Beyblade X Rules and Regulations

How to win!

Players will need to score 4-7 points depending on format and match type.

Basic points system

1 Point = Out Spin Finish - Opponents Beyblade stops spinning
2 Points = Burst Finish - Opponents Beyblade bursts
2 Points = Over Zone Finish - Opponents Beyblade is knocked into a side pocket
3 Points = Xtreme Finish - Opponents Beyblade is knocked into the Xtreme Zone
3 Points = Stadium Out - Opponents Beyblade is knocked out of the top of the stadium (optional)
0 Points = Tie - Requirements below are met, replay the round

Other possible outcomes

Both Beyblades enter and stay in the Over Zones at the same time with no clear winner - Tie - Replay round

Both Beyblades enter the Over Zones but one Beyblade re-enters the play area - Re-entered Beyblade is the winner

Beyblade 1 enters the Over Zone, Beyblade 2 enters the Over Zone shortly after - If both Beyblades remain in the Over Zone, Beyblade 1 that entered first is declared to loser. If either Beyblade comes back into play, it is declared the winner

Beyblade 1 enters an Over Zone and continues to spin longer than Beyblade 2 which is still in the play area - Beyblade 2 in the play area is still declared the winner - Over Zone Finish

Beyblade 1 is knocked out (Over Zone, Extreme Zone or Stadium Out), Beyblade 2 bursts - If the burst was caused by the same contact that knocked out Beyblade 1, Beyblade 1 is the winner as Beyblade 2 burst before Beyblade 1 left the play area - Burst Finish - If the burst occurs by means of hitting the Xcelerator Rail, Beyblade 2 is the winner - Over Zone Finish, Xtreme Finish or Stadium Out

Beyblade 1 is knocked out (Over Zone, Extreme Zone or Stadium Out) and Beyblade 2 is knocked out (Over Zone, Extreme Zone or Stadium Out) at the same time - Tie - Replay round

Beyblade 1 is knocked out (Over Zone, Extreme Zone or Stadium Out), Beyblade 2 is also knocked out from the same contact - Tie - Replay round

Beyblade 1 is knocked out (Over Zone, Extreme Zone or Stadium Out) and doesn't re-enter, Beyblade 2 enters the Over Zone or Xtreme Zone afterwards via Xcelerator Rail - Beyblade 2 is the winner

A Beyblades bit separates from the ratchet but remains in place until the end of the battle - No Burst

Launching

A battle is started with the judge calling "3-2-1 Go Shoot!" or "3-2-1 Let it Rip!" and begins when both Beyblades have made contact with the Battle Zone of the stadium at least once. If a Beyblade is launched directly into an Over/Xtreme Zone instead, it is considered to be an Own Finish and will only lose 1 point instead of the usual 2 or 3. Both players must simultaneously launch their Beyblades as the word "shoot" or "rip" is called.

Beyblades must be launched inside the stadium play area.
Players must keep their launcher held within their half of the stadium. Never attempt to obstruct an opponent’s launch.
Players cannot shoot their Beyblade onto the opponent's Beyblade mid-air.
Players must keep their Beyblade within 20cm of the stadium floor/ play area for the duration of their launch.
Do not touch the stadium at any time. If players think the stadium should be adjusted, ask a judge.
If a winder-based launcher is being used, a legal launch consists of the winder being pulled out of the launcher, rather than pushed in.

Relaunching

If a players launch is obstructed or noticeably underpowered due to an event beyond the players control or contact is made in mid-air, players can request a relaunch, which will immediately void and end the current battle.

The primary reasons to request a relaunch are:

Players launcher malfunctions in a way that causes the launch to be underpowered
Player is accidentally hit or shoved by the opposing player or a spectator
Contact was made before both Beyblades touched the stadium floor once

Players are entitled to a single relaunch per battle, though judges may freely invoke relaunches for players outside of their allocation if they have a valid concern.

Players must request a relaunch during the countdown or immediately afterwards. The judge may deny the request if they determine that you were at fault or requested too late.

Modifications

Foreign Substances: Beyblade and launcher parts cannot be altered or decorated in any way that affects their performance. Players who intentionally modify the performance illegally of their equipment will be disqualified and potentially banned from future Events.

