| Rule 1. Have Fun and be Considerate of the other players. That means keep conversation to a minimum and no multitasking please. Harassment, name calling, or arguing will not be tolerated. If a tournament Host is called into a situation, that host reserves the right to disqualify any individual or team without any prior verbal warning who engages in such activity. The tournament Host's decision is final. |
| Rule 2. If during a tournament game a message is sent or received from a voice or chat programs (Example: ICQ, Yahoo messenger, Powwow), it could result in a disqualification from the tourney. All decisions are made by the tourney Host running the event, concerning this rule. |
| Rule 3. Table Hosting & Options: One person from the first team listed will host the game. The game host should set the table options as directed by tournament host. |
| Rule 4. Restarting a game will not be allowed at all during a tourney. If you have a problem such as all have been booted or game host was booted, notify the tournament host immediately. Please DO NOT shut the table down until tournament host authorizes such action be taken. |
| Rule 5. The talk at the table is to be primarily for social and congratulatory purposes. No "table talk" discussing playing tactics will be permitted. If it has anything to do with the game at hand (i.e. cards, relief, plans, disappointment, etc.) If you feel somebody is "table talking", stop playing and notify tournament host immediately. The decision of the tournament host on matters of table talk is final. |
| Rule 6. BRB’s occurring during a game will be limited to Five Minutes unless an emergency has been declares. After Five Minutes, that player will be replaced with a sub for the remainder of the game. If a sub cannot be found, the player/team with the brb will forfeit the game |
| Rule7. Breaks and Boots: Breaks - Ask tourney host prior to doing so no longer then 5 minutes between rounds. Boots - after 5 minutes a sub will be placed. The booted player has 15 minutes to return to the lobby to retain the position. After 15 minutes has expired the sub will be deemed the signed up player. |
| Rule 8. and Iplay Membership Policy Rule: No Macros are allowed in IPlay Lobbies by players, i.e., pictures. |
| Rule 9. Leaving a Tourney Event before finished to go play another event will result in a write up to the seniors/owners of The HillyBillies Club and can lead to a Suspension from playing tourneys at this club for 14 days or more. Also, signing up for more than one event without a withdraw results in the same penalty. |
| Rule 10. If any team refuses to play in any game, regardless of the reason, that team will be subject to a 2 WEEK SUSPENSION.
Foul Language towards Hosts/Players is an AUTOMATIC BAN from ALL HillyBillies Club Lobbies. |
| Rule 11. Accusations of cheating without proof during a game and/or after a game in the tourney lobby will result in a write up to the senior staff of The HillyBillies Club. The second write-up of accusing a player or players of cheating will result in a 2 week ban from all The HillyBillies Club events. |
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Rule 12. Spectators are permitted if all agree. Never lock the door. Tournament Host may need to see the play at the table. If the door is locked, that team is disqualified. |
| Rule 13: Do not turn card viewing on unless tournament host requests you to. Any table host found with their card viewing ON will results in that team being disqualified. |
| Rule 14. Waves are permitted to be played. Please make sure they are suitable for all players to hear and be prepared to share them if requested to do so. No waves that will tip your pard to your hand or what you want to do will be permitted, as in no duck sounds during nils or playing wipeout when you want to go for a set |
| Rule 15. Subs are allowed in partner games. In "Single games" a sub is not allowed. If you need to leave, the win goes to your opponent. In all games you must play in the finals to receive any points on offer. In "Partner games" one(1) original team member must finish the tourney. Final Game: a sub will be allowed 1 sub per Team ONLY, NO two(2) SUBS on same Team will be permitted. If both parties (players) need to leave they forfeit the game to the ...Table(4 players) still playing. |
| Rule 16. NO Foreign Language Chats are allowed in open lobby. PLEASE , take to iptalk or IM before or after game. Most players speak "American English Only". PLEASE Respect This Request. |
| Rule 17. If the table host hits the "Cancel Game" button during the game, please call the tourney host to the table. The first time it happens is a warning, but the second time it happens during the tourney, the player will be disqualified. |
| Rule 18. In the event that a game is holding up the rest of the players, THE HOST shall instruct those players to leave their present table open and proceed to their second assigned game. After finishing their second game, the four players shall return to their first game room and finish their first game. |
Rule 19. TIE SCORES
Pinochle: In case of a tie, the bidder will get 1 point added to score for the win.
Spades: If there is a tie score, an extra hand will be played at a new table
Canasta: If there is a tie score, an extra hand will be played at a new table, players should be in same seats and 120 meld is required to open, high score from this hand wins the game |
| Rule 20. Sometimes due to unavoidable causes, the host(s) may not be at their tournament and/or get booted from the tournament, and may not be able to return. At this time, please notify HB YalCmBkYaHear (ivebeencertified on Y messenger), or HB BJAM (da_real_bjam on Y messenger). If they are not online, then notify an op (preferably a senior op). Their decisions are final!! Click on contact info on home page for Sr. Op List. |
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GOOD LUCK TO ALL PLAYERS!!!!!!!!!
If you have any problems, suggestions, or concerns with our tournaments, that you don't feel can be worked out with the Tournament Host,
Please Feel Free to Contact HB Owners
NEW!! Club Contact Information
Club Owner: HB YalCmBkYaHear = brendadoucette@gmail.com
Club Co Owner: HB BJAM = da_real_bjam@yahoo.com
Club Mail Box = thehillybillies@yahoo.com
Club Site URL = http://thehillybilliesclub.com/ |
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