A. General Tournament Rules
Bracket System: The competition operates as a single-elimination bracket tournament. Losing a match/round results in immediate tournament exit.
Match Scheduling: Match timings are published 24 hours in advance. Teams/participants must log into the Battle Arena Lobby 15 minutes prior to their scheduled match time. Failure to appear on time results in a walkover loss.
Required Equipment: In addition to the standard proctored setup (webcam/mic), a functional headset is required to ensure clear audio for all live events (Debates, Quizzes).
B. Competition-Specific Rules and How to Win
Debate Duels (Team of 2)
The Debate Duels competition features a highly structured, two-sided debate format for teams of two participants. Each team will receive a topic just 30 minutes before the match begins, allowing for limited preparation. The debate follows a strict time structure, monitored by a virtual countdown clock, with specific limits for each segment: 3 minutes for the Opening Argument, 2 minutes for Rebuttal, and 1 minute for Closing Statement. The winning team is determined by an expert judging panel immediately following the match conclusion. Scoring is weighted across three key areas: Substance (40%), which evaluates the quality of research and logical arguments; Delivery (30%), which assesses clarity, tone, and organization; and Rebuttal Effectiveness (30%), which measures the team's ability to counter the opponent's arguments.
Coding Combat (Team of 4)
Coding Combat is a fast-paced, team-based algorithmic challenge where teams of four race against the clock. The format requires teams to solve 3 algorithmic challenges of increasing difficulty within a total 90-minute time limit. Teams must use the in-platform terminal and are limited to only the approved programming languages: Python 3, Java 8, and C++. The competition's winning team is determined by the Highest Number of Correct Submissions. In the event of a tie in the number of correct submissions, the tie-breaker is the Fastest average Time-to-Solution across all successful submissions. A crucial element of the scoring is the application of a Penalty time added for incorrect attempts, emphasizing the need for both speed and accuracy.
Quiz Royale (Individual/Team)
Quiz Royale is a high-stakes, rapid-fire multiple-choice question (MCQ) competition structured across 12 rounds. Participants have only 10 seconds to answer per question. The format incorporates an elimination mechanic: the bottom 10% of participants are eliminated after rounds 4, 8, and 10. Winning the Quiz Royale is achieved by being the Last participant/team standing in the final round. Scoring is dynamic: a correct answer awards +10 points, while an incorrect answer incurs a -5 point penalty. Furthermore, a Speed Bonus of an extra 2 points is awarded for the fastest correct answer in each round, pushing competitors to be quick and confident.
C. Integrity and Technical Failure
Disruption: If an event is disrupted by an uncontrollable technical issue (platform failure, not user-side failure), the match may be restarted or postponed at the Tournament Director's sole discretion.
Code Security: For Coding Combat, only the platform's native editor can be used. Any attempt to paste external code or communicate code solutions outside the team’s private channel is grounds for immediate termination and permanent ban.