All Riot Games Global Player Policy rules apply to the Teamfight Tactics TFT Macao Open Tournament Series, as well as the additional rules and regulations set out below.

The English language version of these rules supersedes any other translations.

All players who participate in the TFT Macao Open Tournament Series are automatically under the jurisdiction of the Global Player Policy, the Code of Conduct, and the Riot Games Terms of Service.

General Terms
1. Game. An instance of competition on Teamfight Tactics that is played until a winner is determined by being the last remaining player alive.
2. Match. A set of games that is played where players with the most points will win the match to advance to the next round of the tournament.
3. TFT Macao Open (TMO). The premier 3-day LAN tournament in Macao. Particiipating Players will come from online registration and direct invites.
4. Ranked Ladder / Ladder Snapshots. The official in-game ranked Ladder play. Depending on rank, players will receive preferential registration windows and seeding for the TMO.
5. Ladder / Rank Lock. The lock of in-game rank to determine seeding for the TMO.
Eligibility
1. Eligible Regions
  1. The regions eligible to compete in the TFT Macao Open are listed in Section III of the Global Player Policy (referenced above).
  2. Riot Games reserves the right to ask for Proof of Residence or Proof of Age at any time.
  3. A player must be a resident of one of the eligible regions to participate in the tournament.
2. Age. A Player who has lived at least 18 years of their life and is a resident of a competitive region is eligible to participate in the TFT Macao Open.
Player Equipment
1. TMO-Provided Equipment
  TMO officials will provide and TMO players will exclusively use, equipment in the following categories to TMO players for all official TMO matches:
  ● PC & Monitor
  ● Headset and/or Earbuds and/or Microphones
  ● Table and Chair
  ● PC Keyboards
  ● PC Mice
  
  At the request of a TMO player, TMO officials will provide the following categories Aof equipment for use in all official TMO matches:
  ● Mouse Pads
2. Player Provided Equipment
  Players are allowed to bring equipment in the following categories, which are owned by themselves into the match area and use such equipment during official TMO matches:
  ● Mouse Pads
  ● Keyboard Wrist Wrest
  
  In the match area, players may not bring, use, or wear any headsets, earbuds and/or microphones, keyboards, mice,other than those provided by the TMO. In the instance a player is unable to use any TMO-provided equipment due to a documented medical condition a player may provide an alternative to be approved for use by a TMO official.
3. Computer Programs & Notes
  Players are prohibited from installing their own programs and must only use the programs provided by the TMO.
  1. Social Media and Communication. It is prohibited to use the TMO computers to view or post any social media or communication sites. THis includes, but is not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, online forums/message boards and email.
  2. Non Essential Equipment. It is prohibited to connect non-essential equipment, such as cell phones, flash drives or MP3 players, to the TMO computers, for any reason.
  3. Third Party Websites and Data Usage. It is prohibited for players to view third party websites or any data outside of the TFT client during an official TMO match
  4. Written Notes. Players may make handwritten notes on a blank 8.5 by 11 inch piece of paper while competing in a TMO match. Notes may be taken only during the match and TMO officials will collect and provide an additional piece of paper after each match.
4. Client Accounts
  Players will have Tournament Realm login credentials provided for them by the TMO. It is the players’ responsibility to configure their account to their preferences. The account’s Summoner Name must be set only to the player’s official tournament handle, as approved by the TMO officials.

