This cEDH Team Showcase is an invite only event at the start of the BOIL 2026
Tournament rules overview, professional REL
Time Chip rule’s introduction.
Each player will receive 3 Time Chips.
Each chip will allot for 2 minutes of politicking and discussion after it has been placed into the center drop box. The person who uses their chip gets to speak first and can then yield the remainder of the time to the opponents.
This is being done for due to time constraints for this event and in an attempt to make this format friendlier for viewers when casting.
Feedback is welcome as this is pioneering a new rule for events with limited time.
Team Point system recap.
In addition to the standard Swiss points there will be Team points.
Each win will count for 8 points for the individuals team. Each draw will count for 3 points. A loss will count for -1 point.
Winning the finals will count for 50 points.
Judges will discuss expectations for pace of play and conduct. Please make concise plays and decisions. This is a showcase to demonstrate skill, and we are trying to show players exemplary plays and behavior.
75-minute round Hard stop enforced, if no winner the round will be considered a draw
THE BOIL SHOWCASE — EVENT SCHEDULE
3:30 PM — Player Arrival & Check-In
Check in upon arrival.
Turn in deck with tokens to judges and staff
Meet & greet with players, judges, and staff. Note: Use this time for any last logistical questions.
3:45 PM — Rules & Event Briefing Note: Mandatory for all players.
THE SWISS ROUNDS 4:00 PM — Round 1 Begins 5:15–5:20 PM — Break & Round 2 Pod Draws 5-minute reset and new pods announced promptly 6:35–6:40 PM — Break Quick rest and new pods announced promptly 7:55–8:00 PM — Break Final short recess before last Swiss round 8:00–9:15 PM — Round 4
Note: All rounds determine finals placement and team score — play decisively.
THE FINALS 9:15–9:20 PM — Break & Finals Setup Finals pod finalized Players seated promptly FINALS 9:20 PM — Finals Begin Resolve mulligans Gameplay begins 9:30 PM — Player Hand Interviews Brief gameplay pause Each finalist discusses with casters: Opening hand kept / Mulligan decisions / Early game plan Turn 2 Gameplay Pause — Finals Interviews Short cutaway during Turn 2 Players discuss with casters: / Current board state / Threat assessment / Political considerations
Note: No in-game actions during interview pauses.
Post Game Interview Final interview with the winner. Players discuss with casters: / Current board state / Threat assessment / Political considerations Note: No in-game actions during interview pauses.
GENERAL NOTES FOR PLAYERS This is a showcase event — professionalism is expected Judges’ rulings are final Maintain pace of play at all times Play to win, play clean, and respect the broadcast
