Rules of Locked Away

***You're ready to play!*** Soon, you will be competing in *Locked Away*, a one night adaptation of the CBS show *Big Brother*, and we're excited to have you compete. But before the game starts we want you to have a good idea on what to expect, both from a player and hosts perspective and what to bring with you. If you have any questions please contact myself directly on Twitter @FrasyBaby

## Player requirements

### Video and Audio

Each player is required to have a working camera and microphone to compete. You're advised to play on a computer/laptop as opposed to a tablet device.

### Zoom

As expected, this game takes place on Zoom. As all players are familiar with this practice, it is not an issue. Please be familiar with the **share screen** and **annotation** features of Zoom as this may come into play based on the competition in any given round.

### Materials

Each player will need only a paper and a pen that when written is legible on camera. No additional materials are required for you to compete.

## Production

Your season has been planned prior to applications opening, this includes all challenges, twists and any additional information pertinent to the game commencing. The host, Robert, is the sole member of production.

### Player Liaisons

Some seasons may employ Player Liaisons. These liaisons are individuals that have no prior knowledge of the season and act as a first point of contact should any out-of-game issues occur that require the immediate attention of the host to action.

## Casting

All those competing in your upcoming season have completed the application process. No individual has been recruited nor has a guaranteed spot to compete regardless of any outside relationship with the Production.

Every attempt has been made to create a unique game of *Locked Away* and as such the selected cast may have a pre-existing relationship in some way. The host has attempted to balance this evenly and to incorporate a fair balance of age, location and representation. Applicants who have outlined those individual(s) they are uncomfortable with are also safe in the knowledge that their wishes are respected.

The host will ensure any changes to casting will be made knowledge of in the days leading up to the start of your season. These will be announced on Twitter @FrasyBaby.

### Requirements

Each player is to adhere to the casting requirements.

1. All contestants are eighteen years old or over at the time of production.
2. All contestants have agreed to compete and have submitted a suitable cast picture.
3. All contestants have disclosed any/all individuals they do not wish to compete with/against in their initial application.
4. All contestants agree to participate with a working camera/microphone and have access to a Zoom account.
5. All contestants understand the rules and expectations (outlined below) which will also be explained at the start of production.

## Invitation and pre-game

*Locked Away* will commence on **TBC** at **TBC (EST)**, please check local times if outside of this time zone. The host will provide your Zoom invitation up to 30 minutes (based on your preferred social media) prior for you to enter and setup any additional measures. Conversation between players is acceptable during this time. Direct Messaging in Zoom is restricted to the host only and you're encouraged to not type in the chat unless directed.

#### Declining invitation

If you are unable to attend and must decline, please inform the host as soon as possible to arrange for an alternate to take your position. Successful applicants who decline can still apply for future seasons and due to the volume of applications received, we do not reach out to individual players unless under exceptional circumstance to extend a further invitation.

## How the game operates

#### Basics

Each round is broken into four parts:

* **House:** Where players will talk with their fellow houseguests for a finite period of time. Each houseguest has five areas to converse and a limit of players per room to encourage moving around different areas of the house.
* **Competitions:** Individuals compete against one another to win either Head of Household or Power of Veto. Challenges are held in full view of every player unless specified.
* **Nomination/Veto ceremonies:** Where either the losing tribe(s) or merged tribe convene to eliminate one player from competition. Votes are cast privately and read anonymously by the Host.

Additional events may occur throughout the game that are outside of the three-part cycle. These are planned events designed prior to the game commencing.

#### Game duration

Each game of *Locked Away* is designed to last between five-to-six hours.

#### Room limits

Players are given five areas (breakout rooms) each with the same restrictions of how many players are permitted entry. Players are to self-regulate their room limitations which are outlined when the game begins. The general rule for room limitations are a majority number of your house cannot be in the same room.

* Fourteen to thirteen houseguests = 5 per room
* Twelve to nine houseguests = 4 per room
* Eight to six houseguests = 3 per room

When five houseguests remain, room limits are retired. The breakout rooms are;

* Living Room
* Kitchen
* Bathroom
* Bedroom
* Pantry

A sixth breakout room restricted for the Head of Household and their requested players will be available. The Head of Household will request the host to move players into the room to discuss. Unauthorised entry may result in a penalty.

#### Twists

*Locked Away* may implement a twist into the game, this is a pre-planned event devised to keep players alert and will be announced before/after a competition or immediately following an eviction.

#### Eviction voting & tie break rule

Players will cast their vote through Zoom Direct Message when instructed. Only players who are not Head of Household or a nominee will be permitted to vote.

During this period, no communication is permitted between players, or sitting jury members. Once all the votes are collected, the host announces the tally and which player is eliminated. In the event of a tie between nominated players, the Head of Household will determine which player is eliminated.

#### Finale voting

On completion of (or during) the jury questioning, the determined jurors will then cast their vote to win *Locked Away*. Similar to Tribal Council voting, the jury will be called one at a time to cast their vote through Zoom Direct Message. Once all the votes are collected, the host will announce which juror voted to win the season. The winner will be the individual who has accumulated the greater number of votes.

## Challenges

Challenges will take place through the **screen share** feature of Zoom which will be controlled by the host. A description of each challenge will be given, then when all individuals/tribes are happy to proceed the challenge will begin. Each challenge is designed to be roughly 5-7 minutes. Some challenges may require all players participating or a select few, those who do not compete cannot assist whatsoever and will observe in silence until the competition is concluded.

#### Likeness

Some challenges may have the option of your likeness being used to show the current state of play.

#### Mobility, Hearing and other impairments

If you are cast to compete in a season of *Locked Away* and have acknowledged on your application an impairment that may affect your mobility, hearing or any other impairment, the Production team will ensure all challenges meet all criteria regardless of your overall placement.

## Post-elimination

#### Pre-jury eliminations

Those voted out before the creation of the jury can continue to spectate the season but are restricted from conversing with those remaining in the game.

#### Post-jury eliminations

Those voted out once the jury is created are restricted from conversing/observing active rooms with those remaining in the game with the exception of competitions and evictions and will remain in the main area with the host. The jury attend subsequent evictions and cast a final vote at the Finale.

If a jury member cannot attend the Finale, they must provide a list of the remaining players on their preference to win the game. Failing to do so will revoke their juror privileges and a member of the pre-jury may replace them.

The jury is comprised of the seven previously eliminated players, leaving a final two to face the Finale.

#### Withdrawal

If a player opts to prematurely leave the game without the need of a vote, the planned eviction for the episode *may*  be cancelled. In the event a player opts to depart during the jury phase of the game it will be at the discretion of the host to determine if they retain their status to cast a vote at the Finale.

## Expectations

#### Behaviour

Under no circumstances are players to ever make an individual/group feel uncomfortable during their time competing. There is a zero tolerance policy on any act that is deemed inappropriate and any group/individual can and will be removed without warning. This is a game for entertainment purposes, keep your interactions in the spirit of the game and fair play. **Please report any issues to the host immediately**.

#### Adjudication

The host will be responsible for all final decisions made within the game, however, if you believe an unfair call was made or a piece of information was overlooked please let the host know. The host isn't immune to criticism and if there is an error we will take steps to ensure it will not be repeated.

#### Spectator/Audience viewing

Spectators are those who view the game but have no direct/indirect impact on the active season in production. Spectators who wish to join are held at the discretion of the host and current cast, any objections are made privately and all spectators are held in a waiting room until accepted. During some periods of the game, new audience members are held in a waiting room whilst an event occurs and will either be rejected/accepted on completion of the event.