PRGE Game Tournaments for 2019

What's New For 2019?

PRGE tournaments take place in rooms E145-E146 and on the tournament main stage in Hall E.

The Classic Tetris World Championship has expanded , moving from the arcade to it's own room (D137-D140) and adding an additional day.

, moving from the arcade to it's own room (D137-D140) and adding an additional day. Gaming tournaments have their own space in rooms E145-E146, hosted by Epic Gaming! Includes network gameplay on Mario Kart Double Dash on Gamecube and 10-player Steel Battalion with real mech controllers!

in rooms E145-E146, hosted by Epic Gaming! Includes network gameplay on Mario Kart Double Dash on Gamecube and 10-player Steel Battalion with real mech controllers! All tournament finals will be played on our new main stage located in the arcade and streamed in realtime to the Epic Gaming Twitch channel. Schedule is below.

Tournaments at PRGE:

Retro-a-thon Time Attack Block (featuring the Game Boy)

Nintendo Gameboy 30th Anniversary 1989 - 2019

When: Friday - 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Friday - 12:00PM - 4:00PM Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Join us as we kick off PRGE 2019 with a series of select titles from the Game Boy on its 30th Anniversary! Ports of Mario, Zelda, and Final Fantasy often found their way into byte sized renditions on this iconic handheld and so we are sharing a cavalcade of nostalgia-inducing time attack runs.

This tournament requires competitors to be pre-qualified prior to PRGE and given a time slot where they will perform their speed run attempt for all to watch. If you would like to attempt a Gameboy speedrun at PRGE, please submit a quick introduction and link to a completed run to tj@retrogamingexpo.com for review.

Saturn Bomberman 10-Player Hotseat Challenge

10-Player Saturn Bomberman at PRGE!

When: Friday - 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Friday - 4:30PM - 6:30PM Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

PRGE mainstay Saturn Bomberman makes a return to the tournament stage with a refreshing twist: After each round, every player that doesn't have a point on the board gives up their seat and gets back in line to try again! After 60 minutes, the qualifying doors close and the final 10 will battle to a best of 3 to see who will reign champion of PRGE 2019!

Atari 2600 Warlords 4 Player King of the Mountain

Compete on the O.G. of multiplayer video gaming!

When: Friday - 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Friday - 6:30PM - 7:30PM Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Last year we brought the grandaddy of multiplayer mayhem, Warlords for the Atari 2600, to the tournament stage with a straightforward first to 9 tournament. This time we are going to up the ante, with 4 qualifying games simultaneously going on-stage, leading to a final that is sure to show the limits of the classic paddle controller.

Steel Battalion on Original Xbox

Steel Battalion multi-player mech battle experience at PRGE!

10-Player Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Friday - 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Friday - 5:30PM - 6:30PM Second Session: Friday - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Friday - 7:00PM - 8:00PM Third Session: Friday - 8:30PM - 9:30PM

10-Player Finale

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Saturday - 10:30AM - 12:30PM

Steel Battalion for the original XBox stands the test of time as one of the most over-the-top titles in the history of console gaming. Where else can you play 10-player head-to-head arena combat with a one-of-a-kind super controller that brings the feel of driving an actual tank to your living room? Now ask yourself, what about 10 tanks, at the same time, on the same stage, with the audience watching every commander fight to the finish! Join us for a once in a lifetime event where a full game of Steel Battalion will be witnessed from the first shot fired to the final tank standing. Will you be that champion?

Night Warriors: Vampire Savior on Playstation 3

Night Warriors: Vampire Savior

Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Friday - 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Friday - 5:00PM - 6:00PM Second Session: Friday - 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Top Cut Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Friday - 8:00PM - 10:00PM

Prizes

First place: $70

$70 Second Place: $20

$20 Third Place: $10

Capcom halloween horror inspired arcade fighter Vampire Savior is a cult classic that brings together practice rewarded technical difficulty with bright, detailed, sprite work. Watch Mummies, vampires, werewolves, oni, and a host of other baddies duke it out with a strong dash of tongue and cheek humor.

Mario Kart: Double Dash on Gamecube

Mario Kart Double Dash Network Tournament Play at PRGE!

16-Player Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Saturday - 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Saturday - 10:00AM - 11:00AM Second Session: Saturday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Saturday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM Third Session: Saturday - 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Saturday - 1:00PM - 2:00PM Fourth Session: Saturday - 2:30PM - 3:30PM

16-Player Top Cut Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Saturday - 3:30PM - 5:00PM

Debuting last year, 16-Player Mario Kart Double Dash for the Nintendo Gamecube returns to the stage with bigger and better coverage for you to enjoy! Using the network adapter attachment and some technical wizardry, 8 teams of 2 players will race to the finish live on stage to see who is PRGE 2019's Kart Racing Champion!

