TECHMESH - Rule Book (Non Technical)

Scavenger Hunt

Format

Participants take part in a treasure-hunt style activity by locating clues and completing tasks around the event area.

Rules

• Participants receive the first clue at competition start.
• Each clue leads to next location or task.
• Teams must follow clues in the correct order.
• Participants must remain within designated event area.
• Damaging property or interfering with other teams leads to disqualification.

Winning Criteria

• The team that completes all clues and reaches final point first is declared winner.

Escape Room

Format

Participants work together to solve puzzles and clues to escape within given time.

Rules

• Participants enter the escape room in teams.
• Teams must solve puzzles, riddles, or tasks to progress.
• Team must complete all tasks within the given time limit.
• Participants are not allowed to damage props or equipment.
• Hints may be provided by host depending on round rules.

Winning Criteria

• The team that escapes in the shortest time wins.

Murder Mystery

Format

Participants analyze clues and information to identify the culprit in a fictional mystery scenario.

Rules

• Participants are given a story scenario and related clues.
• Teams analyze information to determine the correct suspect.
• Participants may discuss within team but cannot communicate with other teams.
• Final answer must be submitted within given time limit.

Winning Criteria

• Team that correctly identifies culprit with logical reasoning will win.

Photography

Format

Participants capture photographs based on a given theme during the event.

Rules

• Participants must use their own camera or mobile phone.
• Photos must be captured during event time.
• Basic editing is allowed, but heavy manipulation is not permitted.
• Participants must submit photos before deadline.

Winning Criteria

• Creativity
• Composition
• Relevance to the theme
• Visual quality

Videography

Format

Participants create a short video based on the given theme or event environment.

Rules

• Participants must record the video during the event.
• Videos must follow specified time duration given by organizers.
• Participants may use their own devices and basic editing tools.
• Final video must be submitted before deadline.

Winning Criteria

• Storytelling
• Creativity
• Video quality
• Editing and presentation

Words Crush

Format

Participants solve word-based puzzles and challenges.

Rules

• Participants are given a set of word puzzles or challenges.
• All answers must be submitted within given time limit.
• Participants are not allowed to use internet or external help.
• All answers must be written clearly.

Winning Criteria

• Participant who solves highest number of correct answers wins.

Calligraphy and Painting

Format

Participants create calligraphy or painting artwork based on a given theme.

Rules

• Participants must bring their own art materials unless otherwise specified.
• Artwork must be created during competition time.
• Participants must follow given theme or topic.
• Artwork must be original and created individually.

Winning Criteria

• Creativity
• Artistic skill
• Neatness and presentation
• Relevance to the theme

Argumentative Essay Writing

Format

Participants write an essay on a given topic that requires presenting arguments and opinions.

Rules

• Essay topic is announced on the spot.
• Participants must write the essay within the given time limit.
• Essays must be original and written individually.
• Use of mobile phones or internet is not allowed unless specified by organizers.

Winning Criteria

• Strength of arguments
• Clarity of ideas
• Grammar and writing quality
• Logical structure of the essay

Ludo

1. Number of Players

Each game will have exactly 4 individual players, no teams.

2. Objective

The objective is to move all four tokens from the starting area (home) to the finish line (home triangle) before the other players.

3. Game Setup

Each player is assigned a color (Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow). All tokens start in their respective starting areas. The game will be played using one dice.

4. Dice Roll

• Each player rolls the dice once per turn.
• A player must roll a 6 to move a token out of the starting area and into play.
• If a 6 is rolled, the player gets an additional turn.
• Rolling a 6 three consecutive times results in losing that turn.

5. Token Movement

• Once a token is in play, the player moves the token the number of spaces indicated by the dice roll.
• Tokens on the safe squares (marked on the board) cannot be captured.
• Tokens can be stacked on the safe squares.

6. Capturing Opponent's Token

• A player must capture at least one opponent's token by landing on the same space as the opponent's token.
• Only after successfully capturing at least one opponent's token can the player move their tokens into the finish line.
• If two tokens of the same colour are stacked together, they cannot be captured by the opponent and are considered safe.

7. Entering Home

• After completing a full lap around the board, a token enters the final row of its color.
• To move the token into the finish line (home), the player must roll the exact number needed to reach the finish.
• A token cannot enter home unless the player has previously captured at least one opponent's token during the game.

8. Winning the Game

• The first player to move all four tokens into the finish line wins.
• The remaining players may continue playing to determine second and third places, depending on the event format.

Speed Mapping (Ludo Section)

Format

• Competition is conducted in 1 vs 1 format.

Rules

• The host will provide a design or mapping task.
• Each participant must replicate the given design as quickly as possible.
• Competition is conducted in multiple knockout rounds.
• Winner of each round advances to next stage.

Winning Criteria

• The participant who completes the design first and correctly wins the round and advances.

Chess Tournament Rules

1. Games will follow the standard rules of chess.
2. The tournament will follow the Swiss System. Pairings may be adjusted depending on the total number of participants.
3. Each game will be played with a time control of 10 minutes per player.
4. No time increment will be used.
5. The touch-move rule will apply:
   • If a player touches their own piece, it must be moved if a legal move exists.
   • If a player touches an opponent's piece, it must be captured if the capture is legal.
6. To adjust a piece on the board, the player must say "adjust" before touching it.
7. If an illegal move is made, it must be corrected immediately and replaced with a legal move.
8. If a player's time runs out, that player loses the game, unless the opponent does not have sufficient mating material.
9. A game may end in a draw by:
   • Stalemate
   • Threefold repetition
   • Insufficient mating material
   • Mutual agreement between players
10. The use of electronic devices, chess engines, or outside assistance is strictly prohibited during games.
11. Players must maintain sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
12. Any disputes will be resolved by the arbiter or tournament organizer, and the decision will be final.