The Rules of Hookah Battle Iraq Cup 2025

1. On the event, there might be 8-12 teams, and 4-5 jury members.

2. One team can be an individual or a group of 2-3 people max. A team can present itself or present a brand (lounge, store, company, etc.).

3. Each team should prepare one shisha for jury members using their own equipment and ingredients.

4. There are no rules regarding the shisha – it can be any type of shisha: hand-made, fruit-head, classic, etc.

5. Each contestant has 5 minutes on stage to present their shisha to the jury.

6. The jury will rank the teams using the Schultze Method, who they liked more and who they liked less. The Schultz system will find the best compromise for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places between the judges.

7. 1st place gets 10 points in international rankings of Hookah Battles, 2nd gets 8, 3rd gets 6, and 4th-12 get 2 points.

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