Simple explanation
In Americano you change partner and opponents every round. With a fixed score total, points are collected individually, so the final table shows personal rather than pair results.
Standard rules
Americano
- changing partners
- maximum variety
- individual result
- best for social events
Example
16 players, 4 courts, 7 rounds × 12 minutes. All 16 play each round and every round brings a new partner and new opponents.
Recommended setup
It runs smoothest with a player count divisible by four: 8, 12, 16, 20 or 24. Four players per court; anyone extra rests in rotation.
We use the format's standard rules, which the organiser can adjust. They are not official federation rules.
FAQ
- Does the player count need to divide by four?
- No. When there are more players than court slots, rests are balanced across rounds and standings are normalised only for an actual match deficit.
- Can we play on time instead of points?
- Yes. Choose either a fixed point target (e.g. 24) or a fixed round length.
- Can a player join later?
- Yes. A new player is included from the next round and receives no results for earlier rounds.