What happens if a Game Rule Violation is caught within a reasonable timeframe?

When a Game Rule Violation is detected within a reasonable timeframe, the correct course of action is to back up the game state with permission from the Head Judge. This process involves returning the game to a point before the infraction occurred, allowing players to proceed as if the violation had never happened.

Backing the game up ensures that the integrity of the match is maintained, and it allows players to make informed decisions based on the correct game state. The Head Judge's permission is crucial, as they must evaluate the situation and determine the best course of action to remedy the violation without severely disrupting the ongoing match.

Other options may not adequately address the need for correcting the game state after a violation. Continuing without corrections would mean accepting the impact of the violation, which could lead to unfair advantages or outcomes. Similarly, requiring players to shuffle their decks or issuing a warning without backing up the game does not resolve the violation effectively. Therefore, the ability to back up the game state represents the most fair and just approach in handling a Game Rule Violation within a reasonable timeframe.