Section 3: Foosball Tournament Rules

The Rules, Man!

As a competitor in the Foosball Tournament, you are expected to abide by the following rules:

Be prepared to lose, frequently and spectacularly.
No using the ball as a projectile, unless absolutely necessary (see rule 7.3).
No using your opponents as human pinball flippers (see rule 8.1).
No attempting to "accidentally" on-purpose knock over your opponent's table (see rule 9.5).

Rules 6.1-7.2 are special rules, and are only applicable during the final round:

6.1. In the event of a tie, the winner shall be determined by a game of rock-paper-scissors, played with the ball.
6.2. If the winner of the game of rock-paper-scissors is also the winner of the tournament, they shall be awarded an additional trophy.
7.1. In the event that both players are unable to move, the game shall be restarted from the beginning.
7.2. The player who restarts the game shall receive a free ball.
7.3. The use of the ball as a projectile is only allowed when the opponent's table is on fire (see rule 9.3).

Any player who breaks a rule shall be subject to a penalty, which may include but is not limited to:

Don't say we didn't warn you!