbfbfb;">FAQ</h3>Can I bring my own mouse? - YesCan I bring my own controller? - YesAre the monitors 144hz? - YesHow can I be updated on events at the Esports Arena near me? - Join our discord! discord.gg/EsportsArena