- I want to judge at Gen Con Indy, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
- Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
- Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
- Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
- Will there be Duel Terminals at Gen Con Indy?
- Can I get a COSSY ID number at Gen Con Indy, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
- Will there be coverage of KDE’s Organized Play events at Gen Con Indy?
- What is going on in the Konami booth during Gen Con Indy?
KDE Organized Play at Gen Con Indy 2010 - General Information
Q: What kinds of events will KDE run at Gen Con Indy 2010?
A: We will run a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, we will be running a variety of smaller tournaments throughout Gen Con, including Duelist League (14 and under only), Pegasus League, Win-A-Mat, 2011 Regional Qualifiers, Go For the Gold, ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!, Dragon Duel (12 and under), and a 3 vs 3 Team Dueling tournament.
On Sunday, we will have a Sneak Peek for Duelist Revolution, while supplies last.
Q: When will the events run?
A: Events begin on Thursday, August 5th, and will run through Sunday, August 9th. Please see the event schedule below for dates, times, and specific events.
Q: Where will the events be held?
A: All events will be held in the Gen Con TCG Hall, in the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Indianapolis Convention Center
100 South Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Q: What do I need to do in order to participate in KDE’s Organized Play events?
A: You will need to purchase a convention badge to access all events held at Gen Con. You will also need to purchase event tickets to participate in individual events, as cash cannot be accepted for entrance fees.
Learn more about the Gen Con convention badges on the official Gen Con website: http://www.gencon.com/2010/indy/cs/registration/default.aspx
Learn more about Event Tickets on the official Gen Con website:
http://www.gencon.com/2010/cs/attendees/faq.aspx#Ticket
The KDE Organized Play area will have its own booth where you can purchase your Event Tickets, avoiding the long lines at the main Event Ticket booths. We will not be able to provide convention badges at this booth, only Event Tickets.
Q: I’ve never been to Gen Con, what should I expect?
A: Tens of thousands of gaming enthusiasts will be attending the convention – there are tournaments, demos, events and a large exhibit hall filled with booths and dealers. It is a lot of fun to attend and participate in all Gen Con has to offer.
Take a look at the Gen Con FAQ to learn a bit more about the convention itself.
http://www.gencon.com/2010/indy/cs/attendees/faq.aspx#General
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about KDE’s Organized Play at Gen Con?
A: e-mail: fdebrito88@gmail.com
phone: 310-220-8192
Registration Information
Q: When can I register for the events?
A: Registration will open for each event approximately one hour before the event is scheduled to begin. Make sure you have purchased enough Event Tickets to register for your event, before heading to the registration area. It is a good idea to buy a quantity of generic Event Tickets, since these can be used to enter any of KDE’s OP events.
Q: When can I register for YCS Indianapolis?
A: Pre-registration will be open on Friday, August 6th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Registration will open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 7th and close at 9:45 AM. If you are not in the Registration line by 9:45 AM, you will receive a Round 1 Match Loss.
We recommend that you pre-register on Friday, to make sure you are ready to play on Saturday. If you pre-register on Friday, you do not need to register again on Saturday.
Q: What will I need to have in order to register?
A: Make sure you have all of the following, in order to register for any of the KDE Organized Play events:
If you do not have a COSSY ID, you can get one free of charge at the KDE registration area.
if you have lost your ID and cannot remember your number, we may be able to look it up on site.
- A proper form of identification, with your name and photo. A driver’s license, school ID, or passport are all acceptable forms of identification.
If you wish to participate in an age-restricted event, please be prepared to present proof of your age, such as a school ID, passport, or birth certificate. We reserve the right to deny entry to participants who cannot provide proof of age.
- Event Tickets, for the amount of the entry fee for your event.
You can purchase Event Tickets at KDE’s Event Ticket station, or you can purchase them at Gen Con’s Event Ticket stations.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Indianapolis Information
Q: What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?
A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes; earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Indianapolis?
A: August 7th – 8th, 2010
Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Indianapolis?
A: Indianapolis Convention Center (Gen Con)
100 South Capitol Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A:
Place |
Prizes |
1st |
Ultra Rare set of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Cards
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Trophy
Paid travel and accommodations to the winner’s 2011 National Championship
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament
Netbook computer with 500 BoosterPass Points (redeemable in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Online Duel Accelerator)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat
Interview with SHONEN JUMP magazine |
2nd |
Super Rare set of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Cards
32GB iPad with Wi-Fi with redemption codes for Konami Mobile games
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat |
3rd |
Super Rare set of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Cards
32GB personal music player with redemption codes for Konami Mobile games
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat |
4th |
32GB personal music player with redemption codes for Konami Mobile games
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat |
5th-8th |
Video game console with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament |
9th-16th |
24 booster packs of the current booster release
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament |
17th-32nd |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat
Invite to the 2011 World Championship Qualifier tournament |
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00.
