Super Smash Bros Ultimate Solos
Spring 2026 Ruleset Update
Spring 2026 ruleset changes are in final approval stages. Updates will be provided via the MiHSEF Discord, Newsletter, and on the Website.
Fall 2025
THIS TOURNAMENT IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH, SANCTIONED OR SPONSORED BY NINTENDO OR ANY OTHER GAME DEVELOPER OR PLATFORM.
Competition
Platform & Match Format
Players
Roster & Activation Requirements
Roster Requirements
- A solo player is required for all Super Smash Bros. Ultimate players within a School Organization
- Players queue by activating themselves (or coach can activate them) between 2:45pm-3:45pm
- Games generated at 3:45pm
- No substitutions allowed during 1v1 matches
Pre-Match
Lobby & Character Setup
Lobby Creation
- Coaches/players should add each other as friends on Nintendo Switch before match
- Home team creates lobby: Online → Smash → Battle Arenas → Create Arena
Lobby Settings
- Type: Host preference
- Visibility: Friends
- Format: 1-on-1
- Style: Stock (3 stocks)
- Time Limit: 7 minutes
- Items: Off and None
- Stage Hazards: Off
- Launch Rate: 1.0x
- FS Meter: Off
- Damage Handicap: Off
- Show Damage: Yes
- Voice Chat: Off
Character Declaration
- In match chat, "Home" declares character(s) for game 1, followed by "Away"
Gameplay
Stage Striking System
Stage Selection (Game 1)
- Home strikes one stage
- Away strikes two stages
- Home strikes one more stage
- Remaining stage used for game 1
Stage Selection (Subsequent Games)
- Winner declares character(s) first, then loser
- Winner strikes two stages from starter or counterpick stages
- Loser chooses next stage (not struck and not previously won)
- Process repeats until match winner determined
Starter Stages
- Battlefield
- Pokémon Stadium 2
- Smashville
- Town & City
- Small Battlefield
Counterpick Stages
- Kalos Pokémon League
- Hollow Bastion
- Final Destination (Omega variations allowed if both agree)
Self-Destruct Finishes
- Results screen determines winner if game ends by self-destruct
Sudden Death & Tiebreakers
Sudden Death
- If time expires and sudden death occurs:
- Player with most stocks wins
- If tied, player with lower percentage wins
- If still tied, play tiebreaker:
- Stock: 1
- Time: 3 minutes
- Same stage
Tournament Rules
Account Requirements
Accounts Required
- Nintendo Profile: Differentiates players and save data
- Nintendo Account: Links to profile for online services
- Nintendo Online Subscription: Required for online multiplayer
Streaming & Internet Guidelines
Match Streaming & Spectators
- Spectators allowed in lobbies solely for streaming/recording
- No communication with team members during match
- Stream VOD or unedited recording must be shared with opponent
Internet Connection
- Ethernet connections recommended
- Refer to Nintendo Switch Networking documentation
Restrictions
Character Prohibitions
Fighters
- No fighters currently prohibited
Mii Fighters
- Must use default Mii Fighter costumes and Guest Mii characters
- Must declare Mii Fighter type and moveset to opponent (e.g., "Gunner 1321")
- Up to three Mii Fighters may be created before match
- Using undeclared/ineligible Mii Fighters results in game forfeiture
Amiibo
- All Amiibo figures prohibited
Stages
- Only listed stages allowed
- Alternate forms prohibited
Stoppage of Play
Reset Conditions & Forfeitures
Controller Disconnections
- Unplugging controller results in series forfeiture
- Controller malfunctions are player's responsibility
- Restarts not guaranteed
Internet Connectivity Issues
- Game can be reset only if:
- Both players have all starting stocks
- Less than 60% combined damage
- Less than one minute passed
- Otherwise, player forfeits unless opponent agrees to redo
Lag Issues
- If lag severely impacts gameplay, reset allowed only with both players' consent
Scoring
LeagueOS Reporting
Score Reporting
- Report on LeagueOS: number of stocks leftover for winner, 0 for loser
Resources
- Official Super Smash Bros Website
- MiHSEF Discord - For tournament updates and support
Date Approved by Board: November 19, 2025