Competition Format

Ladder Snapshots
1. Rank/LP lock will occur on the following dates for registration and seeding purposes:
  1. Set 12 Registration Snapshot
  2. ● September 2, 12:15 AM Local Time
  3. Set 12 Seeding Snapshot
  4. ● October 6, 12:15 AM Local Time
2. Only games finished before the Snapshot will count towards it. Any game started before and finished after will not.
TVT Macao Open
1. Description. The TMO will be a 512 player competition with a total of five rounds across 3 days. Players will be split into pools of 8 players prior to each round. Players will advance based upon the points they earn throughout each round. A detailed description of each round is provided below:
  1. Day 1 Format
    ● 512 Players will be split into two groups of 256 with 16 Lobbies in each group. Each group will compete in 3 games.
    ● Players will initially be seeded into their lobbies based upon their Set 12 Ranking.
    ● After 3 games the Top 4 Players of each Lobby (128 total from each group) based on points earned from all 3 games across Round 1 will progress to Round 2. The bottom 128 players from each Group will be eliminated.
    ● In Round 2, 256 Players will compete in 3 games with the Top 4 Players from each Lobby (128 total) advancing to Day 2.
    ● In Round 3, 128 Players will be split into 16 Lobbies and each will compete in 3 games. The Top 4 Players from each Lobby (64 total) will advance to Round 4.
    ● Points reset between each Round and will only be used to break ties for advancement to the next round.
  2. Day 2 Format
    ● In Round 4, 64 Players will be split into 4 Lobbies and each will compete in 3 games. The Top 4 Players from each Lobby (32 total) will advance to Round 5.
    ● In Round 5, 32 Players will be split into 4 Lobbies and each will compete in 3 games. The Top 4 Players from each Lobby (16 total) will advance to Round 6.
    ● In Round 6, 16 Players will be split into 4 Lobbies and each will compete in 4 games. The Top 4 Players from each Lobby (8 total) will advance to the Final Lobby & Day 3.
  3. Day 3 Format
    ● The Top 8 players will play in a checkmate format.
    ● Once a player has achieved 20 points on Day 3, they put the rest of the lobby in “check”.
    ● When a player has put the lobby in “check” they must win a game to win the tournament.
    ● Multiple players can have the lobby in “check” at the same time.
    ● If no player in "check" has won after 8 games, then the player with the most total points wins the tournament.
    ● Once a player has won, the rest of the players are sorted by Day 3 points to determine their finishing position in the tournament.
2. The TFT Macao Open will be played on the Tournament Realm. Tournament Realm accounts will be provided for every player in the TFT Macao Open.
Seeding.
1. Tier 1
  1. Players will be seeded based upon an average of their Set 12 Ranking.
  2. ● Ties will be broken by win percentage.
2. Seeding. Each Round (including Round 1) will be seeded via snake draft. After Round 1 players will be seeded based upon the points they have earned across all rounds.
3. Placement.Final Tournament Placement within each round for Day 1 & 2 will be determined by total points across all rounds played. Day 3 placement will be determined solely by total points earned in Checkmate Format.
4. Rank Lock. For seeding purposes your official in-game ranking will lock on the following dates:
  ● Set 12 Cutoff: October 6th 12:15 AM Local Time

Points

Tournament Point System. Points in the TMO, Second Chance, and Side Events will be awarded as follows:

Placement	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Points	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1

Points awarded as above are used solely for the isolated competition currently being played.
1. Unless stated otherwise, points are reset in between each day and round of each tournament.

POV Streaming
1. Only those players designated by Riot are free to stream their own POV of any games they play in the TFT Macao Open.
  1. Any sponsors must comply with the rules set out in the Global Player Policy.
  2. We recommend setting a delay on your stream, however this is entirely left to the discretion of the individual.
  3. Any advantage from streaming, on any platform (e.g. Twitch, discord) such as coaching during the tournament will be investigated as a breach of the sportsmanship and fair play rules.
Player Cameras / Video Feed
1. Depending on the stage of the competition, player cameras / video feeds may be required for the TFT Macao Open.
  1. Player cameras will also be used for the main broadcast.
Behavior Checks
1. All players participating in TFT Macao Open tournaments will undergo a behavior check or account vetting.
2. The behavior check will analyze the player’s behavior record across all accounts on the TFT live servers and determine whether or not they are in line with the standards expected from players in TFT Macao Open.
3. Depending on the result of the behavior check, the player may also receive further sanctions such as warnings, suspensions and/or fines.

