The motorball weighs 40 kilograms, or around 88 pounds and is 30 centimeters, or around a foot in diameter. It is heavy enough that it can slow down the fastest of competitors from their normal supersonic speeds. The motorball has several randomly activating protrusions that simulate random movement. The protrusions, and thus the movement, can be stopped by hitting a switch within the finger holes of the ball. Should the motorball be lost on a course, a new motorball will be released a predetermined distance from the finish line.In a normal match, starting position is determined by Amidakuji, a type of random selection. The motorballers start when a stoplight turns from red to green. The motorball is then released by a launcher. Alternatively, in a smaller or special match, a smaller amount of competitors can be led by a pace car, where competition begins when the car releases the motorball itself.
Standard rules are as follows, and can be enforced via time penalties or disqualification.
No stopping for more than 30 seconds or moving backwards across a track
No exploding weapons
No flying or boosters
Only weapons attached to the cyborg body may be used
When only two combatants remain, they may discard the motorball and compete in a one on one fight.
Some arenas may have variations on the rules or an increased rate of dangerous gimmicks on the tracks.
Additionally, combatants may at any time enter their pit stop for repairs. Because of the high rate of limb loss, these stops can be frequent and costly. Re-fitting limbs also tends to decrease their efficiency.
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There are several types of Motorball of varying complexity. It's a very popular sport, comparable to the baseball or motor sports (Formula 1 races) of our times.
Motorball basic rules
1. The players run around the circuit, and the one who catches the ball and scores a goal wins.
2. The movement along the circuit must be always in the same direction. If a player moves backwards more than 3 meters, he loses points.
3. A player must not stand without moving more than 1 minute. If he does, he's eliminated from the match.
4. If the motorball falls off the circuit or the internal mechanism breaks down, the game is stopped until the motorball is replaced, then the game is restarted keeping the players' respective positions.
5. Guns, missiles and explosives are forbidden.
6. Fighting beyond the goal line isn't allowed.
7. The goalkeeper, if any, must stay in the goal
Observation: when only two players remain on the circuit, it's called "show down" and victory is decided by having both players fight against each other. In such case, the basic rules from 1 to 4 are no longer valid.
It is the Tiphares/Factory who manages all Motorball related business. Players come to the Scapyard from the furthest reaches dreaming with fame. Given the large number of players and people whose survival depends on the games, Motorball is a large and very important business within the Scrapyard. Betting is allowed in the stadiums. Spectators can get into a seat equipped with a monitor and receive the information directly from their favorite player the same way the player sees it, and live the Motorball experience the same way the player does.
First division
The first division matches are seen even in the Salem, since they're considered a first class show. There are less than 50 players in this division.
Second division
This is the most popular league, because of the spectacular dribbling, the fighting techniques, and the outspoken players.
Third division
This is the first step for success for any Motorball team. Motorball fanatics like this league because of the hard playing and the enthusiasm of the players.
Amateur league
These are non-official matches on the streets, where the players have not yet made their professional debut.
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