Physical Modification: Unless explicitly stated otherwise by another rule, Beyblade and launcher parts can only be physically modified through:
- Battle with other Beyblades of the same series.
- Launching a Beyblade into a Beyblade stadium.
- Assembling a Beyblade or launcher with parts that fit and are intended to be used together based on the part composition of the series in question.

Minor physical modifications caused by other means (such as accidentally dropping a Beyblade onto the floor) may be permitted with judge approval. Please ask a judge if you are unsure if your part is legal.

Broken Parts: Beyblade parts that are broken in any way are considered illegal and may not be used in events unless otherwise explicitly specified in this rulebook.

Sticker Placement: Stickers cannot be placed anywhere where two parts of the Beyblade come into contact with each other. You must respect the legal sticker positioning as outlined by the instructions included in each product.

Playing Surface Stadium Cracks: Cracks within the playing surface of Stadiums are not acceptable and Stadiums with such damage are illegal for BBN play.

Outer Wall Stadium Cracks: Cracks on the walls or outside of the play area are acceptable if they are repaired with tape attached to the underside of the Stadium.

Unofficial Paint/Clear-coating on Blades: Painting or clear-coating your Blades for aesthetic reasons is permitted. The coat must be light, non-textured and not affect the Beyblade’s performance. A coat also cannot be added in places where the Blade connects to other parts of the Beyblade (Ratchet, etc.). If the Judge determines your Blade does not meet these standards, you will be obligated to switch out the Blade for another version of the same Blade. If you cannot, you will be given a match loss.

Unofficial/Homemade Stickers on Blades: Decorating your Blades with unofficial/homemade stickers is permitted. These stickers must not affect the Beyblade’s performance and must adhere to a Blade’s legal sticker positioning. (Blades with no specific positioning instructions may have a sticker placed on top of the clear piece of plastic that protects the Gear Chip.) Any imagery or verbiage on these stickers must not be offensive. If the Judge determines your Blade does not meet these standards, you will be obligated to switch out the Blade for another version of the same Blade. If you cannot, you will be given a match loss.

Marking Parts: Parts may be marked in order to differentiate parts from your opponent’s in the event of a double Burst Finish, or to maintain the orientation of your combination’s parts should it burst and need to be re-assembled. You may apply minor markings (single lines or dots) to them with a pen or marker in the following places:
- On a Blade: Anywhere besides the Blade’s contact points, or where the Ratchet makes contact with the Blade’s underside.
- On a Ratchet: Anywhere on the Ratchet Base (the bottom part of the Ratchet) besides where the Bit makes contact with it.
- On a Bit: The top surface and inside of the Bit’s Shaft.

Painting or Decorating Launchers/Grips/Accessories: Launchers, Grips, and Accessories may be painted or decorated for aesthetic purposes only. Any paint or decoration added must not affect the performance or originally intended functions or gimmicks of the part and should not obstruct your opponent’s ability to launch properly in any way. If a judge determines your launcher, grip, or accessory has been modified to the point of illegality due to such modifications, they may tell you to switch to another version of that same part.

Swapping Launcher Components: Components of a launcher that have been worn down over use may be replaced with an identical substitute from another launcher.

Swapping Part Components/Disassembling Parts: If a Part can be disassembled via non-destructive means, components of that Part may be replaced with an identical substitute from another Part.

Broken BeyLauncher Handle: BeyLaunchers may be used with broken handles.

Beyblade X Match Types

- 1 on 1

When playing 1 on 1, players will use a single Beyblade per match

Players will play up to 4-7 points depending on the format being used

Players may change Beyblades between rounds but not during matches

Players are expected to arrive at the stadium ready to play (Have your equipment ready. Do not intentionally stall for time or try to look at opponents Beyblades)

Do not touch the stadium or Beyblades until the judge has made a ruling

If there are more than 3 consecutive ties, both players must switch Beyblades (Players may use the same ratchet or bit but the blade must be replaced)

- 1 on 1 Locked

'Locked' match types are a 'new player friendly' option aimed at introducing new players to the game. It stops experienced players being able to dominate by utilizing type advantages and having access to a larger number of parts. It simplifies events whilst introducing a challenge for existing players.

Same 1 on 1 rules apply with the following changes.

