The Prison Island World Cup is open to anyone, except: Individuals under 15 years old or current Prison Island employees, owners of Prison Island sites, or close relatives of employees or owners.

The minimum age for participation is 15 years old. Make sure to have your ID ready.

Each team consists of exactly 3 persons. Individual competition, 2-person teams, or more than 3 members are not allowed.

An individual is not allowed to participate in more than one team.

There are no restrictions on team composition in terms of gender or age. Teams can be mixed in any way preferred.

Keep in mind that you need to be at least 15 years old. Make sure to have your ID ready.

Participants in a team do not have to be nationals of the country where they compete. An individual can compete in any country they prefer.

Teams can be mixed in terms of gender and age in any way preferred. There is no separation into different age or gender classes. All teams compete against each other.

You can find all game rules and regulations here.

There is no specified limit on the number of teams that can participate in the Local Tryouts. However, availability may vary depending on the capacity of each Prison Island site. Make sure to book a time at the site you want to compete at to be sure to secure a spot in the World Cup.

In all the Finals there will be a specific limited number of teams invited.

All games, including qualifications and finals, have a game time of 90 minutes.

If a cell malfunctions during a competitive event, teams should notify the game officials. The staff will make efforts to repair the cell. If not possible, a manual adjustment can be made to the scores for affected teams.

• In local try-outs, extra points may be awarded if a team has not been able to attempt a malfunctioning cell.
• In all finals, points for the malfunctioning cell can be removed from all participating teams.

We sincerely hope there will be no injuries, but if a team member not can complete a competition by any reason, the other two team members are allowed to continue to the end. But they can not bring in a replacement during the specific competitive event.

There is no specific dress code for participants. However, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for physical activities.

The local Prison Island staff at each site, during the competition, has the full and final decision-making authority. Complaints should be directed to the Prison Island staff, who will review and make the final decision, which cannot be overruled.

No, the use of cell phones or any electronic devices is not allowed during the competition, to ensure fair play and maintain the integrity of the game.

The time never stops during a competitive event. You can take a break whenever you want, but the time will continue ticking and you will miss some opportunities to score points.

• Local Try-outs are scheduled from October 2nd to 11th.
• Local Finals will take place on October 14th.
• Country Finals will be held on October 28th to November 5th.
• The World Finals will be held on November 25th at Brussels Anspach, Belgium.

Please refer to the specific competition details for each country’s qualifications and finals. You can find these here. For local competitions, please refer to the specific site for more information.

The Prison Island World Cup consists of 4 stages: Local Try-outs, Local Finals, Country Finals, and World Final. Specific dates, sites, and qualification rules may vary between countries and years.

To register for the Prison Island World Cup, a team must first book a time at their preferred Prison Island site and then register electronically at the desk at the Prison Island site during the assigned period for try-outs.

There are no extra fees for participating in the event, but you still have to pay the normal entry fee for each local try-out. 

Teams qualifying for the Country Final and World Games can apply for travel support. Travel compensation can be awarded based on specified expenses with receipts.

• The maximum travel compensation for the Country Final is 200€ per person.
• The maximum travel compensation for the World Final is 400€ per person. 

Maximum 24 teams will qualify to the World finals. The two best teams from each Country Final will be invited to the World Final.

Yes, but you can only replace one team member between two competitions during the whole tournament.

The number of teams qualified to the Country finals will vary depending on the country and the size of the Prison Island site. 

If a qualified team to any of the finals not can or want to participate, the second best team in order will be invited.

The number of teams qualified to the Local finals will vary depending on the location and the size of the Prison Island. Contact your local Prison Island site for more information.