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Classic
One piece, scored on three criteria.
In short: Classic is the cleanest PMU Quest format: every artist works the same reference on latex or silicone, independent judges score the pieces blind on three criteria, and the highest average total score wins.
Intensity
Pace
Teamwork
- Players
- 2–64 artists
- Judges
- from 2 independent
- Rounds
- 1 round
- Time
- about 4–7 days
How the game moves
- Shared reference
- One new work
- Blind evaluations
- Shared podium
Equal results share a place: ties never discard an artist.
This diagram explains the rules. Participants, eligibility, deadlines and results come only from Arena.
Judge
Apply to an open event. Once approved, evaluate anonymous photos before the deadline; videos and work-to-author links stay hidden.
For judgesOrganizer
Prepare the reference and deadlines, approve independent judges. Verify work authenticity and confirm phase transitions on the server.
Create a competitionOne round
How it feels
This is your warm-up. No brackets and no eliminations: you step into the arena once and a single piece decides everything. You study the reference, plan the layout, sit down at the machine — and two or three hours turn into pure practice.
The strength of this mode is honesty: judges do not know the author, and you receive three scores and comments on your work. Even with a modest place you take away concrete hints on stroke, density and care for the material.
Who it is for
For anyone taking a first step into competitions or wanting a quick technique check.
- newcomers to PMU Quest
- artists with little time
- a one-off technique check before a new course
Time
How a game goes
Voting
The community picks the reference from the proposed ones and confirms the mode. This is also when you sign up as a participant or apply as a judge.
1–2 daysYour work window
You get a personal codeword, write it on the latex, work with the machine and shoot photo and process video. You choose the hours.
48–72 hoursCheck and judging
The organizer checks authenticity, then an independent panel scores the anonymous photos: technique, pigment evenness, care — 1 to 10.
1–2 daysPodium
The average total score decides the places. A tie means shared places: 1, 1, 3. Your certificate and feedback appear in your profile right away.
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How points work
- Each judge gives three scores from 1 to 10 and a comment; the maximum is 30 points.
- Your individual result is the average total score of the whole independent panel.
- Every approved work must get scores from every judge, otherwise the round does not close.
An artist’s playbook
Layout decides
Spend the first 20–30 minutes on construction and contour — Classic gives no second attempt.
Light and focus
Shoot without filters in even light: judges see only the photo, and it has to be honest.
Do not chase saturation
Judges score pigment evenness and care for the latex — an overloaded colour rarely wins.
Time
Duration calculator
Enter your numbers to get a schedule in your time zone and in a teammate’s.
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Frequently asked questions
How many artists does Classic need?
A start needs at least two participants and two independent judges. The maximum is 64 participants.
Can I redo the work after submitting?
No: one piece is accepted per round. That is why you should plan your time and light in advance.
Other modes
Tournament bracket
Groups
A group stage followed by playoffs.
Mode details
The arena shrinks
Battle Royale
The stronger half stays after every round.
Mode details
Team scoring
Team vs Team
One piece per artist, a shared result for the team.
Mode details
Team scoring
Battle of Countries
Teams by profile country, one reference for everyone.
Mode detailsSpectators
Spectators can follow PMU Quest events without competing. If the creator enables the optional audience award for a new event, a separate 72-hour vote opens only after the official judges finalize the results. It never changes sporting places or craft ratings.
Watch PMU practice. Choose your favourite.Certificates
PMU Quest certificates are community practice awards tied to real completed events, artists or judges. A public proof records a specific result or contribution. It is not a diploma, accreditation, professional licence or medical qualification.
A practice result you can verify.The next stroke is yours.
Pick an open event or create your own. Taking part, judging and organizing are free.
Updated: October 2026