NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN.

THE GAMESTOP SHOWDOWN ON THE STRIP TOURNAMENT (“TOURNAMENT”) IS OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE 13 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

By entering, all Contestants accept and agree to abide by the terms of these Official Rules, the decisions of the Sponsor and/or GTD which are final and binding.

ELIGIBILITY:

Employees of: GameStop, Inc. (the “Sponsor”), and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent company, representatives, advertising, promotion and publicity agencies ("Sponsor and its agents") and the immediate family members and persons living in the same household of each are not eligible to play or win. Void where prohibited, restricted or taxed by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply.

THIS TOURNAMENT CONSISTS OF FOUR (4) ROUNDS OF COMPETITION.

All rounds in this Tournament will be played on Xbox 360 interactive (or a used Xbox 360 system).

The onsite GameStop Tournament Director (“GTD”) will present game play instructions, any mandatory game play settings, and Game Controller directions during the introduction prior to commencement of each Round. A participating entrant (referred herein as “Contestant") is responsible for understanding the Game Controllers and instructions. All Contestants must check-in with the onsite GTD at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of play. Contestants who are not checked-in at least thirty (30) minutes prior to play or who are not present at the Tournament location when his or her name is called to compete against another Contestant, may be eliminated from the Tournament in the GTD’s sole discretion. Pairing of Contestants is at the sole discretion of the GTD. The GTD will signal to initiate all play. A Contestant cannot use his or her own Game Controller in any Round of this Tournament and must use Game Controllers provided at the participating GameStop location or Tournament location. Each Contestant will have limited time to eliminate his/her opponent (refer to each Round for time limitations). Contestants will compete against each other playing Flight Night RD4 with default characters and both Contestants must press start to begin the match. Also, the following Tournament Game Play practices apply: Single elimination – bracket style; no memory cards or “special codes” will be allowed to be programmed. Any action designed to disrupt the opposing Contestant’s view is prohibited.

The Sponsor and/or GTD, in their sole discretion, reserve the right to disqualify any Contestant who engages in any conduct Sponsor and/or GTD deems to be improper, unfair or otherwise adverse to the operation of the Tournament or detrimental to other Contestants. Such improper conduct includes, but is not limited to, falsifying personal information required during Tournament registration or prize claim, violating any Official Rules stated herein, accumulating points or prize(s) through illegal methods or unfair tactics. If a game is interrupted intentionally by any Contestant, such Contestant will immediately be disqualified. Contestant further acknowledges that the forfeiture of a prize and/or return of a prize shall in no way prevent Sponsor from pursuing other avenues of recourse such as criminal or civil proceedings in connection with such conduct.
Contestants must comply with any security procedures, measures and instructions imposed by the Sponsor and/or the onsite GTD who reserves the right in their sole discretion to suspend or cancel Contestant’s participation due to any non-compliance with instructions, security procedure or inappropriate behavior or misconduct.

Each Contestant, or his or her parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor, further understands that neither the Sponsor nor its agents will be responsible for any lateness and/or “no shows” and no further opportunity will be permitted. Contestant (and/or parent or legal guardian) understands that neither the Sponsor nor its agents has arranged for or carry any insurance of any kind for Contestant’s (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor ) benefit (or that of his or her heirs, executors and administrators) in connection with the Tournament, including, without limitation, insurance relating to Contestant’s (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor) traveling to and participating in any related activity, and that Contestant (or his or her parent or legal guardian) is solely responsible for obtaining and paying for any life, travel, accident, property or other insurance.

ROUND 1 STORE COMPETITION:

