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OFFICIAL RULEBOOK

GAME RULES

& FORMAT GUIDE

The official rulebook for every Locked In session — game formats, overflow protocols, and owner participation guidelines. Know the rules. Play locked in.

3 Formats
18 Rules
32 Max Players

4 VS 4

Game Format

8 PTS To Win
NO TIMER Unless 10+ Min
4 TEAMS Simultaneous
  1. 1

    Matches will not have a time limit — unless they exceed 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    The match will be decided by a win factor.

  3. 3

    The game ends after 8 points (2-pointers and 3-pointers apply).

  4. 4

    2 teams play simultaneously on both sides of the court — 4 teams active at once.

  5. 5

    Fouls are self-called. In doubt: ask the organisers, or shoot for the ball.

5 VS 5

4 Team Dynamic

12 PTS To Win
7 MIN Time Limit
2 WINS Max Consecutive
  1. 6

    Matches have a set time limit of 7 minutes.

  2. 7

    Match is decided by a win factor.

  3. 8

    The game ends at 12 points.

  4. 9

    In case of a tie, both teams leave and both waiting teams enter the court.

  5. 10

    Each team can earn two consecutive wins — after that, the winning team must leave.

  6. 11

    One of the organisers is going to be the referee.

  7. 12

    3 fouls in a row grants the fouled team 1 free throw.

5 VS 5

3 Team Dynamic

8 PTS To Win
NO TIMER Time Limit
WINNER Stays In
  1. 13

    Matches will not have a set time limit.

  2. 14

    Match is decided by a win factor.

  3. 15

    The game ends after 8 points.

  4. 16

    The winning team stays on the court.

  5. 17

    Fouls are self-called. In doubt: ask the organisers, or shoot for the ball.

  6. 18

    2 fouls in a row grants the fouled team 1 free throw.

OVERFLOW PROTOCOL

When the court fills up

Applies to the 4 vs 4 format. Ideal capacity: 24 players. Maximum: 32 players. Four teams always play simultaneously (2 per side); remaining teams wait on standby.

Players Teams Standby Points Timer
24 6 1 8 pts None
28 7 3 8 pts 8 min
32 8 4 7 pts 8 min
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A timer is introduced at 28+ players to keep standby teams warm and the session moving at pace.