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# Group match play

Group match play tournaments are simple but versatile. Over a number of rounds, players are paired against each other in four-player games. If the number of players is not divisible by four, a number of three-player games will be created. Players earn points based on their finishing position. At the end of the tournament, the player with the most points is the winner.

## Configuration options

See also: [Common configuration options](/configuring-a-tournament/common-configuration-options.md).