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|entryfees = Last Chance Qualifier: $40
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|pot = $30,002 (Melee)<br>$30,002 (Ultimate)
|pot = $52,502 (Melee)<br>$52,502 (Ultimate)
|ssbmwinner = TBD
|ssbmwinner = {{Sm|Zain|USA}} 1v1
|ssbuwinner = TBD
|ssbuwinner = {{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}} 1v1
|director = {{Sm|Calvin}}, {{Sm|Anna Molly}}, {{Sm|Slime}}
|organizer = {{Sm|Calvin}}, {{Sm|Anna Molly}}, {{Sm|Slime}}
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'''Ludwig Smash Invitational''' is an ongoing ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' invitational tournament that will be held on October 21st-23rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by [[commentator]] and [[YouTube]] streamer {{Sm|Ludwig}}. There are 24 players directly invited and 8 players qualified through a [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] for each game, for a total of 32 players for each main singles event. The tournament has a $30,002 prize pool for each game, the ninth largest for a ''Melee'' tournament and the seventh largest for an ''Ultimate'' tournament.
'''Ludwig Smash Invitational''' was a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' invitational tournament that was held on October 21st-23rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by [[commentator]] and [[YouTube]] streamer {{Sm|Ludwig}}. There were 24 players directly invited and 8 players qualified through a [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] for each game, for a total of 32 players for each main singles event. The prize pool was initially advertised as $30,002 for both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'', however due to a promotion from Capital One and additional funding from MrBeast, the pot was raised to $52,502<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aidencalvin/status/1584801679475474432|title="Some LSI prize pool updates."}}</ref>, making it the sixth largest prize pool for a ''Melee'' tournament and the fourth largest for an ''Ultimate'' tournament at the time.
 
The event became known for its innovations in tournament logistics. It was one of the few majors to feature a Swiss system of pools, requiring players to win three sets in order to advance to the final bracket. The tournament's side streams featured a quad-view layout displaying four sets at once, allowing five sets to be streamed at the same time for both games; this feature was subsequently adopted at many future ''Smash'' tournaments.  


==Format==
==Format==
There are [[Tournament#Swiss system|Swiss system]] pools and a final double-elimination bracket for each game. 24 directly invited players and 8 players qualifying through the [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] make up 32 players for each game. The 32 players were divided into two pools of 16 players each, with the Top 8 placing players of each pool advancing to the final bracket. In the Swiss pools, each player played until they had won 3 sets, where they qualified for the final bracket, or until they lost 3 sets, where they were eliminated from the tournament. The 4 players that went 3-0 in sets in Swiss pools were able to draft pick their Winners' Round 1 opponent out of the 6 players that went 3-2 in sets (except for any players they already played in pools). The Top 16 are playing in the final bracket in a double-elimination format, with everyone starting Winners' side. All sets at the event are best of 5, in both Last Chance Qualifier and main singles.
There were [[Tournament#Swiss system|Swiss system]] pools and a final double-elimination bracket for each game. 24 directly invited players and 8 players qualifying through the [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] made up 32 players for each game. The 32 players were divided into two pools of 16 players each, with the Top 8 placing players of each pool advancing to the final bracket. In the Swiss pools, each player played until they had won 3 sets, where they qualified for the final bracket, or until they lost 3 sets, where they were eliminated from the tournament. The 4 players that went 3-0 in sets in Swiss pools were able to draft pick their Winners' Round 1 opponent out of the 6 players that went 3-2 in sets (except for any players they already played in pools). The Top 16 played in the final bracket in a double-elimination format, with everyone starting Winners' side. All sets at the event were best of 5, in both Last Chance Qualifier and main singles.


