Counter-Strike

1) Match Format Matches are played as 5 vs 5 Tournament formats may include: Best of 1 (BO1) for group stage Best of 3 (BO3) for playoffs Best of 5 (BO5) for grand finals 2) Win Condition A match is divided into rounds. The first team to win 13 rounds wins the map (MR12 format). If the score reaches 12-12, overtime rules apply (if enabled). 3) Game Mode & Lobby Settings Recommended tournament settings: Game Mode: Competitive Team Size: 5v5 Round Time: 1 minute 55 seconds Freeze Time: 15 seconds Bomb Timer: 40 seconds Buy Time: 20 seconds Starting Money: $800 Max Rounds: 24 Overtime: Enabled (recommended) Friendly Fire: On Team Collision: On Voice Chat: Enabled Cheats: Disabled Spectators: Allowed Map Pool: Official Active Duty Maps (recommended) 4) Map Selection Rules Map veto system is recommended: Each team bans maps alternately Remaining map is played (BO1) For BO3: Each team bans 1 map Each team picks 1 map Final map is decided from remaining pool 5) Team Rules Each team must have 5 starting players Teams may have 1–2 substitutes Substitutions are only allowed before a map begins, unless admin approves. 6) Pause Rules Tactical pauses are allowed (recommended): 1 tactical pause per team per half Technical pauses are allowed for: Disconnects PC crashes Network issues Maximum technical pause time: Usually 10 minutes total per team (tournament decision) 7) Disconnect / Reconnect Rules If a player disconnects, the match may be paused for reconnection. If a player cannot reconnect within allowed time: Team may continue with fewer players Or admin may declare a forfeit (depending on situation) 8) Forbidden Actions Any form of cheating, hacking, scripting, or external tools Using wallhack, aimbot, triggerbot, etc. Exploiting bugs or map glitches Stream sniping Ghosting (getting outside info during the match) Unsportsmanlike behavior, toxicity, harassment 9) Match Result Rules Results are based on the final in-game score. In case of server crash or major technical issues: Admin may decide to restore from current round score or replay. 10) Streaming & Spectator Rules (Optional) Streaming allowed only if tournament rules permit Recommended stream delay: 2–5 minutes Spectator mode must be GOTV or admin-approved observer only.