IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTICE FOR COD:MW3 TOURNAMENTTournament start time: 12pm.
MODERN WAREFARE 3 Tournament Rules and PrizesSponsor: Play N Trade Franchise, Inc.
131 Calle Iglesia, Suite 200
San Clemente, CA 92672
www.playntrade.com949-812-7900
Dates: Local rounds: February 18, 2012
Final rounds: February 25, 2012
All rounds must be played in a Play N Trade or affiliated retail store. To advance to the final rounds, you must be a winner from the local rounds. To enter, you must go to a Play N Trade or affiliated retail store, pay a registration fee, and play in the local rounds. Any other registration (including registration online) is not valid until completed at a Play N Trade or affiliated retail store location. Winners will be announced immediately following the conclusion of the tournament, both directly to the winners and at
www.codmw3tournament.com.
Tournament Rules and Modern Warfare 3 Game Settings
Free-for-all single elimination preliminary rounds.
Final round is a 3-match, 4-man free-for-all.
Open classes with no weapon restrictions.
10 minute time limit.
Unlimited score.
No one will be allowed to join a game once in progress.
Tournament will be held on 4 maps (In no particular order).
Hard Hat
Dome
Mission
Underground
Players must use store gamer tag during final rounds.
Players must use headsets during final rounds. Any player without a headset will be disqualified.
NO coaching will be allowed, players MUST use their own skill and judgment.
NO Inappropriate language or unsportsmanlike conduct.
NO glitches will be allowed.
NO cheating.
Violating any of the above rules can result in disqualification
The winners of the local rounds will receive bracket times for their preliminary final round from the store at which they competed.
Any players under the age of 18 must have a parental waiver signed prior to participating in the local rounds.
Disconnections
If party host is disconnected from the game at any point, the match will be restarted regardless of time left or score.
In the first half of the game, if a player is disconnected, the match will be restarted (applicable to all players in first 5 minutes of match including match restarts). If the same player disconnects again, he/she will be disqualified.
In the second half of the game, if a player who is within 5 kills of the leader or is leading the game is disconnected, the game will be restarted. If the same player disconnects again, he/she will be disqualified.
Connectivity
If the player has connection problems prior to the game starting the player will have 3 chances to connect. If the player cannot connect after 3 attempts that player will be disqualified. (Example: game is started and not all players are present, game will be restarted. This is not the same as getting dropped in the middle of a game.)
Winners
The winner of the local, quarter-final and semi-final rounds will be determined by the highest number of kills.
The winner in the final round will be determined by the cumulative number of kills over 3 matches.
Tiebreakers
Highest kill vs. death percentage ratio
If still tied, the winner is determined by a Free-for-all match with all tied competitors with no time limit, 1st player to 9 deaths is the loser.
Winner assumes all liability for any injury or damages caused or claimed to be caused by his or her participation in the contest and/or the acceptance and/or use of any prize and releases Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., its parent, affiliated companies, advertising and promotion agencies, participating businesses and their respective officers, directors and employees from such liability, even if caused by their negligence. Sponsor is not responsible for errors in any promotional or marketing materials, errors in the rules, for any human or electronic error, or for any entries that are stolen, misdirected, garbled, lost, late, damaged, or received postage due. Entry constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use winner's name, city, state, likeness and/or voice for purposes of advertising, promotion, and publicity without any additional compensation.
PRIZES
1st place*
2012 Jeep Patriot**
Airfare, accommodations, and entry fee for Oklahoma Invasion VII Airsoft Event (for information go to
www.milsimevent.com)***
Full load out, Guns and Gear for Oklahoma Invasion****
Both will be provided courtesy of KASTWAY Airsoft
Ultimate Gamers Accessory Pack provided by SUBSONIC*****
Pro Flou Controller
Bluetooth Camo Headset
Connectik Pack
Charge and Play Cable
2nd place******
All-expense paid trip to Oklahoma Invasion VII Airsoft Event***
Full load out, Guns and Gear for Oklahoma Invasion****
Both will be provided courtesy of KASTWAY Airsoft
Ultimate Gamers Accessory Pack provided by SUBSONIC*****
Pro Flou Controller
Bluetooth Camo Headset
Connectik Pack
Charge and Play Cable
3rd and 4th place*****
Ultimate Gamers Accessory Pack provided by SUBSONIC*****
Pro Flou Controller
Bluetooth Camo Headset
Connectik Pack
Charge and Play Cable
*First place prize value is estimated at $18,650. The winner is responsible for all taxes that may be due, title and registration fees. If winner is under 18, they must have parental consent to accept the prize. Winners under 18 can opt for cash value of Jeep and Airsoft trip. Winners over 18 cannot opt for cash value.
**This is a base model 2012 model-year Jeep Patriot. Vehicle will be selected by Play N Trade Franchise, INC. Winner has no input on specific vehicle, color, etc. Winner is responsible for all costs for any optional upgrades.
***Winner must sign a liability waiver to attend Oklahoma Invasion. Winners under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (transportation not provided for parent or guardian). Included in the package is travel to the event, entry fee, and camp spot. Winner must provide camping gear, or may, at winner