[Nov 4, 2014] Game Over - TUESDAY NIGHT - Weekly Melee Tournament (Somerville, MA)

[MattDotZeb]

We've been running a Weekly Smashfest and Tournament at every Tuesday night in Somerville, come on out and check out the largest weekly in New England!

2013
10/15 - 19 Entrants
10/22 - 23 Entrants
10/29 - 27 Entrants
11/05 - 41 Entrants
11/12 - 31 Entrants
11/19 - 38 Entrants
11/26 - 40 Entrants
2014
1/28 - 64 Entrants
2/4 - 62 Entrants
2/11 - 72 Entrants
2/18 - Snowed out
2/25 - 55 Entrants
3/4 - 64 Entrants
3/11 - 58 Entrants
3/18 - 64 Entrants
3/25 -
4/1 - No event - Venue change to East End Grille
4/8 - 27 Entrants
4/15 - 40 Entrants
4/22 - 48 Entrants
4/29 - 49 Entrants
5/6 - 51 Entrants
5/13 - 53 Entrants
5/20 - 45 Entrants
5/27 - 57 Entrants
6/3 - 59 Entrants
6/10 - E3 Invitational. No Bracket.
6/17 - 46 Entrants
6/24 - 70 Entrants
7/1 - 53 Entrants

Info on Game Over here

Join us in New England Melee

Location
East End Grille
118 Broadway St
Somerville, MA
Doors open at 6pm, and the tournament starts around 8pm/830pm.


Prices:
Venue - $5
Melee Singles Tournament - $5​

We run a basic double-elim bracket. The attendees support this event with TVs and GameCubes, so if you have one please bring it with you.


Why should you go?

• Smash in a bar!
• Weekly practice with players of all skill levels in a relaxed and social environment.
• Players from all around Boston come out, including folks from MIT, Harvard University, Boston University, UMass Boston, UMass Amherst, Emerson College, Boston College, Tufts University, Arlington, Brookline, Braintree, Newton, Allston, Brighton, and more.
• Players from all around New England have started showing to participate
• Hope to see you here!

 

[CyanNY]

What would be the best way to get there from Beverly?

 

[Colrs]

why no P:M? :'(

 

[CyanNY]

Oh wait, its only melee nevermind

 

[YCJ]

I'll be joining the community through this haha. I'll be going just about every week. Wish I knew about this since getting here

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Would I need to show an official proof of my age such as a state ID to enter the venue? I'm 18 so I can enter, but some people might not see that for themselves and boot me.

 

[CyanNY]

So this is held there every Tuesday?

 

[MattDotZeb]

Yes, this is every Tuesday! I highly suggest joining the New England Melee FB Group, as it is the best way to connect directly with players in New England.

Our recent turnouts have been:
10/15 - 19
10/22 - 23
10/29 - 27
11/5 - 41


We don't do P:M because of logistical concerns. Perhaps in the future we will find a way to include P:M, but for now if you bring a P:M setup that's fine. You will be responsible for it - If you bring a Wii w/ P:M & NO TV odds are we wont have a TV available for you to set P:M up on.

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Sweet! At least now I know of an accessible venue to play with skilled players any week. Do you have a ruleset for the games being played? Also, is this Melee, Brawl, or both?

Would I need to show an official proof of my age such as a state ID to enter the venue? I'm 18 so I can enter, but some people might not see that for themselves and boot me.

Really concerned about this.

 

[MattDotZeb]

This is only for Melee.

The ruleset is the tournament standard. 8 minutes, 4 stocks. 1-2-1 stage striking. Battlefield, FD, DL64, Yoshi's Story, FoD starter stages. PKMN Stadium counterpick. 1 ban in bo3. No bans in bo5.

You do need something legally proving your date of birth - Birth certificate, State ID, Passport ... Any government document w/ your date of birth ought to suffice.

 

[The Irish Mafia]

hype10char

 

[Tico Sneaks]

Question does it have to be a gamecube or can you bring a wii to help you guys with systems. I have plenty 2 tvs I can bring

 

[YCJ]

Are we starting this back up?

 

[Wolf_]

Is KDJ gonna be there for this? He said he'd play some Project M matches with me if I go

 

[MattDotZeb]

Cancelled due to weather. KDJ often attends.

See you all on 1/28 @ 6pm.

 

[trilok]

what time does the tournament usually end? id like to catch the T home.

 

[MattDotZeb]

Definitely early enough to get the T home. Usually by 11, 1130 grand finals are done.

 

[Tico Sneaks]

So does it have to be a GameCube or can I bring a wii

 

[MattDotZeb]

It doesn't matter.

 

[Djdkdjdkdjdk]

welp

10 chars

 

[MattDotZeb]

Had 64 people come yesterday.

Not bad.


Also I found out there really ISN'T an age limit to this venue.

 

[furrypumpkin]

Also I found out there really ISN'T an age limit to this venue.

Does this mean that I can come seeing as i'm only seventeen? (turning 18 in march)

 

[MattDotZeb]

Does this mean that I can come seeing as i'm only seventeen? (turning 18 in march)

that is what that means.

 

[furrypumpkin]

that is what that means.

Awesome a few friends and I will try and make it to one of the game overs when we get a chance.

 

[MattDotZeb]

Heads up: We're now back at Harvard Square -- New Venue is John Harvard's!

https://www.johnharvards.com/

 

[KillerGum]

Seeing how there is no age restriction, do you still need to bring a document stating your D.O.B.?

 

[MattDotZeb]

no age limit

 

[MattDotZeb]

Seeing how there is no age restriction, do you still need to bring a document stating your D.O.B.?

ii was wrong. they dont have age restrictions here. youre fine to attend.

 

[T3AU]

So this is an every week thing cause if so ill probably be there this tuesday

 

[Sarki Soliloquy]

Just wondering, is alcohol served during the tourney?

 

[MattDotZeb]

It's at a bar, so yes.

However, Game Over on 4/1 is not occurring. After NSA2 I'm giving myself a week off of TOing.

This is weekly, typically.

 

[MattDotZeb]

East End Grille
118 Broadway St
Somerville, MA

^^^^^FYI Venue has changed

 

[Counterpwnt]

Is it happening at East End Grille this Tuesday, the 29th? Anywhere to register online?

 

[MattDotZeb]

Yes this is happening on Tuesday.

No, no need to register online. Just show up!

 

[Counterpwnt]

I probably can't make it tomorrow night (tons o' work), but will I need anything besides a controller?

 

[MattDotZeb]

The venue fee & tourney fee but that's it!

 

[pjruscito]

Really excited to come

 

[MattDotZeb]

No age limit!

We'll be watching the e3 invitational tomorrow, by the way!

 

[Burrito Mobile]

I'm headed up to Boston to start college this weekend. Just started to really get into smash and I look forward to coming to these

 

[twhite90]

Do you guys ever do smash 64?? Is this still going on? I play smash all the time with my buddies in somerville and we're looking for a group to smash with. Unfortunately, we're smash 64 Bros :/