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I.D. Distracting Speech or Behavior
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III.G.3. Misoriented Tiles
  
First sentence:
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If any played tiles (excluding blanks) do not follow the established orientation of the game, but are in the correct position, you may restart the offending player’s clock stating that the tiles must be oriented correctly.  You also have the option to reorient the tiles yourself. 
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II. General Principles
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IV.B.3. Loose Tiles
  
Changes:
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If a tile spills out while drawing, and otherwise that player has not drawn all replacement tiles, that tile should be considered part of the draw. 
  
Eliminate Adjudicating Unusual Situations
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As long as there are more than 7 tiles remaining in the bag, any tiles that come out of the bag inadvertently should be shown to both players and then returned to the bag. 
  
change II.C. to II.B. Observing Infractions
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If it is late in the game, but there are still more than 7 tiles in the bag, the Director should use discretion based on number of tiles exposed as to whether the following penalty should be applied.  
change II.D. to II.C. Director’s Discretion
 
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If a situation arises that is not explicitly covered in the rules, the Director has the discretion to extract what s/he can from the rule book to correct any irregularity in a fair and reasonable manner. The Director should keep in mind that no player should benefit from an irregularity s/he created, and no player should be harmed or potentially harmed by an irregularity s/he did not create. All players should be considered innocent of willful wrongdoing unless sufficient evidence exists to the contrary.
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When there are fewer than 7 tiles remaining in the bag, even if those inadvertent tiles land face down, if the player responsible for exposing those tiles is the player WHOSE TURN IT IS TO MAKE A PLAY, see “IV.B.8. Exposing or Overdrawing Tiles when Fewer than 7 in the Bag” on page 15.
  
The goal of any remedy should be to eliminate to the fullest extent possible the impact of the irregularity on the aggrieved player. Such situations may be reported, along with the Director’s remedy, to the NASPA Rules Committee for discussion and possible inclusion in a future edition of the Rules.
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If a loose tile (or tiles) is discovered on or near the table, both players are responsible for checking the board to make sure that it (and/or any other tiles) was not dislodged from or moved on the board. If so, these tiles should be put back into place. If both players agree that it did not come from the board, the tiles will be returned to the bag. (If the bag is empty when a loose tile is discovered, see “V.C. Finding Missing Tiles Near the End of the Game” on page 27.)
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If it is determined later in the game that the tile had in fact come from the board, refer to “IV.B.4. Played Tiles Gone Missing” on page 13.
  
  
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II.D. Right to a Second Opinion
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IV.B.4. Played Tiles Gone Missing
  
If a player feels that a Director has made an incorrect ruling, s/he has the right to request a second opinion from another Director or a Rules Committee Member, if either is available.  If the two rulings differ, a third opinion may be requested.
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If it is discovered that a previously played tile is missing from the board, and cannot be located in the playing area—excluding racks—call the Director.  
  
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The Director should first count how many of that lettered tile are on the board.  The Director should then look on each player’s rack.  If the LAST of that letter is on either rack, it should be returned to the board and a new tile drawn.  If the LAST two of that same letter is on both player’s rack, try to determine who picked it up so it can be returned to the board.  If there are more of that letter unaccounted for, the Director should take the bag to a separate area to determine if there is an excess number of that letter in the bag.  If so, the tile should be returned to the board.  If all else fails, the Director should put a placeholder (a tile from another set or a facsimile) in that spot.
  
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If the spot vacated by the missing tile was subsequently taken by another tile, the found tile  should be set aside. 
  
III.A.2.Tiles
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In a recount, however, the original score is counted as if the tile were still in place, but
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only for those plays that were made when the tile was in place.
  
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IV.F.2. Disputes
Tiles that can be picked up easily from the board (e.g. due to thickness) are preferred over tiles that are difficult to pick up.
 
 
 
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III.A.2. Tiles
 
Move to 4th paragraph:  Tiles that can be picked up easily from the board (e.g. due to thickness) are preferred over tiles that are difficult to pick up.
 
Make what is now 4th paragraph the 5th paragraph and change wording to:
 
One-piece tiles are always preferred over three-piece tiles (with a paper letter insert) unless the one-piece tiles are significantly faded or worn.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
III.G.4 Poorly Positioned Tiles
 
 
 
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(including those described in “IV.H.1. Verifying the Play Score” on page 21)
 
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may notify the Director either to receive one extra minute of playing time or to subtract one  minute of playing time from the offending player.
 
 
 
 
 
IV.B.3 Loose Tiles
 
 
 
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did not come from the board, the tiles will be returned to the bag.  (If the bag is empty when a loose tile is discovered, see “V.C. Finding Missing Tiles Near the End of the Game” on page 27.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IV.B.7.a End of Game Underdrawing
 
 
 
 
 
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Near the end of the game, if you fail to follow the designated procedure for completing a turn, including recording the cumulative score, and your drawing out of order results in your opponent having too few tiles remaining to complete his/her draw, then the standard overdraw situation will apply.
 
