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I don't play a lot of tournaments on here, but felt like one today. Joined a Can't stop tournament, and when it started ended up being in 13 matches. I can't see anything in particular in the tournament settings that said this was going to happen, but I think this is my first round robin tournament on here. Is that the reason im playing 13 matcvhes at the same time?

Slartibartfst wrote: ↑07 June 2026, 03:17 I can't see anything in particular in the tournament settings that said this was going to happen,

Yes. That is standard for round robins. Some people have tried a workaround for staggering the matches, but with limited success.

There is a warning about this on the tournament page. Under Tournament Registration it says "Note: Round Robin tables are started simultaneously."

Ed.: I just noticed something very silly, but not surprising for BGA. If it is a pure round robin, there is a warning. For example: https://boardgamearena.com/tournament?id=568862

But if it is a groups stage tournament, and Stage 1 is a round robin like your tournament....there is no warning!

Vote for this suggestion (to allow for staggered round robin games) and hold your breath for it to be implemented: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=8591

Vote for this to add a warning if the round robin format is in effect as at least one of the stages of a groups stage tournament: https://boardgamearena.com/bug?id=224500

Round Robin on BGA generally always means that the round is played all at once.

If you post a direct URL link to the tournament you're referring to, it makes it a lot easier for people to assist you.

I love this thread because I had this experience a couple months ago. But mine was Wingspan. So many birds!

Don't feel bad, I don't think it's super clear either.

Timoteo32 wrote: ↑08 June 2026, 03:05 I love this thread because I had this experience a couple months ago. But mine was Wingspan. So many birds!