Rythm Rush - Official Rules, Terms & Conditions

Last updated: October 14, 2025

📝 Important Notice

Please read these terms carefully. By participating in Rythm Rush, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

🎮 Game Rules & Scoring

🎯 Game Objective

Tap in perfect rhythm with the music to achieve the highest score possible within the 90-second time limit.

⏰ Timing & Rhythm

  • Tap the button in sync with the song's beat
  • Follow the visual pulsing of the central orb
  • Maintain consistent timing between taps
  • BPM matches the current song's tempo
  • BPM increases with perfect streaks

⚡ Game Duration

  • Each game lasts 90 seconds (1:30)
  • Timer counts down in top-right corner
  • Final 10 seconds flash red as warning
  • Game ends automatically when time expires

🚀 Early Game Bonus

First 10 Taps Bonus

  • 20% bonus multiplier on all base points
  • Applies to taps 1 through 10 only
  • Helps players establish rhythm early
  • Bonus ends after 10th tap

Early Game Scoring

EarlyGamePoints = BasePoints × 1.2
Example: Perfect tap = 40 × 1.2 = 48 points

🔥 Streak System

Streak Progression

  • 97%+ accuracy: Increase streak +1
  • 95-96% accuracy: Maintain current streak
  • 90-94% accuracy: Decrease streak -1
  • Below 90% accuracy: Reset streak to 0
  • Spamming taps: Immediate streak reset

Streak Multipliers

streakMultiplier = 1 + (streak × 0.05)
Max multiplier: 2.5x at 30+ streak
5 streak
1.25x
15 streak
1.75x
30 streak
2.50x

🎯 Level Advancement via Streaks

  • Advance to next level every 15 perfect taps
  • 10 difficulty levels total
  • Each level increases BPM by 5-12
  • Music playback speed increases accordingly
15 perfect taps
= Level Up!
+5-12 BPM increase

🎵 Music & BPM System

Dynamic BPM

  • Starting BPM varies by song - matches the track's actual tempo
  • Daily featured tracks with different BPM ranges
  • Perfect interval calculated as: 60,000 / BPM milliseconds
  • Music playback speed adjusts with BPM increases

Audio Features

  • High-quality music synchronization
  • Visual metronome (orb pulsing)
  • Audio countdown before game start
  • Fallback to metronome if music fails

🏆 Scoring System

Accuracy-Based Points

  • 95-100%: PERFECT - 40 base points
  • 90-94%: EXCELLENT - 25 base points
  • 85-89%: GREAT - 15 base points
  • 70-84%: GOOD - 6-10 base points
  • 0-69%: MISS - 2 base points

Multipliers & Bonuses

  • Early Game Bonus: 1.2x multiplier (first 10 taps)
  • Streak Bonus: +5% per perfect tap (max 2.5x)
  • Accuracy Multiplier: 0.5x - 1.0x based on accuracy
  • Level Bonus: +1 point per difficulty level
// Complete points calculation:
basePoints = accuracyValue × earlyGameMultiplier
streakMultiplier = 1 + min(streak, 30) × 0.05
accuracyMultiplier = 0.5 + (accuracy / 100) × 0.5
finalPoints = basePoints × accuracyMultiplier × streakMultiplier + levelBonus

📈 Difficulty Progression

Level Advancement

  • Advance every 15 consecutive perfect taps
  • 10 difficulty levels total
  • +5-12 BPM increase per level
  • Music playback speed increases accordingly

Chaos System

  • Perfect taps reduce chaos level
  • Poor taps increase chaos level
  • Higher chaos = more visual distraction
  • Affects central orb visibility

1. Eligibility Requirements

18

Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in paid competitions and win prizes.

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Geographic Restrictions

Participation is only available in jurisdictions where skill-based competitions are legally permitted. Players are responsible for understanding local laws.

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One Account Per Player

Each player may only maintain one account. Multiple accounts may result in disqualification.

2. Competition Rules

🏆 Daily Leaderboards

  • Each day represents a new competition starting and ending at midnight EST (New York)
  • Only your best score of the day counts toward leaderboard ranking
  • Leaderboards reset daily at midnight EST (New York)

🎯 Skill-Based Gameplay

  • Rythm Rush is a game of skill - success depends entirely on player ability
  • No random elements or chance determine outcomes
  • Scores are based on timing accuracy, rhythm consistency, and pattern recognition

💰 Prize Distribution

  • Prizes are awarded to the top 3 unique players each day
  • Each player can only win one prize per daily competition
  • Prize distribution: 1st place (50%), 2nd place (30%), 3rd place (20%)

3. Financial Terms

Prize Pool

60%

of entry fees distributed to winners

Platform Fee

40%

covers operational costs

Payment processing (PayPal), servers & taxes 17%
Marketing, development & profit 23.0%

Fee Transparency

  • All entry fees are clearly displayed before payment
  • No hidden charges or unexpected fees
  • Prize pool amounts are updated in real-time and visible to all players

Refund Policy

  • No refunds for games completed under normal circumstances
  • Refunds may be issued for technical failures at our discretion
  • Chargebacks may result in account suspension

4. Fair Play & Prohibited Conduct

Zero Tolerance for Cheating

The following activities are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate disqualification and account termination:

🚫 Automation & Bots

  • Using automated scripts or bots
  • Macro programs or auto-clickers
  • Any form of automation

🚫 Exploits & Manipulation

  • Exploiting game bugs or vulnerabilities
  • Network manipulation or timing exploits
  • Score submission tampering

🚫 Multiple Accounts

  • Creating multiple accounts
  • Collusion between players
  • Prize pool manipulation

🚫 Technical Interference

  • Network latency manipulation
  • Timing system exploitation
  • Any technical cheating

5. Legal Compliance

Skill-Based Competition

Rythm Rush operates as a skill-based competition under applicable laws in the United States and Canada. Key legal distinctions:

✅ Skill-Based Elements

  • No random chance elements
  • Predictable outcomes based on skill
  • Players control all results
  • Practice improves performance

❌ No Gambling Elements

  • No random number generators
  • No hidden probabilities
  • No house advantage
  • No chance-based outcomes

Legal Acknowledgments

By participating, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Rythm Rush is a game of skill, not gambling
  • Your success depends entirely on your skill and ability
  • You understand and accept the 60%/40% prize pool allocation
  • You are responsible for complying with local laws

6. Dispute Resolution & Support

Appeals Process

  • Score validation disputes must be submitted within 24 hours
  • Anti-cheat determinations can be appealed with supporting evidence
  • Technical issues affecting gameplay should be reported immediately

Contact Information

For disputes, technical support, or legal inquiries:

support@rythmrush.com

7. Final Provisions

Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Rythm Rush and its operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your participation in the game.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Termination Rights

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these terms, suspected fraud, or any activity that threatens the integrity of the competition.

Acceptance of Terms

By participating in Rythm Rush competitions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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