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*'''Smashfest''': A smaller event, often without an entry fee, and more friendly than competitive in nature. Smashfests often feature several different games and allow players to compete with each other in a more casual manner. | *'''Smashfest''': A smaller event, often without an entry fee, and more friendly than competitive in nature. Smashfests often feature several different games and allow players to compete with each other in a more casual manner. | ||
*'''STD''': "Smash 'Til Dawn", An overnight tournament or smashfest where the goal is to keep playing until the sun rises (or later). [[Smash the Record]] is a very large example of this. | *'''STD''': "Smash 'Til Dawn", An overnight tournament or smashfest where the goal is to keep playing until the sun rises (or later). [[Smash the Record]] is a very large example of this. | ||
*'''Weekly/Biweekly/Triweekly/Monthly''': Repeating tournaments, usually in the same venue. Usually feature the same group of players each iteration. Depending on size as well as player strength, certain monthly events can also be classified as Regional Tournaments if not larger (such as Mayhem in California and the monthly Smash 4 events at Xanadu) | *'''Weekly/Biweekly/Triweekly/Monthly''': Repeating tournaments, usually in the same venue. Usually feature the same group of players each iteration. Depending on size as well as player strength, certain monthly events can also be classified as Regional Tournaments if not larger (such as Mayhem in California and the monthly ''Smash 4'' events at Xanadu) | ||
*'''Circuit event''': Part of a regional circuit of tournaments, such as the Midwest Circuit. Winners are usually given points based on their placings, and an overall points winner at the end of the season is given some sort of prize. | *'''Circuit event''': Part of a regional circuit of tournaments, such as the Midwest Circuit. Winners are usually given points based on their placings, and an overall points winner at the end of the season is given some sort of prize. | ||
*'''Regional tournament''': A large tournament that draws significant attendance from neighboring regions. Only ''top professional'' players can usually expect to win a regional tournament. | *'''Regional tournament''': A large tournament that draws significant attendance from neighboring regions. Only ''top professional'' players can usually expect to win a regional tournament. |
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