GOD MODE

FORMAT

Groups of 5 or 6 freestylers. One single chance to reach glory.

Each participant starts with 3 lives and must defend them throughout the competition.
Every round is about survival: losing a battle means losing one life.
When a freestyler loses all their lives, they are eliminated from the competition. No second chances.
The competition continues within each group until only one freestyler remains:
the last one standing will be the group winner.
The initial order of participation will be determined by a random draw, including a seeded system.
This order will remain unchanged throughout the entire battle.

Each battle is 1 vs 1 (single round).
Each freestyler has 20 seconds per round, starting from the moment they begin their attempt.
The freestyler cannot finish their round until the speaker calls “5 seconds”.
This signal indicates that the final phase of the round has begun.
During the last 5 seconds, freestylers are allowed to take risks, as mistakes made within this time window will not result in losing a life.
If a freestyler finishes their round before the “5 seconds” call, they will automatically lose one life.

The initial order of freestylers is determined by a random draw incorporating a seeded system.
The first battle is started by the second freestyler in the lineup, facing the first.
The winner stays on stage and faces the next freestyler in the lineup.
Each new battle is always started by the incoming freestyler, not the previous winner.
Judges decide the winner of each battle:
- The loser loses one life.
- The winner keeps their lives and continues competing.
This process repeats continuously until only 3 freestylers remain.

When only 3 freestylers remain, they will form a circle, maintaining the previously established order.
From that point on, each round will be started by one player, following a clockwise direction.
At the end of each round, only one freestyler will lose a life.
Judges will indicate their decision by raising their hand.
Freestylers will keep the lives they had upon entering the final round.
The battle continues until two freestylers are eliminated, leaving one final champion.

If a freestyler completely loses control of the ball, including:
- The ball bounces multiple times on the ground, or
- The ball moves several meters away from the player’s control,
The round ends immediately, even if the opponent has not performed their turn.
The freestyler automatically loses one life, without the need for a judge’s decision.
The next battle starts immediately with the following matchup in the lineup.

Each freestyler has one wildcard, which can be used once during the competition.
When activated, the winner of the battle will start the next round, instead of the incoming freestyler.
This allows freestylers to break the standard rotation and control the flow of the battle.
Using the wildcard forces the current player to start again immediately, potentially under fatigue, while the opponent begins the round and may make a mistake and lose a life.

Judges must indicate their decision by pointing with their arm at the freestyler who loses a life.
This decision will only take place when both freestylers complete their round without mistakes.
Judges are required to make a quick decision in order to maintain the flow and intensity of the competition.
The evaluation is based on the following criteria:
- Difficulty
- Risk
- Response
- Stage presence
Stage presence includes interaction with the crowd, the music, the overall atmosphere, as well as the attitude and energy transmitted by the freestyler.

No hesitation. No discussion. Just a decision.