Tournament rule 408.4
Single elimination matches use untimed rounds so players can play their games to a natural conclusion. In the event that single elimination rounds must use a timer, the following altered End of Match Procedure can be used to determine a winner if time runs out:
- 408.4.a When time is reached before a winner is determined, if players are in-between games, if a player has more game wins in…
- 408.4.b When time is reached before a winner is determined, if players are in the middle of a game, the player whose turn it…
- 408.4.c After that player’s turn is complete, three additional turns are played. At the conclusion of those additional turns:
- 408.4.d If the game score is tied and a new game needs to be started, players start the new game and act as though time…