(see IV.B.5.b Overdraw Procedure page…)  However, if Player A draws too few tiles, and Player B’s…..
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IV.H.1. Verifying the Play Score
 
 
 
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may notify the Director either to receive one extra minute of playing time or to subtract one  minute of playing time from the offending player.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IV.C.2. Counting Tiles
 
 
 
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However, if tiles are already in the opponent’s hand, but not out of the bag, s/he has the option to either pull those tiles out of the bag or to drop them back into the bag.
 
 
 
 
 
IV.F.2 Disputes
 
 
 
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Should his/her opponent dispute the designation, the Director should take into consideration the claims of both players and, if offered, any third-party observations before making an official designation of the blank.
 
  
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If a previous blank designation had not been obliterated from the slip, the clock should be neutralized and the blank designation slip be corrected.  The blank player’s clock should be restarted if a new designation had not yet been made or the opponent’s clock started if the newly played blank had been designated. 
  
  
 
IV.I.2. Holding the Play
 
IV.I.2. Holding the Play
  
Courtesy Rule, line two. Change to read:
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When you draw courtesy tiles, you remain on hold until your opponent either (i) clearly states “Release” or  “I accept the play” or (ii) starts your clock at the end of his/her turn.
 
 
However, your opponent, after CLEARLY stating that s/he is doing so, may draw…
 
 
 
Courtesy Rule, line four. Add this line:
 
… duration of the hold.  When courtesy tiles are drawn, you are considered ‘on hold’ until your opponent CLEARLY states "I accept the play" or makes their play, starting your clock.  If you make a successful challenge, your opponent…
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
IV.I.2 Holding the Play
 
 
 
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Furthermore, should a player return the courtesy tiles to the bag without showing them to his/her opponent, his/her opponent will have the right to view X+2 tiles from the bag, where X is the number of tiles returned, or all of the tiles, whichever is fewer.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
V.J. Recording the Game
 
 
 
Line 7  after ‘substantiate the adjustment’ add the line:  In such a case, the Director must make the change.  No changes need to be made, however, once the final round has been paired.
 
 
 
 
 
VI.A. Word Reference
 
 
 
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NASPA will adopt CSW2015 for Collins play on September 1, 2015
 

Latest revision as of 10:45, 14 October 2015

III.G.3. Misoriented Tiles

If any played tiles (excluding blanks) do not follow the established orientation of the game, but are in the correct position, you may restart the offending player’s clock stating that the tiles must be oriented correctly. You also have the option to reorient the tiles yourself.


IV.B.3. Loose Tiles

If a tile spills out while drawing, and otherwise that player has not drawn all replacement tiles, that tile should be considered part of the draw.

As long as there are more than 7 tiles remaining in the bag, any tiles that come out of the bag inadvertently should be shown to both players and then returned to the bag.

If it is late in the game, but there are still more than 7 tiles in the bag, the Director should use discretion based on number of tiles exposed as to whether the following penalty should be applied.

When there are fewer than 7 tiles remaining in the bag, even if those inadvertent tiles land face down, if the player responsible for exposing those tiles is the player WHOSE TURN IT IS TO MAKE A PLAY, see “IV.B.8. Exposing or Overdrawing Tiles when Fewer than 7 in the Bag” on page 15.

If a loose tile (or tiles) is discovered on or near the table, both players are responsible for checking the board to make sure that it (and/or any other tiles) was not dislodged from or moved on the board. If so, these tiles should be put back into place. If both players agree that it did not come from the board, the tiles will be returned to the bag. (If the bag is empty when a loose tile is discovered, see “V.C. Finding Missing Tiles Near the End of the Game” on page 27.) If it is determined later in the game that the tile had in fact come from the board, refer to “IV.B.4. Played Tiles Gone Missing” on page 13.


IV.B.4. Played Tiles Gone Missing

If it is discovered that a previously played tile is missing from the board, and cannot be located in the playing area—excluding racks—call the Director.

The Director should first count how many of that lettered tile are on the board. The Director should then look on each player’s rack. If the LAST of that letter is on either rack, it should be returned to the board and a new tile drawn. If the LAST two of that same letter is on both player’s rack, try to determine who picked it up so it can be returned to the board. If there are more of that letter unaccounted for, the Director should take the bag to a separate area to determine if there is an excess number of that letter in the bag. If so, the tile should be returned to the board. If all else fails, the Director should put a placeholder (a tile from another set or a facsimile) in that spot.

If the spot vacated by the missing tile was subsequently taken by another tile, the found tile should be set aside.

In a recount, however, the original score is counted as if the tile were still in place, but only for those plays that were made when the tile was in place.

IV.F.2. Disputes

If a previous blank designation had not been obliterated from the slip, the clock should be neutralized and the blank designation slip be corrected. The blank player’s clock should be restarted if a new designation had not yet been made or the opponent’s clock started if the newly played blank had been designated.


IV.I.2. Holding the Play

When you draw courtesy tiles, you remain on hold until your opponent either (i) clearly states “Release” or “I accept the play” or (ii) starts your clock at the end of his/her turn.