Qualifications:
Eight groups. Head to head. Each player meet the other players in the group once. The lower ranked player chooses the machine (out of 24 available) and the higher ranked players chooses whether to go first or second. You are allowed to choose the same machine several times. The two players in each group with most victories advances to the playoffs. In case of a draw this will be decided by 1) winner in the match between the players or 2) a rematch.
Playoffs:
Four 4-player semi finals on four machines – each player picks one machine from the line up. The best player from each group advances to a final four player group. 7-5-3-1p.

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