Here's everything you need to know to play "Tournaments" in Splinterlands

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I’ve often talked about the different game modes in “Splinterlands,” however, what I don’t talk about much are the “Tournaments,” and the truth is that the most competitive aspect of the entire game revolves around these bracket-style events, where players compete to win exclusive prizes, including large SPS loot—which is the most common—though on some occasions they can be DECS or rare cards; it all depends on the tournament host.

I say this because I see that almost no one talks about them, no one provides a step-by-step guide on how to participate, and new players will surely want to get some information before jumping into an official tournament. That’s why I decided to write this post—for those who know nothing about tournaments and want to get started. Plus, for me, this is one of the most lucrative game modes in “Splinterlands.” Although it’s not easy—it has its complexities—we’ll cover that in another post. Today, I’ll focus on the basics.

So if you want to learn the basics of how these “tournaments” work, stick around until the end of this post—you’re sure to find something informative and useful, especially if you’re new to this.

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Introduction to Splinterlands “Tournaments”

As I mentioned earlier, tournaments in Splinterlands are a type of competitive event in which players face off against one another with the goal of finishing among the top spots in the rankings to earn rewards as prizes. Of course, there are other intrinsic factors to consider, one of which I’ll also mention is the types of tournaments, which are “Brackets,” essentially the traditional formats found in any type of tournament.

But why are these important to the game's ecosystem?

• Massive Rewards: Unlike ranked matches, where you earn small but consistent rewards for each victory, tournaments work differently: each one has a different prize pool, which increases depending on the league—the higher the league, the more you can win.

• Strategic Challenge: As I said, this is one of the most challenging game modes in the entire game, as it lets you take on the best players from around the world, constantly putting your skills to the test.

• Progress: Tournaments aren't just a steady source of income—they go beyond that, as they allow you to build a reputation within the community, while the earnings can help you expand your deck and increase your power on the board.

Difference between “Ranked Matches and Tournaments”: The truth is, it's actually pretty simple: while you play for constant rewards with the goal of moving up a league, in tournaments, the timing is more tightly controlled—there's a set start and end time—since they're structured as elimination rounds. So, if you lose enough matches, you'll be eliminated from the competition.

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How do I enter a lottery, and what are the requirements?

It's really easy to participate—there's nothing complicated about it. All you have to do is log in to the game interface. But for those who've never logged in before, here's a step-by-step guide:

• Where to find it: In the main menu, navigate to the section called “Play”—it’s actually the first option in the top-left menu—and then look for “Tournaments.”

• How to enter the tournaments: It's very simple: you'll see a list of them as soon as you log in. You also have a set of filters you can use to find tournaments that match your deck's level. These levels are: Adept, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Basically, these levels correspond to the leagues in the game: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Diamond/Champion.

• League ID: It’s important to identify your league, since you need to adjust your card levels accordingly. For example, for “Bronze,” the levels are 3, 2, 2, 1; for Silver, 5, 4, 3, 2; for Gold, 8, 6, 5, 3; and for Diamond, 10, 8, 6, 4. So keep that in mind.

What are the “Requirements” for participating?

• Entry fee: Most tournaments require an entry “fee,” which is usually paid in DEC or SPS; some are “free,” but generally, the ones with a larger “prize pool” require an entry fee.

• Account Levels: As I mentioned earlier, the idea is for you to identify the tournaments where your deck can compete on equal footing. To do this, you need to check the rarity levels of your cards, which will ensure you’re on a level playing field.

• Editions/SET: You need to pay close attention to the set being used, since tournaments specify which cards will be included—whether from the Modern, Arcane Conclave, or Rebellion sets, or even the “Wild” format, which includes Beta, Untamed, etc. You should also check what type of foil is accepted in the tournament—regular or gold—as this is very important. Additionally, tournaments for gold-foil cards always pay out much more.

• SPS and Strike: This is one of the most important requirements of all, since participating in these tournaments requires you to have a certain amount of SPS staked. To find out the exact amount, you need to enter the tournament. The SPS requirements aren’t very high; in fact, they’re quite reasonable. However, you should know that you won’t be able to participate if you don’t meet them.

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Conclusion

I hope this post has helped you learn all about “Tournaments.” Of course, this is just a very basic overview, but it has everything you need to get started and understand what you actually need to participate.

If you have any questions about the tournaments, please feel free to ask—I’ll be happy to answer them.