In general, the use of Time Warp, Extended Upgrades, and Extra Items are allowed. Cheat Options are not to be used in any runs. The Special Powers (Earninator, Floatifier, and Speedifier) are also not allowed to be used in any runs.

For No Bonus only, the use of ALL Black Market items is banned.

For Max Bonus only, you are allowed to make use of any Black Market items you have purchased using Sardines earned on that save file. Note that paying for Sardines is not allowed as this would give an unfair advantage to those willing to pay. Also of note is that purchasing Extended Upgrades is a prerequisite for achieving Max Bonus, and thus will have to be purchased with earned Sardines.