Before competing at CEO, please familiarize yourself with all of our Tournament Rules listed below:

CEO Gaming Inc. has a zero tolerance policy toward violence, hate crimes, threats of violence, intimidation, inappropriate contact, harassment (sexual or otherwise), and other forms of personal misconduct. Any incident or threat of violence, harassment, aggressive intimidation, or inappropriate contact of any kind will result in a minimum 1-year to lifetime attendance ban.

All Games will be played on default settings, unless otherwise noted below.

All Tournament Matches are 2/3 Games unless otherwise noted under a game’s particular rulesets.  Winners, Losers and Grand Finals for All games are 3/5!

All Games are run in Double Elimination style, Larger turnouts will be split up into Pool Play with Double Elimination Rules until a Semifinals such as top 32/16 then whittled down to Top 8 For Finals.

All Macros available via the in-game controller configuration menu are allowed, Example- TEKKEN 8 Mapping LP+RP to R1.

Accidentally pausing the game at any time during a match may force you to forfeit the round (Solely at judge’s discretion if there is a player dispute).

If you choose Random Select to pick a character and win the match, you must Random Select your character again.

You MUST provide your own controller for the events when competing. You must bring your own converters, Cronus and Chronus Max Wireless converters are BANNED.

Brook Converters are legal and allowed. We have tested them ourselves without any issues. For more information on Brook Converters please visit  https://www.brookaccessory.com/products/wingmanfgc/index.html

All controllers, even those for casual play only, are required to be wired for PS5 consoles. Wireless controllers, of all kinds, are not eligible for play unless specified as legal in a game’s individual rules. A wireless controller with the batteries removed and powered exclusively through a USB connector will be considered legal. Wireless controllers that operate exclusively through a USB dongle will also be considered “Wired” controllers.

All controllers, even those for casual play only, are required to be wired for PS5 consoles. Wireless controllers, of all kinds, are not eligible for play unless specified as legal in a game’s individual rules. A wireless controller with the batteries removed and powered exclusively through a USB connector will be considered legal. Wireless controllers that operate exclusively through a USB dongle will also be considered “Wired” controllers.

All tournaments on PlayStation 5 will have Bluetooth Mode OFF. Players are responsible for their own working USB Cables.

If you use a PS5 DualSense, PS4 Dualshock or wireless controller of any kind, be sure to disconnect or desync it after every match. Upcoming players should  make sure to delete all Bluetooth devices from said console when sitting down for their upcoming match through the Console’s Settings, failure to do so will be grounds for DQ if another match is interrupted.

If you are entered into multiple tournaments that possibly happen at the same time, please notify your pool judges to avoid any DQs.

Coaching is allowed with One 30 second coaching break in a set before games. Coaches must be named before their matches. Coaches are not allowed on stage next to their players during a match. (Subject to change)

If you have any issues with the tournament itself or tournament play please find the Tournament Director Alex Jebailey, head of Staff Tong Lee, or head TO Alex Pesante during the event.

Collusion of any kind with your competitors is considered cheating. If the Tournament Director determines that any competitor is colluding to manipulate the results or intentionally underperforming, the collaborating players may be immediately disqualified. This determination is to be made at the sole discretion of the Tournament Director. Anyone disqualified in this manner forfeits all rights to any titles or prizes they might have otherwise earned for that tournament.

When reporting results to your bracket judge, please no,  “0-2 but it was close though” submissions.

Above all else, please have fun!

Check-in for tournament pools begins 10 minutes before the start time for the pool. For example, players in a 4pm pool can check in with the pool’s Bracket Referee by 3:50pm. Players are responsible for checking in to their pools on time. Players who have not checked in with the Bracket Referee by the time the pool starts risk being disqualified from the tournament.

Every pool will have a Bracket Runner, who will be holding a clipboard & wearing an official CEO staff shirt. Please ensure you check-in with your bracket runner & they  will then verbally confirm to the player that they have checked-in for the pool. If you are competing in multiple tournaments simultaneously, please notify the Bracket Runner to avoid being disqualified.

