Four games, single elimination, one champion by midnight. It is a free at home date that runs about half day, in three steps.

Updated October 2026

Game Night Bracket

Four games, single elimination, one champion by midnight.

Strike 1Pick four games you both own and seed them on a hand-drawn bracket.
Strike 2Play each round to a real finish, no ties, no do-overs.
Strike 3Crown a champion and write the winner's name on the bracket permanently.

Upgrade itKeep the same bracket paper going and add a new round every month.

RaincheckTwo games instead of four still crowns a champion by bedtime.

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