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I keep seeing loads of the same threads being spammed out so here you go.
1. Can i have [X] centre cap/logo on [Y] face?
A puzzle may have a logo on a colored part. If it does, it must have at most one colored part with a logo. Exception: For blindfolded events, a puzzle must not have a logo.
3l1) The logo must be placed on a center piece. Exceptions for puzzles that do not have center pieces:
3l1a) For Pyraminx and 2x2x2, the logo may be on any piece.
3l1b) For Square-1, the logo must be on a piece in the equatorial slice.
3l2) The logo may be embossed, engraved, or consist of an overlay sticker.
2. Is [X] broken piece ok to use in comp?
3j) Puzzles must be clean, and must not have any markings, elevated pieces, damage, or other differences that significantly distinguish any piece from a similar piece.
3h3) Any modifications to a puzzle that result in poor performance by a competitor are not grounds for additional attempts.
drive.google.com
This is a useful resource.
3. Can i use a Pillowed/Stickerless/Carbon Fibre/Stickered cube?
3h1) "Pillowed" puzzles are permitted.
3h2) Puzzles whose colored plastic is visible inside the puzzle (e.g. "stickerless" puzzles) are permitted. This does not include the following puzzles:
3h2a) Puzzles with transparent parts that can reveal more information about the state of the puzzle. Exception: An overlay sticker or a logo (see Regulation 3l).
CARBON FIBER PUZZLES ARE NOT PERMITTED
4. Is this mod legal?
Modifications that enhance the basic concept of a puzzle are not permitted. Modified versions of puzzles are permitted only if the modification does not make any additional information available to the competitor (e.g. orientation or identity of pieces), compared to an unmodified version of the same puzzle.
3a4) Puzzles must not have electronic components (e.g. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capabilities, motors, sensors, lights). See Regulation 2i.
3h4) For Clock, the following modifications are permitted:
3h4a) Customs "inserts" (the same shape and size as the traditional paper inserts) are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. The inserts must have a clear indication of 12 o'clock that matches the original inserts.
3h4b) Puzzle design customizations that do not give an unfair advantage may be permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate (e.g. checkerboard pattern clocks, faces with a custom design, tape on the side of the Clock).
3h4c) Customizations which distinguish pins from other pins of the same side are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
3h4d) Logos anywhere on the puzzle, as long as the inner clock faces remain uncovered.
3h5) On Clock, loose pins (i.e. pins that can toggle or recede using gravity instead of being directly pressed) are not considered reasonable wear, and these puzzles must not be permitted
Any questions should go in the comments.
As regards to wear, scratches and marks, @Lord_Oscar provided this helpful thread
Thread 'On "Is this cube WCA-legal?" threads' https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/on-is-this-cube-wca-legal-threads.93404/
1. Can i have [X] centre cap/logo on [Y] face?
A puzzle may have a logo on a colored part. If it does, it must have at most one colored part with a logo. Exception: For blindfolded events, a puzzle must not have a logo.
3l1) The logo must be placed on a center piece. Exceptions for puzzles that do not have center pieces:
3l1a) For Pyraminx and 2x2x2, the logo may be on any piece.
3l1b) For Square-1, the logo must be on a piece in the equatorial slice.
3l2) The logo may be embossed, engraved, or consist of an overlay sticker.
2. Is [X] broken piece ok to use in comp?
3j) Puzzles must be clean, and must not have any markings, elevated pieces, damage, or other differences that significantly distinguish any piece from a similar piece.
3h3) Any modifications to a puzzle that result in poor performance by a competitor are not grounds for additional attempts.
Visual Guide 3j.pdf
drive.google.com
This is a useful resource.
3. Can i use a Pillowed/Stickerless/Carbon Fibre/Stickered cube?
3h1) "Pillowed" puzzles are permitted.
3h2) Puzzles whose colored plastic is visible inside the puzzle (e.g. "stickerless" puzzles) are permitted. This does not include the following puzzles:
3h2a) Puzzles with transparent parts that can reveal more information about the state of the puzzle. Exception: An overlay sticker or a logo (see Regulation 3l).
CARBON FIBER PUZZLES ARE NOT PERMITTED
4. Is this mod legal?
Modifications that enhance the basic concept of a puzzle are not permitted. Modified versions of puzzles are permitted only if the modification does not make any additional information available to the competitor (e.g. orientation or identity of pieces), compared to an unmodified version of the same puzzle.
3a4) Puzzles must not have electronic components (e.g. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi capabilities, motors, sensors, lights). See Regulation 2i.
3h4) For Clock, the following modifications are permitted:
3h4a) Customs "inserts" (the same shape and size as the traditional paper inserts) are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate. The inserts must have a clear indication of 12 o'clock that matches the original inserts.
3h4b) Puzzle design customizations that do not give an unfair advantage may be permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate (e.g. checkerboard pattern clocks, faces with a custom design, tape on the side of the Clock).
3h4c) Customizations which distinguish pins from other pins of the same side are permitted, at the discretion of the WCA Delegate.
3h4d) Logos anywhere on the puzzle, as long as the inner clock faces remain uncovered.
3h5) On Clock, loose pins (i.e. pins that can toggle or recede using gravity instead of being directly pressed) are not considered reasonable wear, and these puzzles must not be permitted
Any questions should go in the comments.
As regards to wear, scratches and marks, @Lord_Oscar provided this helpful thread
Thread 'On "Is this cube WCA-legal?" threads' https://www.speedsolving.com/threads/on-is-this-cube-wca-legal-threads.93404/
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