꧁ Quidditch Rulebook ꧂

Instructions

꧁ Introduction ꧂ Due to the sport of Quidditch being unfair in the sense that the game is determined by one player, the rulebook has been updated so that the roles are more equalized while still maintaining the game's original idea. Aren't familiar with Quidditch? No worries! This rulebook explains everything you need to know about the sport. ꧁ Table of Contents ꧂ ◈ 1. Key Changes ◈ 2. Set Game Time ◈ 3. Roles ◈ 4. Equipment ◈ 5. Gameplay Rules ◈ 6. Fouls & Penalties ◈ 7. Substitutions ◈ 8. Officials ꧁ 1. Key Changes ꧂ The Golden Snitch ◈ Now worth 50 points as opposed to 150 ◈ When caught, does NOT end the game ◈ After being caught, the Snitch is reset after a delay, allowing it to be caught again after a certain period of time Seekers are able to stay important the entire game, not just for one moment, and the other positions now play a crucial role in winning the game. ꧁ 2. Set Game Time ꧂ Matches last for an hour with a break halfway through. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game time wins. If there is a tie at the end of the game time, overtime will be issued. This results in Chasers and Keepers mattering consistently for scoring and defense. ꧁ Snitch Limit ꧂ The Snitch disappears in the final ten minutes of the game and is not present in overtime. ꧁ 3. Roles ꧂ ◈ Chasers ◆ Three per team ◆ Primary scorers ◆ Throw the ball, known as the Quaffle, through hoops, earning 10 points for every hoop ◈ Beaters ◆ Two per team ◆ Hit balls, known as Bludgers, toward the opposing team ◈ Keeper ◆ One per team ◆ Block the other team's Chasers from scoring (basically a goalie) ◈ Seeker ◆ One per team ◆ Catch the Golden Snitch, a tiny and fast ball worth 50 points ꧁ 4. Equipment ꧂ ◈ Balls ◆ 1 Quaffle ◆ 2 Bludgers ◆ 1 Golden Snitch ◈ Hoops ◆ 3 vertical hoops set at varying heights that are defended by each team ◈ Brooms ◆ All players must remain mounted on a broom at all times during play ꧁ 5. Gameplay Rules ꧂ ◈ Starting Play ◆ All balls are released at the start ◆ Players begin behind their goal line ◆ Game starts on the referee's whistle ◈ Scoring with the Quaffle ◆ A goal is worth 10 points ◆ Chasers advance the Quaffle's position by passing or carrying it ◆ The Keeper defends their team's hoops ◈ Bludger Play ◆ Beaters use bats to strike Bludgers ◆ Players hit by a Bludger must dismount briefly and touch their team's goal hoops before rejoining play ꧁ 6. Fouls & Penalties ꧂ ◈ Common Fouls ◆ Illegal contact (such as pushing and grabbing) ◆ Interference with a player’s broom ◆ Out-of-bounds play ◆ Delay of game ◈ Penalties ◆ Free shot for the opposing team ◆ Temporary removal of a player ◆ Repeated offenses may lead to ejection from the team ꧁ 7. Substitutions ꧂ Unlimited substitutions are allowed, but must occur during specified time windows. ꧁ 8. Officials ꧂ ◈ Head Referee: Oversees the match ◈ Assistant Referees: Monitor fouls and boundaries ◈ Snitch Official: Controls Snitch release