General Rules

Taking damage from enemies or traps counts as a hit. Quitting while in complete darkness is allowed but may not be used to escape a hit. Falling to your death counts as a hit. Taking a hit on a bonus section still counts as a hit. Environments, traps or enemies that do not cause damage do not count as a hit as long as it is not specified. Advanced techniques like slide jump+spin and hobslide are allowed. You must start your run with a fresh game file to avoid using skills/collectibles that are unlocked later. As long as no enemies or traps are around, exiting a level is allowed. You’re not allowed to leave the level if you cannot stay still (e.g. levels with the wild boar, Pura, Polar, races, etc.) Glitchless skips are allowed. (Examples: click here) Major glitches are not allowed. (Examples: click here) For Max% runs, you must show the percentage menu at the end of the run. For No Triple Mask subcategory: Do not take advantage of the immunity of the triple mask. If you activated the effect, you must stay still or go back and do not eliminate or overcome a platform, an enemy or a trap.

Specific Rules for Crash Bandicoot 3

Getting pushed by shield enemies or the vase ememies counts as a hit. Hot Coco glitch in crash 3 is not allowed. Damage received with mounts counts as a hit. Taking damage with the plane counts as a hit. In racing levels: Going off the road does not count as a hit, but being relocated by falling or exceeding the limits does. Destroying fences and traffic signs doesn’t count as a hit. Lightly touching a police car does not count as a hit, but getting stunned does. All collisions with an opponent’s car count as a hit.

General Rules for the Classic

Runs on Ps2 console are allowed. Runs on Ps1 emulators are allowed. The allowed emulators are: Xebra, Mednafen, Bizhawk, Duckstation. Most recommended emulators for performance are Mednafen and Bizhawk. As For The bizhawk and duckstation emulators you need to follow the pastebin instructions beforehand. The runner need to specify how did they play the game (ps2/name of the emulator). Outrunning the hitbox is allowed (Cases where tnt/nitro explode and you dont get damaged because of your speed). JPN version is not allowed (for the time being).

Specific Rules for Crash Bandicoot 3 Classic

Yellow gem skip is allowed. Hot Coco glitch is not allowed.