Americano is an individual tournament format in which each player plays with every other participant. Teams change after each match. The winner is the player who individually scores the most points.
What is Americano?
Why is Americano so popular?
You play with everyone. No regular partner needed. The result is individual, so every match matters. A social and fair format where you meet new people and improve your game.
How does Americano work?
Registration
Sign up individually. No partner needed.
Draw
The organizer draws pairs for each match. Teams rotate.
Games
Each match lasts a set number of points (usually 16 or 32).
Results
Points are added up individually. Most points = winner.
Americano rules
Match structure
Each match lasts a set number of points (usually 16 or 32)
Pairs are formed by draw or organizer's system
After each match, pairs change
A tournament usually has 5 to 8 rounds
Scoring
Each point won in a match is added to both players' scores. For example, if your pair wins a match 16:12, you get 16 points, and your partner also gets 16 points.
Your points
Against
Score
Your partner
Round
Total
Round 4
Example: 8 player Americano tournament
Round 3
Round 2
60
16
16
12
16
C + E
B + F
F + G
C + D
16 : 8
16 : 14
12 : 16
16 : 10
Player G
Player D
Player E
Player B
Round 1
Americano variations
Classic Americano
Individual format. Everyone plays with everyone. Pairs change after each match. The player with the most points wins.
The team Team Americano
Played in fixed pairs. Pairs don't change. The team with the most combined points wins. Great if you come with your partner.
Mixed Mixicano
Mixed pairs format. In each match, a man plays with a woman. Pairs rotate. Social and inclusive.
Fast Express Americano
Shortened format with fewer rounds. Match points reduced (e.g. to 12). Ideal for evening tournaments with limited time.
Beginners who want to try a tournament atmosphere without pressure
Players without a regular partner
Corporate events (everyone plays with everyone)
Social evenings (meeting people through sport)
Experienced players looking for variety in training
Who is Americano for?
Americano tournaments at Mosh Club
Mosh Club regularly organizes Americano tournaments for different levels. Tournaments take place on evenings and weekends. Sign up through Mosh App.
What to expect
5 to 7 rounds (depending on the number of participants)
Tournament duration: 2 to 3 hours
Levels: beginners, intermediate, advanced
After the tournament: social time at OAK'A Burgers cafe
Prizes for top players
Join the next tournament.
Check the tournament schedule and sign up in Mosh Club App or contact us.