To enter Round 1 of the Tournament, visit one of 2,147 participating GameStop locations on or before July 11, 2009. The tournament will be capped at thirty two (32) Contestants for the first round per location. If more than thirty two (32) Contestants show up to compete at a particular location, only the first thirty two (32) Contestants will be allowed to compete. To obtain the address for a particular Tournament location, visit www.gamestop.com/fightnight. It is each Contestant’s sole responsibility to confirm what time the Tournament will commence at a specific location. All Contestants must register to compete with the onsite GTD at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of Tournament. Contestants who are not registered at least thirty (30) minutes prior to play may be eliminated from the Tournament in the GTD’s sole discretion. On the day of Round 1, complete an official sign up sheet if you have not registered prior to the Tournament date. Or, if you are a minor (defined as 19 years of age or younger in Alabama and Nebraska, and 21 or younger in Mississippi or younger than 18 in the rest of the United States and the District of Columbia), a parent or legal guardian will be required to sign the official sign up sheet. After registering to compete, the GTD will call your name when it is your time to compete in Round 1. When your name is called, you will be given one (1) opportunity to compete against another Contestant at that location. Each match will consist of a six (6) round fight – each round lasting up to two (2) minutes. The winner of each match will be based on KO or scorecard (computer will declare winner based on the scorecard).The winner of each Round 1 match will then compete against another Round 1 Contestant until the top scoring four (4) Round 1 Contestants remain who will compete against each other to determine the top scoring Round 1 Contestant who will be declared the Store Winner. The Store Winner and the remaining three (3) top scoring Contestants will all have the opportunity to compete in Round 2 of the Tournament.

All top scoring Round 1 Contestants will be determined on July 11, 2009 and will be responsible for getting to the one of two hundred and ninety-three (293) Round 2 locations where Round 2 of the Tournament will take place. If you are a minor, please consult with your parent or legal guardian before traveling to the location for Round 2. The Sponsor is not responsible for any expense the winner or his/her parent (or legal guardian) incurs while traveling to the location of Round 2. The Sponsor will not reimburse travel expenses to any Round 1 Contestant or his or her parent (or legal guardian).

All top scoring Round 1 Contestants will be required to present his or her certificate of winning Round 1 when he or she arrives at the Round 2 location. In addition, each Round 1 Contestant (or parent or legal guardian if Store Winner is a minor) will need to read and sign a Release of Liability at time of winning in the presence of the GTD. Failure to execute and submit the Release will automatically disqualify a Round 1 Contestant from participating in Round 2.

ROUND 2 DISTRICT COMPETITION:

Round 2 will be conducted on or about July 18, 2009 in 293 district locations (“districts”). In Round 2 all Round 1 Contestants will be required to present his or her certificate of winning Round 1 and if requested by a GTD, to read and sign another Release of Liability (or parent or legal guardian if Round 1 Contestant is a minor) before competing. Failure to present his or her certificate of winning Round 1 and/or execute and submit the Release may disqualify a Round 1 Contestant from participating in Round 2.

After the Release is read and signed (if applicable), return it to GTD who will call your name when it is your time to compete in Round 2. When your name is called, you will be given one (1) opportunity to compete against another Round 1 Contestant. Each match will consist of a six (6) round fight – each round lasting up to two (2) minutes. The winner of each match will be based on KO or scorecard (computer will declare winner based on the scorecard).The winner of each Round 2 match will then compete against another Contestant until the two (2) top scoring Contestants remain who will compete against each other in a final match to determine the top scoring Round 2 Contestant who will be declared the District Winner. The District Winner and the remaining top scoring Contestant will all have the opportunity to compete in Round 3 of the Tournament.
All top scoring Round 2 Contestants will be determined on July 18, 2009 and will be responsible for getting to the GameStop Store location where Round 3 of the Tournament will take place. If you are a minor, please consult with your parent or legal guardian before traveling to the location for Round 3. The Sponsor is not responsible for any expense the winner or his/her parent (or legal guardian) incurs while traveling to the Round 3 location. The Sponsor will not reimburse travel expenses to any Round 2 Contestant or his or her parent (or legal guardian).

ROUND 3 REGIONAL FINALISTS:

Round 3 will be conducted on or about August 1, 2009 in 16 separate regional locations (“region”). In Round 3 all Round 2 Contestants (or parent or legal guardian if District Winner is a minor) will be required to present his or her certificate of winning Round 2 and if requested by a GTD, to read and sign another Release of Liability before competing. Failure to present his or her certificate of winning Round 2 and/or execute and submit the Release may disqualify a Round 2 Contestant from participating in Round 3.

