Karaoke + Music games

Win the loudest agreed crowd reaction to earn 1 challenge point.

• Win the loudest agreed crowd reaction to earn 1 challenge point.
• After each performance, the group gives one clear crowd-reaction vote. The performer with the loudest or highest agreed reaction in the round earns 1 challenge point.
• Score Standing Ovation as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Standing Ovation; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Lose the lyrics during a called chorus to add 1 penalty point against yourself.

• Lose the lyrics during a called chorus to add 1 penalty point against yourself.
• Before a chorus-only or lyric round, a performer may call clean chorus. If they lose the lyrics or stop before the chorus ends, add 1 penalty point against them. Finish cleanly to earn 1 challenge point.
• Score Lyric Slip as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Lyric Slip; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Jump in cleanly to help a duet partner recover and earn 1 challenge point for the pair.

• Jump in cleanly to help a duet partner recover and earn 1 challenge point for the pair.
• In a duet round, if one partner misses a cue and the other partner picks up the next line cleanly, the pair earns 1 challenge point. If both miss the recovery cue, add 1 penalty point against the pair.
• Score Duet Rescue as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Duet Rescue; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Name the song from the intro before the first lyric to earn 1 challenge point.

• Name the song from the intro before the first lyric to earn 1 challenge point.
• During a name-that-tune round, a player or team that names the title before the first lyric earns 1 challenge point. A wrong early guess adds 1 penalty point against them.
• Score Intro Snipe as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Intro Snipe; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Pick the song that best matches the room's requested energy to earn 1 challenge point.

• Pick the song that best matches the room's requested energy to earn 1 challenge point.
• Before the round, the group names an energy such as chill, hype, throwback, or singalong. The player whose song best matches the requested energy earns 1 challenge point by group vote.
• Score Playlist Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Playlist Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Call the beat drop or chorus entrance and hit it to earn 1 challenge point.

• Call the beat drop or chorus entrance and hit it to earn 1 challenge point.
• Before a song clip starts, a player calls the beat drop, chorus entrance, or key moment. If they hit it cleanly within the agreed beat window, they earn 1 challenge point. Miss the moment and add 1 penalty point against them.
• Score Beat Drop Call as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Beat Drop Call; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Identify a cover version and original artist to earn 1 challenge point.

• Identify a cover version and original artist to earn 1 challenge point.
• In a cover-version round, a player or team that correctly names both the song and original artist earns 1 challenge point. Naming only one part stays flat unless the group agrees on half credit.
• Score Cover Callout as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Cover Callout; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Move after the music stops in a freeze round and add 1 penalty point against yourself.

• Move after the music stops in a freeze round and add 1 penalty point against yourself.
• In a dance-freeze or music-stop round, any player who clearly moves after the stop adds 1 penalty point against themselves. A clean final freeze later erases 1 penalty point against them.
• Score Freeze Miss as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Freeze Miss; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Win the group's air-band MVP vote to earn 1 challenge point.

• Win the group's air-band MVP vote to earn 1 challenge point.
• After each air-band set, the group votes for one MVP based on commitment, timing, and crowd reaction. The MVP earns 1 challenge point.
• Score Air Band MVP as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Air Band MVP; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Write the catchiest hook in a hook-writing round to earn 1 challenge point.

• Write the catchiest hook in a hook-writing round to earn 1 challenge point.
• In a hook-writing sprint, each player or team performs its short hook once. The group votes for the catchiest hook, and the winner earns 1 challenge point.
• Score Hook Earworm as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Hook Earworm; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Get the room to join the chorus and finish the song to earn 1 challenge point.

• Get the room to join the chorus and finish the song to earn 1 challenge point.
• Earned challenge points count for you. Penalty points against you count against you. Final challenge score closes only in the way your group agreed before play.
• Score Chorus Carry as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Chorus Carry; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Handle a key change, tempo shift, or hard bridge cleanly to earn 1 challenge point.

