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OT: Introduction of Baffle Box - DBgF Rules

Posted By: Henrik Bukkjaer
Date: Wednesday, 10 March 2010, at 8:16 a.m.

In Response To: Introduction of Baffle Box (Rich Munitz)

Hi, just to quote the DBgF rules on the use and introduction of BaffleBox:

2.4 Random and valid dice 1. PENALTIES. If the tournament director considers a player to be in violation of § 4.1 [Dice and throws], subsection 1 or § 4.1, subsection 4, no. 1, he or she may rule that the remainder of the match has to be played using a baffle box. 2. REQUESTS. A player may make a request to the tournament director that the remainder of the match is played using a baffle box or that an observer is appointed to monitor the match.

And this one: 3.4 Baffle box 1. SITUATIONS. Backgammon matches involving the use of a baffle box may occur as an option, preference, obligation or penalty. 1. Option. In any tournament the players can choose to play the match using a baffle box if they are in agreement. 2. Preference. A player may demand that the match is played using baffle box, if it is announced in the tournament invitation that the tournament, or parts thereof, is to be held with a preference for baffle boxes. 3. Obligation. Players are obligated to play the match using baffle box, if it is announced in the tournament invitation that the tournament, or parts thereof, is held with an obligation to use baffle boxes. 4. Penalty. In any tournament the players are obligated to play the remainder of the match in progress using a baffle box, if the tournament director makes a ruling in accordance with § 2.4.

I think these rules are great - the tournament director can state in the invitation: obligation, preference or option for bafflebox use. (Whatever suit his format and target audience). In addition he has the power to introduce a bafflebox into play, should the players find it diffecult to shake and throw the dice properly. Players cannot demand that this is done, but they can request it through the TD who then makes his decision.

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