Handbook

Schedule

• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 12, 2026

Divisions

• Number of Divisions: 4
• Players per Division: 8
• Time Commitment: ~1 hour per week
• Most division games will occur on the same day each week (for example, on Tuesdays) but can be rescheduled if needed.
• Substitute Policy: If you are unavailable for one or more weeks, a substitute will be provided. Points still count. You may not select your own substitute.
  • Note: if a player cannot complete the season, a replacement will be selected, and they will inherit the player's rankings.

Regular Season (7 Weeks)

• Each week, there will be 2 pods per division, with 4 players per pod.
• Each pod will play 6 games total (2-game matchups vs. each of the other players in the pod).
• Partners switch every 2 games.
• Each player will face every other player 6 times during the regular season.
• Player with the most points is declared the Individual Champion for the respective division.

Scoring

Points are awarded to each individual team member for the following:

• Wins (1 pt): Each win is worth one point, with a max of six per week.
• Sweep (1 pt): If a player wins two consecutive games with the same partner, a single point will be awarded to each player on the winning team.
• Max points: The maximum a player can score in a given week is nine points.

Playoffs

Setup

• Total points from the regular season determine playoff seeding.
• After 7 weeks, the top 6 players in each division enter the Playoff Bracket.

Tiebreakers

1. The player with the most total wins.
2. The player with the most sweeps.
3. The player with the most wins against the other tied player (highest head-to-head record).
4. Best win percentage vs. the highest-ranked opponent (for example, if two players are tied for #3, compare records vs. #1, then #2, etc.).
5. If still tied, both players will play a game as opponents, each with a bot. The winner will get the higher seat between the tied players.

Playoff Rounds

Round 1, Divisional Semifinals

• Format: Best-of-7 games
• Matchups: [#3 & #4] vs. [#5 & #6] (based on regular-season standings)

Round 2, Divisional Finals

• Format: Best-of-7 games
• Matchups: [#1 & #2] vs. [winner of Round 1]
• Outcome: Winners are crowned Divisional Doubles Champions.
• 1st and 2nd place finishers in each division will team up for future rounds against the top 2 from other divisions.

Championship Rounds

• Format: Best-of-9 games
• Conference Matchups:
  • Depending on the number of divisions in a given season, possible byes awarded to top-seeded teams based on regular-season points.
  • Highest-seeded division(s) face(s) lowest-seeded division(s).
• Tiebreakers:
  1. Most combined total wins from the regular season.
  2. Most combined total sweeps from the regular season.
  3. If still tied, the regular-season win percentage from each partnership will be compared against each other, with the higher percentage getting the higher seed.
  4. If still tied, a one-game playoff between teams to determine final seeding.
• Advancement: Win to advance. Points no longer apply. Win the match to earn bragging rights (and possibly eternal glory).

League Governance

• The Captain oversees team scheduling, team communication, reporting scores, and organizing weekly streamers (at least 24 hours before each game).
• In the event of disputes or rule clarifications, the League Commissioners serve as the final authority.
• Please bring any questions first to your Captain, and then to the League Commissioners if needed.
• Rules may be updated between seasons with player feedback considered.

General Guidelines and Etiquette

• Captains will be responsible for coordinating matchups and playing times. It is the responsibility of each player to show up at their designated time.
• If for some reason you cannot make your scheduled game, please let your captain know immediately so a sub can be found.
• You should have the 3D friend link for each player in your group. This makes setting up and joining tables more efficient and prevents random players from joining games.
• When playing in a game, some players will talk more than others, while some will choose not to talk at all. Please be mindful of communication levels.
• Since we are all playing six games, it is expected that each player will be mindful of the time. Excessive typing in chat, excessive talking in voice, unnecessarily long pauses, or any distractions that slow the game down are generally frowned upon.
• It is not a requirement, but it is recommended that each player have an ad blocker. This helps speed the games along and minimizes the chance of a player getting stuck and/or disconnected.
• Please make sure your internet connection is strong so that you minimize the chance of being disconnected.
• Players should not leave the table during gameplay.
• Boot button: in the event that a player gets stuck and the "Boot" button shows up, do not boot anyone until it is determined that the player cannot continue.
• Disconnection: if a player gets disconnected due to connectivity issues or ads, the game will continue with a bot. Disconnected players may rejoin during the next game.
• Exception: if all players at the table unanimously agree to restart gameplay instead, this ruling will supersede the above etiquette rule.
• Table talk of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Any other type of play that may be considered cheating, including distractions and intentional disruptions of regular gameflow, will lead to immediate disciplinary action, up to and including being removed from the league.

Streaming / Broadcasting Etiquette

• If you are the one streaming games for your team, please adhere to all of the above rules, especially those pertaining to internet quality, ad blockers, and general pacing.
• If you are watching the stream, please refrain from distracting the commentators. Excessive talking can disrupt the flow of the broadcast. Make sure your mic is muted when not speaking.
• Please be mindful of critical comments made on the broadcast. These games are recorded and uploaded online. It is one thing to be critical of a certain play, but under no circumstances should a player ever be made to feel inferior or disrespected because of it. Everyone plays the game differently, and there are a lot of different skill levels. But we are all here to learn and also to support each other.
• If a player needs to take a break during league play, they should tell the table and provide the timeframe. All players should return to the table after the requested timeframe.

This list is not considered final and may be updated at any time as new issues/challenges arise.

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