BOX SCORE APP

EMOJI SCORING ICONS

MJ EMOJI

The MJ Emoji is reserved for spectacular performances during a round. The MJ Emoji should be awarded for a classic performance and delivery of a bar. This emoji adds nine (9) points to the performers score.

SRA BONUS

The Scheme, Rebuttal Angle Emoji has multiple applications. It may be awarded on the final bar of a scheme as a bonus to the applicable score (the bar is scored a ‘Touchdown’). In the case of a Rebuttal, this emoji may be awarded for each rebuttal bar in addition to the applicable score (the bar is scored a ‘Tre’). This emoji may also be awarded when a clever angle is used in addition to the applicable bar score (the bar is scored a ‘Goal’). This emoji adds six (6) points to the performers score.

NAME FLIP BONUS

The Name Flip Emoji may be awarded when there is a clever Name Flip of the performer (such as when the performer flips his/her own name), the opponent and/or a relevant party. This emoji adds three (3) points to the performers score.

HAYMAKER EMOJI

The Haymaker Emoji is reserved for spectacular delivery of a spectacular bar. The Haymaker Emoji should be awarded for a ‘classic performance and delivery of a bar ‘Room Shaker’. This emoji adds twelve (12) points to the performers score.

TOUCHDOWN EMOJI

The Touchdown Emoji is reserved for high quality delivery of a high quality bar. The Touchdown Emoji should be awarded for a clean performance and delivery of a high quality bar. This emoji adds six (6) points to the performers score.

TRE EMOJI

The Tre Emoji is reserved for above average delivery of an above average bar. Tre Emoji should be awarded for a clean performance and delivery of an above average bar. This emoji adds three (3) points to the performers score.

GOAL EMOJI

The Goal Emoji is reserved for average delivery of an average bar. Goal Emoji should be awarded for a clean performance and delivery of an average bar. This emoji adds one (1) point to the performers score.

TRASH EMOJI

The Trash Emoji is a demerit. Trash Emoji should be awarded for a clean performance and delivery of an below average bar. This emoji deducts one (1) point from the performers score.

BOOO! EMOJI

The Booo! Emoji is a demerit. Booo! Emoji should be awarded for a clean performance and delivery of an horrible bar. This emoji deducts three (3) points from the performers score.

UNSPORTSMANLIKE EMOJI

The Unsportsmanlike Emoji is a demerit. Professional Battle Rap is a non-contact sport. The Unsportsmanlike Emoji is awarded for conduct including but not limited to: touching, talking thru rounds or reading bars from a device during a match. This Emoji deducts six (6) points from the performers score.

FUMBLE EMOJI

The Fumble Emoji is a demerit. Fumble Emoji should be awarded for each and every stumble during a performance. This emoji deducts twelve (12) points from the performers score.

CHOKE EMOJI

The Choke Emoji is a demerit. Choke Emoji should be awarded for each and every choke during a performance. This emoji deducts thirty six (36) points from the performers score.

BOX SCORE SYSTEM RULEBOOK

Introduction

Welcome to the official rulebook for the Battle Rap Box Scoring System. This system is designed to provide a standardized, fair, and engaging method of scoring rap battles using a set of predefined emoji scoring icons. Each emoji represents a different point value, which can range from positive to negative, allowing OpenAI Battle Rap Ref and the BRC to accurately reflect the quality of each individual bar delivered by the performers.

Definitions

  • Bar: A line of rap, typically consisting of one complete phrase. An example of two (2) bars would be:
    • “I was walking down the street and I saw a cat,
    • He had a gun so big it looked like a baseball bat.”
  • Box Score: The itemized breakdown of each individual bar scored.
  • Emoji Scoring Icon: A visual icon used to score each bar. Each emoji has a designated point value (see Emoji Scoring Icons below).
  • Time!: The official timer based on the contracted time limits. Time is paused for crowd reactions and repeated bars after a pause, such as when the Battle Rapper ‘run it back’.
  • Top Round(s) Score: The first performer in the match.
  • Bottom Round(s) Score: The Second performer in the match.

Rule 1: Must Score

Objective

Ensure every bar in the battle is evaluated and scored to maintain consistent engagement and fairness throughout the performance.

Scoring Guidelines

  1. Assignment of Scores:
  • Each bar delivered by the rapper must be scored using at least one emoji scoring icon, but no more than two for a single bar. Such as a ‘Touchdown’ that was a ‘Name Flip’, may receive the Touchdown Emoji (+6) and a Name Flip Bonus Emoji (+3).
  • OpenAI Battle Rap Ref will award emojis based on the quality and impact of the bar according to the predefined point values of each emoji.
  1. Emoji Point Values:
  • Emojis have assigned point values, ranging from positive (for excellent performance) to negative (for poor performance).
  • The list of emoji scoring icons and their respective point values are provided below.
  1. Scoring Limits:
  • Every bar MUST be scored.
  • At least one emoji must be used to score EVERY bar.

Rule 2: Time

Objective

Manage the duration of each performance to ensure that each rapper performs within their allotted time, maintaining a tight and engaging battle.

Time Management

  1. Performance Time Limit:
  • Each rapper is given a specific amount of time to complete their performance based on the host League contract.
  • The official timer will start at the beginning of each rapper’s turn.
  1. Stopping the Timer:
  • The timer may be paused for crowd reactions, ensuring that the rapper is not penalized for audience engagement.
  • The timer will resume once the crowd has settled.
  1. Scoring Post-Time Limit:
  • No points will be added to a rapper’s score for any bars delivered after they have exceeded their time limit.
  • OpenAI Battle Rap Ref will cease scoring when the official timer indicates that time has expired.

Rule 3: Top & Bottom Scoring

Objective

Organize and present scores in a manner that is easy to understand and reflects the sequence of performances.

Scorecard Layout

  1. Top Rounds Score:
  • The rapper who performs first in the battle will have all their scored emojis placed on the left side of the scorecard, under the section labeled ‘Top Rounds Score’.
  1. Bottom Rounds Score:
  • The second rapper to perform will have their scored emojis placed on the right side of the scorecard, under the section labeled ‘Bottom Rounds Score’.
  1. Stage Position Irrelevance:
  • The placement of scores on the scorecard does not depend on the physical position of the rappers on stage. It is solely based on the order of performance.

Conclusion

This rulebook sets the foundational guidelines for scoring in the Battle Rap Box Scoring System. The BRC is encouraged to familiarize themselves with the emoji scoring icons, their point values, and the scoring system’s overall structure to fairly and accurately score battles.