Cherry Jump Competition Rules

1. Game Overview

Cherry Jump is a competitive platform game where players aim to collect cherries while navigating obstacles. The Steam leaderboard ranks players first by the number of cherries collected, then by completion time.

For the tournament, players must qualify through the Steam demo leaderboard, with the top 8 players advancing to a single-elimination bracket at the LAN event. During tournament play, players compete head-to-head in a best-of-3 format, with each player selecting a level from the demo for competition.

The primary goal is to collect more cherries than your opponent. If both players collect the same number of cherries, the faster completion time determines the winner.

2. Competition Format

2.1 Qualification Process

• Qualification Method: The top 8 players on the Steam demo leaderboard by 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, 2025 (day of the LAN) will qualify.
• Leaderboard Ranking: Players are ranked first by the number of cherries collected across all demo levels, then by completion time.
• Qualifying Period: Players can start setting their Steam leaderboard times immediately. Early submission is encouraged.
• Verification: LAN administrators will verify each qualifying player at their PC prior to the tournament start.

2.2 Tournament Structure

• Format: Single elimination bracket with best-of-3 maps format.
• Map Selection: Each player selects one level from the demo, with a coin flip determining who picks first. LAN organizers select the tiebreaker map.
• Regular Rounds: Each player gets 3 attempts per map.
• Finals: Championship match follows the same best-of-3 structure, but with 10 attempts per map.

3. Scoring and Attempt System

3.1 Scoring Priority

• Primary Factor: The player who collects more cherries on a map wins that map.
• Secondary Factor: If both players collect the same number of cherries, the faster time wins.
• Map Victory: First player to win 2 maps advances to the next round.

3.2 Attempt System (Tournament Playoffs)

• Regular Rounds: Each player receives exactly 3 attempts per map.
• Finals: Each player receives 10 attempts per map.
• Attempt Definition: An "attempt" is only counted when a player reaches the end trophy and the scoreboard updates.
• Resets: Players may restart their run at any point before reaching the end trophy without using up an attempt.
• Best Result Counts: Only the best performance (most cherries, then fastest time) from all completed attempts is used for scoring.

4. Equipment and Setup

4.1 Hardware Requirements

• Tournament-approved controllers

4.2 Software Settings

• Game version: Latest demo version on Steam

5. Player Conduct

5.1 General Rules

• Players must register for the competition at the LAN event.
• Each player plays live on screen for audience viewing.
• Pausing during gameplay is only permitted for technical issues.
• If a bug/exploit is part of the game, then players are allowed to use it.
• Players must respect officials' decisions.

5.2 Prohibited Actions

• Using unauthorized controllers or hardware modifications
• Interfering with opponents physically or verbally
• Receiving coaching during active gameplay

6. Match Procedures

6.1 Map Selection Process

• Each player selects one level from levels 1-8 available in the Steam demo.
• A coin flip determines which player picks first.
• The LAN organizers select the third map (only played if necessary).
• Players always go second on their own map pick.
• If the score reaches 2-0, the third map (organizer's pick) is not played.

6.2 Tournament Gameplay

• All attempts are performed live on screen for audience viewing.
• In regular rounds, each player gets 3 attempts per map.
• In the finals, each player gets 10 attempts per map.
• Players may reset before reaching the end trophy without using an attempt.
• The player with the best performance (most cherries, then fastest time) wins the map.

6.3 Technical Issues

• In case of a technical issue, players may restart their run at any point before reaching the end trophy without using up an attempt.

6.4 Post-Match

• Any disputes must be raised immediately after the match.

7. Tiebreaker and Special Rules

7.1 Map Ties

• If both players collect the same number of cherries with identical times on a map, a single sudden death replay will be performed on the same map.

7.2 Failed Attempts

• If a player resets before reaching the end trophy, the attempt is not counted.

8. Official Courses

8.1 Tournament Courses

• All matches are played on the 8 levels available in the Steam demo version.
• Players select from levels 1-8 during the map selection process.

9. Rule Modifications

The competition committee reserves the right to modify these rules before the tournament. Any changes will be communicated to all registered participants at least 14 days before the event.