The Last Chance Qualifiers on October 21st were double-elimination brackets capped at 64 players for each game, with the Top 8 players of each qualifying for the main singles event. The Last Chance Qualifiers were played up until Top 8, and did not play out the Top 8 bracket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aidencalvin/status/1565534958642311168|title="the tournament doesn't play out"}}</ref> The players that qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier received full reimbursement for their flight and accommodations, and were provided food on Saturday and Sunday. Group A and B Swiss pools and Top 16 Winners' Round 1 were played on October 22nd. The rest of the final bracket is being played to completion on October 23rd, starting with Winners' Quarters and Losers' Top 16, with separated ''Ultimate'' Top 8 then ''Melee'' Top 8 being played.
The Last Chance Qualifiers on October 21st were double-elimination brackets capped at 64 players for each game, with the Top 8 players of each qualifying for the main singles event. The Last Chance Qualifiers were played up until Top 8, and did not play out the Top 8 bracket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/aidencalvin/status/1565534958642311168|title="the tournament doesn't play out"}}</ref> The players that qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier received full reimbursement for their flight and accommodations, and were provided food on Saturday and Sunday. Group A and B Swiss pools and Top 16 Winners' Round 1 were played on October 22nd. The rest of the final bracket was played to completion on October 23rd, starting with Winners' Quarters and Losers' Top 16, with separated ''Ultimate'' Top 8 then ''Melee'' Top 8 being played.


