Thunder Gaming announces the inaugural ThunderSmash - $20,000 cash first place prize “Winner Takes $20,000” tournament format on Cinco de Mayo. All finalists will share in a $8,000 prize pool but there’s only one $20,000 winner! First place takes glory in Winner Takes All! Compete with the best in Smash Ultimate singles at the Thunder Gaming eSports arena. For those that want to watch the action there is a beer garden, food trucks and a DJ whilst you watch the feature matches on the big screen. Play casually in our free play area, compete in the jousting arena and visit our Smash Community vendor alley. See the best in the world compete against all comers in the largest first place prize in Smash Bros Ultimate open tournament play history. Catch all the action on the Thunder Gaming's Twitch channel!
Register today, before prices go up!
WHEN
May 5th, 2019
WHERE
Thunder Studios
20434 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90810
$28K Main Prize Pool
1st: $20,000
2nd: $2,100
3rd: $1,680
4th: $1,260
5th-6th: $1000
7th-8th: $600
$5K Amateur Bracket Prize Pool (Unlocks at 500 registrants)
1st: $500
2nd: $425
3rd: $375
4th: $325
5th-6th: $275
7th-8th: $225
9th-12th: $175
13th-16th $125
17th-24th: $90
25th-32nd: $60
HOW MUCH
Entry fee for Smash Ultimate singles (Through to 05/01/19): $10
Registration (04/08/19 through to 04/21/19): $60
Late Registration (04/22/19 through to 05/01/19): $70
Emergency Registration (05/01/19 through to 05/02/19): $90
Spectator Pass (Through 05/04/2019): $35
Spectator Pass at door: $40
VIP: $200 - Includes access to VIP Lounge, front-row VIP seating for top 8, and a Thunder Gaming jersey
Events:
Smash Ultimate Singles
Cosplay Contest - 1st Place Gets Cash!
Mystery Contest
Carnival Games
Schedule
8AM: Doors open
10AM: Smash Ultimate Singles pools begin
6PM: Smash Ultimate Singles top 8 begins
8PM: Tournament ends
Commentators & Hosts
Be sure to follow all our lovely commentators and hosts for the event!
Stream
Catch the stream over at VGBootCamp's Twitch channel! Goes live at 9:00 AM PST!
Vendors & Media / Media Day
For media passes and inquiries, please fill out this form.
For vendors and artists, please fill out this form.
We will be having a media day for top players and personalities. For inquiries regarding this, please email Thunder Gaming.
Location
Thunder Studios
Rules
We will be using the California Recommended Ruleset for Smash Ultimate.
Mementos
We are legalizing Mementos for this tournament! It will be replacing Kalos as a counter-pick.
Collusion Clause
By entering the tournament, you agree to not collaborate or collude with any other player or group of players to split prizes before they have been awarded. Failure to cooperate with this clause will result in consequences including but not limited to: forfeiture of prizes, ejection from the event, and a ban from all future Thunder Gaming/Thunder Smash
Venue Policies
Food & Drink - No outside food and drink will be allowed in the Thunder Studios venue.
Bag Check - All bags are to be passed through a security checkpoint.
No Refunds - All sales are final, and no refunds shall be given for any purchases.