Players will be scheduled for pools in such a way as to avoid being in multiple tournament pools at the same time. However, there are cases especially in later phases of the tournament where a player may be competing in multiple tournaments simultaneously. Players must notify their Bracket Referee of any official CEO tournament-related conflicts they may be subject to.

Players in the tournament who have not yet been eliminated must remain by their pool station while the pool is running. If a player needs to leave the vicinity for any reason, such as needing to use the bathroom, they must ask the Bracket Runner for permission prior to leaving. Players who leave the area without informing the Bracket Runner first may be disqualified from the tournament. Players who are away from the pool area for an extended period of time may also be disqualified if the reason for their absence isn’t related to another official CEO event.

Players are free to leave the pool station area once they have been eliminated. Players who have advanced to the next phase of the tournament may also leave the station area after reporting their last Set result to the Bracket Runner & receiving confirmation on when they need to return for the next phase of the tournament.

PlayStation 4 Pro | Bring Your Own Controller

Double Elimination
Default settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
 2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games per Set for Winners, Losers & Grand Finals
Winner Must Keep Character
Loser May Switch Character
Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage)

Rules Coming soon

PlayStation 4 Pro | Bring Your Own Controller

 Double Elimination
Default settings
 2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games per Set for Winners, Losers & Grand Finals
Winner must keep characters and assists
 Loser may switch
Random stage select

Playstation 5 | Bring Your Own Controller

CEO 2024 is an official #AWT2024! Gold Event! For more info visit: https://www.arcsystemworks.jp/awt2024/

Patch 1.42 will be legal

Double Elimination
Default settings
2/3 Rounds per Game
 2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games per Set for Winners, Losers & Grand Finals
Winner Must Keep Character
Loser May Switch Character
Color 17 is banned for all characters
Prismatic Weapon Skins are banned for all characters
Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage)

CEO 2024 Welcomes back Project Storm Tournaments!

This year’s Project Storm will feature tournaments for:

• Dance Dance Revolution A20 Plus
• Pump It Up Phoenix
• Pump It Up Phoenix Women’s Community Event
• In The Groove 2 (SM5 Tech)
• StepManiaX
• StepManiaX Women’s Community Event

For additional information regarding StepManiaX, including how to purchase hardware and create an online profile for online leaderboards and qualifier submission, please visit their website.

For additional information on how to generally get started on acquiring software, hardware, and content for ITG 2 (SM5), please visit the International Timing Collective website.

For more information on current goals/rankings for modern DDR mixes, please visit the LIFE4 website and Discord to join the community and level up your skills!

To set up an e-amuse pass for score DDR qualifier submissions, please refer to this guide or reach out to any resources within the LIFE4 community who will be happy to assist.

For general tournament inquiries, please reach out to Vincent Kim (VKIM) contact@stormxleague.com or Steven Lo (VivaLaMoo) at vivalamoochicken@gmail.com. Once Tournament Organizers are announced for individual events, questions may be referred to them and escalated as needed from their given contact details.

Below are 2024 Rulesets:

Pump It Up Phoenix

ITG 2 (SM5)

DDR A20PLUS

StepManiaX

Nintendo Game Cube/Wii | Bring Your Own Controller

General Rules

Double Elimination
In Game Settings: 4 Stock, 8 Minutes, Launch Rate 1.0x, Items: OFF, Pausing: OFF, Team Attack: ON
Matches for pools will be best 2/3 games
Phase 2 matches will be best 3/5 games
Doubles will still be best 2/3 games until Finals (Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals will be best 3/5 games)
No stalling, wobbling or using intentional glitches
“Stage-first” counterpick procedure (stage is decided before character selections for games 2-5 in the set)
Pausing will be disabled in the game menu, an accidental pause may forfeit a stock
 A stage cannot be picked if won on during that set unless both players gentlemen
“Stage-first” counterpick procedure (stage is decided before character selections for games 2-5 in the set)
Winner Must Pick Character First
Coaching is banned
 Results Screen Determines Winner in the Event of Self-Destruct Move
 Characters may be switched between games as long as the previous winner picks first 

Starters (Singles)

Battlefield

Yoshi’s Story

DreamLand 64

Fountain of Dreams

Final Destination

Counterpicks 

Pokémon Stadium

Starters (Doubles)

Battlefield

Yoshi’s Story

DreamLand 64

Final Destination

Pokémon Stadium

No Counterpicks for Doubles

Stage & Banning rules: 

First stage picked by striking from neutrals, P1-P2-P2-P1 order. 