==Players invited/qualified==
==Players invited/qualified==
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles===
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' singles===
(32 entrants)<br>
(32 entrants)<br>
[https://www.start.gg/tournament/ludwig-smash-invitational/event/melee-singles-main-event/brackets/1233337/1898059 Final Bracket]
[https://www.start.gg/tournament/ludwig-smash-invitational/event/melee-singles-main-event/brackets/1235561/1900982 Final Bracket]
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{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
|-
|-
|1st||||||
|1st||{{Sm|Zain|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$15,752
|-
|-
|2nd||||||
|2nd||{{Sm|Hungrybox|USA}}||{{Head|Jigglypuff|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$10,500
|-
|-
|3rd||||||
|3rd||{{Sm|Leffen|Sweden}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$5,250
|-
|-
|4th||||||
|4th||{{Sm|SluG|USA}}||{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$4,200
|-
|-
|5th||||||
|5th||{{Sm|Jmook|USA}}||{{Head|Sheik|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$3,150
|-
|-
|5th||||||
|5th||{{Sm|Wizzrobe|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$3,150
|-
|-
|7th||||||
|7th||{{Sm|Mango|USA}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$2,100
|-
|-
|7th||||||
|7th||{{Sm|aMSa|Canada}}||{{Head|Yoshi|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$2,100
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Axe|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Axe|USA}}||{{Head|Pikachu|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Joshman|Australia}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Joshman|Australia}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Aklo|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Aklo|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|iBDW|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|iBDW|USA}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|KoDoRiN|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|KoDoRiN|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Pipsqueak|Sweden}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Pipsqueak|Sweden}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Magi|USA}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Magi|USA}}||{{Head|Falco|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|S2J|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|S2J|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|17th||{{Sm|moky|Canada}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|17th||{{Sm|moky|Canada}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
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!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
!Place!!Name!!Character(s)!!Earnings
|-
|-
|1st||||||
|1st||{{Sm|MkLeo|Mexico}}||{{Head|Byleth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Joker|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$15,752
|-
|-
|2nd||||||
|2nd||{{Sm|acola|Japan}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$10,500
|-
|-
|3rd||||||
|3rd||{{Sm|Kurama|USA}}||{{Head|Mario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$5,250
|-
|-
|4th||||||
|4th||{{Sm|Sparg0|Mexico}}||{{Head|Cloud|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$4,200
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Shuton|Japan}}||{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|5th||{{Sm|Shuton|Japan}}||{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$3,150
|-
|-
|5th||{{Sm|Onin|USA}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|5th||{{Sm|Onin|USA}}||{{Head|Steve|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$3,150
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|Sonix|Dominican Republic}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|7th||{{Sm|Sonix|Dominican Republic}}||{{Head|Sonic|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$2,100
|-
|-
|7th||{{Sm|Kola|USA}}||{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|7th||{{Sm|Kola|USA}}||{{Head|Roy|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$2,100
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Glutonny|France}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Glutonny|France}}||{{Head|Wario|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}}||{{Head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Riddles|Canada}}||{{Head|Kazuya|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Terry|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Zomba|USA}}||{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Zomba|USA}}||{{Head|R.O.B.|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|9th||{{Sm|Big D|Canada}}||{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|9th||{{Sm|Big D|Canada}}||{{Head|Ice Climbers|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$1,050
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Tweek|USA}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Tweek|USA}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Sephiroth|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}}||{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Min Min|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Dabuz|USA}}||{{Head|Min Min|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSBU|s=16px}}{{Head|Olimar|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Light|USA|p=Connecticut}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Light|USA|p=Connecticut}}||{{Head|Fox|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|13th||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|13th||{{Sm|Asimo|Japan}}||{{Head|Ryu|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||$525
|-
|-
|17th||{{Sm|Cosmos|USA}}||{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|17th||{{Sm|Cosmos|USA}}||{{Head|PyraMythra|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
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|29th||{{Sm|Lima|USA}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|29th||{{Sm|Lima|USA}}||{{Head|Bayonetta|g=SSBU|s=16px}}||
|}
|}
==Controversies==
After losing his Losers Finals set against {{Sm|Hungrybox}}, {{Sm|Leffen}} went up to commentary to argue at length that the rules did not do enough against [[stalling]] and claimed that Hungrybox had largely won by abusing the ruleset.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/yc0eyf/hungrybox_listens_to_leffen_complain_about_the/|title="Leffen's ruleset complaints immediately after Losers Finals"}}</ref> This was largely met with disapproval from both the commentators and social media, as Leffen's complaints were brought forth immediately after losing to Hungrybox for the first time offline since {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 5}}, after a final game where both players played rather defensively. Leffen was also accused of hypocrisy as he has also abused rulesets in the past and only points out these weaknesses when it benefits his opponents. Hungrybox addressed the situation later in the tournament by saying he won the match within the rules and everyone needs to simply move on. Leffen apologized for his comments afterwards on Twitter.
