Explainers

How each format works, and what to expect when you play it.

4 Player Rotate Partner RR
Rotation

4-Player Rotating Partner RR (3 rounds, 1 court)

4 Player Rotate Partner RR - Matches
Rotation

4-Player Rotating Partner RR (3 rounds, 1 court)

4 Team Fixed Partner RR
Rotation

4-Team Fixed Partner RR (3 rounds, 2 courts)

4 Team Fixed Partner RR - Matches
Rotation

4-Team Fixed Partner RR (3 rounds, 2 courts)

4-Person Team Match
Team Match

8 players in 2 teams — 1 match of 4 games, plus a decider at 2-2.

8 Player Gender Mixed Rotate Partner RR
Rotation

8-Player Mixed/Upper-Lower RR (7 rounds, 2 courts)

8 Player Rotate Partner RR
Rotation

8-Player Rotating Partner RR (7 rounds, 2 courts)

8 Player Rotate Partner RR - Matches
Rotation

8-Player Rotating Partner RR (7 rounds, 2 courts)

8 Player Upper/Lower Rotate Partner RR
Rotation

8-Player Mixed/Upper-Lower RR (7 rounds, 2 courts)

8 Team Fixed Partner RR
Rotation

8-Team Fixed Partner RR (7 rounds, 4 courts)

8 Team Fixed Partner RR - Matches
Rotation

8-Team Fixed Partner RR (7 rounds, 4 courts)

Consolation Playoff
Playoff

A single game between the players who did not make the championship bracket.

Double Elim Playoff
Playoff

A best-of-three series. The team that wins two games takes gold.

Double Elimination
Bracket

Three entrants or more. Two losses and you are out.

Ladder League
Rotation

4-Player Rotating Partner RR (3 rounds, 1 court)

Single Elim Playoff
Playoff

A single game. Its winner takes gold.