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In a single elimination Top 64 with 50-minute timed rounds, what happens if a game is still tied after the 5 extra turns?

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FAQ #4011·asked by 687277336713756673·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: After the 50-minute round timer expires and the current turn ends, players play 5 additional turns. After those 5 turns, whoever has the highest score wins that game, or the game is tied. However, Top 8 and playoff portions should be untimed where possible, as there are no official rules covering draws in single elimination top cut.

Sequence:

  • 50-minute round timer expires
  • Current turn completes
  • 5 additional turns are played
  • Player with highest score wins, or game remains tied

Nuances:

  • The tournament used timed rounds for Top 64/32/16, but Top 8 was untimed
  • It's unclear what the specific ruling was for draws after 5 extra turns in the timed single elimination rounds (64/32/16)
  • Competitive event playoffs are recommended to be untimed to avoid this situation
  • Players must still play at a reasonable pace in untimed rounds
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