World Championships.
The Prison Island World Cup is an international tournament where teams from around the world compete for the title of the best team — 90 minutes, real points and a path to the world final.
The Wrocław Prison Island team is just getting started, so the local qualifying rounds haven't started yet. However, this is what the road to the Prison Island finals looks like worldwide.
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Reservation and registration
A team books a date at their local Prison Island and registers to participate in the qualifying rounds on-site.
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90 minutes in cells
During the game, the team has exactly 90 minutes to score as many points as possible — just like in a standard game.
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Promotion to the next stage
The best teams from the local qualifiers advance to the national finals, and from there, the top two teams advance to the world finals.
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Without division into categories
All teams compete under the same rules, without division into age, gender or skill levels.
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Global reach
Competitors do not need to be citizens of the country they are competing in — they can enter at any Prison Island in the world.
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No own equipment allowed
Bringing your own equipment into the cells is prohibited, and the use of phones and other electronic devices during gameplay is not permitted.
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Prohibition of mutual assistance
Helping another team in any form is prohibited.
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1Local qualifying June 1 – September 20
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2National Finals October 10–11 and 17–18
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3World Final November 21 Enschede, the Netherlands
This is what previous editions of the Prison Island World Cup looked like — feel the atmosphere of the time trial.
How many teams can participate in the local qualifiers?
The number of teams in the local qualifiers is not limited in advance but depends on the availability of the specific Prison Island location — it is worth booking a date in advance.
Is there a dress code?
There is no specific dress code, but comfortable clothing and footwear appropriate for physical activity are recommended.
What happens if someone on the team cannot finish the game?
If one player is unable to complete the game for any reason, the remaining two players may continue to play until the end — but no substitutions may be made during the game.
Can the team composition be changed between stages?
Yes, but only one player can be replaced between two consecutive stages throughout the tournament.
Are teams advancing to the world finals entitled to travel reimbursement?
Teams that advance to the World Final can claim travel expenses based on receipts submitted — up to a maximum of €400 per person within Europe and €800 per person outside Europe.
Who makes decisions during the game?
Final and binding decisions during gameplay are made by the local Prison Island staff — their decisions cannot be appealed.
Courtyard is Prison Island's global leaderboard, where you can see how the best teams from around the world are doing.