Many spectators during and after the tournament took to social media to express their criticisms of the commentators and their behavior. The main complaint was that they were not taking the event seriously and acted unprofessional in what should be a prestigious event. This reignited the classic debate over whether commentary is necessary for a ''Smash'' tournament. Several of the commentators later responded to these comments. {{Sm|Coney}} and {{Sm|TKbreezy}} both made videos on the subject and claimed that they will commentate the way they want to and that everyone is overreacting about the events of a single tournament.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kzgVClTt9g&t Coney's response to the criticism]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4epHurqZ_cA TKbreezy's response to the criticisms]</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*{{Sm|Hungrybox}} is the only player in the tournament entering both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''. He was invited to ''Melee'' main singles and also entered the ''Ultimate'' [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]].
*{{Sm|Hungrybox}} is the only player in the tournament who entered both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles. He was invited to ''Melee'' main singles, and also entered the ''Ultimate'' [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]] separately.
**{{Sm|VoiD}} originally entered both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Last Chance Qualifier, but later unregistered for ''Melee''.
**{{Sm|VoiD}} originally entered both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate''{{'}}s Last Chance Qualifier, but later unregistered for ''Melee''.
*On the day before the tournament, water started leaking from the ceiling of the venue,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LiquidHbox/status/1583244207388446720|title=Water leak}}</ref> then the main sponsor for the tournament backed out at the last minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LudwigAhgren/status/1583254132449693696|title=Sponsor backed out}}</ref> {{s|wikipedia|MrBeast}}, one of the most subscribed YouTubers, then sponsored the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1583299233230491648|title="I got the boyz"}}</ref>
*On the day before the tournament, water started leaking from the ceiling of the venue,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LiquidHbox/status/1583244207388446720|title=Water leak}}</ref> then the main sponsor for the tournament backed out at the last minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LudwigAhgren/status/1583254132449693696|title=Sponsor backed out}}</ref> {{s|wikipedia|MrBeast}}, one of the most subscribed YouTubers, then sponsored the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MrBeast/status/1583299233230491648|title="I got the boyz"}}</ref>
*During ''Melee'' singles, {{Sm|Pipsqueak}} became the first Swedish player outside {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} to defeat {{Sm|Mango}} in bracket.
*During ''Melee'' singles, {{Sm|Pipsqueak}} became the first Swedish player outside {{Sm|Armada}} and {{Sm|Leffen}} to defeat {{Sm|Mango}} in bracket.
*Both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles featured an [[Ice Climbers]] player in Top 16 ({{Sm|SluG}} and {{Sm|Big D}}, respectively).
*Both ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles featured an [[Ice Climbers]] player in Top 16 ({{Sm|SluG}} and {{Sm|Big D}}, respectively).
*After {{Sm|Franz}} and {{Sm|Shroomed}} (the current and former best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} players) qualified through the [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]], both players planned to [[money match]] in the ditto for the title of best Dr. Mario. However, they were stopped right before they could begin due to the start of ''Melee'' singles bracket.<ref>https://twitter.com/LasFranz/status/1583676446366580737</ref>
*After {{Sm|Franz}} and {{Sm|Shroomed}} (the current and former best {{SSBM|Dr. Mario}} players) qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier, both players planned to [[money match]] in the ditto for the title of best Dr. Mario. However, they were stopped right before they could begin due to the start of ''Melee'' singles bracket.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LasFranz/status/1583676446366580737|title=Franz's tweet}}</ref>
*Before the end of the final game between {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|SluG}} in Winner's Quarters on the main stream, {{Sm|Ludwig}} humorously had production switch over to {{Sm|Joshman}} and {{Sm|Magi}}'s Loser's Round 1 set (which was already on the sidestream) instead.
*Before the end of the final game between {{Sm|Hungrybox}} and {{Sm|SluG}} on {{SSB|Dream Land}} in Winners Quarters on the main stream, {{Sm|Ludwig}} had production switch over to {{Sm|Joshman}} and {{Sm|Magi}}'s Loser's Round 1 set (which was already on the sidestream) as a joke.
*This tournament marks the first time {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|acola}} have met in bracket, after a long period of anticipation where acola was considered a contender for Leo's status as best player in the world. MkLeo would ultimately win their set with a 3-0.
*This tournament marks the first time {{Sm|MkLeo}} and {{Sm|acola}} have met in bracket, after a long period of anticipation where acola was considered a contender for Leo's status as best player in the world. MkLeo would ultimately win 3-0 against acola in both Winners Semis and Grand Finals.
**This tournament also marks the first time acola and {{Sm|Onin}} have played each other in bracket, notable as both players are considered the top 2 {{SSBU|Steve}} players in the world. acola would win their set with a 3-0.
**This tournament also marks the first time acola and {{Sm|Onin}} have played each other in bracket, with the two being considered the top 2 {{SSBU|Steve}} players in the world. acola would win their set with a 3-0.
*Out of all players who qualified for the main event (whether for ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles) through the [[Tournament:Ludwig Smash Invitational Last Chance Qualifier|Last Chance Qualifier]], {{Sm|Kurama}} was the only player to make Top 8 (let alone Top 3) in either bracket (doing so in ''Ultimate'' singles).
*Out of all players who qualified for the main event (whether for ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' singles) through the Last Chance Qualifier, {{Sm|Kurama}} was the only player to make Top 8 (let alone Top 3) in either bracket (doing so in ''Ultimate'' singles).
*{{Sm|MkLeo}}, the winner of the ''Ultimate'' singles bracket, lost only one game (to {{Sm|Kurama}}) throughout the entire tournament.


