FLINT, MI — Near the close of the Flint Institute of Arts' exhibit dedicated to the history of video games, the institute will have a video game tournament featuring characters from some of the most iconic characters in video game history.

From 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, Flint Institute of Arts will host a "Super Smash Bros." tournament on the Wii U system.

"Super Smash Bros." is a Nintendo-branded fighting game that features characters from various Nintendo franchises, including Super Mario, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man and more.

The tournament is a double-elimination ladder-style competition, and the top eight players win. The top three winners receive GameStop gift cards: $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $20 for third place.

Light refreshments will also be available for purchase.

The tournament is full, but hopeful participants can be added to a wait list in case other participants don't show up. If they're added into the tournament, they would pay a fee of $20 to play.

The FIA theater will also allow people to play "Super Smash Bros." for fun, outside of the tournament. Playing in the theater is $10 unless you've already participated in the tournament.

Spectators can enjoy the tournament or theater games for no charge.

The "Super Smash Bros." tournament comes near the end of Flint Institute of Arts' interactive "The Art of Video Games" exhibition that explores the progression and global impact of video games over 40 years. The exhibit showcases 80 video games and five additional playable games. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and free on Saturdays; it is also free with admission into the tournament or into the games in the FIA theatre on thursday. The exhibit ends after Sunday, Jan. 18.