End of round and end of match
What to do when the round clock runs out. Written for rules effective 2026-10-16.
When time is called
If no one has won, the player whose turn it is finishes their turn.
When time is called
Between games? No new game is started.
When time is called
After that turn, play three additional turns. Then the match ends.
When time is called
Additional turns are untimed. At professional OPL a judge must be there to keep a reasonable pace.
Deciding the game and the match
If the game is not finished after the additional turns, a point lead of 2 or more wins the game. Otherwise the game is a draw.
Deciding the game and the match
The match winner is the first player to reach the game win score. If no one did, the player with more game wins takes the match. Equal game wins is a draw.
TR 408.3 · TR 408.3.a · TR 408.3.b · TR 404.4 · TR 404.5
Deciding the game and the match
The match is complete once a result is recorded by the players or a tournament official.
Single elimination
Single elimination rounds are untimed. If a timer must be used, use the altered procedure.
Single elimination
Between games when time runs out? The player with more game wins takes the match. If game wins are tied, start a new game and act as though time runs out at once, with 5 additional turns.
Single elimination
In the middle of a game? The player whose turn it is finishes it, then 3 additional turns are played.
Single elimination
After those turns, the player with the most points wins the game. Then, if a player has more game wins, they win the match. If the game wins are tied, start a new game as above.
Single elimination
If the points are tied but a player has the most game wins, that player wins the match. If the points and the game wins are both tied, play until the next point is scored. The normal Final Point restriction still applies.