==References==
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Latest revision as of 16:08, July 15, 2023

Ludwig Smash Invitational
Ludwig Smash Invitational logo.png
Dates October 21st-23rd, 2022
Venue HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas
Address/City Luxor Hotel & Casino, Luxor Dr
Las Vegas, Nevada USA
Attendance 168
Entry fees Last Chance Qualifier: $40
Pot size(s) $52,502 (Melee)
$52,502 (Ultimate)
Results
Super Smash Bros. Melee winners USA Zain 1v1
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate winners Mexico MkLeo 1v1
Staff
Organizer(s) Calvin, Anna Molly, Slime

Ludwig Smash Invitational was a Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate invitational tournament that was held on October 21st-23rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by commentator and YouTube streamer Ludwig. There were 24 players directly invited and 8 players qualified through a Last Chance Qualifier for each game, for a total of 32 players for each main singles event. The prize pool was initially advertised as $30,002 for both Melee and Ultimate, however due to a promotion from Capital One and additional funding from MrBeast, the pot was raised to $52,502[1], making it the sixth largest prize pool for a Melee tournament and the fourth largest for an Ultimate tournament at the time.

The event became known for its innovations in tournament logistics. It was one of the few majors to feature a Swiss system of pools, requiring players to win three sets in order to advance to the final bracket. The tournament's side streams featured a quad-view layout displaying four sets at once, allowing five sets to be streamed at the same time for both games; this feature was subsequently adopted at many future Smash tournaments.

Format[edit]

There were Swiss system pools and a final double-elimination bracket for each game. 24 directly invited players and 8 players qualifying through the Last Chance Qualifier made up 32 players for each game. The 32 players were divided into two pools of 16 players each, with the Top 8 placing players of each pool advancing to the final bracket. In the Swiss pools, each player played until they had won 3 sets, where they qualified for the final bracket, or until they lost 3 sets, where they were eliminated from the tournament. The 4 players that went 3-0 in sets in Swiss pools were able to draft pick their Winners' Round 1 opponent out of the 6 players that went 3-2 in sets (except for any players they already played in pools). The Top 16 played in the final bracket in a double-elimination format, with everyone starting Winners' side. All sets at the event were best of 5, in both Last Chance Qualifier and main singles.

The Last Chance Qualifiers on October 21st were double-elimination brackets capped at 64 players for each game, with the Top 8 players of each qualifying for the main singles event. The Last Chance Qualifiers were played up until Top 8, and did not play out the Top 8 bracket.[2] The players that qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier received full reimbursement for their flight and accommodations, and were provided food on Saturday and Sunday. Group A and B Swiss pools and Top 16 Winners' Round 1 were played on October 22nd. The rest of the final bracket was played to completion on October 23rd, starting with Winners' Quarters and Losers' Top 16, with separated Ultimate Top 8 then Melee Top 8 being played.

Players invited/qualified[edit]

Melee[edit]

The following players were invited for Melee singles:

USA Aklo Canada aMSa USA Axe USA Fiction USA Ginger USA Hungrybox USA iBDW USA Jmook
USA KoDoRiN USA Krudo Sweden Leffen USA lloD USA Lucky USA Magi USA Mango Canada moky
Canada n0ne Sweden Pipsqueak USA S2J USA SFAT USA SluG USA Spark USA Wizzrobe USA Zain

The Top 8 players at the Last Chance Qualifier qualified:

USA Shroomed Australia Spud USA Franz Canada Lunar Dusk Canada Soonsay USA null Australia Joshman USA Salt

Ultimate[edit]

The following players were invited for Ultimate singles:

Japan acola Japan Asimo Mexico Chag USA Cosmos USA Dabuz France Glutonny Japan KEN USA Kola
USA Light Mexico Maister USA Marss Mexico MkLeo USA MuteAce USA Myran USA Onin Canada Riddles
Japan Shuton Spain Sisqui Dominican Republic Sonix Mexico Sparg0 Japan Tea USA Tweek Japan Zackray USA Zomba

The Top 8 players at the Last Chance Qualifier qualified:

USA Kurama USA MFA USA Jakal USA Goblin[3] USA Scend Canada Big D USA Quandale Dinglelingleton USA Lima

Declined players[edit]

Yoshidora was initially invited for Ultimate but declined.[4] Plup was initially invited for Melee but was unable to make the event, so Spark was changed from being in the Last Chance Qualifier to being invited to the main singles event.[5] Joshman for Melee and ProtoBanham for Ultimate were initially invited to the main singles event but dropped out, so Lucky and Myran respectively were changed from being in the Last Chance Qualifier to being invited to the main singles event.[6] Joshman then registered for the Melee Last Chance Qualifier since his injured arm was recovering well,[7] then qualified for the main singles event from Losers' side.

