On his own initiative or at the request of any participant in the tournament, Director may require both players to use clocks. Clocks shall be introduced only at the start of a new game. At the start of a 9-point match, place 54 minutes on each clock.
Players share one pair of dice.
Each player has his own dice cup. Either player may demand a mixing of dice prior to the start of any game. At the start of each game, both clock buttons are centered and each player rolls one die. Then the player with the higher die moves. Each player signals the end of his turn by hitting the clock with the same hand used in moving, leaving the dice in place on the board.