Foosball Tournament at Mench cafe

1. Tournament Format
   Teams: 2 players per team (Doubles format)
   Groups: 8 groups of 4 teams each
   Group Stage: Round-robin (each team plays every other team in their group once)
   Points System: Win = 3 points, Loss = 0 points
   Tiebreakers: 1) Goal difference, 2) Head-to-head result, 3) Total goals scored
   Knockout Stage: Top 2 teams from each group advance to a single-elimination bracket
2. Match Format
   Match Format: Best of 3 rounds
   Goals per Round: First team to score 9 goals wins the round
   Side Switching: Teams must switch sides after each round
   Time Limit: 12 minutes per round. If the round is not completed within the time limit, the team with the higher score wins the round
3. Starting and Resuming Play
   Starting the Game: The referee will drop the ball through the center guide hole to begin each round
   After a Goal: Play resumes with a ball drop through the center guide hole
   Dead Ball or Out of Play:
   If the ball is unreachable by any player figure, it is re-served from the center guide hole
   If the ball goes off the table, it is re-served from the defending team’s 2-bar (defender position)
4. Rules and Violations
   Spinning
   Definition: A spin is any rod that rotates more than 360 degrees before or after striking the ball
   Penalty for Spinning:
   First violation: Warning
   Second violation: Opponent re-serves the ball
   Third violation: Automatic goal awarded to the opponent
   Other Infractions
   Table Jarring or Excessive Movement:
   First violation: Warning
   Second violation: Re-serve awarded to the opponent
   Third violation: Goal awarded to the opponent
   Disruptive Behavior (taunting, shouting, distracting): Same penalty progression as above
   Time Limits:
   Possession on 5-bar: Maximum 10 seconds
   Possession on 3-bar or 2-bar: Maximum 15 seconds
5. Prizes
   First Place: 60% 30% of price pool
   Second Place: 30% of price pool
   Third Place: 10% of price poolPrice Pool= 70% of total entrance fees
6. Media & Marketing
   All matches and events during the tournament may be photographed, filmed, or recorded for promotional purposes by Mench Cafe. By participating, players consent to the use of their likeness, name, and performance in any format, including social media, websites, or printed materials, without compensation.

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