Match Process
1. Roles of Referees
  1. Responsibilities. Referees are TMO officials who are responsible for making judgments on every match-related issue, question and situation which occurs before, during, and immediately following match play. Their oversight includes,but is not limited to:
    ● Checking the player lineup before a match.
    ● Checking and monitoring player peripherals and match areas.
    ● Announcing the beginning of the match.
    ● Ordering pause/resume during play.
    ● Issuing penalties in response to Rule violations during the match.
    ● Confirming the end of the match and its results.
  2. Referee Comportment. At all times, referees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, and shall issue rulings in an impartial manner. No passion or prejudice will be shown towards any player.
  3. Finality of Judgement. If a referee makes an incorrect judgment, the judgment cannot be reversed during the match, as the decision of the referee is absolute. However, TMO officials at their discretion may evaluate the decision after the completion of the match to determine if the proper producer was implemented to allow for a fair decision. If the proper procedure was not followed, TMO officials reserve the right to potentially invalidate the referee’s decision. TMO officials will always maintain final say in all decisions set forth throughout the TMO.
2. Competitive Patch
  The TMO will be played on the 13.24 patch. Changes to the competitive patch will be at the discretion of the TMO. Any unit may be disabled at any point at the discretion of TMO officials. A list of restricted units, augments, and bugs will be provided to all players before the event.
3. Pre-Match Setup
  1. Setup Time. Players will have designated blocks of time prior to their match time to ensure they are fully prepared. TMO officials will inform players of their scheduled setup time and duration as part of their match schedule. TMO officials may change the schedule at any time. Setup time is considered to have begun once players enter the Match Area, at which point they are not allowed to leave without permission of the on-site TMO official or referee. Setup is comprised of the following:
    ● Ensuring the quality of all TMO-provided equipment.
    ● Connecting and calibrating peripherals.
    ● Ensuring proper function of voice chat system.
    ● Setting up Legends.
    ● Adjusting in-game settings.
  2. Seating Order. Players must sit in the order specified by the referee onsite.
  3. Technical Failure of Equipment. If a player encounters any equipment problems during any phase of the setup process, the player must alert and notify a TMO official immediately.
  4. Technical Support. TMO officials will be available to assist with the setup process and troubleshoot any problems encountered during the pre-match setup period.
  5. Timeliness of Match Start. It is expected that players will resolve any issues with the setup process within the allotted time and that match will begin at the scheduled time. Delays due to setup problems may be permitted, at the sole discretion of TMO officials. Penalties for tardiness may be assessed at the discretion of the TMO officials.
    1. For Game 1, players will be given 10 minutes before they are subject to disqualification.
    2. For Game 2, players will be given 5 minutes before they are subject to disqualification.
    3. Players may not join the match from Game 3 if they did not show for Game 2.
  6. Acknowledgment of Pre-Match Testing. No fewer than two minutes before the match is scheduled to begin, a TMO official will confirm with each player that their setup is complete.
  7. Player Ready State. Once all eight players in a match have confirmed completion of setup, players may not leave the match area without permission from a TMO official.
  8. Game Lobby Creation. TMO Officials will decide how the official game lobby will be created. Players will be directed by TMO officials to join a game lobby as soon as testing has been completed.
Game Rules
1. Definition of Terms
  1. Unintentional Disconnection. A player losing connection to the game due to problems or issues with the game client, platform, network, or PC.
  2. Intentional Disconnection. A player losing connection to the game due to player’s actions (i.e. quitting the game). Any actions of a player which lead to a disconnection shall be deemed intentional, regardless of the actual intent of the player.
  3. Server Crash. All players lose connection to a game due to an issue with a game server, Tournament Realm platform, or venue internet instability.
2. Stoppage of Play
  If a player intentionally disconnects without notifying a TMO official or pausing, a TMO official is not required to enforce a stoppage. Players must not surrender and must allow themselves to be knocked out of the game as normal to damage. During any pause or stoppage, players may not leave the match area unless authorized by a TMO official.
  1. Directed Pause. TMO officials may order the pause of a match or execute a pause command on any player station at the sole discretion of the TMO officials, at any time.
  2. Player Pause. Players may only pause a match immediately following any of the events described below, but must signal a TMO official immediately after the pause and identify the reason. Acceptable reasons include:
    ● An Unintentional Disconnection
    ● A hardware or software malfunction (e.g. monitor power or peripheral disability or game glitch)
    ● Physical interference with a player (e.g., fan gank or broken chair)
  3. Illness, Injury or Disability. Minor Player illness, injury, or disability is not an acceptable reason for a Player pause. In the case of an underlying and/or pre-declared medical condition the Player may however inform a TMO official prior to the Match, who may then grant a pause during the Match in order to evaluate the issue and to determine whether the Player is ready, willing, and able to continue playing within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the League Official, but not to exceed a few minutes. If a Player is showing signs or symptoms related to the COVID-19 virus, they will be subject to all procedures, as covered in the health and safety protocols provided prior to the event. If a player is rendered unable to play or continue to play because of a lack of medical clearance, the player shall forfeit the game.
  4. Resuming the Game. Players are not permitted to restart the game after a pause. After clearance from a Riot official is issued and all players are notified and ready at their stations, which will be contingent on all players confirming through in-game chat or in-person that they are ready to resume play, the in-client spectator or lobby creator (which may be a player) will unpause the game.
