
Eight players (1-8 ranked) form changing doubles pairings each round.
Top-ranked pairs with bottom-ranked.
Winning teams stay together, facing off against other winners or new teams.
In the Crazy8 format, you start with eight players, each ranked from one to eight. The games are structured in rounds, with two matches happening at the same time on separate courts. The unique twist here is how players are paired: in the first round, the top-ranked player pairs with the bottom-ranked to play against the second and seventh-ranked players. Simultaneously, the third and sixth-ranked players team up against the fourth and fifth-ranked players on another court.
The format is all about doubles matches, where each side of the court sees a pair working together. After each round, the winning teams stay together for the next match, facing off against other winners or teams that haven't played yet. This structure creates a mix of skill levels within each team, making for interesting and often unpredictable matches. It's a great way to balance competition with a sense of fun and camaraderie, ensuring players of varying skill levels get to interact and learn from each other.
A green check shows which play styles each format is best suited to.
| Format | Intense competition | Competitive fun | Social & casual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy 8's | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Ladder | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| King & Queen | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Team Challenge | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Compass Draw | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Wild Card* | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Social | Not suitable | Not suitable | Suitable |
| Mixer | Not suitable | Not suitable | Suitable |
| Round Robin with Playoffs | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Round Robin Rotating Teams | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Round Robin Set Teams | Not suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Inter-clubs | Suitable | Suitable | Not suitable |
| Flex Leagues | Not suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Single Elimination | Suitable | Not suitable | Not suitable |
| Double Elimination | Suitable | Not suitable | Not suitable |