MK64 Switch

Season 3 uses a Modified Swiss format. Pairings update each round based on current record, while initial seeding uses prior league and tournament results to create better early parity.

• 1 match per week
• 7 regular season rounds
• Pairings update each round based on current standings
• Players are generally paired against opponents with the same or similar records
• No rematches during the regular season whenever reasonably possible
• Pairings may be adjusted to avoid rematches, balance strength of schedule, or accommodate byes
• No fixed full-season round robin schedule
• Each round should finish before the next round is generated
• Playoff / knock-out rounds follow the regular season

This keeps matches competitive throughout the season, reduces early mismatch rounds, and allows the standings to self-correct over time.

Regular season ties are acceptable. If both players finish tied after sixteen tracks, the result is recorded as a tie and both players receive 0.5 standings points.

If a match cannot be scheduled despite good-faith scheduling efforts from both players, YoyoYoshi may record the match as an administrative tie.

Each player may take up to one bye week during the regular season. Bye weeks must be declared before pairings are posted.

If one player is inactive, unresponsive, or unavailable without good-faith scheduling efforts, YoyoYoshi may record the match as an administrative win for the available player.

Players begin with an initial seeding value based on prior results. Weekly results are then added to that starting value.

Pairings are posted one round at a time. Scores are added after matches are completed.

• Each round runs Monday through Sunday
• Players schedule directly with their opponent
• Players are encouraged to play matches ahead of time when possible
• Once the next round is posted, future scheduling may begin
• One optional bye week is allowed during the regular season
• Bye weeks must be declared in #na-gp-league-discussion before pairings are posted
• No skipping specific opponents or rounds after pairings go live
• Inactive or unresponsive players may receive administrative losses at moderator discretion
• If both players demonstrate good-faith scheduling efforts but cannot complete a match, the result may be recorded as an administrative tie

• Matches are played on Nintendo Switch Online
• Players may use another platform if both players agree
• 150cc
• All 4 cups: Mushroom Cup, Flower Cup, Star Cup, and Special Cup
• Players may agree to play Special Cup before Star Cup for an exciting finish on Bowser's Castle
• 16 races total
• Total cumulative Grand Prix score determines the winner
• Players may use any of the eight characters
• Peach, Toad, and Yoshi are recommended because they are the three fastest characters
• Non-shortcut racing
• Koopa Troopa Beach ramp allowed
• Yoshi Valley hairpin allowed
• Lightning bolts are not allowed when they would cause someone to fall into the gap on the Wario Stadium, Royal Raceway, or DK's Jungle Parkway ramps
• If both drivers finish outside the top four on a track, replay the track
• Regular season ties stand after 16 races

Standings are based on regular season match results.

1. Standings Points
2. Head-to-Head
3. Opponent Record
4. Points Differential

• Play with the Switch docked to the TV and use a wired connection for the best experience. Nintendo wired connection guide
• Use the MK64 Switch Discord voice channels to coordinate with your opponent or take breaks.
• If someone is dropped unexpectedly, a remaining host can create a save state to restore the game in progress.
• Save states can also help if another player joins mid-race and you need to return to finish the race.
• Pause after each cup to write down both players' scores.
• Capture highlights with a capture card or the Switch's built-in recorder by holding the capture button.
• Post interesting highlights in the Discord's 30sec-highlights channel.
• If you stream your match, share it in the Discord's streams channel.
• If you cannot stream or would prefer someone else to stream, post the match time so others can stream or commentate.