Rulebook: Fortnite

Last modified: July 2nd, 2025

These rules are subject to change and interpretation at the Tournament Organizer’s discretion. If rules should change, all captains will be notified accordingly.

The Handbook’s General Rules apply to all CEA games, please read them first! However, any direct contradictions mentioned in this game-specific rulebook take precedence.

I. Event Structure

Schedule: This is a single-day tournament.
- 10:00 AM EDT: Team Check-in opens. All teams must check-in by 10:45 AM EDT.
  11:00 AM EDT: First lobby begins.
  Throughout the day: Remaining lobbies will be played with short breaks in between. The exact schedule will be provided on the day of the tournament.
  End of Day: Final standings will be calculated and announced.
Registration: This event does not have a registration fee. Teams are encouraged to contributed to the event donation pool contribution with $40.00 per team. Registrations are possible until start of player check-in. Message [email protected] if you prefer not to contribute.
Tournament Format: Teams will compete in a series of six (6) Battle Royale lobbies, earning points based on their placement in each lobby. The team with the highest accumulated points after all six lobbies will be declared the winner.
Prizes: 75% of donation pool contributions are allocated to charities of winning teams’ choice (60%/30%/10% for 1st/2nd/3rd place). The remaining 25% are allocated towards growing the Corporate Charity Championship series.

II. Team Rules Overview

Player Eligibility:
- All players participating in Fortnite competitions must have an active Fortnite (North America) account in good standing.
- Only registered team members playing under their main account are allowed to play for a team.
Team Roster: Match roster of 2. You may register up to 3 players and substitute between rounds.

III. Match Rules

Game Version: All players must have their game up to date with the latest patch.
Game Mode: Standard Battle Royale – Squads
Platform: All platforms supported by Fortnite (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Mobile). Cross-play will be enabled.
Server: North America (NA) Server.
Match Winner: Points will be awarded based on a team’s final placement in each of the six (6) lobbies.
1. 1st place – 10 points
2. 2nd – 3rd place – 7 points
3. 4th – 6th place – 5 points
4. 7th – 10th place – 3 points
5. 11th – 20th place – 1 point
6. 21st+ – 0 points
Tie-Beakers (in case of playoffs): In the event of a tie in total accumulated points, the tie will be broken by:
1. Most 1st place finishes.
2. Most 2nd place finishes.
3. Most total eliminations across all 6 lobbies (teams must submit a screenshot of their total eliminations for verification if a tie-breaker is needed).
Lobbies: Matches will be created by CEA administrators using custom game settings. Teams will be provided with the custom game code to join the lobby.
Score Reporting: Scores are to be reported by teams to the Game Lead in the CEA Discord and the corresponding event channel.
Forfeits: Failure to show up for a given match within 5 minutes of announced round time start results in an automatic loss. Teams with two or more forfeits without reasonable cause may be removed from the tournament.

IV. Technical Issues

Restrictions

New Fortnite game updates or significant changes to gameplay released within 7 days prior to the tournament start date are generally restricted from use unless otherwise announced by administrators. This does not include minor bug fixes, nerfs, or buffs.
Exploiting known game glitches or bugs for an unfair advantage is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification.
Third-party software or hardware that provides an unfair advantage (e.g., aimbots, wallhacks, macros) is strictly prohibited. Use of such will result in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban from CEA events.

Stoppage of Play

Technical Issues: If a player experiences a hardware malfunction (e.g., internet disconnect, game crash, controller issue) during a lobby, the lobby will not be restarted. Players are responsible for their own technical setups.
Game Server Crash/Widespread Connection Issue: In the rare event of a widespread Fortnite server crash affecting multiple teams or the entire lobby, the specific lobby may be voided and replayed at the discretion of the tournament administrator. The administrator will communicate next steps.
Unintentional Disconnects: If a player disconnects, they are encouraged to reconnect as quickly as possible. The game will not be paused or restarted for individual disconnections.

V. Misc

Conduct and Sportsmanship

Players are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times.
Any disrespectful, offensive, or racist expressions towards opponents, administrators, or staff will result in immediate disqualification and potential future bans from CEA events.
Bad language or threats against staff or other players will lead to instant disqualification.

Additional Notes

Tournament matches may be streamed or recorded for promotional purposes. Participants agree to this upon registration.
Individuals are entitled to steam or record their own personal matches.

Contact Information

Discord Server: discord.gg/cea (for tournament announcements and support)
Email Contact: [email protected]

Legal disclaimer: “THIS EVENT IS IN NO WAY SPONSORED, ENDORSED, OR ADMINISTERED BY, OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED WITH, EPIC GAMES, INC. THE INFORMATION PLAYERS PROVIDE IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EVENT IS BEING PROVIDED TO EVENT ORGANIZER AND NOT TO EPIC GAMES, INC.” “BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLAYERS AGREE TO RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS EPIC GAMES, INC., ITS LICENSORS, ITS AND THEIR AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, AND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE EVENT.”