Results[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee singles[edit]

(32 entrants)
Final Bracket

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st USA Zain Marth (SSBM) $15,752
2nd USA Hungrybox Jigglypuff (SSBM) $10,500
3rd Sweden Leffen Fox (SSBM)Sheik (SSBM) $5,250
4th USA SluG Ice Climbers (SSBM) $4,200
5th USA Jmook Sheik (SSBM) $3,150
5th USA Wizzrobe Captain Falcon (SSBM) $3,150
7th USA Mango Falco (SSBM)Fox (SSBM) $2,100
7th Canada aMSa Yoshi (SSBM) $2,100
9th USA Axe Pikachu (SSBM) $1,050
9th Australia Joshman Fox (SSBM) $1,050
9th USA Aklo Fox (SSBM) $1,050
9th USA iBDW Fox (SSBM) $1,050
13th USA KoDoRiN Marth (SSBM) $525
13th Sweden Pipsqueak Fox (SSBM) $525
13th USA Magi Falco (SSBM) $525
13th USA S2J Captain Falcon (SSBM) $525
17th Canada moky Fox (SSBM)
17th USA lloD Peach (SSBM)
17th USA SFAT Fox (SSBM)
17th Canada Soonsay Fox (SSBM)
17th USA Fiction Falco (SSBM)
17th USA Lucky Fox (SSBM)
23rd USA Spark Sheik (SSBM)
23rd USA null Fox (SSBM)
23rd Canada n0ne Captain Falcon (SSBM)
23rd USA Krudo Sheik (SSBM)
23rd USA Salt Captain Falcon (SSBM)
23rd USA Ginger Falco (SSBM)
29th USA Franz Dr. Mario (SSBM)
29th Australia Spud Marth (SSBM)
29th Canada Lunar Dusk Ice Climbers (SSBM)
29th USA Shroomed Sheik (SSBM)

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate singles[edit]

(32 entrants)
Final Bracket

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st Mexico MkLeo Byleth (SSBU)PyraMythra (SSBU)Joker (SSBU) $15,752
2nd Japan acola Steve (SSBU) $10,500
3rd USA Kurama Mario (SSBU) $5,250
4th Mexico Sparg0 Cloud (SSBU)PyraMythra (SSBU) $4,200
5th Japan Shuton PyraMythra (SSBU)Olimar (SSBU) $3,150
5th USA Onin Steve (SSBU) $3,150
7th Dominican Republic Sonix Sonic (SSBU) $2,100
7th USA Kola Roy (SSBU) $2,100
9th France Glutonny Wario (SSBU) $1,050
9th Canada Riddles Kazuya (SSBU)Terry (SSBU) $1,050
9th USA Zomba R.O.B. (SSBU) $1,050
9th Canada Big D Ice Climbers (SSBU) $1,050
13th USA Tweek Diddy Kong (SSBU)Sephiroth (SSBU) $525
13th USA Dabuz Min Min (SSBU)Rosalina (SSBU)Olimar (SSBU) $525
13th USA Light Fox (SSBU) $525
13th Japan Asimo Ryu (SSBU) $525
17th USA Cosmos PyraMythra (SSBU)
17th Japan Tea Pac-Man (SSBU)
17th USA Quandale Dinglelingleton Steve (SSBU)
17th USA Jakal Wolf (SSBU)
17th Spain Sisqui Dark Samus (SSBU)
17th Mexico Maister Mr. Game & Watch (SSBU)
23rd USA Scend Ness (SSBU)
23rd Mexico Chag Palutena (SSBU)
23rd Japan Zackray Joker (SSBU)
23rd Japan KEN Sonic (SSBU)
23rd USA Myran Olimar (SSBU)
23rd USA MFA Olimar (SSBU)
29th USA Marss Joker (SSBU)Zero Suit Samus (SSBU)
29th USA Goblin[3] Roy (SSBU)
29th USA MuteAce Peach (SSBU)
29th USA Lima Bayonetta (SSBU)

