Player’s Guide

This guide provides comprehensive information for players participating in the MAP Tournament. As a player, you are responsible for maintaining active participation, following tournament rules, and coordinating with your team captain. All tournament matches take place between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC on their designated weekends. For a complete overview of the tournament, see the Tournament Overview.

Player’s Guide

Tournament Terminology

To help you understand tournament-specific terms and abbreviations, please refer to our Glossary. It includes explanations of common terms like ABAB order, FreeMod, double picking, and more.

Quick Reference

Important Links

Key Requirements

For complete registration requirements, see the Registration page.

Rank between 75,000 and 999,999
Must join tournament Discord
Must be on a team of 4-8 players
Must maintain active participation
Must pass screening

Tournament Format

Basic Structure

For complete format details, see the Tournament Format page.

4v4 international tournament
Double elimination bracket
All matches between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC
Teams need two losses to be eliminated
Teams in losers’ bracket must play two matches per week after Round of 16

Match Format Overview

For detailed match procedures and rules, see the Match Format page.

Stage	SR	Best of	NM	HD	HR	DT	FM	TB	Async Available*
Qualifiers	★5.30	NA	4	2	2	2	0	0	NA
Round of 32	★4.90	9	4	2	2	2	2	1	Yes
Round of 16	★5.10	9	5	2	2	2	2	1	Yes
Quarterfinals	★5.30	11	5	3	3	3	3	1	LB*
Semifinals	★5.50	11	6	3	3	3	3	1	No
Finals	★5.70	13	6	3	3	4	3	1	No
Grand Finals	★5.90	13	6	3	3	4	3	1	No

*LB = Losers Bracket only. For async match details, see Async Matches.

Match Rules

Universal Settings

For complete match rules, see the Tournament Rules page.

All maps use:

Team VS mode
NoFail enabled
ScoreV2 scoring

Mod Requirements

For complete mod rules and restrictions, see the Tournament Format page.

Pool	Requirement
NM (No Mod)	No modifications
HD (Hidden)	Hidden mod
HR (Hard Rock)	Hard Rock mod
FM (Free Mod)	See Free Mod Rules below
TB (Tiebreaker)	FreeMod optional, NoFail required

FreeMod Rules

For complete FreeMod rules and strategies, see the Tournament Format page.

Teams must follow these specific player roles for FreeMod maps:

Position	Requirement
Player 1	True Freemod: Any mod combination (NM, HD, HR, HDHR, etc.)
Player 2	Hidden mod required
Player 3	HardRock mod required
Player 4	Must use either: • A difficulty-increasing mod/combination • EZ mod/combination (1.8x score multiplier)

Pre-Match Requirements

For complete match procedures, see the Match Format page.

Time	Action
15 minutes before	Be available for referee contact
5 minutes before	Join match lobby
Until start	Be ready to play

Late Penalties

For detailed penalty information, see the Match Format page.

Time Late	Penalty
2 minutes	Forfeit warmup
5 minutes	Forfeit protect/bans
10 minutes	Match forfeit

Tournament Special Features

Warmup Gimmick

For complete gimmick details, see the Gimmicks page.

How It Works

The warmup gimmick is a unique feature designed to recognize and reward outstanding maps. During the warmup phase, teams can showcase exceptional maps for a chance to earn a free point.

Requirements

Map must not have been seen by mapping board
Must thoroughly impress mapping board member
Exactly 4 players must participate
Both teams must agree to participate

Participation Process

During Scheduling
- Indicate participation in #scheduling
- Submit warmup map link
- Wait for mapping board confirmation
Before Match
- Have exactly 4 players ready
- Follow referee instructions
- Complete warmup as directed
After Warmup
- Referee will announce if point awarded
- Winning maps posted in #warmup-winners
- Mapping board provides explanation

Mapper’s Choice Bounty System

For complete bounty information, see the Prizes page.

Overview

Special map selected each round by mapping board
Two winners per round receive 1 month supporter
Available in all tournament stages
Total prize pool: 14 months supporter

How to Participate

Map Selection
- Mapper’s Favourite announced in mappool showcase
- Required score threshold specified
- Teams must meet/exceed threshold to qualify
Attempt Rules
- Attempts during official matches only
- Can attempt after match winner decided (same lobby)
- One attempt per team per bounty map
- Maximum 4 players per attempt
- All participating players attempt simultaneously
- For multiple match opportunities, only first attempt counts
Prize Distribution
- Raffles during next round’s mappool showcase
- Two winners randomly selected from qualifying attempts
- Players can only win one bounty per round
- Does not affect tournament placement prizes

Prize Schedule

Round	Prize
Round of 32	2 winners × 1 month supporter
Round of 16	2 winners × 1 month supporter
Quarter Finals	2 winners × 1 month supporter
Semi Finals	2 winners × 1 month supporter
Finals	2 winners × 1 month supporter
Grand Finals	2 winners × 1 month supporter

Technical Support

Score Verification

For complete troubleshooting guides, see the FAQ page.

Acceptable proof of score includes:

Official Stream Footage
- Last visible score will be used
Player POV Recording
- Must show entire play including results screen
- E.g., Twitch stream VOD
Screenshots
- Must use osu!’s screenshot function (Shift + F12)
- Must be hosted on osu.ppy.sh
Phone Recording
- Must show the play/score
- Must show current date/time

Common Issues

For detailed troubleshooting steps, see our Support Guide.

Map Loading Problems

Exit multiplayer lobby
Delete problematic map
Close osu!
Download clean version without video
Restart osu!

Missing Audio (DMCA)

Exit multiplayer lobby
Delete affected map
Close osu!
Download from beatconnect.io
Restart osu!

Connection Issues

Verify Bancho connection
Try alternative invite methods
Restart osu! client
Contact referee if problems persist

Code of Conduct

For complete rules and guidelines, see the Tournament Rules page.

Expected Behavior

Treat all participants with respect
Follow tournament rules and guidelines
Maintain professional communication
Use appropriate Discord channels
Report issues through proper channels

Prohibited Behavior

Toxic or disruptive behavior
Harassment or discrimination
Cheating or exploitation
Inappropriate content
Unfair play

Consequences

Violations may result in:

Written warning
Match suspension
Tournament disqualification
Discord server mute/ban
Future tournament ban

Getting Help

Support Options

For complete support information, see our Support Guide.

Discord Support
- Create ticket in #open-ticket
- Use #questions-suggestions
- Follow channel guidelines
Staff Contact
- Check Staff List
- Contact appropriate department
- For general help: RaiRei (Internal Affairs)
Emergency Contact For urgent match issues:
1. Contact assigned referee
2. Ping @Referee in #general
3. Contact RaiRei or spon

Reporting Issues

For detailed reporting procedures, see the Tournament Rules page.

Evidence Collection
- Screenshots
- Chat logs
- Match timestamps
- Video recordings
Submission Process
- Create support ticket
- Provide clear description
- Include all evidence
- Wait for staff response
Follow-up
- Monitor your ticket
- Respond to staff questions
- Maintain professional communication
- Mark resolved when fixed

FAQ

For a complete list of frequently asked questions, see our FAQ page.

Common Questions

Q: When are matches played? A: Between Friday 23:59 UTC and Monday 23:59 UTC on designated weekends. See Important Dates for the complete schedule.

Q: What if I can’t make a match time? A: Contact your team captain to arrange a substitute or try to reschedule. See Match Format for details.

Q: How do I verify my score if disconnected? A: Follow the Score Verification guidelines above and see Technical Support for more details.

Q: What happens if I get restricted? A: Notify tournament staff immediately. Your team’s status will be evaluated case-by-case according to our Rules.