After the Release is read and signed (if applicable), return it to GTD who will call your name when it is your time to compete in Round 3. When your name is called, you will be given one (1) opportunity to compete against another Round 2 Contestant. Each match will consist of a six (6) round fight – each round lasting up to two (2) minutes. The winner of each match will be based on KO or scorecard (computer will declare winner based on the scorecard).The winner of each Round 2 match will then compete against another Contestant until the top scoring Contestant remains who will be declared the Finalist for that Region and will advance in Round 4 of the Tournament.
All Finalists will be determined on August 1, 2009. Approximately sixteen (16) Finalists will advance to Round 4 of the Tournament which will be held on August 31, 2009 at a venue determined by the Sponsor in Las Vegas, Nevada. Finalists will be required to travel on specified dates as determined by Sponsor and will be required to present a valid photo ID (or any legal document if necessary) to compete in Round 4.

ROUND 4 (FINALS):

Round 4 will be conducted on or about August 31, 2009. In Round 4 all Finalists (or parent or legal guardian if Finalist is a minor) may be required to present his or her certificate of winning Round 3 before competing.

In Round 4 of the Tournament, all sixteen (16) Finalists will be paired randomly and given the opportunity to compete against another Finalist, as determined by the Sponsor, in a twelve (12) round fight – each round lasting up to two (2) minutes. The winner of each match will be based on KO or scorecard (computer will declare winner based on the scorecard).The winner of each Round 4 match will then compete against another Finalist until the top scoring Finalist remains and will be declared the Grand Prize Winner of the Tournament.

If a Finalist withdraws or fails to attend the Finals for any reason whatsoever, at the Sponsor’s sole discretion, an alternate Finalist may be determined.

SCORING/TRACKING:

All scores will be tracked by the game’s system.

TIES:

In case of a tie during any match, the winner of the match will be determined by the most knockdowns. In case of a further tie during any match, the winner of the match will be determined by the highest total punches landed. In case of a further tie during any match, the winner of the match will be determined by the most counter punches landed.

PRIZES & APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (“ARV”):

1 Grand Prize: $5,000 Cash and a Championship Belt (ARV: $5,200). Cash prize portion will be awarded in form of a check. 16 Finalist Prizes: A 3 day/2 night trip for Finalist only (unless Finalist is a minor in which case a parent or legal guardian will need to accompany traveling minor) to the Tournament’s Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada (“Event”), $200 spending money, plus a Fight Night RD4 game for Xbox 360 (ARV: $1,659.99 each). Actual ARV of each Finalist prize may vary based on location of Finalist’s residence and fares at time of departure. If actual value of Finalist prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, then the difference will not be awarded in cash or merchandise. 293 Round 2 Prizes: an Everlast Boxing Robe (ARV: $79.99 each). 2,147 Round 1 Prizes: Fight Night T-shirt (ARV: $9.99 each). ARV of all prizes to be awarded: $76,645.44. Each Finalist trip prize consists of: round-trip coach-class airfare for winner only (unless winner is a minor) from a major commercial airport nearest winner’s primary residence (to be determined by Sponsor) or ground transportation if winner resides within 100 miles radius of Las Vegas, NV (“Event City”), hotel accommodations for two (2) nights (one room, single or double occupancy), a Fight Night RD4 game for Xbox 360, plus $200.00 spending money, which will be awarded in the form of a check. All meals, ground transportation (other than as noted), taxes (including but not limited to federal and state, income and sales tax), gratuities, incidentals, service charges, upgrades or other expenses not specified herein are not included and are the Finalist sole responsibility. If Round 4 is cancelled or postponed for any reason, awarding of the remaining elements of Finalist trip shall constitute full satisfaction of Sponsor’s prize obligation and no substitute or additional compensation will be awarded. All travel arrangements will be made by Sponsor or its designated agent. No travel date substitutions allowed. If a Finalist is unable to travel on dates specified by Sponsor, prize will be forfeited and the Contestant who was eliminated last prior to the Finalist prize winner may be declared the alternate Finalist, provided there is sufficient time to verify alternate Finalist and make travel arrangement, otherwise such Finalist prize will not be awarded. If, for any reason whatsoever, the Finalist cannot travel after all travel arrangements are made and paid, then the Sponsor shall have no further obligation to the Finalist. Travel and accommodations are subject to change and availability and restrictions may apply.

