Additional Policies:
The Martial Darts Online Official Player Rulebook establishes the rules, standards, procedures, and expectations governing Martial Darts Online tournaments and events.
These rules are intended to provide:
Players are responsible for reading, understanding, and following all applicable rules.
Event-specific rules may supersede general rules contained within this rulebook.
Fee | Amount |
Tournament Payouts | $22.00 |
Payment Processing Fees | $2.00 |
Added Money Events | $1.00 |
Arachnid Fee | $1.00 |
Labor & Platform Operations | $3.50 |
Martial Points Rewards Program | $0.50 |
Total | $30.00 |
Fee | Amount |
Bounty Payouts | $10.00 |
Platform Costs | $1.00 |
Total | $11.00 |
Bounty funds are maintained separately from standard tournament entry funds and are distributed according to the applicable bounty rules for the event.
Martial Darts reserves the right to modify bounty structures for specific events when clearly disclosed prior to registration.
Martial Darts management has final authority over all tournaments and events.
Tournament Directors (TDs) have authority to make rulings during active tournament play.
Management may review any ruling, protest, dispute, player rating, match result, payout, or tournament issue.
Management decisions are final unless otherwise determined by Martial Darts management.
Players must maintain an accurate Martial Darts player account.
Players are responsible for ensuring their:
Players may not create or maintain multiple accounts for the purpose of manipulating ratings, tournament eligibility, payouts, or standings.
Martial Darts player ratings are designed to provide a consistent measurement of player ability.
Unless otherwise specified, the Martial Darts rating formula is:
CRK Average × 10 + 01 Average PPD = Player Rating
Example 2.5 * 10 + 22.25 = 47.25 player rating.
Ratings may include decimal values.
Players are responsible for entering events at their correct eligible rating.
Player ratings may be reviewed and adjusted by Martial Darts.
Martial Darts Online officially recognizes the following event types:
Events consisting of one player per side/team.
Events consisting of two players per team.
Events consisting of three players per team.
Events using a unique or specially designated format established by Martial Darts.
Special Events may include unique:
The specific rules announced for a Special Event will govern that event and may supersede the general rules contained within this rulebook.
Martial Darts uses a belt-based event format system.
Unless an event announcement specifically states otherwise, the applicable belt format below will govern play.
Open In / Open Out
Open In / Master Out
Open In / Double Out
Open In / Double Out — Split Bull
Black Belt 01 games are Split Bull.
Open In / Master Out
🥋 White Belt → Open In / Open Out
🟠 Orange Belt → Open In / Master Out
🔵 Blue Belt → Open In / Double Out
⚫ Black Belt → Open In / Double Out — Split Bull
🟢 Green Belt → Open In / Master Out — Special Event
The belt format listed on the official event announcement is the controlling format for that event.
Martial Darts may modify the format, race length, game order, or other event requirements for a specific event when those changes are clearly announced to players.
Where an event-specific format differs from the standard belt format, the event-specific format takes precedence.
Handicaps may be used to provide competitive balance between players or teams.
Players must use their correct eligible rating when entering a handicap event.
Open events with no handicap are exempt from the Player Rating Bust Rule.
Open events using a handicap remain subject to all applicable rating bust rules.
Players must:
Failure to follow these requirements may result in forfeiture, disqualification, payout adjustment, suspension, or other disciplinary action.
Bounties are optional.
When a bounty is active:
For a bounty rollover amount to be added to a tournament, a minimum of 6 teams may be required.
Multiple bounties will be active when total bounty amount (after 25% rollover) reaches minimum threshold:
When applicable, bounty winnings may be divided (after 25% rollover):
Prize money forfeited because of:
WILL BE added to the applicable bounty for the same event at the discretion of Martial Darts.
When a match is called, all players must be ready to play.
Players are given a 10-minute window to log in.
After 10 minutes there will be RECALL, after the RECALL you have 5 minutes to start your match.
Failure to appear, respond, or be ready may result in a match forfeit.
Players should remain available throughout tournament play.
Players are responsible for having:
Players are responsible for choosing their equipment they play on.
Technical or equipment issues do not automatically result in a replay, refund, or match reversal.
The official board score is the score registered on the tournament scoring system unless corrected by the TD.
Players should verify scores and match information whenever possible.
Accidental scoring errors are not automatically considered cheating.
If an accidental score significantly alters the outcome of the game, the players should attempt to back the score up and correct it.
If unable to correct the score, the game could be subject to forfeit. This will be at TD discretion.
Do NOT tap in darts.
Technical problems should be reported to the TD IMMEDIATELY.
Examples include:
Technical problems do not automatically result in:
The TD will determine the appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
A player who forfeits an individual match is not automatically removed from the tournament unless tournament rules require removal.
Voluntary withdrawal does not guarantee a refund or payout.