Controversies[edit]

After losing his Losers Finals set against Hungrybox, Leffen went up to commentary to argue at length that the rules did not do enough against stalling and claimed that Hungrybox had largely won by abusing the ruleset.[8] This was largely met with disapproval from both the commentators and social media, as Leffen's complaints were brought forth immediately after losing to Hungrybox for the first time offline since Smash 'N' Splash 5, after a final game where both players played rather defensively. Leffen was also accused of hypocrisy as he has also abused rulesets in the past and only points out these weaknesses when it benefits his opponents. Hungrybox addressed the situation later in the tournament by saying he won the match within the rules and everyone needs to simply move on. Leffen apologized for his comments afterwards on Twitter.

Many spectators during and after the tournament took to social media to express their criticisms of the commentators and their behavior. The main complaint was that they were not taking the event seriously and acted unprofessional in what should be a prestigious event. This reignited the classic debate over whether commentary is necessary for a Smash tournament. Several of the commentators later responded to these comments. Coney and TKbreezy both made videos on the subject and claimed that they will commentate the way they want to and that everyone is overreacting about the events of a single tournament.[9][10]

Trivia[edit]

  • Hungrybox is the only player in the tournament who entered both Melee and Ultimate singles. He was invited to Melee main singles, and also entered the Ultimate Last Chance Qualifier separately.
    • VoiD originally entered both Melee and Ultimate's Last Chance Qualifier, but later unregistered for Melee.
  • On the day before the tournament, water started leaking from the ceiling of the venue,[11] then the main sponsor for the tournament backed out at the last minute.[12] MrBeast, one of the most subscribed YouTubers, then sponsored the tournament.[13]
  • During Melee singles, Pipsqueak became the first Swedish player outside Armada and Leffen to defeat Mango in bracket.
  • Both Melee and Ultimate singles featured an Ice Climbers player in Top 16 (SluG and Big D, respectively).
  • After Franz and Shroomed (the current and former best Dr. Mario players) qualified through the Last Chance Qualifier, both players planned to money match in the ditto for the title of best Dr. Mario. However, they were stopped right before they could begin due to the start of Melee singles bracket.[14]
  • Before the end of the final game between Hungrybox and SluG on Dream Land in Winners Quarters on the main stream, Ludwig had production switch over to Joshman and Magi's Loser's Round 1 set (which was already on the sidestream) as a joke.
  • This tournament marks the first time MkLeo and acola have met in bracket, after a long period of anticipation where acola was considered a contender for Leo's status as best player in the world. MkLeo would ultimately win 3-0 against acola in both Winners Semis and Grand Finals.
    • This tournament also marks the first time acola and Onin have played each other in bracket, with the two being considered the top 2 Steve players in the world. acola would win their set with a 3-0.
  • Out of all players who qualified for the main event (whether for Melee and Ultimate singles) through the Last Chance Qualifier, Kurama was the only player to make Top 8 (let alone Top 3) in either bracket (doing so in Ultimate singles).
  • MkLeo, the winner of the Ultimate singles bracket, lost only one game (to Kurama) throughout the entire tournament.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Some LSI prize pool updates.".
  2. ^ "the tournament doesn't play out".
  3. ^ a b Entered as "goblin deez"
  4. ^ Calvin's comment on Yoshidora.
  5. ^ Calvin's comment on Plup.
  6. ^ Joshman and ProtoBanham dropping out.
  7. ^ Joshman health update.
  8. ^ "Leffen's ruleset complaints immediately after Losers Finals".
  9. ^ Coney's response to the criticism
  10. ^ TKbreezy's response to the criticisms
  11. ^ Water leak.
  12. ^ Sponsor backed out.
  13. ^ "I got the boyz".
  14. ^ Franz's tweet.

External links[edit]

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