Yes! You read that right. We are doing a bi-game event with 2 different gaming competitions combined together to make one extraordinary tournament that will be epic and fun.

This open competition will feature both Chess and Super Smash. There will be chess boards setup as well as online chess available for players, along with Switches for the Super Smash portion. There will be  cash payouts for the top 3 players.

Event Details:

• Friday 10-18-24 – Open practice starts at 5pm with the first round kicking off by 6pm
• Total Entry = $15 – Venue fee-$7.50 / Bracket fee-$7.50 (This is for the pot for the top 3 players and will also receive medals.)
  • Payout is generally as follows: 1st – 60%, 2nd – 30%, 3rd – 10%
• The stream will be on twitch.tv/yesgaminggym or youtube.com/yesgaminggym or kick.com/yesgaming –
  • VODs will be uploaded to YES! Gaming Gym on Youtube after the stream ends.
• Registration Online: You can go to Start.gg now to register for this event. There will be walk-ins- on the day of the event but it helps to know how many players will be joining.

Game play:

You’ll play 2 minutes of Smash and then play 2 minutes of Chess you’ll keep doing this until someone gets checkmate or wins the Smash set, sets will be Bo5 throughout the entire tournament. Players will play RPS at the beginning of the set. The winner of RPS will ban 1 stage from the starter stages. The RPS loser will ban 2 stages from the starter stages. The winner will pick a stage from the remaining starter stages. STARTERS: Small Battlefield, Battlefield, Smashville, Town & City, and Pokémon Stadium 2 COUNTERPICKS: Kalos Pokémon League, Final Destination, and Hollow Bastion

After all following games, the winner of the game will ban 3 stages from the full stagelist (Starters + Counterpicks) and the loser of the game will choose from the remaining stages. There is DSR for this tournament. When the timer goes off you’ll press the home button and then play Chess and when the timer is done for Chess you’ll press the home button and in Smash both players will reset to neutral regardless of both players position. The Chess games will either happen on Chess.com or on a Chess board, just depends on what both players would rather do. If both players wish to have their game take place on a board and none are available you can wait to start until a board opens up.

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The event starts at 7pm each week with bracket and stream starting by 730pm. Top 3 each week will be guaranteed cash prize and medals. The more entries we get the more cash prize and payouts there will be. Over 20 players increases the payout top 4.

The Super Smash tournament will be held in-person at YES! Gaming in Fishers, IN located at 11447 Overlook Dr 46037. The venue fee is $15 to participate with half the entry going back to the players for the prize pool. Registration for these events will be open to all players on Start.gg or you can walk-in and enter in person on the day of the event. Be sure to arrive early to get in the bracket.

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Mark your calendars and sharpen your Super Smash skills because the Indy regionals are back and bigger than ever! Brought to you by the same team behind the wildly successful Jumpstart 2024, this tournament is set to ignite the competitive spirit of the Midwest gaming scene and make history in Indiana.

Event Details

• Date: June 1, 2024
• Location: Launch Fishers, Fishers, IN

Get ready to be part of one of the most thrilling tournaments in Indiana’s gaming history. The Indy Super Smash regionals aim to bring together gamers from across the Midwest, transforming Indianapolis into a competitive crossroads for the Great Lakes and beyond.

What to Expect:

• Ultimate Singles Tournament: Test your skills in the Ultimate Singles tournament, with a cap of 200 players. But hurry, spots are limited! The tournament will follow the Midwest Ultimate Stagelist, with Best of 5 matches starting at Top 64.
• Ultimate Ladder: Feeling adventurous? Join the Ultimate Ladder for a chance to challenge opponents at your own pace. It’s free to enter, so why not give it a shot?
• Smash 64 Singles: Calling all Indiana Ultimate players! Step out of your comfort zone and compete in Smash 64 Singles. With a 40 player cap, it’s the perfect opportunity to try something new. Don’t worry if you’re new to the game – we’ll do our best to accommodate you and provide the necessary equipment.

Event Schedule:

• Check-Ins: 9:00-10:00 am
• Ultimate Singles A Pools: 10:30 am
• Ultimate Singles B Pools: 12:00 pm
• Ultimate Singles C Pools: 1:30 pm
• Top 64: 3:30 pm

Admission Fees:

• Early Admission (First 30 Sign-Ups): $15
• Normal Admission (Until 5/1/2024): $20
• Late Admission (Until 5/20/2024): $25
• Tardy Admission (Until 5/27/2024): $30

Additional Information:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your pool begins to ensure a smooth start.
• Remember to be respectful to everyone at the event and follow staff instructions.
• Stay updated on parking information through the Indy Smash Ultimate Discord.
• Payout details for Ultimate Singles will be announced soon.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the ultimate Central Indiana gaming showdown at the Victory Road 2024! Gather your friends, hone your skills, and get ready for a day of intense competition and unforgettable moments. See you there!

