The Rules

  • Open Matches to 7

  • Rookie Matches to 3

  • Doubling cube in play.

    • No Beavering.

  • First roll to decide who goes first is also first roll of each game.

  • Each roll must land flat in same half of the board. Dice on checker is in play.

    • Rolling cups are required unless both agree not to use.

  • Crawford Rule

    • The Crawford rule states that if one player reaches a score one point short of the match, neither player may offer a double in the immediately following game. This one game with no doubling is called Crawford game.

  • Each round must be played within one week, and reported to the tournament host. The semi finals and final are played in the same night.

Open Winner Receives a VBC Gold Champion’s Hat