• Handle a key change, tempo shift, or hard bridge cleanly to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer or team earns 1 challenge point when they get through a known hard key change, tempo shift, or bridge without losing the song. A crash that stops the performance adds 1 penalty point against the singer or team.
• Score Key Change Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Key Change Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Miss a lyric, recover with the crowd, and finish the chorus to earn 1 challenge point.

• Miss a lyric, recover with the crowd, and finish the chorus to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they miss a lyric, keep the performance going, get the room back in, and finish the chorus. Stopping the song entirely adds 1 penalty point against the singer.
• Score Crowd Recovery as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Crowd Recovery; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Recover from a missed lyric or shaky verse and get at least two others to join the next chorus to earn 1 challenge point.

• Recover from a missed lyric or shaky verse and get at least two others to join the next chorus to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they recover from a missed lyric or shaky verse and get at least two other people to join the next chorus. A skipped chorus after calling the save adds 1 penalty point against the singer.
• Score Crowd Hook Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Crowd Hook Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Add a helpful harmony or backup line that saves a chorus to earn 1 challenge point.

• Add a helpful harmony or backup line that saves a chorus to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they join with a clear harmony, backup lyric, or crowd-safe cue that helps the main singer finish the chorus. A takeover that drowns out the main singer adds 1 penalty point against the helper.
• Score Harmony Rescue as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Harmony Rescue; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Recover a missed lyric and finish the verse strong to earn 1 challenge point.

• Recover a missed lyric and finish the verse strong to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they miss or stumble on a lyric, recover before the next chorus, and finish the verse with the group still in rhythm. If they stop the song or pass the mic without finishing, add 1 penalty point against them.
• Score Verse Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Verse Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Start a clean clap-along or chorus cue that helps the singer for 1 challenge point.

• Start a clean clap-along or chorus cue that helps the singer for 1 challenge point.
• A performer or hype person earns 1 challenge point when they start a clap-along, chorus cue, or call-and-response that the room joins and the singer finishes cleanly. A cue that derails the singer, mocks someone, or takes over the song adds 1 penalty point against the caller.
• Score Crowd Clap Cue as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Crowd Clap Cue; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Recover the bridge or spoken break and earn 1 challenge point.

• Recover the bridge or spoken break and earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer or teammate earns 1 challenge point when they recover the bridge, spoken break, or transition section without stopping the song. If the save derails the timing or pulls the group off the track, add 1 penalty point against that performer.
• Score Bridge Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Bridge Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Correct a tempo drift and return to the beat before the next chorus to earn 1 challenge point.

• Correct a tempo drift and return to the beat before the next chorus to earn 1 challenge point.
• A performer earns 1 challenge point when they notice a tempo drift and land back on the beat before the next chorus. If the attempted rescue makes the group lose the beat further, add 1 penalty point against that performer.
• Score Tempo Rescue as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Tempo Rescue; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Stay in the chosen key through the chorus to earn 1 challenge point.

• Stay in the chosen key through the chorus to earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer or team earns 1 challenge point when they call the key or range goal and stay close enough through the chorus for the group to agree. A chorus that drifts badly or restarts adds 1 penalty point against that singer or team.
• Score Key Match Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Key Match Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Handle a falsetto moment cleanly and earn 1 challenge point.

• Handle a falsetto moment cleanly and earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they call falsetto save, reach the high part cleanly or recover with style, and finish the line. A skipped line or restart adds 1 penalty point against that singer.
• Score Falsetto Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Falsetto Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Recover a missed lyric with a clean ad-lib to earn 1 challenge point.

• Recover a missed lyric with a clean ad-lib to earn 1 challenge point.
• A performer earns 1 challenge point when they miss or nearly miss a lyric, add a clean ad-lib, and keep the song moving without restarting. Stopping the song or blaming the track adds 1 penalty point against that performer.
• Score Ad-Lib Line Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ad-Lib Line Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Catch the duet entrance on time and earn 1 challenge point.

