GAMING FOR
GROCERIES
The zero-friction tournament operating system. Compete in DFW’s premier fighting game brackets at Electric Starship Arcade for real-world grocery subsidies and community glory.
THE GROCERY SUBSIDY PRIZE POOL
Winners walk away with fully loaded grocery gift cards (HEB, Central Market, or Target) — subsidizing living costs while competing at the highest local tier.
Grocery Card (HEB / Central Market)
- ✓ Verified Tournament Champion Trophy
- ✓ Free All-Day Pass to Electric Starship Arcade
- ✓ GG Loop Hall of Fame Leaderboard Placement
Grocery Subsidy Gift Card
- ✓ Official Runner-Up Medallion
- ✓ Arcade Concessions & Token Bundle
- ✓ Seeded Priority for Next Circuit Event
Grocery Subsidy Gift Card
- ✓ Bronze Finish Placement Credit
- ✓ Free Arcade Drink & Snack Concession
- ✓ Circuit Points for DFW Finals
Juice the Prize Pool ($5 Add-on)
100% of optional community booster payments go directly toward scaling the top 3 payouts.
FEATURED DISCIPLINES
Arcade-grade fighting game cabinets paired with contemporary competitive platforms.
Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike
The pinnacle of precision. Played directly on authentic CRT arcade cabinets with classic Sanwa controls.
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
New Age of Heroes. 3v3 team carnage running on arcade hardware. Infinite combos enabled.
Tekken 8
Aggressive 3D combat. Played on low-latency tournament displays. BYOC (Bring Your Own Controller) stick or leverless.
Retro High-Score Challenge
Set the all-night high score on designated classic cabinets (Galaga, Donkey Kong, Pac-Man) to claim bonus cash.
LIVE DOUBLE-ELIMINATION MATRIX
Real-time match progression and dynamic seeding powered by GG Loop TournamentOS.
EVENT TIMELINE
Zero delays. Streamlined check-in, immediate bracket seeding, and rapid match turnarounds.
Doors Open & Freeplay Casuals
Pay your $12 venue fee at the arcade register. Warm up on arcade cabinets and casual setups.
Check-in Closes & Bracket Seed Lock
Final participant check-in. GG Loop TournamentOS publishes the double-elimination bracket matrix.
Wave 1 Bracket Matches
Winners and Losers rounds commence across all designated cabinets and tournament displays.
Top 4 & Grand Finals
Best of 5 championship series. Main screen broadcast in the arcade.
Awards & Grocery Card Payouts
Presentation of $150, $75, and $40 grocery subsidies and champion trophies.
ELECTRIC STARSHIP ARCADE
DFW’s home for authentic retro gaming. Over 100+ arcade cabinets and pinball machines set to freeplay with standard door admission. Featuring dedicated fighting game head-to-head candy cabs.
Why "Gaming for Groceries"?
Most local tournaments charge steep fees that disappear into administrative pockets. GG Loop flips the model: the arcade takes 100% of door admissions, while tournament competitors battle for real groceries and meal subsidies funded by brand sponsors.
READY TO PLUG IN?
Slots are capped at 32 players per title to maintain tournament pacing. Claim your spot before the bracket locks.