Dictionary CSW21

Challenge Rule Single (+5 points per challenge)

Initial Time 25 minutes
Overtime 5 minutes (10 points per minutes)
Time Limit Per Move No
Pairing Method Computerized, Au Pair
No. Round 6 rounds **
*** TD may vary the number of rounds as circumstances dictate
Maximum Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6
50 teams Random Swiss Swiss Swiss Swiss/KOH Swiss/KOH
Ø Must know how to play (basic gameplay)
Ø Respectful, courteous, fair and honest play
Ø Uphold high standards of both etiquette and ethics
Ø If you need help (gameplay), please raise up your
hand and ask for help from the appointed officials.
Ø The decision of the Tournament Director (TD) is final.
No appeal is allowed.
Ø Team must NOT

Ø refer to any dictionaries and/or electronic devices while

playing
Ø use calculators during the game
Ø move / turn the board during the game unless it’s a rotating
board
Ø cheat in any possible way
Ø Team must know
In computerized-pairing, the one
with an asterisk * shall start first
Ø Drawing tiles
Ø Must hold the tile bag so that
its rim is at or above eye level.

Ø When extra tile(s) drawn

Ø Opponent will randomly choose X+2 tiles from the rack
and facing up on the board. (X is the overdrawn tiles)
Ø Opponent will then choose X tiles and return it into the bag.
Ø To complete your turn,
Ø Place the tile(s) to form a word.
Ø Count and Announce the score for the word(s)
formed.
Ø Record the score in the scoresheet
Ø Press the clock.
Ø Replenish their rack from the tile bag
(7 tiles on the rack)
Main word New word(s) Score Cummulate Main New word(s) Score Cummulate
formed Score* Word formed Score*
HORN - 14 14 Turn 1 FARM 9 9
PASTE FARMS 25 39 Turn 2 MOB NOT , BE 16 25
BIT PI , AT 16 55 Turn 3

*Both team scoresheet must be tally (same). Please counter check the Cummulative Score
from time to time. You may pause the time if needed.
Ø You may challenge the word(s) formed
Ø after the clock has been pressed by opponent
Ø before opponent draws tiles from the bag
Ø must call out hold and pause the timer

Ø Both team must send out a person to the checker

Ø Challenger types in the word (exact spelling on the board)
Ø Opponent verifies the word typed in (VERY IMPORTANT)
Ø You suspect your opponent formed a phoney
Ø You challenge your opponent
Ø If the word is unacceptable,
Ø take back the tiles
Ø score zero for that turn
Ø end of turn.
Ø You suspect your opponent formed a phoney
Ø You challenge your opponent
Ø If the word is acceptable,
Ø add 5 points to the score
Ø end of turn
Ø ‘Exchange’ any number of tiles as many turns as
desired (At least seven (7) tiles in the bag)
Ø Take out tile(s) from the rack and face down.
Ø Say out number of tiles you want to exchange.
Ø Press timer and take new tile(s) from the bag.
Ø Return the old tile(s) into bag.
Ø You will score zero for that turn.
Ø You have used all the tiles on your rack and all the tiles
in the bag have been drawn.
Ø Opponent counts the point on the rack
Ø Double the point
Ø Add the point to your score (scoresheet)
Ø Deduct time penalty (if any),
Ø Highest score wins.
Ø Both of you and opponent have passed thrice
consecutively
Ø Count the point on your rack
Ø Write the point on tile penalty (scoresheet)
Ø Opponent does the same thing
Ø Deduct tile penalty and time penalty (if any),
Ø Highest score wins.
Main New word(s) Score Cummulate Main New word(s) Score Cummulate
word formed Score Word formed Score
HORN - 14 14 Turn 1 FARM 9 9
PASTE FARMS 25 39 Turn 2 MOB NOT , BE 16 25
BIT PI , AT 16 55 Turn 3 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 4 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 5 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 6
30 Tile penalty 15
- Time penalty -
25 Total 10

15
Ø You exceed 30 minutes (25+5 overtime)
Ø Count point on your rack
Ø Write the point on tile penalty (scoresheet)
Ø Opponent does the same thing.
Ø Write 50 points for the time penalty.(only you)
Ø Deduct tile penalty and time penalty
Ø Highest score wins.
Main New word(s) Score Cummulate Main New word(s) Score Cummulate
word formed Score Word formed Score
HORN - 14 14 Turn 1 FARM 9 9
PASTE FARMS 25 39 Turn 2 MOB NOT , BE 16 25
BIT PI , AT 16 55 Turn 3 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 4 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 5 - - 0 25
- - 0 55 Turn 6
30 Tile penalty 15
50 Time penalty -
-25 Total 10

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Ø Teams shall fill in the
Result Slip with the
scores and spread
(see 3.8.2)
Ø Teams shall signed
the Result Slip
Ø Hand in the Result
Slip and both
Scoresheets to TD
Ø Teams shall fill in
their own Individual
Score Sheet for
their own record at
the end of the game.
(Good practice to
keep track)
Ø All matters not stated in the concept paper or any
exclusion to the rules and all other unexpected
matters and issues on interpretation will be decided
by the organising committee of the competition.
Exception Problem Decision Made
Illogical scores and spreadcounts by the both teams disqualified and score 0 for that round.
teams (multiple errors in addition)
Challenge Rules set to Single Challenge
Unsuccessful challenge +5 per challenge
Teams at Table (Bottom Ranking) play more Stop the game earlier to ensure smooth tournament
than 50 minutes. (under TD supervision)
Team violates the expected standard (3.9) Team will be given warning or DQ depends on situation
and other restrictions (under TD supervision)
Ø There shall be a Tournament Director (TD)
Ø Game Officials shall be appointed as invigilators.
Ø Score Keeper will compile scores for each round.
Ø In case of any contention, the accompanying teacher shall refer
to the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director has the
final say.
Ø The winning player shall be decided first by the number of
points, then the spread count.
Ø A win is 1 point, a loss is 0 point, and a draw is 0.5 point
Ø The spread count is the difference between the winning and
losing score of a game.
Ø Winner gets positive spread, while the other gets negative
spread.
Ø The decision of the TD is final. No appeal is allowed.
Ø Prizes are awarded as follows:
Ø Champion
Ø First Runner Up
Ø Second Runner Up
Ø Two Consolation Prize
Ø Trophies and Certificates of Achievement will be awarded to
the winners. Certificates of participation will be awarded to all
participants.
Ø This concept paper is valid as of 2023 until further notification or
revision from the Ministry of Education and can be used at all
levels for competitions organised by the Ministry. The
competition will abide to the above rules ONLY.
Ø All rights reserved by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Ø Usage or adaptation by any entities outside of the ministry
requires prior permission. Division of Sports, Co- Curricular and
Arts Division Ministry of Education Malaysia.