MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!
- When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
- You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
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When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
- Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
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Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
- Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.
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When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
- Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.
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League Names
- If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
- If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
- You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
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E-mail Address
- Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
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Password Security
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
- You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
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Inactivity
- In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 255 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
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Multiple Accounts
- Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
- It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
- Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.
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Chat
- The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
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Formal Challenges
- Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
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100 time(s) Per Day
- You may play the same member 100 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
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Verify Information
- We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.
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Opponents
- You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
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Sportsmanship
- The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.
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Reporting the Loss
- In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
- In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
- In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
- When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
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Unreported Matches
- If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.
Account Rules
Challenges
Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League challenges are permitted for this League. A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please contact the Admin staff.
Playing a Match
Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.
Reporting the Match
Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the 'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the ‘Report Loss’ link should only be used for League matches and not for tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss, you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.
Tournaments
The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that specific Tournament.
League-Specific Rules
ACEY DEUCEY
BID 2 FOR EACH ACE YOU HAVE
BID 1 FOR EACH DEUCE (2)
TABLE BID SHOULD BE 12 AT ALL TIMES
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
BAGGERS BEWARE
REGULAR SPADES
IF YOU BAG OUT (TAKE 10 TOO MANY TRICKS)
YOU LOSE REGARDLESS OF SCORE
IF NO ONE BAGS OUT, HIGHEST SCORE WINS
TABLE BID MUST NOT EXCEED 13 TOTAL
OR A MISBID PENALTY WILL BE ENFORCED
ANYTHING IN EXCESS OF 13 TOTAL TABLE BID
WILL BE CONSIDERED A MISBID ON THE BIDDER WHO BIDS OVER 13
OR WOULD FORCE LAST BIDDER TO GO OVER
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
BID 3
EACH PLAYER MUST BID 3
NO OTHER BIDS ALLOWED
06/20/500
NO NILS OR DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SINFUL SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
BID 3 OR NIL
EACH PERSON MUST EITHER BID 3 OR NIL,
NO OTHER BIDS ALLOWED
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
BID 4 OR NIL
EACH PERSON MUST EITHER BID 4 OR NIL
NO OTHER BIDS ALLOWED
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
BULLY SPADES
Hand 1- REG SPADES NO DN
Hand 2- BID 3
Hand 3- MIRRORS SPADES
Hand 4- ALL NIL
Hand 5- SUICIDE
Hand 6- REG SPADES NO DN
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
CHAOS
1ST BIDDER BIDS MIRROR CLUBS
2ND BIDDER BIDS MIRROR DIAMONDS
3RD BIDDER BIDS MIRROR HEARTS
4TH BIDDER BIDS MIRROR SPADES
06/20/500
LEAVE KIBITZ ON
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
CHEATERS DELITE
PLAY AS REGULAR SPADES
TABLE TALK IS ALLOWED
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
CLOSEST TO 350
PLAY AS REG SPADES EXCEPT
TEAM CLOSEST TO 350 WITHOUT GOING OVER
AT END OF GAME WINS
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
DIRTY MIRRORS
1ST BIDDER PICKS THE SUIT TO BE MIRRORED
(HEARTS/CLUBS/DIMES/SPADES)
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE SUIT CALLED
YOU MUST BID NIL
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
DON'T GET SET
HAND 1 - ALL BID 1
HAND 2 - ALL BID 2
HAND 3 - ALL BID 3
HAND 4 - TEAM BID 7
