Official Tournament Rules
Sunday, August 16 · 2:00 PM–5:00 PM · Teams of two · $25 per player. Please review these rules before you play.
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Match Score
The first team to reach 200 points wins the match.
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Tournament Format
The tournament follows a double-elimination format. A team is eliminated after losing two matches.
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Teams and Partners
Each team consists of two players. Partners may not be changed after the tournament begins.
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No Talking During Play
Players may not speak or communicate with their partners while a hand is in progress. Any violation will result in a 25-point penalty.
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Touch-Move Rule
Once a player touches a domino, that domino must be played. A violation will award 50 points to the opposing team, and the hand will restart.
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Winner Starts the Next Hand
The player who wins a hand will play first in the following hand.
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Blocked Games
The team who blocks the game wins the hand.
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Tie in a Blocked Game — Pending Confirmation
If both teams have the same combined point total, the team that played the final domino and caused the block will win the hand.
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Consistent Handling of Dominoes
Players must handle their dominoes consistently throughout the match. Gestures, unusual movements, or changes in handling that could communicate information to a partner are prohibited.
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Match Time Limit — Pending Confirmation
Each match will have a 25-minute time limit. When time expires, the team with the highest score will win the match.
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Tie When Time Expires — Pending Confirmation
If both teams have the same score when time expires, one additional hand will be played. The winner of that hand will win the match.
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Officials' Decisions
Tournament officials will resolve rule violations, scoring disagreements, and situations not specifically covered by these rules. Their decisions will be final.