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How to run a good tournament

Formats, schedules, scoring systems and game-night ideas — written for the person who ends up organising everything.

Guides21 August 20267 min read

How to run a tournament with friends (without ruining the night)

A practical guide to running a tournament with friends: choosing between round robin, knockout and league, sizing the schedule to your evening, and scoring rules that avoid arguments.

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