How can a player appeal a judge’s ruling?

A player can appeal a judge's ruling by calling for another judge to review the situation. This process is built into tournament rules to ensure fairness and provide an opportunity for a second opinion on a ruling that one might disagree with. When a player feels that a ruling has not been made in their favor or that an explanation of the ruling was unsatisfactory, they may request the involvement of a higher-level judge or another judge altogether.

This mechanism is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the tournament and ensuring that all players feel they have a fair opportunity to contest decisions made during matches. It also serves to educate judges by providing them an opportunity to discuss and refine their decision-making processes based on feedback from their peers.

The other options do not provide a valid or constructive method for appealing a judge's ruling. Requesting a refund is not a standard practice for appealing rulings, leaving the match is not a productive response to disagreement, and arguing does not lead to a formal or acceptable means of appeal within tournament structures. These practices could lead to misunderstandings or further complications rather than resolving the dispute at hand.