  5. Unauthorized Pause. If a player pauses or unpauses a game for an unauthorized reason, or without permission from a TMO official, it will be considered unfair play and penalties will be applied at the discretion of TMO officials.
  6. Player Communication During Stoppage of Play. For the fairness of all competing players, players are not allowed to communicate, in any fashion, with each other during a game pause. For the avoidance of doubt, players may communicate to the referee, but only when directed in order to identify and remedy the cause for the stoppage. If a pause extends long enough, referees may, at their sole discretion, allow players to talk before the game is unpaused, in order to discuss the game conditions.
3. Restart Protocol
  1. Bug. An error, flaw, failure or fault that produces an incorrect or unexpected result, or causes a game or hardware device to behave in unintended ways.
  2. Minor Bug. A bug (including a hardware failure) that is, at worst, inconvenient to players. This may include bugs that alter game stats or gameplay mechanics in a manner that, while not optimal, can be played through if necessary.
  3. Play Through Bug. A bug that does not significantly alter the competitive integrity of the game. This may mean that there are mitigation steps available for an otherwise difficult to play around bug (like restarting the game client or computer). Alternatively, this may include situations where the impact of the bug can be mitigated through other in-game functions. This category also includes bugs provided under the “inform designation” - i.e. those bugs that are provided to players in advance of games (usually unit, item, augment, or environment interactions and persistent effects) for which no remake will be offered. These effects or interactions cannot be avoided or mitigated through any means other than disabling of the offending units, skins or items and thus remakes are not available for these bugs, which must be played through.
  4. Unintentional Hardware Failure. The failure of any piece of hardware, including server failure, monitor or PC failure or player peripheral failure. This does not include any hardware failure that is player induced, including the intentional damage to, or destruction of, a player peripheral, damage to the monitor or a player interfering with a PC. The determination of whether a hardware failure is unintentional is up to the sole discretion of TMO officials.
  5. Critical Bug. A bug (including an Unintentional Hardware Failure) that significantly damages a player’s ability to compete in the game situation, significantly alters game stats or gameplay mechanics, or a situation in which the external environmental conditions become untenable. The determination of whether the bug has damaged a player’s ability to compete is up to the sole discretion of TMO officials.
  6. Verifiable Bug. A bug or critical bug that is conclusively present and not attributable to player error. The spectator must be able to replay the instance in question and verify the bug or critical bug.
  7. Terminal Situation. A bug or other circumstance that requires that a game be remade. These circumstances include (i) instances of critical bugs which cannot be remedied or avoided including unit or skin bugs that may require that such unit or skin be disabled; or (ii) any other instance in the discretion of TMO officials where the continuation of the game is untenable (including environmental concerns and catastrophic hardware failure).
  8. Prompt Reporting. Once a player is aware of a bug (which, as defined, includes presumed hardware failures), the player is required to pause the game as soon as is practical through one of the methods listed below and alert TMO officials as to the bug. These methods are:
    ● Pausing the game through the /pause command;
    ● Asking a teammate to pause over audible voice communications;
    ● Requesting that a referee pause the game. For the avoidance of doubt, if a player audibly requests that a referee pause the game, even if the game is not immediately paused , the player will be considered to have requested a pause as soon as is practical. In addition, it may not be practical to cause an immediate pause upon recognizing the bug if, for example, the two teams are engaged with each other. In such cases, TMO officials may determine that it was not practical to pause the game until the engagement ended.
  9. Game of Record. A game where all eight players have loaded and which has progressed to a point of meaningful interaction between players. Once a game attains Game of Record (“GOR”) status, the period ends in which incidental restarts may be permitted and a game will be considered as “official” from that point onward. Examples of conditions which establish GOR:
    ● The first PVP round has started.
    ● A player has taken damage during the first PVP round.
4. Hardware Malfunction
  In the case of any hardware malfunctions, TMO officials shall determine whether the hardware malfunction constitutes a minor bug (i.e. a monitor loses power and a player cannot move their units), a critical bug (i.e. a keyboard stops working, causing a player death) or a terminal situation (i.e the game server crashes) and follow the appropriate standard above.
5. Post Game Process
  1. Results. TMO officials will confirm and record game results.
  2. Tech Notes. Players will identify any tech issues with TMO officials.
  3. Break Time. TMO officials will inform players of the remaining amount of time before the next game. The standard time for transition in between games is 2 minutes. The exact time will be told to players by the referees. If all the players are not in their seats, then those players that are not in their seats can be penalized for delay of game.
6. Post Match Process
  1. Results. TMO officials will confirm and record the match result.
  2. Next Match. Players will be informed of their current standing in the competition, including their next scheduled match.
  3. Post-Match Obligations. Players will be informed of any post-match obligations, including, but not limited to, media appearances, post-game and backstage interviews, or further discussion of any match matters immediately following the conclusion of a match.
    1. Backstage Interviews. Players may be required to participate in a live, backstage interview for an official broadcast of the event.
    2. Post-Game Interviews. Players may be required to participate in a pre-recorded, post-game interview for a future official broadcast of the event.

Prize Distribution

TFT Macao Open
TOTAL: $308,500

Placement	Prizing	Placement	Prizing
1st	$100,000	17th/18th	$2,750
2nd	$25,000	19th/20th	$2,500
3rd	$15,000	21st/22nd	$2,250
4th	$12,500	23rd/24th	$2,000
5th	$10,000	25th/26th	$1,750
6th	$9,000	27th/28th	$1,500
7th	$8,000	29th/30th	$1,250
8th	$7,000	31st/32nd	$1,000
9th	$6,500	33rd-80th	$675
10th	$6,000	81st-128th	$450
11th	$5,500
12th	$5,000
13th	$4,500
14th	$4,000
15th	$3,500
16th	$3,000