puppy swinging Tournament Rules puppy swinging

Seating assignments are RANDOMLY Determined

*Sub Points – No sub points given unless the sub comes in before the start of the 4th hand – Hosts can get sub points

* Mega Meld – NO bonus points for mega meld

* Bostons (NiteTime/Bedtime series) – 500 points is added to your score at the end of the hand.  If that puts you over 500 then the game is over.  If it doesn't put you over 500 then the game must be manually scored till a team reaches 500.

 

1. During your game, please be considerate of all other players and keep conversation to a minimum, social table talk is permitted. Coaching your partner is not permitted. If the host is called into a situation, you will be asked one (1) time only to stop or you will be asked to leave the tournament, if you continue and refuse to leave on your own then actions will be taken to have you removed. The Host reserves the right to disqualify any individual or team without any prior verbal warning, who engages in such activity.


2. We do not mandate that all messengers and chat programs be turned off at the start of the tourney. We do however ask that you be considerate of your opponents. If during the tournament you delay play due to answering a message you may be asked to shut them down and if you do not resume play your team may be disqualified.


3. Restarting a game will not be allowed at all during a game. If you have a problem such as a player or all have been booted please DO NOT shut the table down until Host says it is ok to do so. Watchers are permitted only with the approval of the host. Never block access to the table. The Host may need to see play at table. If the table is locked you may be disqualified.


4. The Host's Decision is FINAL, do not argue with the Host or you may be removed from the Tournament Room. If you have a problem with a player, contact the Host on duty. Always take conversations to talk do not argue with the player/Host in the main lobby. Our goal is to make this a fun tournament for all players.


5. BOOTS SUBS: If you disconnect from the tournament room, Please try to return as quickly as possible. We may have to get a sub til you return to continue play in a timely manner. Playing in two tournaments at the same time is not allowed. Players who sign up for a tourney should respect their partner and others at their table by finishing the game unless there is an emergency. Players leaving for another tourney will be warned of this rule. Any further violation could result in a ban from playing in future tourneys for a period of (1) month.

6. No Macros allowed in Iplay lobbies.


7. WAVS are allowed if all at your table agrees.


8. An accusation of cheating without proof during or after a tourney in the lobby is discourteous to all players. Please call host into a talk so it may be discussed.


If you have any questions, concerns, problems or feel you need to discuss something concerning PHO please contact Baylee at Baylee@puppies-hideout.com. She will respond to you as quickly as possible.