rulebook
Official regulations document
A rulebook is a book or other document that contains rules, especially rules governing a game or sport.
When people talk about the rulebook figuratively, they are referring to rules that govern a particular activity: He threw out the rulebook when he made that decision.
Flat surface competition
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- chessStrategic board game
- monopolyOne seller, no substitutes
- scrabbleClaw or grope frantically
RPG · gamemaster · ruleset · gameplay · scoring · setup · victory conditions · FAQ
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- guidebookReference for travelers
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
chapter · appendix · glossary · edition · reprint · binding · cover · spine
Suggested rules for behavior
- policyAdopted principle of action
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
compliance · criteria · requirements · specifications · framework · code · bylaws · provisions
Documented set of tactics
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- umpireSports match official
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
- foulOffensive or illegal
offside · infraction · violation · officiating · eligibility · substitution · VAR · instant replay
Rules of polite conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
propriety · behavior · civility · comportment · politeness · code of conduct · standards · norms
Enacted written rule
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- charterFounding organizational document
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
amendment · clause · provision · judicial · codification · legal code · penal code · civil code
boardgame
Flat surface competition
scrabble · RPG · gamemaster · ruleset · gameplay · scoring · setup · victory conditions · FAQ · errata
manual
Written instructions for use
- handbookCompact reference guide
- guidebookReference for travelers
- referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
index · chapter · appendix · glossary · edition · reprint · binding · cover · spine · paperback
guidelines
Suggested rules for behavior
- policyAdopted principle of action
- proceduresSet methods for tasks
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
standards · compliance · criteria · requirements · specifications · framework · code · bylaws · provisions · stipulations
playbook
Documented set of tactics
foul · offside · infraction · violation · officiating · eligibility · substitution · VAR · instant replay · yellow card
etiquette
Rules of polite conduct
courtesy · propriety · behavior · civility · comportment · politeness · code of conduct · standards · norms · expectations
statute
Enacted written rule
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- charterFounding organizational document
constitution · amendment · clause · provision · judicial · codification · legal code · penal code · civil code · regulatory
- game materialsmanual, scorecard, score sheet, game board, quick start guide
- tabletop gamesboard games, board game, card games, card game, backgammon
- game instructionstutorial, walkthrough, guide, manual, tips
- ruleslaw, guideline, bylaw, standard, norm
- rules & guidelinesstyle guide, manual, handbook, protocol, guidelines
- sports rulesviolations, offside, penalty, overtime, point system
rulebookimprovisation
Spontaneous, unplanned creation
spontaneity · ad-libbing · free play · winging it · intuition
rulebookfree rein
Unrestricted freedom to act
carte blanche · blank slate · open field · artistic freedom · autonomy
rulebookchaos
Complete disorder and confusion
anarchy · disorder · pandemonium · bedlam · free-for-all