First round:
Players in 4 groups based on IFPA ranking.
Each group plays 4 machines in their bank, 4 players games, 7:5:3:1 scoring
Tie break played 1 game, 4,3,2,1 if necessary

Final round of the best 16 players
4 groups of 4 players, 7:5:3:1 scoring, 3 games, top 2 progress
Second round 2 groups of 4 players, 7:5:3:1 scoring, 3 games, top 2 progress
Final - 4 players, 7:5:3:1 scoring, 3 games, top 2 progress
Tie break played 1 game, 4,3,2,1 if necessary at each stage