(TOTAL BID OF EACH TEAM MUST EQUAL 7)
ONCE EACH TEAM GOT THEIR TRICKS, ALL SKIP HAND
04/15/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
DOUBLE NIL SUICIDE
1 PLAYER ON EACH TEAM MUST BID DOUBLE NIL
THE OTHER PLAYER BIDS REGULAR SPADES
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED SUICIDE PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
FOLLOW THE LEADER
YOU HAVE TO BID WHAT THE 1ST BIDDER BID
IF THEY BID NIL, YOU MUST BID NIL
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
GROUND ZERO
TEAM CLOSEST TO ZERO WINS
BID ANYTHING, YOU BID IT YOU PLAY IT
NO MISBIDS
NILS AND DNILS ALLOWED
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
JAILHOUSE SPADES
BID & PLAY AS REG SPADES
EXCEPT 1ST TRICK OF EACH HAND
YOU MUST PLAY YOUR LOWEST CLUB
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
NO DNIL ALLOWED
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
KISS OF DEATH
ALL PLAYERS MUST BID 4
NO OTHER BIDS ALLOWED
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
MIRROR SPADES
BID THE SPADES IN YOUR HAND ONLY
IF YOU HAVE 4, THEN MUST YOU BID 4
IF YOU HAVE NO SPADES THEN YOU BID NIL
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
MIRROR / SUICIDE
ONE PERSON FROM EACH TEAM MUST BID NIL
THE OTHER MUST BID MIRROR SPADES
06/20/500
NO DNIL
LEAVE KIBITZ ON
UNRATED SUICIDE PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
NOOSE THE DEUCE
THE GOAL IS TAKE THE 2 OF SPADES
TEAM GETS A POINT FOR TAKING THE 2 OF SPADES
ONCE THE 2 OF SPADES IS TAKEN, SKIP HAND
THE FIRST TEAM TO GET 4 POINTS WINS THE GAME
BID AND SCORE DOES NOT MATTER
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
POLICE SPADES
REG SPADES WITH A TWIST
BID ANYTHING BUT CANNOT BID 1
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
RACE TO 250 W/ BOTS
BID REGULAR SPADES
YOUR PARTNER IS A ROBOT
NILS ARE ALLOWED
FIRST TEAM TO REACH 250 WINS
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
RATED REG SPADES W/ DN
REGULAR SPADES
YOU CLICK IT YOU PLAY IT
ONCE ALL PLAYERS ARE INVITED TO THE TABLE
IF YOUR P DOES NOT COME TO THE TABLE AND IS IN THE LOBBY
A 5 MINUTE TIMER WILL BE STARTED
YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO GET A SUB
WITHIN THE 5 MINUTE TIMER
OR BE DQ'ED AFTER THE 5 MINUTE TIMER IS UP
ONCE ALL PLAYERS ARE INVITED TO THE TABLE
IF YOUR P IS NOT IN THE LOBBY
A 10 MINUTE TIMER WILL BE STARTED
YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO GET A SUB
NO SUB WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIT UNTIL AFTER THE 5 MINUTE MARK
IF YOU REQUEST A SUB AND THE SUB STARTS GAME
SUB DOES NOT GET UP IF P RETURNS
IT IS THEIR RATING AT STAKE, PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE SUB TO STAND
AFTER GAME IF YOU WIN, YOUR ORIGINAL P CAN RETURN TO NEXT ROUND
IF YOU OPT TO WAIT THE 10 MINUTES
YOU WILL BE ASKED AGAIN AFTER 9 MINUTES IF YOU WANT A SUB
IF YOU SAY NO, THAT WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET SUB
IF YOUR ORIGINAL P STARTS GAME AND GETS BOOTED
THEN THEY CAN RETURN TO GAME AT ANY TIME
THE SUB WILL STAND SINCE ITS ORIGINAL PLAYERS RATING AT STAKE
KIBITZ OFF... RATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
RATED REG SPADES NO DN
REGULAR SPADES
NILS ARE OK BUT NO DN
ONCE ALL PLAYERS ARE INVITED TO THE TABLE
IF YOUR P DOES NOT COME TO THE TABLE AND IS IN THE LOBBY
A 5 MINUTE TIMER WILL BE STARTED
YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO GET A SUB
WITHIN THE 5 MINUTE TIMER
OR BE DQ'ED AFTER THE 5 MINUTE TIMER IS UP
ONCE ALL PLAYERS ARE INVITED TO THE TABLE
IF YOUR P IS NOT IN THE LOBBY
A 10 MINUTE TIMER WILL BE STARTED
YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES TO GET A SUB
NO SUB WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIT UNTIL AFTER THE 5 MINUTE MARK
IF YOU REQUEST A SUB AND THE SUB STARTS GAME
SUB DOES NOT GET UP IF P RETURNS
IT IS THEIR RATING AT STAKE, PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE SUB TO STAND
AFTER GAME IF YOU WIN, YOUR ORIGINAL P CAN RETURN TO NEXT ROUND
IF YOU OPT TO WAIT THE 10 MINUTES
YOU WILL BE ASKED AGAIN AFTER 9 MINUTES IF YOU WANT A SUB
IF YOU SAY NO, THAT WILL BE YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET SUB
IF YOUR ORIGINAL P STARTS GAME AND GETS BOOTED
THEN THEY CAN RETURN TO GAME AT ANY TIME
THE SUB WILL STAND SINCE ITS ORIGINAL PLAYERS RATING AT STAKE
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF... RATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
REGULAR SPADES W/ DN
REGULAR SPADES
YOU CLICK IT YOU PLAY IT
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
REGULAR SPADES NO DNIL
REGULAR SPADES
NILS ARE OK BUT NO DNIL
06/20/500
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
ROULETTE W/ BOTS
SCORE DOESN'T MATTER
BIDS DOES NOT MATTER
FIRST HUMAN TO TAKE A TRICK LOSES HAND
IF YOUR ROBOT BIDS NIL, SKIP HAND PLEASE
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
STRIP MIRRORS
BID YOUR SPADES ONLY
BUT YOU MAY NOT PLAY A SPADE
UNTIL OUT OF ALL OTHER SUITS
06/20/500
No DNIL
LEAVE KIBITZ ON
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
STRIP SPADES
PLAY & BID AS REG SPADES
BUT YOU MAY NOT PLAY A SPADE
UNTIL OUT OF ALL OTHER SUITS
06/20/500
NO DNIL
LEAVE KIBITZ ON
UNRATED PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
SUICIDE
ONE PERSON FROM EACH TEAM MUST BID NIL
THE OTHER PLAYER BID REGULAR SPADES
BOTH PLAYERS FROM THE SAME TEAM MAY BID NIL
06/20/500
NO DNIL
KIBITZ OFF
UNRATED SUICIDE PROTECTED NO FF TABLES
HOST IS TO KEEP TRACK OF HANDS AND TIME LIMIT
MISBID 1ST -100 2ND -150 3RD DQ'D
TD MUST BE CALLED TO TABLE TO VERIFY
REST OF SKANDOLOUZ RULES APPLY
