ROMB Game Script

The scenario is based on the rules of a sport- and- entertainment team game with a ball, using the methods of wrestling in the style of oriental martial arts. According to the scenario, the sporting event is held in the style of a show, in which two competing teams and spectators (fans supporting their teams) are represented.

The game is regulated by a set of special rules, and the competition between participating teams is regulated by judges. For each game, a chief referee, two (2) main referees and two (2) reserve referees are appointed. A secretary and a timekeeper are also appointed for the competition. Two teams of players, consisting of four (4) main and four (4) reserve players each, are active participants of the sport- and- entertainment competition, and passive participants are represented by spectators - fans of the competing teams.

Competitions are conducted according to the game scenario on a playing field in the shape of a rhombus with soft floor covering. The field along the large diagonal is divided into three (3) game zones of given sizes: two "dead" areas in front of each goal are marked with a straight line parallel to the smaller diagonal of the rhombus and the main game central zone between the indicated "dead" zones, which is divided in half by the smaller diagonal of the rhombus. The center of the field also contains markings in the shape of a rhombus. There are goals of a special shape and size in the smaller sharp corners of the rhombus-shaped field. The boundaries of the field along the perimeter are surrounded by an enclosure up to 3 meters high. The enclosure must be made of woven mesh made of springy metal (or plastic of similar properties) without protruding elements that can cause injury to players during the game. Indoors, the height of the ceiling above the playing field is no less than five (5) meters.

The rules of the game allow players to pass the ball, throw it, hit it back, roll and hit it in any direction within the playing field, using hands, legs, body, as well as run with the ball, block it with any part of the body, strike an opponent with the ball in the process of defending from an attack, or when attacking.

The ball is considered scored when a player who is in front of the “dead zone” either throws or strikes the ball inside the goal. During the fight for the ball possession, players are allowed to perform forceful moves in the central game zone and within the "dead" zone. Forceful moves can apply only towards a player possessing the ball. The rules provide a strict list of prohibited strikes, which cannot be used while playing ROMB.

The game is played in three (3) periods of fifteen (15) minutes each, with a ten (10) minute break between periods. The goal of each team is to enter the opponent’s zone and throw the ball into the opponent's goal. The winner of the game is the team that scored most points after the game.

The scenario of the competition for the sport game ROMB provides the following equipment: a ball of a special rhombic shape, a protective helmet for the players, a mouth guard and gloves. The uniform of the opposing teams must be clearly differentiated by a combination of colors.