1.Team Structure

• Each team must consist of 4 members.
• Players will code one after another, similar to a relay race.

2. Secret Output

• Only Player 1 knows the final expected output or goal.
• Players 2,3,and 4 must not be informed of the expected output.

3. Time Limits

• Player 1 gets 3 minutes to code.
• Players 2, 3, and 4 each get 4 minutes to code.
• When time ends, the player must stop immediately, even if they are in the middle of typing.

4. Coding Rules

• Player 1 begins coding toward the hidden final goal.
• Players 2, 3, and 4 may only see the code written so far.
• They may continue, fix, or add code based on the previous work.
• They cannot ask what the output is.
• No communication is allowed between teammates during coding.

5. Transition Rules

• When the timer ends:
• The player must remove hands from the keyboard immediately.
• The next player sits down and continues coding.
• No whispering, signalling, talking, or passing notes is allowed.

6. Restrictions

• No use of internet or AI tools.
• No copying from any external source.
• Players must not delete all previous code unless absolutely necessary (you may choose to allow or disallow this).

7. Winning Criteria

You may choose one or combine multiple criteria:
• Option A: Correctness
• The final program should produce the expected output.


• Option B: Efficiency / Code Quality
• Fewer errors.
• Clean, readable, and well-structured code.


• Option C: Time-Based
• If multiple teams complete correctly, the team with the shortest total time wins.

8. Disqualifications

A team will be disqualified if any player:
• Talks about or hints at the expected output.
• Communicates or signals to teammates during the event.
• Uses online sources, AI tools, or attempts any form of cheating.