Forfeited prize money WILL be handled according to the bounty and forfeiture rules contained in this rulebook.
Repeated forfeits may result in additional disciplinary action.
Forfeit does not automatically disqualify a player/team from payouts.
All players are expected to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully.
Prohibited conduct includes:
Martial Darts may issue warnings, forfeits, disqualifications, suspensions, or other penalties for unacceptable conduct.
Martial Darts maintains a zero-tolerance approach toward intentional cheating.
Examples include:
Players found to have intentionally cheated may be:
Additional penalties may be imposed depending on the circumstances.
Players may submit a protest or dispute to the Tournament Director or Martial Darts management.
Protests should be made as soon as possible.
Players should provide:
Martial Darts may review:
Management has final authority regarding disputes.
Unless a special event specifically states otherwise, prize money is distributed based on the number of teams entered.
Teams Entered | Teams Paid | Payout |
4 teams and under | 1 team | 100% — Winner Take All |
5–8 teams | Top 2 teams | 70% / 30% |
9–32 teams | Top 3 teams | 50% / 30% / 20% |
33–64 teams | Top 4 teams | 40% / 30% / 20% / 10% |
65–128 teams | Top 6 teams | 40% / 25% / 15% / 10% / 5% / 5% |
129+ teams | Top 8 teams | 40% / 20% / 15% / 10% / 5% / 5% / 2.5% / 2.5% |
Payout percentages apply to the applicable prize pool.
Payouts are awarded according to final tournament placement.
For Doubles and Trips events, team payouts are divided according to the applicable event rules.
Obvious payout errors may be corrected by Martial Darts.
Players are responsible for protecting their account credentials.
Players may not allow another individual to use their account for tournament participation.
Martial Darts is not responsible for losses resulting from a player’s failure to protect their account information.
Suspicious account activity may be investigated.
Official tournament information may be communicated through:
Players are responsible for monitoring official communications regarding events in which they participate.
Martial Darts reserves the right to modify, postpone, reschedule, or cancel an event when necessary.
Reasons may include:
When possible, players will be notified of significant changes.
Refund eligibility is determined by the specific event’s announced refund policy.
Once tournament play has begun, entry fees are generally non-refundable unless Martial Darts determines otherwise.
Technical problems, forfeits, or voluntary withdrawal do not automatically qualify a player for a refund.
Martial Darts respects player privacy.
Player information may be collected and used for:
Phone numbers provided for SMS communication are used for opted-in messages.
Martial Darts does not sell or share personal information with third parties except where necessary to provide services, comply with legal requirements, process payments, or operate the business.
Martial Darts reserves the right to modify, update, clarify, or replace rules when necessary.
Updated rules may be posted through official Martial Darts communication channels.
Players are responsible for reviewing current rules before participating in events.
Martial Darts may establish eligibility requirements for individual events.
Eligibility may include:
Players who do not meet event eligibility requirements may be removed from the event.
Players acknowledge that tournament participation is voluntary.
Players agree to follow:
Failure to follow these requirements may result in disciplinary action.
By registering for and participating in a Martial Darts event, players acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to follow the applicable rules.
Players acknowledge that:
An individual registered to participate in a Martial Darts event.
Two or more players competing together in an event.
An event consisting of one player per side.
An event consisting of two players per team.
An event consisting of three players per team.
An event using a unique or specially designated format established by Martial Darts.
An event without a player rating restriction or rating cap, unless otherwise stated.
An event in which player or team ratings are used to provide competitive advantages or disadvantages.
The numerical rating assigned to a player based on Martial Darts rating procedures.
A player exceeding their eligible rating by an amount that triggers a penalty under the Martial Darts Player Rating Bust Rule.
The individual responsible for administering an event and making rulings during tournament play.
The amount of money available for tournament payouts.
Additional prize money awarded according to the applicable bounty rules.
All winnings earned directly as a result of an event, including tournament placement payouts, bounty money, and other qualifying prizes.
Players must follow the game format announced for each event.
Game formats may include:
The official event announcement and applicable belt format will identify the specific format.
Players must follow the order of games and match structure announced for the event.
Tournament brackets will be administered electronically through Tournament King.
Players are responsible for checking their bracket and match assignments.
Players advance according to the event’s announced bracket structure.
Possible formats include:
The announced event format takes precedence over general bracket procedures.
Team changes and substitutions are subject to the rules announced for the individual event.
Once tournament play begins, team changes WILL NOT be permitted
Substitutions BEFORE bracket is live may affect:
Martial Darts has final authority over team changes and substitutions.
Players must register using the designated registration method.
Registration deadlines are 15 minutes prior to start time.
Players are responsible for entering:
Failure to provide required information may affect event or payout eligibility.
Events may have limits on:
Unless event-specific rules state otherwise, advertised player and team rating caps are soft caps.
