All Event Rules 

Tournament Format:
This is a double-elimination tournament with rounds similar to a tennis match format. Players must win two out of three games to take a "set," and two sets to win the "match." In the championship, it’s best-of-three for each set and best-of-five for the match.

Rules:

• Players start with arms out, elbows bent.

• Eyes may be on the opponent's face but not their hands.

• Official calls “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Shoot,” and players reveal on “Shoot.”

• Fists pump before “Shoot,” and players choose Rock (fist), Scissors (V-shape), or Paper (flat hand).

• Hesitation results in a rethrow; two faults mean a loss.

Scoring:

• Rock beats Scissors, loses to Paper, ties Rock.

• Paper beats Rock, loses to Scissors, ties Paper.

• Scissors beats Paper, loses to Rock, ties Scissors.

Tournament Rules:

• Time Limit: Matches are 45min. Record start time. If a game is progressing too slowly, call for a judge. The judge may reduce points to 200 for the remaining games.

• Changing Partners: Not allowed.

• Calling Counts: Counts must be called before the next play. Either partner can call the count.

• Scoring: Scores are to 6. Matches are best 2 out of 3.

• Singles Matches: Played one-on-one, each player draws 9 dominoes. Penalty for under/over-drawing: 1 point.

• Penalties:

  • Drew and Could Play: 1-point penalty 

  • Over-drawing in Doubles/French: 50-point penalty if dominoes are turned up. If not turned up, the player with fewer than 7 dominoes draws from the other player’s hand.

  • Passed and Could Play: 50-point penalty.

  • Cheating: 50-point penalty or disqualification.

  • No Alcohol on Table or Distractions:

  • smoking outside only;

  • spectators cannot talk during play.

• First to Go: Determined by high draw after shuffling. 

• Domino Handling: Keep hands above table level. First infraction: warning.

• No Redraw or Reshuffle: Not allowed due to voids in suits or too many doubles.

• Dominoes Not in the Shuffle: Players are responsible for all dominoes not in the shuffle. If left out by mistake, they are reshuffled. If intentionally excluded, refer to a judge.

• Exposed Dominoes: If dominoes are exposed during the shuffle or drawing, they must be reshuffled or accepted by the player who exposed them.

• Misplayed Domino: If caught before the next play, the domino will be placed elsewhere on the table or played when possible. If not caught in time, it stands as played.

• Wrong Double Played: If a wrong double is played as the spinner and not caught before the next play, it stands. If caught in time, it will be corrected. Player gets 50 point penalty

• Played Out of Turn: A domino played out of turn will be left face-up and played at the first opportunity. Player gets 50 points penalty

• Blocked Game: In singles, a game is blocked when neither player can play. In singles and doubles, the lowest points in the opponent's hand are scored. In case of a tie, no points are awarded.

• Game Plays in a clockwise position

• Rolling a six lets a player either move a pawn out of base or advance a pawn in play, with an extra roll awarded.

• Rolling a double 6 make awards a player to move an opponents pawn back to base.

• Three consecutive doubles lead to a player losing their turn.

• First four colors to get home wins

• Double thrown breaks a block

• A die falling off the board one a throw results in a lost of turn​

Game Rules:

• First team to 350 points wins.

• Bid every hand with a partner (one opens, one closes).

• Minimum bid is the board (4 points).

• Locked bid: No changes once placed.

• 2 sets = Game.

• Bid 10, +/- 150 points.

• Spades can lead at any time.

• A "Boston" during any match does not end the game. Bidding a Boston = 200 points.

• Saying "a possible" is allowed.

Deal Rules:

• First diamond deals to start a new game.

• Use a card to mark the cut. Dealers cut accordingly.

• Dealer must take the last card; otherwise, it’s a misdeal.

• Dealers cannot flip cards or show the bottom card during dealing.

• Use 2 decks per game.

• Players may not pick up their hand until dealing is complete.

• No spades + no face cards = Bad Luck (still play).

• Count your cards after dealing. Missing a card results in a set.

• Calling "Bingo": Once a player has completed a winning pattern, they must immediately shout "Bingo!" to claim their win. The game stops, and the card is verified.

• Verification: After a "Bingo" is called, the caller will verify the player's card to confirm the win.

• One Winner: If multiple players call "Bingo" at the same time, the first person to call it is considered the winner.

• No Cheating: Players must only mark the numbers that are actually called out. Any fraudulent behavior may result in disqualification.

• Prize: The winner of each round typically receives a prize, which can be predetermined or announced by the game organizer.

• Disputes: In the event of a dispute, the caller or event organizer's decision is final.