Street Fighter III: Third Strike on Playstation 4

Street Fighter III: Third Strike

Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Saturday - 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Saturday - 10:00AM - 11:00AM Second Session: Saturday - 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Top Cut Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Saturday - 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Prizes

First place: $200

$200 Second Place: $75

$75 Third Place: $25

While not as well known as other entries in the Street Fighter series, Street Fighter III has, in recent years, gained some popularity as a decidedly different approach to the traditional 2D fighter; mixing a cast of characters between old mainstays like Ryu and Chun-Li with a new generation of fighters, all in a well presented sprite driven experience.

Super Smash Bros. Melee on Gamecube

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Saturday - 10:30AM - 11:30AM

Saturday - 10:30AM - 11:30AM Second Session: Saturday - 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Saturday - 12:00PM - 1:00PM Third Session: Saturday - 1:30PM - 2:30PM

Saturday - 1:30PM - 2:30PM Fourth Session: Saturday - 3:00PM - 4:00PM

Saturday - 3:00PM - 4:00PM Fifth Session: Saturday - 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Saturday - 4:30PM - 5:30PM Sixth Session: Saturday - 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Saturday - 6:00PM - 7:00PM Seventh Session: Saturday - 7:30PM - 8:30PM

Saturday - 7:30PM - 8:30PM Eighth Session: Saturday - 9:00PM - 10:00PM

Top 32 Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Sunday - 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Despite being nearly two decades old, the second entry into the Super Smash Brothers series still has a massive international eSports tournament community powerful players hailing from all over the globe to wave dash, shine, and edgeguard their way to victory. Notable figures from the competitive Melee scene will pit themselves again hidden bosses lurking in attendance at PRGE through arena qualifiers leading to a stacked Top 32 that will be sure to be loaded with clippable moments and "you had to be there" memories.

Super Street Fighter II: Turbo on Playstation 4

Super Street Fighter II: Turbo

Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Saturday - 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Saturday - 1:00PM - 2:00PM Second Session: Saturday - 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Saturday - 2:30PM - 3:30PM Third Session: Saturday - 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Top Cut Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Saturday - 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Prizes

First place: $200

$200 Second Place: $75

$75 Third Place: $25

Super Street Fighter II: Turbo, the apex version of the 2d fighter that arguably created the entire fighting game genre returns, to PRGE this year with everything on the line. Last year brought out veteran fighters that reaffirmed their dominance on the field. However, will these legendary champions again take the podium or will new faces challenge and win their titles?

Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo on Playstation 3

Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo

Qualifiers

Where: Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146

Epic Gaming Competitive Arena, E145-E146 First Session: Saturday - 5:30PM - 6:30PM

Saturday - 5:30PM - 6:30PM Second Session: Saturday - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Top Cut Finals

Where: Main Tournament Stage in Hall E

Main Tournament Stage in Hall E When: Saturday - 8:00PM - 10:00PM

Prizes

First place: $70

$70 Second Place: $20

$20 Third Place: $10

Rounding out our tournament offerings for PRGE 2019, we bring you the Capcom arcade puzzle/fighting hybrid Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo, featuring none other than your favorite Street Fighters shrunk down to a Super-Deformed Chibi size!? Rebalanced to make Ryu playable and Akuma less obnoxious, the Turbo version provides a definitive experience that will bring lots of laughs along the way.

Tournament Schedules By Location:

Tournament Stage in Hall E:

Friday - 12:00PM - Retro-a-thon Time Attack Block

- Retro-a-thon Time Attack Block Friday - 4:30PM - Saturn Bomberman 10-Player Free-for-All

- Saturn Bomberman 10-Player Free-for-All Friday - 6:30PM - Warlords 4-Player Free-For-All

- Warlords 4-Player Free-For-All Friday- 8:00PM - Vampire Savior Top Cut Finals

- Vampire Savior Top Cut Finals

Saturday - 10:30AM - Steel Batallion 10-Player Super Tournament

- Steel Batallion 10-Player Super Tournament Saturday - 1:00PM - Street Fighter 3rd Strike Top Cut

- Street Fighter 3rd Strike Top Cut Saturday - 3:30PM - Mario Kart: Double Dash Top Cut Finals

- Mario Kart: Double Dash Top Cut Finals Saturday - 5:30PM - Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Top Cut Finals

- Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Top Cut Finals Saturday - 8:00PM - Puzzle Fighter Top Cut Finals

- Puzzle Fighter Top Cut Finals

Sunday - 11:00AM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Top Cut Finals

Epic Gaming Arena Qualifiers - Rooms E145-E146:

