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Check your actual server-assigned group and eligibility. Each new round requires a new work.
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Groups
A group stage followed by playoffs.
In short: Groups is a three-round tournament: artists are split into groups of up to four, the best two of each go to the semifinal and the top three reach the final. Every round needs new work on the shared reference.
Intensity
Pace
Teamwork
- Players
- from 4 artists
- Judges
- from 2 independent
- Rounds
- 3 rounds
- Time
- about 10–17 days
How the game moves
- Groups of up to four
- Two per group advance
- Three from the semifinal
- Final · new work
Check your actual server-assigned group and eligibility. Each new round requires a new work.
This diagram explains the rules. Participants, eligibility, deadlines and results come only from Arena.
Judge
Apply to an open event. Once approved, evaluate anonymous photos before the deadline; videos and work-to-author links stay hidden.
For judgesOrganizer
Prepare the reference and deadlines, approve independent judges. Verify work authenticity and confirm phase transitions on the server.
Create a competitionTournament bracket
How it feels
You know right away who is next to you: a group of three or four artists is your closest rivals. Round after round the bracket narrows, and the feeling of “I am moving on” becomes a real reward.
This mode loves consistency: you have to show up three times. Whoever survives the semifinal and keeps their form for the final gets the rare experience of a real tournament on real work.
Who it is for
For anyone who likes tournament dynamics and is ready to step into the arena several times in a row.
- schools and studios with 8–16 students
- anyone who wants a clear “group → final” route
- artists ready for regular practice
Time
How a game goes
Group draw
After voting, participants are placed into groups of up to four automatically and fairly.
at the startRound 1 · group stage
Everyone works the shared reference. The best two of each group move on.
48–72 h + judgingRound 2 · semifinal
New work, one common ranking of those who advanced. The top three reach the final.
48–72 h + judgingRound 3 · final
The last piece and the final places. A tie for the final means shared places: 1, 1, 3.
48–72 h + judging
How points work
- In every round the score is the independent panel’s average total (maximum 30).
- Groups are drawn automatically and locked; works are still scored blind.
- Semifinalist status is awarded if you have a scored piece in the second round of a completed event.
An artist’s playbook
Save your strength
Three rounds mean three pieces. Plan your workload and do not spend your best on the first stage.
One codeword for the whole event
The personal word stays the same, but the work in every round must be new.
Know your group
You see who is in your group and can calmly agree on shooting times — scores stay anonymous.
Time
Duration calculator
Enter your numbers to get a schedule in your time zone and in a teammate’s.
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Frequently asked questions
How many people are in a group?
Up to four artists. The number of groups is the number of participants divided by four, rounded up.
What if a group has fewer than four?
Groups are filled evenly: each can have from one to four artists, and the best two move on.
Other modes
One round
Classic
One piece, scored on three criteria.
Mode details
The arena shrinks
Battle Royale
The stronger half stays after every round.
Mode details
Team scoring
Team vs Team
One piece per artist, a shared result for the team.
Mode details
Team scoring
Battle of Countries
Teams by profile country, one reference for everyone.
Mode detailsSpectators
Spectators can follow PMU Quest events without competing. If the creator enables the optional audience award for a new event, a separate 72-hour vote opens only after the official judges finalize the results. It never changes sporting places or craft ratings.
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PMU Quest certificates are community practice awards tied to real completed events, artists or judges. A public proof records a specific result or contribution. It is not a diploma, accreditation, professional licence or medical qualification.
A practice result you can verify.The next stroke is yours.
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Updated: October 2026