Players will need to register their Beyblade at the beginning of the event before engaging in free play

Players will be required to use the same Beyblade throughout the event

If there are more that 3 consecutive ties both players will be required to replace their bit for that round only. (If a player does not have more parts then a judge may lend them a part for that match)

- 3 on 3

When playing 3 on 3, players will use a deck consisting of three Beyblades per match in a pre-determined order of 1,2,3 with no repeating parts

Players will play up to 4-7 points depending on the format being used

Players may change decks between rounds but not during matches

Players are expected to arrive at the stadium ready to play (Have your equipment ready and deck in order. Do not intentionally stall for time or try to look at opponents Beyblades)

Players must hand their deck to the judge in pre-determined sequence for inspection (this should be done with a deck box but if the player does not have one then they may discretely pass them to the judge and list the order)

The judge will continue to hold players decks for the duration of the match

The judge will pass each player their next Beyblade for use and previous Beyblades should be returned

Do not touch the stadium or Beyblades until the judge has made a ruling

If there is no winner after all three Beyblades have been used, players will face away from each other and may reshuffle their decks. Players are not allowed to change Beyblades or parts during this time

If there are more than 3 consecutive ties, both players must move on to their next Beyblades

Once at the stadium, players may not receive help or advice from spectators (unless there is a special circumstance that is pre-discussed with the tournament organizer)

- 3 on 3 Locked

Same 3 on 3 rules apply with the following changes.

Players will need to register their Beyblades/ deck at the beginning of the event before engaging in free play

Players will be required to use the same Beyblades/ deck throughout the event

- Deck

When playing Deck, players will use a deck consisting of three Beyblades with no repeating parts

Players will play up to 4-7 points depending on the format being used

Players may change decks between rounds but not during matches

Players are expected to arrive at the stadium ready to play (Have your equipment ready and deck in order. Do not intentionally stall for time or try to look at opponents Beyblades)

Players must hand their deck to the judge in pre-determined sequence for inspection (this should be done with a deck box but if the player does not have one then they may discretely pass them to the judge and list the order)

The judge will continue to hold players decks for the duration of the match

Players should have their first choice of Beyblade ready

After each match the following will happen -

The loser will have the option to switch or stay.
If the loser chooses to stay, both players must continue to play the next match with the same Beyblades.
If the loser chooses to switch, the winner may also choose to switch or stay.
If the winner chooses to stay, the winner will remain using the same Beyblade and the loser must choose a different Beyblade from their deck.
If the winner chooses to switch, the winner must select a different Beyblade from their deck and reveal it to the loser first. The loser may then make their choice after acknowledging the winners choice

The judge will pass each player their next Beyblade for use and previous Beyblades should be returned

Do not touch the stadium or Beyblades until the judge has made a ruling

If there are more than 3 consecutive ties, both players must move on to their next Beyblades

Once at the stadium, players may not receive help or advice from spectators (unless there is a special circumstance that is pre-discussed with the tournament organizer)

Tournament Formats

Swiss Format: This will be a Swiss Format tournament. That means players will play a minimum of 4 or 5 matches in the first stage. A predetermined number of players will will taken from the top cut to compete in the finals (if there is a final stage). Depending on event size and time constraints an organizer may declare winners from Swiss standings.

Single Elimination Format: This will be a Single Elimination Format. That means players will play a minimum of one match. If a player loses, they're eliminated from the tournament.

Double Elimination Format: This will be a Double Elimination Format tournament. That means players will play a minimum of 2 matches in the first stage. Once players have accumulated two losses total, they will be eliminated from the tournament. If players have only one loss, they are still in.

Round Robin Format: This will be a Round Robin Format tournament. That means that every player plays against every other player once before the finalists are determined. All round robin matches should be played to 4 points including finals and tie breakers when playing Beyblade X. An organizer may decide to select the winners from initial standings in the round robin, depending on number of participants.

Group Round Robin: This will be a Group Round Robin Format tournament. That means that every player plays against every other player in their group once before the finalists are determined. All round robin matches should be played to 4 points including finals and tie breakers when playing Beyblade X.

In any case the number of players advancing to the finals should be decided before the tournament begins. Only in exceptional circumstances can this be altered i.e. the venue must close unexpectedly and there is not enough time to complete a final stage. If the this is the case an announcement must be made as soon as possible.

If a player leaves an event early and before the estimated time period is over, all round robin matches including matches played will be considered a loss.

Beyblade X Rules and Regulations

Launching​

Relaunching

Launching