Tournament is a game mode that is available for a limited time. There, players from across the globe come together to compete for incredible prizes and earn unique Tournament banners. This guide will help you understand all aspects of this event and ensure the best gaming experience.

Accessing Tournaments

Tournaments are accessible via the Events tab on the game's main screen. Tournament matches take place on a certain Alley.

Joining a Tournament

You can join a Tournament only during its Qualifier Stage. There are three stages in total. Entry into the Tournament requires payment of an Entry Fee, which can be made using in-game chips or an in-app purchase.

It's important to note that players cannot use real money to join a tournament if the Qualifier stage ends in less than 6 hours. From that point, you can join using chips only if there is a place in the last division. We would recommend that you enter tournaments long before the Qualifier stage ends.

Pin Layouts and Match Setup

Each Tournament features unique Pin Layout sets, which can be viewed on the Tournament screen under the Rules or Stages tabs. Once you've paid the Entry Fee and gained access to the Tournament, you can start a match by hitting the Play button within the Tournament window. You can also see how many matches you've played and your current ranking within this window.

Tournament Levels and Entry Fees

Tournaments are structured to ensure fair gameplay by basing matches on your account's highest available Alley level. It's recommended to match your ball level with the level of pins where you're playing the Tournament game. You can see the pins level on the Rules or Stages tabs.

Entry fees vary depending on the Alley level:

150,000 chips for Alleys 4 to 6
15,000,000 chips for Alleys 7 to 9
375,000,000 chips for Alleys 10 to 12
1,500,000,000 chips for Alleys 13 to 20

Remember that the higher the Alley level, the greater the prizes.

Tournament Modes

Tournaments offer both classic and special modes.

Classic Tournaments involve matches against other players throughout the stages. Your performance in these matches directly impacts your Tournament ranking points. The more points you score in matches, the higher your place is in the rankings. You will get additional points to your score if you win a Tournament match.

Here's an example of a Classic Tournament

Special modes offer unique gameplay experiences. You can see the information about a mode by tapping on the Mode tab. Currently, one such mode is “Collect Stars”. While maintaining the basic rules of classic play, this mode introduces a twist: special stars scattered across the Alley. Collecting these stars gives you extra points to your score. Don't miss the stars to ensure the top spot in your ranking!

Here's an example of a Tournament featuring a special mode

Tournament Stages

Every Stage is limited in time. Also, one can play a limited number of matches within a Stage. Tournament participants can enter any number of matches within the given limit, but one should participate in all of them to get the best chance for victory.

Each Tournament consists of three stages:

Players can join a Tournament only during the Qualifier Stage. It has no rewards. Get into the promotion zone to proceed to the next stage.
The Semifinal Stage has banners as a reward. Get into the promotion zone to proceed to the next stage.
The Final Stage has banners and ball cards as rewards. The Top 3 players also get gold.

Checking Progress and Rewards

Throughout the Tournament, you can monitor your position in the rankings via the first tab of the Tournament window, the Ranking tab. Additionally, details on rewards for the Semifinal and Final stages are listed in the Rewards tab of the Tournament window.

Tournament Restart

You can restart the Tournament only during the Qualifier Stage.

If you restart a Tournament, you will start from scratch in a different division. However, when the Qualifier Stage ends, you may see your results as if you're in your old division. This doesn't affect your real results in the new division in any way!