• Catch the duet entrance on time and earn 1 challenge point.
• A singer earns 1 challenge point when they enter their duet line on time and help keep the song moving. Missing the cue badly enough that the partner has to cover adds 1 penalty point against that singer.
• Score Duet Cue Save as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Duet Cue Save; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Call the target, answer, route, or move before the turn; a clean result earns 1 challenge point.

• Call the target, answer, route, or move before the turn; a clean result earns 1 challenge point.
• The call must be heard before the attempt and judged the same way for everyone. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Before each eligible turn, the player names the task and its success criterion aloud; the judge repeats the call. A verified called success earns exactly 1 separate challenge point, at most once per turn. An uncalled result earns no challenge point. Use only turns already allotted by the base game. Keep a separate challenge ledger, starting at 0 and ending with the base activity. Most challenge points wins; unresolved ties are shared. Main scoring is unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music Call-It Bonus as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Call-It Bonus; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A player or team earns 1 challenge point for a clean reset after a miss, turnover, or stalled round.

• A player or team earns 1 challenge point for a clean reset after a miss, turnover, or stalled round.
• The reset must help the group continue safely without changing the main score unfairly. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. After an ordinary miss or stalled turn, the active player completes the stated reset. A neutral observer checks every reset step before restart. Award exactly 1 separate challenge point, at most once per allotted turn; do not deliberately create a miss to farm resets. Required safety stops never cost a point or use a replay token. Keep a separate challenge ledger, starting at 0 and ending with the base activity. Most challenge points wins; unresolved ties are shared. Main scoring is unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music Clean Reset Point as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Clean Reset Point; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The trailing side gets one announced comeback window for a bonus challenge point.

• The trailing side gets one announced comeback window for a bonus challenge point.
• Before play, name the task, the window's duration, and the result that earns the point. Use it once and call it before the turn. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Before play, give each side one comeback window consisting of its next single normally allotted turn after it first trails. Write the eligible task and success criterion beside the score. The trailing side must announce the window before that turn. A verified success earns 1 separate challenge point; otherwise it earns 0. The window expires at the turn’s normal end and cannot add an attempt or extend physical effort. Keep a separate challenge ledger, starting at 0 and ending with the base activity. Most challenge points wins; unresolved ties are shared. Main scoring is unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music Comeback Window as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Comeback Window; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Partners or teammates rotate after a score so the matchup stays fresh.

• Partners or teammates rotate after a score so the matchup stays fresh.
• Do not use the swap to isolate weaker or younger players. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Scored results are tracked as challenge points. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Use only with a base activity that permits willing partner or team changes. After a score, wait for the next dead ball or completed turn; exchange one willing player from each side before restarting. Keep earned points with the original team. Maintain the same number of scheduled turns for every participant. If a swap is declined or prohibited by the base rules, skip it without penalty. No challenge point is awarded merely for swapping. This variation adds no challenge points and no separate winner. End it with the chosen round or base activity; keep the base result and all scheduled opportunities unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music Team Swap Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Team Swap Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use one final legal attempt under the tiebreak criterion agreed before play.

• Use one final legal attempt under the tiebreak criterion agreed before play.
• Verify the result by that criterion; do not reject a legal result afterward because it seemed lucky. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Scored results are tracked as challenge points. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Before the game, name a binary tiebreak criterion for the last normally allotted turn: completion of the declared legal task. At a tied finish, compare those recorded final turns; a sole success takes the challenge tie. If both or neither succeeded, share the challenge result. Do not add an extra shot, strenuous rep, water task, or course delay. This never changes the base-game winner. Use this only to settle the stated challenge tie. Record the comparison separately; it never changes the base-game result. If the comparison is unavailable, equal or prohibited by the base rules, share the challenge tie.
• Score Karaoke Music Precision Finish as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Precision Finish; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A player can bank a clean streak before risking the next turn.

