Rules for Bibliobattle

Bibliobattle is a social book review game!

It's very simple.

[Bibliobattle Official Rules]

1. Presenters join with a favorite or interesting book.

2. Each presenter introduces the book for 5 minutes.

3. After each presentation, all participants discuss the book for 2–3 minutes.

4. After all presentations are finished, all participants vote for the book they want to read the most. The book with the most votes is selected as the “Champion Book”.

Minor regulations

Note:

1. Presenters join with a favorite or interesting book.

   1. Make sure that each presenter chooses their own book for their presentation.

   2. An organizer can set a specific topic or theme for the Bibliobattle.

2. Each presenter introduces the book for 5 minutes.

   1. After exactly 5 minutes, the presenter must finish their presentation immediately.

   2. Presenters should not use handouts or slides, etc.

   3. Presenters must use up all 5 minutes of their presentation time.

3. After each presentation, all participants discuss the book for 2–3 minutes.

   1. Participants should not criticize presenters or their presentations. Participants are encouraged to ask questions for additional information which helps them decide which book to vote for.

   2. All participants should contribute to creating a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.

   3. Discussion time can be extended by the organizer but should not significantly exceed the original time schedule.

4. After all presentations are finished, all participants vote for the book they want to read the most. The book with the most votes is selected as the “Champion Book”.

   1. Presenters also have the right to vote. However, they cannot vote for the book they presented.

   2. The “Champion Book” must be determined by a democratic vote by all participants. Note that all participants have an equal right to vote; that is, the “Champion Book” should not be determined by a small number of people in power, such as the chair, an organizer, or teachers.

Participants refer to both presenters and listeners.

Last Updated: 6 April 2022