Friday - 5:00PM - 10:00PM - Freeplay of All Tournament Games

- Freeplay of All Tournament Games

Friday - 5:00PM - Vampire Savior Pool #1

- Vampire Savior Pool #1 Friday - 5:30PM - Steel Battalion Pool #1

- Steel Battalion Pool #1 Friday - 6:30PM - Vampire Savior Pool #2

- Vampire Savior Pool #2 Friday - 7:00PM - Steel Battalion Pool #2

- Steel Battalion Pool #2 Friday - 8:30PM - Steel Battalion Pool #3

- Steel Battalion Pool #3

Saturday - 10:00AM - 10:00PM - Freeplay of All Tournament Games

- Freeplay of All Tournament Games

Saturday - 10:00AM - Street Fighter 3rd Strike Pool #1

- Street Fighter 3rd Strike Pool #1 Saturday - 10:00AM - Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #1

- Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #1 Saturday - 10:30AM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #1

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #1 Saturday - 11:30AM - Street Fighter 3rd Strike Pool #2

- Street Fighter 3rd Strike Pool #2 Saturday - 11:30PM - Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #2

- Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #2 Saturday - 12:00PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #2

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #2 Saturday - 1:00PM - Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #1

- Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #1 Saturday - 1:00PM - Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #3

- Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #3 Saturday - 1:30PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #3

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #3 Saturday - 2:30PM - Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #2

- Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #2 Saturday - 2:30PM - Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #4

- Mario Kart Double Dash Pool #4 Saturday - 3:00PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #4

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #4 Saturday - 4:00PM - Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #3

- Super Street Fighter II: Turbo Pool #3 Saturday - 4:30PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #5

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #5 Saturday - 5:30PM - Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo Pool #1

- Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo Pool #1 Saturday - 6:00PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #6

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #6 Saturday - 7:00PM - Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo Pool #2

- Super Puzzle Fighter II: Turbo Pool #2 Saturday - 7:30PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #7

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #7 Saturday - 9:00PM - Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #8

- Super Smash Bros. Melee Pool #8

Sunday - 10:00AM - 5:00PM - Freeplay of all Tournament Games

Neo Geo World Tour

Neo Geo World Tour Battlegrounds Tournament takes place in rooms D133-D134.

Neo Geo World Tour (NGWT) is a world tour authorized by SNK for most of the NEO GEO games, including but not limited to the famous THE KING OF FIGHTERS series, SAMURAI SPIRITS series, FATAL FURY series and METAL SLUG series. NGWT will hold no less than 16 official competitions each season and will also cooperate with local e-sports groups and game show organizers around the world to get more players to participate.

Neo Geo is bringing an off-season tournament for KOFXIII and KOF2002UM to Portland Retro Gaming Expo. It will be a great opportunity for fighters to train-up with other fellow KOF players in the area. Come by for a chance to win official merchandise!

The Neo Geo World Tour Tournament takes place in rooms D133-D134 on Saturday and Sunday of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo.

Saturday

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Registration for King of Fighters 13 tournament

- Registration for King of Fighters 13 tournament 11:00 AM - King of Fighters 13 tournament begins

- King of Fighters 13 tournament begins 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Registration for King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match tournament

- Registration for King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match tournament 4:00 PM - King of Fighters 2002 Ultimate Match tournament begins

Sunday

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - SNK Free Play

- SNK Free Play 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Metal Slug High Score Challenge

Cheerful Ghost Tournaments

Cheerful Ghost Tournaments

PRGE is proud to partner with Cheerful Ghost who will operating a series of console tournaments on NES and SNES consoles at their booth.

Location:

Booth #611 in Exhibitor Hall D

From Cheerful Ghost: To celebrate the release of Tale of the White Wyvern our all new free text based, high fantasy, sword and magic adventure mini-MMO we are bringing back four of our most popular classic NES and SNES game tournaments!

Super Mario Brothers 3 - Tournament

System: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) When: Saturday: 9am - 12:00pm

Saturday: 9am - 12:00pm Type: Speedrun to the first Toad House

Speedrun to the first Toad House Prize: Star Wars gift pack + Cheerful Ghost 2019 swag pack!

F-Zero - Tournament

System: Super Nintendo (SNES)

Super Nintendo (SNES) When: Saturday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Type: Fastest time on Knight League / Mute City

Fastest time on Knight League / Mute City Prize: Star Wars gift pack + Cheerful Ghost 2019 swag pack!

Super Mario Bros. - Tournament

System: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) When: Sunday: 9am - 12:00pm

Sunday: 9am - 12:00pm Type: Speedrun to Bowser's axe on World 1-4

Speedrun to Bowser's axe on World 1-4 Prize: Star Wars gift pack + Cheerful Ghost 2019 swag pack!

Dr. Mario - Tournament