Following stages decided by winner banning ONE stage from the stages listed above then loser chooses from the remaining stages. No bans in a best of 5

You cannot play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification

Nintendo Switch | Bring Your Own Controller

General Rules

Double Elimination
In Game Settings: 3 Stock, 7 Minutes, First to 1 Win, Launch Rate 1.0x, Final Smash Meter: OFF, Spirits: OFF, Damage handicap: OFF, Items: OFF, Stage Morph: OFF, Stage Hazards: OFF, Underdog Boost: OFF, Pausing: OFF, Score Display: OFF, Custom Balance: OFF, Team Attack: ON, % Show Damage: ON
Matches for pools will be best 2/3 games
Phase 2 matches will be best 3/5 games
Doubles will still be best 2/3 games until Finals (Winners Finals, Losers Finals, & Grand Finals will be best 3/5 games)
“Stage-first” counterpick procedure (stage is decided before character selections for games 2-5 in the set)
Winner Must Pick Character First
Coaching is banned
 Results Screen Determines Winner in the Event of Self-Destruct Move 
The results of Sudden Death do not count. If a game goes to Sudden Death, the winner is determined by stocks and percentage at the time the match ends. The player with the higher stock count is the winner. If both Players are tied in stocks, the player with the lower percentage is the winner. If percentage/stocks are tied, players will play a 1 stock/3 minutes playoff match. 
Wireless controllers are allowed. Please make sure to desync them after your match.
Loading Content onto Consoles Is Banned/Forbidden

Starters/Neutrals 

Battlefield

Small Battlefield 

 Pokémon Stadium 2

Smashville

Town & City

Counterpicks 

Hollow Bastion

Kalos Pokemon League 

Final Destination

Stage & Banning rules: 

First stage picked by striking from neutrals, P1-P2-P2-P1 order. 

Following stages decided by winner banning THREE stage from the stages listed above then loser chooses from the remaining stages 

There is no Dave’s stupid rule (NO DSR). A player may pick any stage they previously won on during the set, assuming it is not banned from stage selection that phase.

You cannot play on a stage that is not on the available stages list. This will result in a double disqualification 

PlayStation 4 version on Playstation 5 Console | Bring Your Own Controller

Double Elimination
Default settings
PS4 Version on a PS5 Console will be used
2/3 Rounds per Game
 2/3 Games per Set
3/5 Games per Set for Winners, Losers & Grand Finals
Winner Must Keep Character
Loser May Switch Character
Random stage select (players may opt for an agreed stage)

CEO 2024 FIGHTING GAME CHAMPIONSHIPS PRIZING INFORMATION

Our tournament winners will be awarded custom medals and/or Custom CEO Championship Belts! Thanks to our sponsors for all prizes and helping put CEO 2024 on!

PAYOUTS FOR OUR 2024 TOURNAMENTS

All Prize winners will be required to fill out a W9 or W-8BEN for international attendees before receiving their winnings.

Tournaments with 63 competitors or less will pay out to the top 3.
1st Place – 60%
2nd Place – 25%
3rd Place – 15%

Tournament with 64 competitors or more will pay out to the Top 8.
1st Place – 50%
2nd Place – 20%
3rd Place – 13%
4th Place – 7%
5th Place (tie)  – 3%
7th Place (tie)  – 2%

Tournaments with 256 or more competitors, as well as tournaments with substantial pot bonuses, may utilize different payout percentages. These breakouts will be listed in individual game details pages at a later time.