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crucibleGame Rules

Game Rules

Just start in the Prediction Center (https://www.kicktipp.co.uk/crucible/predict). The evaluation is automated and determined by following patterns:

Overview

  • round number = points for predicting the winner
  • correct result = doubled points
  • draw = triple points
  • bonus questions: five points per answer
  • bonus questions: position dependent points for rankings
  • champion is predicted before each round
  • walkovers (w/o) are ignored

Example: If the main draw of a tournament starts with round 'Last 128' then 'Last 16' is the 4th round. Forecasting the right winner equals four points and even eight, if the result is predicted correctly.

Nicknames

Instead of the players' real names their 'official' nicknames (if they exist) are used within all the tables. Like the fictional example:

"The Wizard of Wiedemannsdorf" vs. "The Salmaster"

The short version for overviews are the first letter of the real forename followed by the first four letters of the surname (e.g. MKrau):

Bonus questions

Bonus questions are worth 5 points per answer. Depending on their content they have to be answered before the first involved match is scheduled - sometimes the beginning of the tournament.

Points for ranked answers consider the position as well as the difference to wrong predictions. This mode suits for group phases (for details look at 'Point rules').

Example: What is the final ranking 1-4 in Group X?

Predict '1234' is worth

  • 10 points: positions 1 to 4 correct. (result: 1234)
  • 7 points: positions 1 and 2 correct. (result: 1243)
  • 6 points: positions 3 and 4 correct. (result: 2134)
  • 3 points: 1/2 and also 3/4 transposed. (result: 2143)
  • 1 point: 1 lost, but order 2 to 4 correct. (result: 2341)
  • 0 points: each position shifted by 2. (result: 3412)

References

Winners (🥇🥈🥉)

Medal symbols for places 1-3 of a turnament until next tournament. Sometimes there is a prize announced. The following table shows the tournament winners. Italic names can still claim their ticket for the Saturday Night in Heilbronn:

↓EVENT | SEASON→ 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
Championship League (rank.) --- Yvonne_P (309) French (315)
World Games --- Marian (41) ---
European Masters Marian (103) Marian (154) Marian (170)
Shanghai Masters --- --- Marian (77)
British Open --- Yvonne_P (84) Marian (126)
Hong Kong Masters --- Marian (44) ---
Northern Ireland Open Marian (114) Knallrot (107) Yvonne_P (191)
English Open Marian (126) BigAC (133) Yvonne_P (151)
Wuhan Open --- --- Yvonne_P (125)
International Championship --- --- Yvonne_P (116)
Champion of Champions French (59) Mark81 (61) Yvonne_P (50)
UK Championship French (222) French (357) French (413)
Scottish Open French (144) Marian (105) Pedrillo (127)
Masters Marian (46) Yvonne_P (60) Jesse (72)
World Grand Prix Marian (79) Marian (64) Pedrillo (82)
Shoot Out Eno (284) Yvonne_P (247) French (245)
German Masters Marian (67) Marian (87) French (148)
Championship League (invit.) French (262) Marian (313) Marian (295)
Turkish Masters Marian (139) --- ---
Players Championship Marian (50) French (44) Marian (52)
Welsh Open French (104) Yvonne_P (131) French (100)
Gibraltar Open Yvonne_P (109) --- ---
6 Red World Championship --- Marian (111) ---
WST Classic --- Marian (237) ---
World Open --- --- Yvonne_P (134)
Tour Championship Marian (51) Marian (41) Winner (---)
World Championship Yvonne_P (367) Yvonne_P (360) Winner (---)
Qualifications --- Marian (428) Yvonne_P (601)
World Seniors Championship Yvonne_P (63) BigAC (61) Winner (---)
Q Tour --- --- Marian (116)
Q Tour Play-Offs Marian (32) French (32) Yvonne_P (35)
Q School Marian (937) Yvonne_P (760) Winner (---)
Crucible Season Marian (3173) Yvonne_P (4086) Winner (---)

Thanks to all winners for their participation and good luck at the Saturday Night (italic = pending prize). Tickets are personal bound and cannot be cashed out.

Visibility of predictions

The predictions are only visible when the prediction deadline has expired.

Prediction mode

Predicting the exact result.

The following result will be assessed:

  • Mixed Doubles 2023/24: Match
  • Clive Everton Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • Championship League (ranking) 2023/24: Match
  • Steve Davis Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • Champion of Champions 2023/24: Match
  • Championship League (invitational) 2023/24: Match
  • Players Championship 2023/24: Match
  • World Grand Prix 2023/24: Match
  • World Open 2023/24: Match
  • Q Tour 2023/24: Match
  • Shanghai Masters 2023/24: Match
  • Wuhan Open 2023/24: Match
  • International Championship 2023/24: Match
  • Qualifications 2023/24: Match
  • Brandon Parker Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • European Masters 2023/24: Match
  • Q Tour Play-Offs 2023/24: Match
  • Stephen Hendry Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • Paul Hunter Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • Alex Higgins Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • UK Championship 2023/24: Match
  • Ray Reardon Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • Shoot Out 2023/24: Match
  • Tour Championship 2023/24: Match
  • Joe Davis Trophy 2023/24: Match
  • World Seniors Championship 2023/24: Match

Tied on points

If nothing else has been agreed to, the rankings of several players who are tied in total points are decided by counting the number of wins on matchdays ("Wins").

Members vs Tweets

  • Maximum points for joining: 999 Points

Prediction Rule: 0 minutes in advance

The prediction period ends 0 minutes before the corresponding fixture.

Points rule: 1 - 2 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win112
Draw1-2

Points rule: 2 - 4 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win224
Draw2-4

Points rule: 5 points

Points for each correct answer: 5

You will earn points for each correct prediction. For this rule, the prediction order will not be considered.

Points rule: 3 - 6 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win336
Draw3-6

Points rule: 4 - 8 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win448
Draw4-8

Points rule: 1 - 5 points

Points5
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points1

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 5 - 10 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win5510
Draw5-10

Points rule: 2 - 10 points

Points10
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points2

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 6 - 12 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win6612
Draw6-12

Points rule: 0 - 5 points

Points
Right answer at position 15
Right answer at position 25
Right answer at position 35
Right answer at position 45
Right answer at position 55
Right answer, wrong position0

This rule considers the prediction order.

Points rule: 5 points

Points
Right answer at position 15
Right answer at position 25
Right answer, wrong position5
Minimum points5

This rule considers the prediction order.

Points rule: 3 - 15 points

Points15
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points3

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 7 - 14 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win7714
Draw7-14

Points rule: 4 - 20 points

Points20
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points4

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 1 - 3 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win112
Draw3-3

Points rule: 5 - 25 points

Points25
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points5

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 8 - 16 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win8816
Draw8-16

Points rule: 0 - 5 points

Points
Right answer at position 15
Right answer at position 25
Right answer, wrong position0

This rule considers the prediction order.

Points rule: 6 - 30 points

Points30
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points6

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 9 - 18 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win9918
Draw9-18

Points rule: 1 point

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win111
Draw1-1

Points rule: 7 - 35 points

Points35
Deduction per goal1
Minimum points7

Points are awarded when the tendency is correct. "Points" is reduced by the "Deduction per goal" up to a maximum of "Minimum points" for each wrongly predicted goal of the home and away team.

Points rule: 0 points

TendencyGoal DifferenceResult
Win000
Draw0-0