A player or team may exceed the advertised rating cap by up to 0.99 points and remain eligible.
Examples:
Reaching the next whole-number rating means the player or team is over the cap.
Example:
A 100-cap event allows a rating of 100.99.
A rating of 101.00 is over the cap.
For team events, the combined team rating is used unless the event-specific rules state otherwise.
The soft-cap rule applies individually to each advertised event cap.
Event-specific rules may establish different cap requirements and will take precedence.
Martial Darts reserves the right to review ratings and eligibility before or during an event.
Player ratings may change as additional match results are recorded.
Ratings may be based on:
Martial Darts may update ratings to maintain accurate competitive classifications.
Players may not intentionally manipulate their performance or results to obtain a favorable rating.
Rating changes may affect future:
Handicap systems may vary by event.
The specific handicap announced for an event determines:
Players are responsible for verifying the handicap structure before participating.
Open events with no handicap are exempt from the Player Rating Bust Rule.
Open events with a handicap remain subject to the full rating bust policy.
Martial Darts may maintain records of:
Results may be used for future event eligibility, rankings, points standings, player ratings, and promotional purposes.
Players should report obvious errors as soon as possible.
Martial Darts reserves the right to interpret and enforce these rules.
When circumstances arise that are not specifically addressed within this rulebook, Martial Darts management may make the final determination based on the intent of the rules and the integrity of the event.
Tournament Directors have authority during active play.
Martial Darts management has final authority over:
The goal of all rules and decisions is to maintain fair, competitive, organized, and enjoyable events.
The Martial Darts Player Rating Bust Rule is designed to protect the integrity of player ratings, maintain fair competition, and discourage players from intentionally or unintentionally providing an inaccurate player rating when signing up.
Open events with NO handicap are not subject to the Player Rating Bust Rule.
Open events that use a handicap ARE subject to the Martial Darts Player Rating Bust Rule.
For open handicap events, all applicable rating bust rules, game minimums, thresholds, and financial penalties apply.
Players who have accumulated 40 or more total games within the past 6 months are considered established players and are not subject to the Martial Darts Player Rating Bust Rule.
A player with fewer than 40 total games must play a minimum of 10 games in the event before becoming eligible for a rating bust.
A player’s final event rating will be compared against their applicable Martial Darts player rating or the rating provided when signing up.
The difference between the player’s applicable rating and their final event rating determines whether the player has busted.
The bust threshold is based on the actual numerical difference, including decimal values.
Rating Increase Above Eligible Rating | Penalty |
0–7.99 points | No penalty |
8.00–9.99 points | 50% forfeiture |
10.00+ points | 100% forfeiture |
If a player or team is determined to have busted their rating, the applicable percentage will be deducted from the total winnings earned from that event.
All money forfeited will be added to the bounty rollover for the next said event.
Singles
Singles Events: Full bust rule penalties
Doubles events:
This applies to:
For Trips events:
This applies to:
The forfeiture percentage is based on the total event winnings, not just the tournament placement payout.
Example:
A player or team earns:
Total event winnings = $600
For players with fewer than 40 total games, the normal 10-game minimum does not protect a player who finishes 12.00 or more points above their eligible rating.
The 12.00+ exception is intended to prevent a player from avoiding a rating bust by playing fewer than 10 games while significantly exceeding their eligible rating.
Once a player reaches 40 total games, they are no longer subject to the Player Rating Bust Rule.
A player with 40 or more total games has no rating bust penalty and remains eligible for all tournament payouts and bounty winnings.
Martial Darts reserves the right to review:
to determine whether a rating bust has occurred.
If a player is determined to have busted their rating, the appropriate penalty will be applied to the player’s or team’s winnings from that event.
Martial Darts reserves the right to make the final determination regarding:
when circumstances arise that are not specifically addressed in these rules.
The purpose of this policy is to maintain fair competition, accurate player ratings, and a level playing field for all Martial Darts players.
Martial Darts respects the privacy of its players and customers.
Personal information may be collected and used for legitimate business and tournament purposes, including:
Phone numbers provided for SMS communication are used for opted-in messages.
Martial Darts does not sell or share personal information with third parties except where necessary to provide services, process payments, comply with legal requirements, or operate the business.
By opting into Martial Darts SMS communications, players consent to receive recurring text messages regarding:
Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
Players may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
For assistance, reply HELP.
SMS consent is not a condition of purchase.
By participating in SMS communications, players acknowledge the applicable Martial Darts Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Martial Darts Online is committed to providing fair, competitive, organized, and enjoyable dart events for all players.
Every player is expected to compete honestly, respect fellow players and tournament officials, maintain accurate player information, and follow the rules established by Martial Darts.
Participation in Martial Darts events constitutes acceptance of this Official Player Rulebook, applicable event-specific rules, and the authority of Martial Darts Tournament Directors and management.
UPDATED 9-7-2026