• A player can bank a clean streak before risking the next turn.
• Banked streaks stay; missed unbanked turns reset only the current streak. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Scored results are tracked as challenge points. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Count consecutive completions of the same declared task across the player’s normally allotted turns. Before each next turn the player may bank the current count; add that count to the separate challenge ledger and start a new streak at zero. A miss resets only the unbanked streak. At the base game’s finish, bank any remaining completed streak. Each completed result can be counted once only; no extra turns are created. Keep a separate challenge ledger, starting at 0 and ending with the base activity. Most challenge points wins; unresolved ties are shared. Main scoring is unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music Streak Bank as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music Streak Bank; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The same player, target, clue, or move cannot repeat until others have been offered a turn.

• The same player, target, clue, or move cannot repeat until others have been offered a turn.
• Passing counts as a turn; no explanation or substitute action is required. For Karaoke Music, keep it within song turns, tune calls, rhythm prompts, comfortable volume, and pass rules. Scored results are tracked as challenge points. Optional house overlay for an already playable karaoke music activity. First name that base activity and retain its complete equipment, people, safety, turns, main scoring and finish rules. This card does not supply or authorize a new base game. One board-specific example is a song-title identification from a host-approved clip; success means the spoken title matching the host’s key, and reset means stop the clip, reveal its title, and offer the next turn at comfortable volume. Use that example only where the chosen base rules and venue already permit it; otherwise bind the overlay to a legal task in the selected activity before starting. Before play, identify which rotation this applies to: the active player, chosen target, clue, or move. List the available legal choices. Offer each listed choice or participant once before repeating it. A pass counts as the offer being used, without explanation or substitute action. Skip this variation if the base game requires a particular repeat or order; never alter compulsory serve, batting, hand, or safety order. No automatic challenge penalty is added. This variation adds no challenge points and no separate winner. End it with the chosen round or base activity; keep the base result and all scheduled opportunities unchanged. If a compulsory rule conflicts, do not use the variation.
• Score Karaoke Music No-Repeat Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Music No-Repeat Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One announced zone or prompt scores double once.

• One announced zone or prompt scores double once.
• Announce before attempts begin. For a completion-counting music round, announce the bonus chorus or participation prompt beforehand. The one-time double score rewards the agreed completion, not a judgment of singing quality. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Announced Bonus Zone as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Announced Bonus Zone; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Everyone gets the same attempt count before totals.

• Everyone gets the same attempt count before totals.
• Extra attempts outside the cap score 0. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Equal Attempt Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Equal Attempt Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A neutral player verifies disputed results.

• A neutral player verifies disputed results.
• Replay if the group cannot agree. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Neutral Verify Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Neutral Verify Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One clean reset can restart an interrupted turn.

• One clean reset can restart an interrupted turn.
• Resets never erase safety stops. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Soft Reset Token as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Soft Reset Token; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Caller, scorer, and starter roles rotate each round.

• Caller, scorer, and starter roles rotate each round.
• Nobody is stuck judging alone. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Role Rotate Call as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Role Rotate Call; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any player may choose the lower-impact version first.

• Any player may choose the lower-impact version first.
• Lower-impact completion scores the same. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Low-Impact Option as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Low-Impact Option; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Passing never reduces future fair turns.

• Passing never reduces future fair turns.
• Celebrate participation. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke No-Shame Pass Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke No-Shame Pass Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Bank a clean streak before risking the next attempt.

• Bank a clean streak before risking the next attempt.
• Unbanked misses reset only the current streak. Record points from completed, voluntary music turns before the next turn. A later missed completion does not erase banked points or require a solo. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Banked Streak Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Banked Streak Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

First clean legal result of the round earns +1.

• First clean legal result of the round earns +1.
• Must be verified before the next turn. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke First Clean Bonus as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke First Clean Bonus; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Boundary breaks score 0 for that attempt.

• Boundary breaks score 0 for that attempt.
• Set boundaries before play. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Boundary Zero Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Boundary Zero Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Captain names one fair scoring clarification pre-round.

