Combo Breaker 2020

The Schaumbuurg Convention Center
May 22, 2020 — May 24, 2020

About Combo Breaker 2020

Concert style staging. Arcade. Auction events. Exhibitions. Vendor village. Cosplay contest. Artist alley & more!
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FAQ

What is Combo Breaker?
COMBO BREAKER is a video game convention with open-bracket tournaments focusing on titles from the Fighting Game genre. The convention is produced by COMBO BREAKER LLC & directed by The Hadou.
How old do competitors need to be?
You can participate in COMBO BREAKER tournaments at any age. Competitors under 18 will need to have forms signed by a parent or legal guardian to accept any prizing they may earn.
Are spectators allowed at Combo Breaker?
Spectators are allowed and encouraged! Spectator passes are available via COMBO BREAKER’s registration page
Are there non-tournament activities at Combo Breaker?
COMBO BREAKER will feature an arcade, special exhibitions, exciting vendors, an artist alley, a cosplay contest, and much more.
Is there food on site?
The Mega Center and Pheasant Run Resort feature a variety of restaurants, fast casual eating options, and deep dish pizza delivery. Additionally, fast food, sit down restaurants, and grocery stores are available in the surrounding area via short walks or even shorter drives.
What does bring your own controller mean?
COMBO BREAKER requires competitors to supply their own controller for any tournaments they enter. This means you will need to bring an arcade stick, console pad controller, or inventive keyboard solution compatible with the console your tournament is hosted on. If you are not sure what makes a controller legal or illegal you can find out in the Event Rules
Are controller converts allowed?
Yes, but with a few limitations (for example, Cronus Device products are banned). More details are available in the Event Rules
Are controller modders available?
Absolutely. COMBO BREAKER will feature some of the nation’s finest controller modders in attendance. Whether you are looking for a simple button swap, a multi-console mod, or something particularly extravagant, our guest modders should have you covered.
What is double elimination?
Double Elimination is a tournament format requiring a participant to lose two sets in competition before being eliminated. As a competitor, you will start the tournament in the Winners Bracket, and advance towards Grand Finals with each victory. Should you lose, you will find yourself in the Losers Bracket; a second chance area of the bracket where victories can still lead to Grand Finals.
Who makes tournament brackets?
COMBO BREAKER brackets are developed by CurlyBrackets, with assistance from trusted community representatives. COMBO BREAKER’s bracket development team is trusted by many of the world’s finest tournaments.
What kind of prizing can I win at Combo Breaker?
Tournament finalists win medals and monetary prizing. Tournament champions win special event trophies and monetary prizing.

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