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Genshin Impact
University Carnival USA Event Guide
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University Carnival USA is the first eSports event in the US for the Second Anniversary of Genshin Impact. See the University Carnival USA information and details in this complete guide!
University Carnival USA Event Info
University Carnival Event Details
| Event Registration | September 26 - October 04, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Selection Notice | Before October 15 |
| Qualifying Rounds | October 15- 16, 2022 |
| Finals | October 29, 2022 |
What is University Carnival USA?
The University Carnival USA is both an online and offline culmination of events where college students from the USA compete against each other!
The qualifier rounds will be conducted online while the Finals will be held at GameWorks Seattle, 1511 7th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101!
Other Current & Upcoming Events
The USA Equivalent of University Invitational UK
A similar intercollegiate invitational happened last May 2022, during the Version 2.6!
University Invitational UK
How to Participate in University Carnival USA?
University Carnival USA Quick Guide
| How to Participate in University Carnival USA | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register your team in eFuse's registration page. |
| 2 | Wait for the admins to notify you if your team is selected for the qualifying rounds! |
| 3 | If you don't wanna join the tournament, you can participate in the mini events instead! |
Register Your Team
Visit the Event Page
Go to the registration page and click the Competition Registration button. Keep in mind that all members from the same team must fill out the form.
Submit the Registration Form
 |
You will then get routed to eFuse's registration page. Accomplish the registration form and hit submit. The selection will take place on October 15th, so check your email and Discord regularly to know if your team has been selected for the Qualifying Rounds!
Registration Guidelines
| University Carnival USA Registration Guidelines |
|---|
| Teams will consist of three members: one team captain and two team members. Members of the same team must come from the same institution and must all be duly enrolled students in the Fall 2022 semester. During the Selection Notice date, selected teams must download the Developer Version of the game, with approximately 77GB worth of data. |
University Carnival USA Registration
Prepare for and Win the Online Qualifiers
The Online Qualifiers will be a two-day competition amongst the selected teams, which will take place on October 15th and 16th.
All participating teams are required to stream their setups, to maintain fairness and integrity throughout the whole event.
| 1st Online Qualifier | Saturday, October 15, 2022 (12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT) |
|---|---|
| 2nd Online Qualifier | Sunday, October 16, 2022 (3:00 PM ET/12:00 PM PT) |
Lobby Setup
Team members will designate one team captain and two members. All team members must join their Team Captain's world, as the online qualifiers will take place inside the game.
Character selection must also abide by eFuse' rules, which is only limited to one (1) 5-star character and two (2) 4-star characters.
Tournament Format
The qualifier will be divided into two game formats: Sprints and Domains. Sprint is a game format where teams are required to go a specific location on foot, without the use of any Teleport Waypoint.
Changing characters during the Sprint will be on the admin's discrection.
Domain, on the other hand, is a game format where teams are required to complete a certain domain. Both formats must be completed within a limited-time period.
| Task Order | Domain Challenge | Sprint Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midsummer Courtyard | Top of Starsnatch Cliff |
| 2 | Peak of Vindagnyr | Top of the Dragonspine Pillar |
| 3 | Hidden Palace of Zhou Formula | Peak of Wuwang Hill |
| 4 | Domain of Guyun | Peak of Guyun Stone Forest |
| 5 | Hidden Palace of Guizang Formula | Top of Luhua Pool Statue |
| 6 | Clear Pool and Mountain Cavern | Top of Mt. Hulao |
| 7 | Court of Flowing Sand | Grand Narukami Shrine |
| 8 | Formation Estate | Top of the Serpent’s Skull |
| 9 | The Coordinates of Sun and Rain | The Rain’s End |
| 10 | Spire of Solitary Enlightenment | Sanctuary of Surasthana |
Online Qualifier Guidelines
| University Carnival USA Qualifier Guidelines |
|---|
| All Domain and Sprint tasks must be completed in the order they are presented. Players cannot switch characters, unless otherwise the location/domain is locked behind a certain element that the team doesn't have. Domain challenges must be completed on the hardest level (VI). |
University Carnival USA Handbook
Join the Mini Events
Travelers who will not participate on the tournament itself, also have the chance to experience the excitement and win prizes!
Friends and Realm Event
Get a chance to win this event by designing your Serenitea Pot and showcasing it to everyone! Simply take a screenshot of your teapot with your UID showing and submit it during the Finals of University Carnival USA!
If you're unable to go to the venue, don't worry! You can still join Friends and Realm by uploading your entry on Twitter!
Snapshot World
Use your Kamera to capture the best moments during the finals of University Carnival USA!
Upload them on TikTok or Twitter, and who knows, you may garner a lot of likes and win the prize! Remember to use the hashtag #UniversityCarnivalUSA in TikTok and Twitter!
Question and Answer
Swan from the Knights of Favonius is back with the Question and Answer event! Participate in this live question and answer and get a chance to win exciting prizes!
University Carnival USA Complete Rewards
University Carnival USA Rewards
| Winners | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Champion (one team) |
USD $6000 in cash |
| 1st Runner-up (one team) |
USD $3000 in cash |
| 2nd Runner-up (one team) |
USD $2000 in cash |
| 4th Placer |  Primogem
x1000 each member |
| 5th to 8th Placers | Primogem
x500 each member |
Mini Event Rewards
Friends and Realm Rewards
| Winners | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Top 1 | USD $100 Amazon Gift Card |
| Top 2 | USD $50 Amazon Gift Card |
| Top 3 | USD $30 Amazon Gift Card |
| 20 Participants | USD $50 Amazon Gift Card |
Snapshot World Rewards
| Winners | Rewards |
|---|---|
| TikTok (two winners) |
USD $50 Amazon Gift Card each |
| Twitter (two winners) |
USD $50 Amazon Gift Card each |
Question and Answer Rewards
| Winners | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Top Participants (three winners) | USD $50 Amazon Gift Card each |
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|---|---|
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01/05/2026 - 01/12/2026
|
 Bing-Bang Finchball
|
12/05/2025 - 12/15/2025
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 Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey
|
12/19/2025 - 01/05/2026
+ Free 4-Star Bow |
 Heroic Clash: Saurian Brawl
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12/29/2025 - 01/07/2026
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Permanent/Recurring Events
| Event Guide | Date and Rewards |
|---|---|
 To Temper Thyself and Journey Far
|
12/01/2025 - 02/23/2026
+ 5-Star Stella Fortuna |
 Stygian Onslaught
|
12/10/2025 - 01/13/2026
+ Dust of Enlightenment |
 Travelers' Tales
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Permanently Available after Version 6.0
|
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|
Permanently Available
|
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|
Permanently Available
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 Hangout Events
|
Permanently Available after Version 1.4
+ Talent Materials + Specialty Dish |
 Baptism of Song
|
Permanently Available
+ Free Barbara
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 Daily Check-In
|
2021/03/01 - Permanently Available
|
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|
Permanently Available
+ Prototype Rancour |
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