READY TO HIT START? HERE’S HOW TO PLAY:
1. Enter the Arcade: Smash that “VOTE NOW” button!
2. Make Your Picks: Check out all 32 legendary 80s video games across 16 matchups and predict which ones will dominate each round all the way to the final boss.
3. Level Up Your Knowledge: Want an edge? Click on each game to dive into retro gameplay, fun facts, and nostalgia-packed throwbacks before locking in your choices.
4. Lock It In: Finalize your bracket before May 3, 2026 11:59pm EST. No continues, no cheat codes… once it’s locked, it’s game on.
5. Watch It Play Out: Starting May 4, 2026 follow along on our National Instagram Stories (@smokes_poutinerie) where daily battles decide which games advance toward the crown.
6. Win Like a Legend: If your entered personal bracket prediction matches the ultimate champion (as voted by our Instagram fans), you’ll be entered into a random draw for a chance to win the Grand Prize Pack – Free Poutine for a Year + Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle!
Get ready to relive the glory days, trust your instincts… GAME ON!!!