Run the round

How to play Casual Mode Only

Step 1

Keep the tournament casual and fair.

Step 2

Judge the casual result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the casual setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Keep the tournament casual and fair. Host can veto unfair settings. Format: Casual.

Example: Keep the tournament casual and fair.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Changing the casual objective or score value after the round starts. Keep it visible.

Safety: Use age- and space-appropriate pieces or props, keep walkways clear, and allow a pass on any unsuitable challenge.

Best for

Who it fits

4-16 who want a 30-120 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Video Game Tournament

Category Video Game Tournament

Best for 4-16 who want a 30-120 min round.

Players 4-16

Time 30-120 min

Gear Shared screen, equal controllers, and rotation sheet

Space Living room or rec room couch setup

Energy Low

Setup Start from Video Game Tournament Board and tell the group the activity is Casual Mode Only.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Casual Mode Only also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Casual Mode Only from Studboards. Keep the tournament casual and fair. Fits: Players: 4-16 | Time: 30-120 min | Gear: Shared screen, equal controllers, and rotation sheet Safety: Use age- and space-appropriate pieces or props, keep walkways clear, and allow a pass on any unsuitable challenge. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/video-game-tournament/video-game-tournament-casual-mode-only.html

Casual Mode Only

Quick start.