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StreetPass NYC Double Event Weekend: Amiibo Tournament & Pokemon World Championship Party

by rawmeatcowboy
19 August 2015
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NEW YORK - Aug. 18, 2015 -- StreetPass NYC hosts a double packed weekend with two events for major Nintendo franchises that involve battling and collecting them all!

First up, on August 22nd, StreetPass NYC will begin it's first ever monthly "Boot Camp" Amiibo Tournament in Bryant Park starting from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM!

EVENT LINK: http://www.streetpassnyc.com/#!StreetPass-NYC-August-2015-Amiibo-Boot-Camp-Tournament/c1epm/55d3d1530cf20fed9a46f0b5

When: Saturday,August 22nd

Time: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

Where: Bryant Park, Manhattan, NY

This event is FREE to attend! Participants will just need to bring their Amiibos as matches will be played on a Wii U.Registration will begin at 1:00 PM, close at 2:30 PM and the Tournament will start at 3:00 PM.

The maximum entrants will be 64 in total, with one Amiibo per entrant until registration closes at which point second Amiibo registrations will be taken on first come basis to fill the brackets to an even number (4, 8, 16, 32, or 64).

4 - 32 entrants - Double Elimination
33 - 64 entrants - Single Elimination

===RULESET===
2 Stock 6 Minutes 1v1
Best of 1, Top 8 Best of 3
Smash Balls Only on Medium
Stage Will Be Chosen At The Start Of Each Round From The Following List
* Battlefield
* Dream Land 64
* Suzaku Castle
* Peach Castle 64
* Hyrule Castle 64
* Boxing Ring Omega Form

~Amiibo Lv. 50 Recommended
~Custom Moves Allowed
~Equipment Fed Amiibo Allowed
~Pity Final Smasher Ability is BANNED

Amiibo will be scanned upon entry for legality/hacks. Hacks will be rejected from entry from this and all future events. Illegal sets will be given the opportunity to modify. A Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader will be available on-site for those without a New Nintendo 3DS.

The following day, August 23rd StreetPass NYC has put together a Pokemon World Championships 2015 viewing and gathering event at the Stone Creek (140 East 27th Street between 3rd & Lexington Ave) on August 23rd from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST.

EVENT LINK: http://www.streetpassnyc.com/#!Pokemon-World-Championship...

When: Saturday, August 23nd

Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST

Where: Bryant Park, Manhattan, NY

StreetPass NYC will have the live stream hosted at one of the HDTV's in the upscale venue. The section we will be streaming will only be for the Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Alpha Sapphire portion of the Finals. The streaming will include player interviews, expert commentary, and much more!

(NOTE: While the restaurant is technically all ages and for those of age to drink they card at the bar (we will have a strict rule of those drinking at the bar must stay at the bar) WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ARE OF 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT. If you or your guests are under the age of 18, please contact Stone Creek [see below] to discuss your situation as we are not qualified to speak on Stone Creek's behalf.)

The Restaurant and Bar with it's amazingly homey design, great menu of food and drink and friendly staff is our pick for Pokemon fans to meet and watch, talk and play Pokemon!

Video Directions: https://youtu.be/EfWY7RCwRyQ