January 17-19, 2020
Open Division
Double elimination – best of 3
32 team tournament
*** $6,000 Prize Pool ***
High School Division
Double elimination – best of 3
16 team tournament
CALLING ALL GAMERS!
The Sixty Six Games Expo brings gamers, industry leaders, and personalities together in a gaming celebration featuring H.S. and Open League of League esports tournaments, retro gaming lounge, cosplay contest, and vintage game vendors as part of the Bloomington-Normal Video Game Convention, industry experts at the Esports Clinic, and amateur game developers at the Game Jam.
Central Illinois’ first gaming expo!
Sixty Six Games Expo and Bloomington-Normal Video Game Convention are joining forces! Taking place at Grossinger Motors Arena, the Sixty Six Games Expo presented by State Farm will feature both an open tournament and a high school LoL tournament, as well as the video game convention.
The Sixty Six Games Expo presented by State Farm is owned and operated by the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission – a division of the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
League of Legends Tournaments
5v5 Open Division
Start time: Friday, January 17, 2020
Final match: Sunday, January 19, 2020
Game: League of Legends
Fee: $250 per team
Required Information:
Team Name
Team Graphic
Contact person name/phone/e-mail
From each player:
- Player name
- Summoner name
- Rank
- email address
Highlights:
Cost: $250 per team
Prizes:
1st place: $3,000 cash prize, 3000 RP, Triumphant Ryze Skin, Mystery Icon
2nd place: $2,000 cash prize, 2250 RP, Mystery Icon
3rd place: $1,000 cash prize, 1500 RP, Mystery Icon
4th place: 1000 RP, Mystery Icon
5th-8th place: Mystery Icon
5v5 High School Division
Start time: Saturday, January 18, 2020
Final match: Sunday, January 19, 2020
Game: League of Legends
Fee: $100 per team
Required Information:
Team Name
Team Graphic
Contact person name/phone/e-mail
From each player:
Player name
Summoner name
Rank
email address
Highlights:
Cost: $100 per team
Prizes:
Trophies for top 3 places
Best of 3, Double Elimination
LoL Tournament Registration
BEFORE YOU REGISTER:
Teams must register both via Battlefy (roster) AND Riot Games (prizing).
All teams MUST pay the entry fee at the time of registration.
Players must register in a group as a “full team” of five. You must register with the Summoner Name of the person competing at the tournament.
Teams are allowed to have one alternate player.
Each team must complete its roster of up to six players and designate a team captain.
Open teams may consist of any players 18 years old and above. Teams can include organized college teams, recreational adult teams, etc.
High School teams must consist of freshman-seniors from same school. High School teams need a valid school email from an administrator/faculty advisor.
Players are asked to bring their own keyboard, mouse, and headset.
The Open tournament is a 3-day event (Fri-Sun), and high school tournament is a 2-day event (Sat-Sun)
The deadline to register is January 10, 2020.
Video Game Convention
Sixty Six Games and BN Video Game Convention join forces…
The 3rd annual video game convention in Bloomington-Normal! Check out games for sale from local vendors, meet and trade games with other gamers, cosplay, try the PS4 VR, win door prizes and more!
- Over 40 tables of games for sale, artists and indie game devs
- VR and free play classic consoles
- Door prizes
- Costume contest
- Special Guest TBD
Esports Clinic
The Sixty Six Games Expo is planning an esports clinic on Saturday, January 18th, 2020. This clinic will help guide schools that are interested in adding an esports program and it will further educate those schools who already have programs. The clinic will be beneficial for school administration and coaches in middle school, high school, and collegiate level, as well as gamers and others interested in the esports industry.
Tentative Event Schedule (subject to change):
January 17:
- Social/networking
January 18:
- Opening remarks
- 4 sessions in the morning
- Lunch
- 4 sessions in the afternoon
Interested in speaking/presenting at this event? Please fill out the form below with your contact information, your topics of expertise within the industry and experience. SixtySix Games will provide one (1) comp hotel night, lunch, and access to a pre-event cocktail hour (with drink tickets) to network with other industry professionals.
Those who have been selected will be contacted before November 1, 2019 with further instructions.
Registration for this event will be available soon. Keep an eye on social media for updates!
Speakers/Panelists coming soon!
2020 Event Sponsors
Our sponsors and partners play a crucial role in the esports tournament.
Together, we accomplish a successful event! Thank you!
Volunteer
Sign Up Today!
Sixty Six Games presented by State Farm is looking for volunteers for January 17-19, 2020 Volunteer roles include Tech and Hospitality duties. These duties may require sitting, standing, and/or walking for considerable amounts of time, as well as lifting boxes and/or equipment of about 10 lbs.
An event of this magnitude cannot be staged without the generous support of community volunteers. We are seeking volunteers for both days of competition, who will have a chance to catch all the action up close and in person.
To sign up to volunteer for the Sixty Six Games Expo, click the button below.
Referee Volunteers
- Volunteer should have strong working knowledge of League of Legends.
- Assist players and teams with locating the correct competition pod number.
- Monitor computer equipment and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Monitor players and teams to ensure fair play.
- Coordinate with various players/teams to ensure spectating computer linked into matches.
- Assist attendees with seating.
- Work together as a team with all other volunteers and committee members.
- Communicate with committee members on changes that may need to be made.
- Any other duties deemed necessary.
- Have Fun!
Tech Support Volunteers
- Operate computer equipment and various software to facilitate competition.
- Monitor computer equipment and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Coordinate with various players/teams to ensure spectating computer linked into matches.
- Assist attendees with seating.
- Work together as a team with all other volunteer and committee members.
- Communicate with committee members on changes that may need to be made.
- Assist with set up before and teardown after the event.
- Any other duties deemed necessary.
- Have Fun!
Other Volunteer Positions:
- Registration
- Photographer
- Venue Set-Up
- Venue Tear-Down
All Sixty Six Games volunteers will receive a t-shirt when checking in, and will also receive a complimentary meal while working.
About Us
What We Do
The mission of the Sixty Six Games Expo is to provide a competitive, professionally-conducted esports tournament, generate tourism to the Bloomington-Normal area, and promote the growth and development of gaming. Sixty Six Games strives to provide a positive, competitive environment for gamers from high school through college and above.
In conjunction with community leaders and businesses, the Sixty Six Games creates an event that brings athletes and their families from all over the Midwest to Bloomington-Normal to generate tourism and positively impact the local economy. The Sixty Six Games is owned and operated by the Bloomington-Normal Sports Commission.
Objectives
Sports travel has emerged as a leading tourism sector, which sees many benefits beyond a healthy and vibrant community. Esports is also a growing industry, and Bloomington-Normal is ideally positioned to be a leader in this sector. Goals for the event include:
- Economic impact
- Community quality of life
- Volunteerism and leadership development
- Community partnerships
- Community visibility, image, and profile
- Play an active leadership role in the gaming/esports community and industry
- Offer new participatory and spectatorial opportunities for area residents