Register online at: https://www.start.gg/tournament/victory-road-26/details

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With the summer session coming to end and school starting back up, we will be moving our weekly Super Smash Open to Thursday Nights starting August 3. Walk-ins are always welcome but it’s good to pre-register to know how many folks are coming and help with rankings. This tournament is open to all ages and does qualify for state rankings. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top finishers, along with medals for the first 3 places in the bracket.

YES! Super Smash Open

• What: Super Smash double-elimination open tournament
• When: Every Thursday Night at 7pm starting August. Check-in begin at 6:30pm. Practice starts at 6pm.
• Where: YES! Gaming at 11447 Overlook Drive, Fishers, 46037 – 317.588.9012
• How: Register online – call – walk-in – Tournament/entry fee is $15 per person

Live Streams

These event will be streamed on our Youtube channel on twitch.com/jaxib or kick.com/YesGaming and will feature local commentary and some interviews.

You can join our Discord for more details and updates on events and tournaments.

Rules & Bracket

• Sets will be best of 3 until top 8 begin
• The stage list is on the start.gg page above, as well as all of the rules used for the Indianapolis tournaments. 
• Event bracket will be posted online before the event starts.

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We are happy to announce our first Youth Super Smash tournament. This double elimination tournament featuring Super Smash Ultimate on Switch and will be open to all folks 17 & younger. It will be held on Saturday June 10 at 2pm. There will be medals and cash prizes for the top 3 finishers. Each player will get at least 2 matches regardless if they lose the first one. Players will be seated prior to the tournament based on rankings and skill level, and only folks that are in high school or under 17 can participate in this tournament.

Youth Super Smash Tournament Details:

• What: Youth Summer Smash Tournament for kids 17 years-old and younger
• When: Saturday June 10th at 2pm (Registration & open play begins at 1pm)
• Where: YES! Gaming gym at 11447 Overlook Dr., Fishers 46037
• Cost: Tournament = $15 (Cash & Credit accepted at center)
• How: Registration on Start.gg will be open in a couple of days and walk-ins are also welcome on the day of the event
• Why: Because we love Super Smash and we want kids to have fun, plus compete for a chance to earn prize money and medals

Super Smash Ultimate is played locally on Switch consoles. Kids are encouraged to bring their own controller if they have a unique or custom setup they prefer. Base pro-controllers will be available as well as GameCube adapters. Friends and family are welcome to watch and view matches from our gallery area. Some featured games might be streamed on the official Youtube or Twitch account.

Registration

You can confirm your interest to play below by pre-registering on Start.gg to help determine bracket and seeding for the tournament play. This is merely to give us an idea of how many players to expect and to help with seating. Walk-ins are also welcome on day of the event.

Youth Summer Smash Tournament Registration on Start.gg

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Get your Super Smash on every Friday at YES! Gaming in Fishers. Starting in May the weekly open Smash tournament will be moved to Friday Nights stating at 7pm. Walk-ins are always welcome but it’s good to pre-register to know how many folks are coming and help with rankings. This tournament is open to all ages and does qualify for state rankings.

YES! Smash Open

• What: Super Smash double-elimination open tournament
• When: Every Friday Night at 7pm starting May. Check-in begin at 6:30pm. Practice starts at 6pm.
• Where: YES! Gaming at 11447 Overlook Drive, Fishers, 46037 – 317.588.9012
• How: Register or call or show-up – Tournament/entry fee is $15 per person

Event bracket will be posted online at 

This event will be streamed on our Youtube channel on twitch.com/jaxib or kick.com/YesGaming

You can join our Discord for more details and updates on events and tournaments.

Rules & Game Play

• Sets will be best of 3 until top 8 begin
• The stage list is on the start.gg page above, as well as all of the rules used for the Indianapolis tournaments. 

Prizes and placements

There will be cash prizes awarded to the top finishers, along with medals for the first 3 places in the bracket. Each medal winner will also receive an exclusive YES digital player card.

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YES! Smash Open

• What: Super Smash double-elimination open tournament
• When: Every Wednesday Night at 7pm starting March 29. Check-in begin at 6:30pm.
• Where: YES! Gaming at 11447 Overlook Drive, Fishers, 46037
• How: Register or call or show-up – Entry fee is $15 per person

Event bracket will be posted online at https://www.start.gg/tournament/yes-smash-weekly-1/details

This event will be streamed on our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@YESGaminggym

We are hoping to fill at least 32 player bracket, but will have some byes if not all slots are filled. If more than 32 show-up, we will have matches to determine seeding and fish-tails.

You can join our Discord for more details and updates on events and tournaments.

Rules & Game Play

• Sets will be best of 3 until top 8 begin
• The stagelist is on the start.gg page above, as well as all of the rules used for the Indianapolis tournaments. 

Prizes and placements

There will be cash prizes awarded to the top finishers, along with medals for the first 3 places in the bracket. Each medal winner will also receive an exclusive YES digital player card.

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