What to Buy for a Tekken Tournament

A Tekken tournament needs more than consoles and screens. You’ll also need drinks for players between matches, simple catering supplies, registration materials, prizes and enough cables to keep every station connected. Buy and pack the essentials before setup day, because missing HDMI cables, spare controllers or printed forms can delay the first round. Use the quantities in your event plan to match the number of players, stations and expected guests.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 10
Chairsqty 55
Registration desk
Prize table

Equipment

Game consolesqty 5
Gaming monitorsqty 5
Tekken gamesqty 5
Game controllersqty 16
HDMI cablesqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Extension cordsqty 8
Laptop
Printer
Ethernet cablesqty 6
USB sticksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 80
Platesqty 60
Cutlery setsqty 60
Serving plattersqty 8
Coffee potsqty 3

Kitchen

Coolersqty 4
Water jugsqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 2
Knivesqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6

Decorations

Tournament bannersqty 3
Round signsqty 5
Name stickersqty 60

Cleaning

Mopqty 2
Bucketsqty 2
Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 6 liters
- Oat milk - 3 liters
- Coffee creamer - 2 tubs
- Spa Blue - 48 bottles
- Spa Rood - 24 small bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Energy drink - 24 cans
- Paprika chips - 5 bags
- Plain chips - 5 bags
- Tortilla chips - 5 bags
- Salted nuts - 4 bags
- Popcorn - 4 bags
- Pretzels - 4 bags
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Mini sandwiches - 60 pieces
- Vegetarian sandwiches - 20 pieces
- Vegan sandwiches - 10 pieces
- Gluten-free crackers - 2 packs
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Sliced cheese - 2 packs
- Cucumber - 4 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 4 trays
- Grapes - 4 bunches
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Hand soap - 4 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 3 bottles
- Paper towels - 4 packs

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then about one drink per person for each additional hour. Chill them in coolers before doors open and keep water available in jugs.
Prepare tableware for the full guest count, plus roughly 10% extra. Cups, plates and cutlery disappear quickly when players return for food between matches.
Pack one tested HDMI cable, power strip and extension cord for every gaming station, with at least two spare HDMI cables and one spare controller for the whole tournament.
Bring enough printed competition forms for every match, plus 10 extra copies. Keep the laptop, printer and USB sticks at the registration desk so schedule changes can be handled immediately.
Set aside a dedicated prize table and bring signs, name stickers and tournament banners before participants arrive. Pack a mop and buckets as well, since spilled drinks are more likely during long matches.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to buy for a Tekken tournament?: You need gaming equipment such as consoles, monitors, Tekken games, controllers, HDMI cables, power strips and extension cords. Also plan drinks, tableware, catering tools, prizes, printed forms, signage and cleaning supplies.
How many drinks do I need for a Tekken tournament?: Allow two to three drinks per person during the first hour, followed by about one drink per person for every additional hour. Add extra water for players and staff, especially if the tournament lasts more than four hours.
How many spare controllers should I bring?: Bring at least one tested spare controller for every four active tournament stations, with a minimum of two spares overall. Test every controller before registration opens and keep the spares at the setup desk.
How many printed tournament forms do I need?: Print one form for each scheduled match and bring at least 10 additional copies for reprints or schedule changes. Prepare them before opening the venue so registration does not hold up the first round.

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