Win-a-Box · Standard Format

OP07 Win-a-Box Friday

📅 Every 1st & 3rd Friday, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 The Crow's Nest Game Shop, Riverside
👥 Cap: 16 players

About This Event

A tighter, higher-stakes weekly format: only 16 seats, single-elimination bracket after Swiss, and a sealed booster box on the line for first place. Great for players who want more competitive reps between our monthly regionals.

📌 Registration, payment, and pairings are handled entirely through Best Coast Pairings. This event has a hard cap of 16 players — register early, seats go fast.

Format & Rules

  • Format: Standard (current banned/restricted list applies)
  • 3 rounds of Swiss (Best of 1), followed by a Top 4 single-elimination cut (Best of 3)
  • Round timer: 30 minutes (Swiss), 45 minutes (Top 4)
  • Deck lists required at check-in via Best Coast Pairings

Schedule

  • 6:00 PM — Doors open, check-in & deck list submission
  • 6:30 PM — Round 1 pairings posted
  • ~8:15 PM — Top 4 cut begins
  • ~9:15 PM — Finals & prize distribution

Prizes

PlacementPrize
1st Place1x Sealed Booster Box
2nd Place5x Booster Packs
3rd–4th Place3x Booster Packs
All Participants1 promo card

Important Information

  • Cancellations: Refunds available via Best Coast Pairings up to 4 hours before the event start; the 16-player cap means late cancellations can't always be backfilled.
  • Eligibility: Open to all ages. Players under 13 must be accompanied by a guardian.
  • Proxies: Not permitted — all cards must be official or officially reprinted product.
  • Contact: Questions before the event? Reach us at hello@eastblueevents.com.