Kart & Kegs Take 2

Mario Kart 64. 32 drivers. Single elimination. $150 on the line. Survive the bracket and conquer Rainbow Road at Canteen.

Kart & Kegs

Back by popular demand, Kart & Kegs has returned! Bring your friends, burn some rubber on the track, then kick back and enjoy some refreshing drinks. It's all about fun, speed, and good times—no stress, just pure enjoyment in person. Don’t miss out on this exciting mashup of racing thrills and crafty sips!

Check in begins at 2pm

Races start at 3pm

Mario Kart 64 Tournament – Official Rules

This tournament is played on Mario Kart 64 using original hardware on the Nintendo 64.

All participants are expected to read and understand these rules before competing.

1. FORMAT

Field

• 32 Players
• 4 Players per Heat

Advancement Structure

• Round 1: 32 → 16 (Top 2 advance per heat)
• Round 2: 16 → 8 (Top 2 advance per heat)
• Round 3: 8 → 4 (Top 2 advance per heat)
• Final: 4 Players (Champion determined by total points)

2. RACE SETTINGS (STANDARDIZED)

• Engine Class: 150cc
• Mode: VS Mode
• CPU Racers: OFF
• Items: ON
• Number of Races per Heat: 4
• Finals: 8 total races (2 Grand Prix sets)

No settings may be altered.

3. SCORING SYSTEM

Standard Mario Kart 64 scoring:

• 1st Place – 9 points
• 2nd Place – 6 points
• 3rd Place – 3 points
• 4th Place – 1 point

Total cumulative points determine advancement.

If tied:

• Highest finishing position in final race breaks tie.
• If still tied: 1-race tiebreaker on a randomly selected track.

4. COURSE SELECTION

Courses are pre-selected by tournament organizers.

Players may not request course changes.

Final race of the tournament will be Rainbow Road.

5. CONTROLLER POLICY

• Controllers are assigned by tournament staff.
• No personal controllers unless pre-approved.
• If a controller is malfunctioning, notify staff before the race begins.
• No restarts once the race has started unless:
• • Console freezes
  • Game crashes

Loose joystick complaints after a race will not result in replay.

6. START PROCEDURE

• Players must be present when their heat is called.
• 5-minute grace period maximum.
• Failure to appear = disqualification.

No race will be delayed for absent players.

7. CONDUCT

The following are prohibited:

• Pausing mid-race
• Intentionally blocking screens
• Unplugging controllers
• Physically interfering with other players
• Excessive unsportsmanlike behavior

Tournament staff decisions are final.

8. NO RESTART POLICY

Races will NOT be restarted due to:

• Bad item luck
• Early spinouts
• Falling off track
• Player error

Mario Kart chaos is part of the competition.

9. FINALS FORMAT

The Final Round consists of:

• 4 Players
• 8 Total Races
• Cumulative scoring determines Champion

Highest total points wins.

10. PRIZES

Prize distribution will be announced before Round 1 begins.

Winners must claim prizes the night of the event.

11. ORGANIZER AUTHORITY

Tournament organizers reserve the right to:

• Modify structure if necessary
• Disqualify players for misconduct
• Resolve disputes at their discretion

All rulings are final.