• Captain names one fair scoring clarification pre-round.
• Cannot add unsafe or money rules. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Captain Fair Call as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Captain Fair Call; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One invited assist is allowed per trailing player.

• One invited assist is allowed per trailing player.
• Assists cannot take over the whole turn. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Partner Assist Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Partner Assist Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One slow-down call must be honored.

• One slow-down call must be honored.
• No shaming for pace requests. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Tempo Cap Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Tempo Cap Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Group reset scores 1 shared process point.

• Group reset scores 1 shared process point.
• Leave the space better than found. For the shared reset point, return the microphone or lyric display safely, cue the next selected song, and check the volume before inviting the next volunteer. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Clean Credits Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Clean Credits Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Announced final equal-turn set scores double.

• Announced final equal-turn set scores double.
• Fouls still score 0. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Finale Double Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Finale Double Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Anyone waiting may join the next equal-turn set.

• Anyone waiting may join the next equal-turn set.
• Wait for the next set to add a player; do not interrupt an attempt already in progress. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Open Table Invite as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Open Table Invite; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A safe miss scores 0; respond without blame.

• A safe miss scores 0; respond without blame.
• Encourage the player as they reset safely for the next attempt. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Soft Landing Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Soft Landing Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Have two scorers agree on the totals before making them final.

• Have two scorers agree on the totals before making them final.
• If a result is disputed, replay only that attempt. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Dual Scorer Check as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Dual Scorer Check; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Split players into two skill groups that use the same winning condition.

• Split players into two skill groups that use the same winning condition.
• Recognize the result in each group separately. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Skill Band Split as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Skill Band Split; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each side must use only the announced equipment.

• Each side must use only the announced equipment.
• An attempt using equipment outside that allowance scores 0. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Prop Budget Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Prop Budget Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each trailing player may receive one coaching tip per set.

• Each trailing player may receive one coaching tip per set.
• The coach gives advice; the player must make the attempt. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Kind Coach Line as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Kind Coach Line; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Pause the clock once for weather or noise.

• Pause the clock once for weather or noise.
• When play resumes, each side must still have the same number of turns remaining. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Weather Pause Token as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Weather Pause Token; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any player may exchange one prompt for a PG option they are more comfortable with.

• Any player may exchange one prompt for a PG option they are more comfortable with.
• The swap does not use up the player's turn. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Consent Prompt Swap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Consent Prompt Swap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Clear the play area completely after play to earn 1 shared process point.

• Clear the play area completely after play to earn 1 shared process point.
• The group loses this bonus if anything unsafe is left behind. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Floor Clear Bonus as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Floor Clear Bonus; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The trailing side chooses who starts the final set of equal turns.

• The trailing side chooses who starts the final set of equal turns.
• Only the starting order changes; the attempt rules stay the same. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Last Call Equalizer as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Last Call Equalizer; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Observers may settle one tie by a respectful majority vote.

• Observers may settle one tie by a respectful majority vote.
• Players may decline the vote and replay instead. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Observer Vote Cap as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Observer Vote Cap; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Announce a water break during the set, then resume scoring after the break.

• Announce a water break during the set, then resume scoring after the break.
• Use the break for water, not to delay play for an advantage. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Hydration Break Mark as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Hydration Break Mark; stop at the agreed finish condition.

First-time players may discard one foul without score loss.

• First-time players may discard one foul without score loss.
• Shield is once per gathering. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Rookie Shield as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Rookie Shield; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Winners pass the next starter role to another side.

• Winners pass the next starter role to another side.
• Winners must make this handoff once. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Spotlight Pass as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Spotlight Pass; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Write one rule clarification on a visible card.

• Write one rule clarification on a visible card.
• Use the written clarification to settle disagreements about the rule during the round. Comfortable volume; pass always ok; no forced solos. Scored results are tracked as challenge points.
• Score Karaoke Memory Note Rule as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Karaoke Memory Note Rule; stop at the agreed finish condition.