Contestants acknowledge (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor) that the Sponsor and all other businesses concerned with this Tournament and their agents do not make, nor in any manner are responsible for any warranty, representations, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, relative the quality, conditions, fitness or merchantability of any aspect of any prize except that each merchandise prize shall be subject to its manufacturer’s standard warranty. Prizes are not redeemable for cash. Prizes are non-assignable or transferable. No substitution by any winner is permitted. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize (or portion thereof) with a prize (or portion thereof) of equal or greater value in the event offered prize is unavailable. Each Finalist and Grand Prize Winner will be responsible for payment of all federal, state, local and income taxes associated with the awarding of their respective prizes. Any other incidental expenses on prize not specified herein are the sole responsibility of each Finalist/Grand Prize Winner.

WINNER NOTIFICATION:

By participating, each Contestant agrees to be contacted by Sponsor or its agents by email, mail and/or telephone regarding this Tournament. The sixteen (16) Finalists (prior to travel) will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, W-9 and, except where prohibited, Liability/Publicity Release, within five (5) days of notification or he/she may be disqualified and the Contestant with the next highest score in that region may be determined the alternate. If a Finalist is less than the age of majority in his or her state of residence, all required documents must be signed by the Finalist’s parent/legal guardian on his/her behalf. If the Finalist cannot be contacted, or is contacted and does not respond as directed within five (5) days of attempted contact, or refuses the prize or is ineligible to accept the prize, or has not complied with these Official Rules, or has made false statements or if prize notification is returned as undeliverable, prize will be forfeited and an alternate may be determined. Finalists are not considered winners and are not recipients of any prize until all required documentation are received and have been verified by Sponsor or its judge(s). Winning constitutes permission (except where prohibited by law) to use a Contestant’s name, entry, hometown, likeness, prize won, statements and photograph (all at Sponsor’s discretion) for future advertising, publicity in any and all media (including online posting) now or hereafter devised throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification or permission.

GENERAL:

The Sponsor and its agents are not in any way responsible or liable for damages, losses or injury resulting from participation in or travel to or from this Tournament by any Contestant (or if Contestant is a minor, by his/her parent or legal guardian) or from the acceptance, possession, shipping and handling, loss, use or misuse of any prize awarded in this Tournament. By entering, Contestant (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor) assumes sole liability for injuries, including, without limitation, personal injuries and/or damage to property, caused or claimed to be caused by, related to, or arising out of participating in or traveling to or from this Tournament or the acceptance, possession, shipping and handling, loss, use or misuse of any prize awarded. Sponsor has the right to cancel, terminate or modify this Tournament if it cannot be completed as planned due to computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, technical failures, or other conditions beyond Sponsor's control. Sponsor is not responsible for any software or hardware failure, or failure to contact Contestants, whether due to technical or human error. In the event of an outage of power, accidental unplugging, system freeze or some other event not in either Contestant’s control that would not allow the Contestant to finish the match, the game will be restarted so the match can continue.

Sponsor and/or its agents may film, record and/or take photographs before/during/after any round of the Tournament, and may use the resulting footage, recordings or photographs for a range of purposes, including, without limitation, for marketing and promoting Sponsor and/or its promotion partners/agents and their respective products and services. By participating in the Tournament, each Contestant authorizes Sponsor (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor) to film, record and/or photograph his or her voice and likeness ("Image"), and also grants the Sponsor and its agents the irrevocable right to use any footage, recordings or photographs of him or her recorded or taken during the Tournament, or any reproduction or modification thereof (collectively, the "Recordings") in any manner and medium throughout the world in perpetuity for advertising, trade, promotion, exhibition or any other lawful purpose, except where prohibited by law. By participating in the Tournament, except where prohibited by law, each Contestant (or Contestant’s parent or legal guardian if Contestant is a minor) further waives any right of inspection or approval of the uses to which Sponsor and its agents may put the Recordings, and releases Sponsor and its agents from any and all claims arising out of or in connection with the Recordings, the Contestant's image or Sponsor's and/or its agents use thereof. The Tournament is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and all claims must be resolved in courts sitting in Tarrant County.

WINNERS LIST:

For a list of the Finalists, including the Grand Prize Winner, available after September 15, 2009, send a stamped, self addressed envelope to: GameStop Showdown on the Strip Tournament Winners, 625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX, 76051.

SPONSOR:

GameStop, Inc., 625 Westport Parkway, Grapevine, TX, 76051