Bracket Example
So here's a quick scenario to give you an idea of how to setup and run a bracket. This is by no means intended to be concrete. It's just a helpful
guideline to explain the thought process when planning a bracket.
Example:
You have 28 players show up for your contest. Each pays a fee to get in. It's an individual event and it's single-elimination.
Money and Payouts
Collect all the money from each player and determine prize payouts. With 28 players at, say, $10 a player you would end up with $280 in your hands before
the tournament starts. This isn't rocket science here. Now determine the percentage payout breakdown per position.
Reward the players who play the best. Payout 50% of the pot to first, 25% to second, 15% to third and 10% to fourth. This makes sure the top four all
make more than what they put in and there is the allure of a big prize if you play well.
Reward more players to keep them coming back. Award 20% of the pot to first, 15% to second, 10% to third, 8% fourth, and split the remainder between 5th
thru 16th. The more people who win the happier people will be. This assures that even lower players can win something.
Note: You're working hard and unexpected costs may arise. It is perfectly normal for a contest director to set aside a portion of the budget to cover overhead costs.
Seeding and Byes
Since you have little knowledge of what each player's skill level is, determine the seeding at random by simply pulling names out of a hat. On a 32-man
bracket, which is what will be needed for this 28-player example, that leaves four byes. The random seeding also means byes will be random as well.
If you would prefer not to have a random seeding, a one or two round qualifier could be held to sort the players best to worst.
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