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Retro World Puzzle Championship™

Retro World Puzzle Championship™ Seasons

Champion

2023 Retro World Puzzle Championship™ Winner

Rannchan

2023 Tournament Schedule

* Sanctioned Event

2023 Prize Structure

  • Winner: Trophy and 2x Free Weekend passes for Comicpalooza 2024
  • Runner-up: Medal and 2x Free Saturday passes for Comicpalooza 2024
  • Semifinalists: 2x Free Sunday passes for Comicpalooza 2024

2023 Tournament Rules

Format: Single Elimination, 1v1 Versus

Games randomly selected for each round. Players will know what games will be played (so they can practice), but won’t know which round they’ll be played in. The game for the finals will be a surprise selection announced right before the finals begin.

Games list (based on a 7 round, 64-man bracket, final round game will be announced at finals): 

  • Ballistic/Puzz Loop (PlayStation)
    • Rules:
      • 2 out of 3 Games
      • Difficulty: Normal
      • Play Level: 3
  • Dr. Mario (NES)
    • Rules:
      • Single game, first to 3 crowns
      • Virus Level 10 & Speed HI
  • Super Puyo Puyo 2 (SNES/Super Famicom)
    • Rules:
      • Single game, first to win 3 rounds
      • Normal Rules
      • Level: 3
      • Options
        • VS. Human Game: 3 Game
        • Margin Time: 96 sec
        • Chain Limit: Off
        • Rule Change: Off
        • Countering: On
        • Rules: 2
        • Pre-placement: Off
        • Shake: Off
  • Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (Arcade – Mister) w/rebalance hack
    • Rules:
      • Single Game
      • Level Select: Normal
      • Difficulty: 3
  • Tetris Battle Gaiden (SNES/Super Famicom)
    • Rules:
      • Single Game
      • Options
        • Speed Change: On
        • Crystal: 5
        • Game Mode: Battlis
        • Speed: 1
        • Power 2
      • Dragon and Queen are banned.
  • Wario’s Woods (NES)
    • Rules:
      • Game Mode: VS
      • Single game, first to 3 stars
      • Level: 3-1
      • Monster Select: Each player chooses one monster (no identical types, e.g. no Fuzz with Spud or Beaker with Scram)

Overview

The Retro World Puzzle Championship™ brings together the sharpest minds in retro gaming to compete across a variety of classic puzzle titles. Players will test their speed, strategy, and problem-solving skills in games that have challenged generations of gamers. From falling blocks to tile-matching classics, competitors will battle through a series of puzzle-based challenges for championship glory, prizes, and the coveted title of Retro World Puzzle Champion. Whether you’re a casual puzzle enthusiast or a seasoned high-score chaser, the Retro World Puzzle Championship™ celebrates the timeless appeal of gaming’s greatest brain teasers.

Prize Structure

Tournaments

    • Winner
      • Trophy
    • Runner-up
      • Medal

Retro World Puzzle Champion

    • Winner
      • Trophy