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Play to Win with Powder Keg Gaming Competitions at Otronicon

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Play, compete, and spectate in an awesome video game tournament! Battle with the best and even win cash prizes!

Orlando Science Center and Powder Keg Games will host a series of gaming competitions at Otronicon. All four days, eligible guests can enter for a chance to win cash prizes and be proclaimed champion as they compete in a number of video games. 

 

Competitions have limited seating available and are $5 per participant. Please note that you MUST have a ticket to Otronicon to participate.

 

Purchase your competition reservation online here today to ensure your spot as they can sell out in advance!

 

Orlando Science Center members receive free admission to Otronicon and will receive a separate email with a special link to reserve their competitions. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder and then contact oscmembership@osc.org. 

 

If space is still available, participants may register in the Club House no later than 15 minutes before competition start time.

 

Please note that controllers are provided by the Orlando Science Center, no outside controllers allowed.

 

Schedule

Friday, January 18, 2019

  • 11:00 a.m. - Super Smash Bros. (1 v 1, 32 cap WiiU)
  • 1:00 p.m. - Dragonball FighterZ (1 v 1, 32 cap, PS4)
  • 3:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
Purchase Friday Competitions

Saturday, January 19, 2019

  • 11:00 a.m. - Super Smash Bros. (1 v 1, 32 cap WiiU)
  • 1:00 p.m. - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (FFA, 16 cap, Nintendo Switch)
  • 3:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
Purchase Saturday Competitions

Sunday, January 20, 2019

  • 11:00 a.m. - Super Smash Bros. (1 v 1, 32 cap WiiU)
  • 1:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
  • 3:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (FFA, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
Purchase Sunday Competitions

Monday, January 21, 2019

  • 11:00 a.m. - Super Smash Bros. (1 v 1, 32 cap WiiU)
  • 1:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (1 v 1, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
  • 3:00 p.m. - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (FFA, 32 cap Nintendo Switch)
Purchase Monday Competitions

Become A Member For Free Otronicon Admission!

Orlando Science Center members receive FREE entry to Otronicon! If you plan on attending the Powder Keg Gaming Competitions all four days of Otronicon, it might pay to become a member. You'll receive complimentary parking as well if space is still available in the Orlando Science Center garage!

 

Buy a membership online today here.

 

For discounted College Level memberships, you must purchase them in person and present your active student ID. If you'd like to reserve your competition space online in advance, please visit the Science Center prior to Otronicon during normal business hours and a Guest Services Representative will be able to assist you. 

 

Waiver

A completed waiver is required to enter any gaming competition. Please download the waiver by clicking here.

 

Rules

  1. Admission to the Orlando Science Center is required for all competitions.
  2. Registration is required for all competitions. This is done on-site at the Orlando Science Center.
  3. Players may enter multiple events.
  4. Gaming consent forms are required for all competitions if under the age of 17. Players may need to verify proof of age over 17. Under 18 players will need a parent present or a signed Gaming Consent Form at the event; this includes Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  5. You must be registered for your competition no later than 15 minutes before competition start time, but be aware that competitions many times reach their max capacity before this deadline.
  6. Each competition is $5.00 to compete per person, per game.
  7. Players must use only the controllers provided by Orlando Science Center. No outside controllers are allowed, and may be confiscated.
  8. Competition is greatly encouraged, but excessive taunting or threatening will not be tolerated
  9. Games started only with official PKG staff (Ref's) permission.
  10. Players will not tamper, unplug, or touch any of PKG's equipment without permission.
  11. No pausing of any game. No intentional glitching. No disrespecting fellow players/staff members.
  12. Intentional cheating will result in expulsion from the tournament.
  13. All decisions made by Orlando Science Center or Powder Keg Games are Final, and not subject to appeal.
  14. Suspected cheating or foul play must be immediately reported to PKG staff (Ref).
  15. Accumulating 3 warnings will result in expulsion from tournament, and possibly the premises.
  16. Prizes and competition details subject to change without notice.

Admission: Otronicon is free for OSC members, $20.95 for adults, $18.95 for seniors and students, and $14.95 for youth (ages 3-11). Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Otronicon Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.

 

Science Night Live Featuring Otronicon: Taking place on Saturday, January 19 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., SNL is a 21-and-up event, and requires a separate ticket. Click here to purchase SNL tickets.

 

For more information, please call 407.514.2000 or visit the Otronicon website.