Horizon Online Domino Tournaments

 

Tie-Breaker Rules

 

Tie-Breaker Rules for the Domino King & the Team Champion positions.

When the total scores of 2 or more players (or two or more teams) are tied, the tie-breaker rules shall apply in the following order:

 

(1) Most 6’s, 5’s, 4’s, 3’s, 2’s & 1’s.

(2) Least total games gave away (in games won - that is, where 6 games were scored).

If still tied:

(3) The players shall compete in a playoff round, in a timely manner as scheduled, and in a format as determined by the tournament organizers.

 

 

 

Tie-Breaker Rules for the 2nd place and lower positions

When the total scores of 2 or more players (or two or more teams) are tied, the tie-breaker rules shall apply in the following order:

 

(1) Most 6’s, 5’s, 4’s, 3’s, 2’s & 1’s.

(2) Least total games gave away (in games won - that is, where 6 games were scored).

(3) Sum of opponent scores (in games won - that is, where 6 games were scored).

     A player who won his/her games against the strongest opponents shall be ranker higher.

(4) Least individual opponent games gave away (in games won - that is, where 6 games were scored).

     A player who 6-love another player shall be ranked higher than players who gave away more games in their best round.

(5) Highest individual opponent score (in games won - that is, where 6 games were scored).

     A player who won against the strongest individual opponent shall be ranked higher.

If still tied:

(6) The players shall compete in a playoff round, in a timely manner as scheduled, and in a format as determined by the tournament organizers.

 

End of Tie-Breaker Rules