> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spicerack.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Series

> How to set up tournament series and circuits in Spicerack

# Creating Series

This guide walks you through the process of creating and configuring tournament series in Spicerack, allowing you to connect multiple events into a cohesive circuit.

## What is a Series?

A series in Spicerack is a collection of related tournaments that contribute to an overall leaderboard or championship structure. Examples include:

* Store championship series
* Regional qualifier circuits
* Season-long competitive leagues

## Creating a New Series

1. From your admin dashboard, navigate to the **Series** section
2. Click the **Create New Series** button
3. Fill in the basic series information:
   * Series name
   * Description
   * Start and end dates
   * Banner image (optional)
   * Series logo (optional)

## Series Configuration Options

### Basic Settings

* **Series Type**: Choose between:
  * Point-based (events award points)
  * Placement-based (events award placement ranks)
  * Custom scoring
* **Series Visibility**: Public or private
* **Registration Requirements**: Open, invite-only, or qualification-based

### Points Structure

If using a points-based series:

1. Define point allocation method:
   * Standard distribution (configurable)
   * Attendance-based points
   * Placement-based points
   * Performance-based points (win ratio, game points, etc.)
2. Set point values for different achievement levels
3. Configure multipliers for premier or finale events (optional)

## Adding Events to a Series

There are two ways to add events to your series:

### Method 1: Add Existing Events

1. From the series dashboard, select **Add Events**
2. Browse or search for existing events to include
3. Select events and click **Add to Series**
4. Configure event-specific settings:
   * Points multiplier (if applicable)
   * Event weight/tier

### Method 2: Create New Series Events

1. From the series dashboard, select **Create Event**
2. Configure the event details as you would for a standard tournament
3. The event will automatically be tagged as part of the series

## Series Qualification Rules

Define how players qualify for championship events or earn invitation status:

1. Go to the **Qualification** tab in series settings
2. Configure qualification criteria:
   * Minimum events attended
   * Point thresholds
   * Placement requirements
   * Invitation structure

## Publishing Your Series

Once configuration is complete:

1. Review all series settings from the **Overview** tab
2. Click **Preview** to see how your series will appear to participants
3. When ready, click **Publish Series**

## Managing an Active Series

After publishing, you can:

* Monitor standings in real-time
* Add/remove events as needed
* Adjust point values (applies to future events only)
* Send communications to series participants
* Generate series reports and analytics