Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - Match Rules
Rules and settings that apply to competitive matches.
All rules listed below, as well as any situations not explicitly covered, are subject to Admin review and enforcement at their discretion.
Private Match Settings
These settings must be configured in the private match lobby before the game starts.
Search & Destroy - Gameplay
There is currently a bug when hosting Private Matches where the host cannot switch teams in-game. To work around this, host regular Search and Destroy with all players in the lobby before setting up rules, and change the map prior to adjusting game rules. If you re-enter the rules menu after setup, the rules will reset when the game starts. Once the rules are set, do not re-enter the rules menu.
We recommend checking if scorestreaks are disabled at the start of round 1 and leaving immediately if they are on. Penalties will not be issued for scorestreaks being on.
Search & Destroy - Game
Search & Destroy - Advanced
Search & Destroy - Player
Search & Destroy - Team
Any setting not listed above must be left as the default option, or a penalty may be awarded to the other team.
Loadout & Gameplay Restrictions
Gameplay Rules
Stair-glitching & Visual Exploits
Using prone positioning or environmental geometry to gain unfair visual advantages.
- Laying down and head-glitching a set of stairs to gain a visual advantage
- Laying near or against ledges, curbs, or objects to gain vision while remaining unseen or non-targetable
- Lying on one's back to gain a visual advantage while remaining unseen or non-targetable
- Window glitching to gain a visual advantage while remaining unseen or non-targetable
Snaking
Snaking is the act of going from prone to sprint in the same transition 3 or more times in a short period of time. Spam crouching on objects or stairs also counts.
Slide/Sprint Defusing
Slide or sprint defusing the bomb is strictly prohibited in all matches. If the "Hold Square to defuse" text is not on screen during a defuse, it is considered a violation.
Planting/Defusing Through Walls
Planting or defusing the bomb through walls or structures is banned.
Unrealistic Wall-bangs
All wall-bangs or pre-fires that unrealistically travel through multiple surfaces are banned.
Glitch Spots
All known and unknown glitch spots are banned. These spots typically require actions like wall-bouncing, diving into, or moving outside the normal playable space.
Hidden Player Models
Laying down or crouching into objects which make your player model hidden or invisible is banned. Bushes or tall grass do not count.
Name/Diamond Exploits
Any spots where you can see names or diamonds through walls are strictly prohibited.
Map-Specific Rules
Scar
Pre-firing through any part of the burning building near A-Bomb (top or bottom) is banned. Getting a hitmarker or a kill by using a banned pre-fire will result in a penalty.
Match Policies
Penalties
Violations are enforced with escalating penalties. All enforcement is subject to Admin review.
A formal warning is issued to the offending player or team. The violation is documented for future reference.
The violating team receives a point deduction (e.g., round forfeit, score penalty) as determined by Admin review.
The offending team forfeits the current match. The opposing team is awarded the win.
Continued rule violations may result in temporary or permanent suspension from competitive play, subject to Admin review.
Any additional rule or restriction changes must be mutually agreed upon before the match and supported by written or verbal proof.