- Remember, you will need to pay with Event Tickets; you cannot pay cash to register for the tournament. Purchase your Event Tickets before getting in the registration line. You will need them in order to register.
- With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of The Shining Darkness.
- If you purchased a paid Attendee convention badge for Gen Con, you will also receive an additional 5 booster packs. The set may vary. If you have a GM, Press, Volunteer or Exhibitor badge or other complimentary badge, you are not eligible to receive the additional packs.
- The name on your badge must match the name on your ID in order to receive the additional packs.
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the packs that everyone gets with their entry?
A: 9th - 16th place will receive 24 booster packs of the current set.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/#limited_adv). The Advanced Format changed as of March 1st. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.
Q: How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?
A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.
129 - 256 Duelists – 8 rounds (All Swiss Rounds Played Day 1, Top 16 Day 2)
257 - 512 Duelists – 9 rounds (All Swiss Rounds Played Day 1, Top 16 Day 2)
513 - 1024 Duelists – 10 rounds (8 Rounds of Swiss Day 1, Last 2 Rounds of Swiss & Top 32 Day 2)
1025 - 2048 Duelists – 11 rounds (9 Rounds of Swiss Day 1, Last 2 Rounds of Swiss & Top 32 Day 2)
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 513 or more players registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with an X-2 record, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: If there are 512 or fewer Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 16 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 16 players, prizes will be awarded down to 16th place.
If there are 513 or more Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 32 players, prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place.
Q: What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?
A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need; such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. If you have a COSSY ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).
You will also need to get a convention badge for Gen Con, and $20.00 worth of Event Tickets. Lines for both of these can be long, so allow enough time to get your badge and Event Tickets.
Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attract Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.
Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If players have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.
Duelists should read over the KDE Penalty Guidelines and Tournament Policy carefully before the event. You may find these documents by clicking here:
KDE Official Penalty Guidelines
KDE Official TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?
A: You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.
When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.
Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.
Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Indianapolis have the Bounty Feature?
A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature forthe Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards. Each lanyard will bear a number, from 1 to 10. Each of these Bounty Duelists will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs per round) allotted to him or her. For a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty on each Duelist would be 40 booster packs.
At the start of each round, 4 packs will be removed from each Bounty Duelist’s total, and placed in their Bounty Pile. If the Bounty Duelist wins, he or she receives 2 of the packs from the Bounty Pile, leaving the rest in the pile. If the Bounty Duelist loses, the opponent claims all of the packs in the Bounty Pile. At the end of each round, both the Bounty Duelist and the opponent must come up to the main stage so the winner can collect the packs.
The longer a Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, the more packs you can win if you beat him or her. If the Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, he or she will keep all the packs in his or her Bounty. Bounty Duelists are not eliminated by a loss. Once you’ve been tagged, you are a Bounty Duelist for as long as you are participating in the event. The lanyard is yours to keep.
Bounty Duelists are chosen for a variety of reasons – including past performances at events, running an innovative or exciting deck, or maybe for wearing a really eye-catching hat. If you are chosen, you don’t have to participate if you would rather not join in.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series- Indianapolis?
A: e-mail: fdebrito88@gmail.com
phone: 310-220-8192
Public Events
Q: Will there be Public Events?
A: Yes! We will be running a variety of Public Events all four days of Gen Con.
Thursday, August 5th
| Win-A-Mat |
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Gen Con Duelist League (14 & under) |
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Gen Con Pegasus League |
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| 2011 Regional Qualifers |
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
1:00 PM |
| Dragon Duel (12 & under) |
3:00 PM |
Friday, August 6th
| Win-A-Mat |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Gen Con Duelist League (14 & under) |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Gen Con Pegasus League |
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| 2011 Regional Qualifiers |
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Dragon Duel (12 & under) |
12:00 PM |
| Go For The Gold |
2:00 PM |
| 3 vs 3 Duel |
4:00 PM |
Saturday, August 7th
| Gen Con Pegasus League |
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Win-A-Mat |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Dragon Duel |
2:00 PM |
| 2011 Regional Qualifiers |
2:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Go For The Gold |
4:00 PM |
Sunday, June 27th
| Win-A-Mat |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Gen Con Duelist League |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Gen Con Pegasus League |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| 2011 Regional Qualifiers |
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Dragon Duel |
12:00 PM |
| ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
1:00 PM |
| Public Events Playoff |
2:00 PM |
| Name |
Entry Fee |
# of Participants |
Format |
Participation Prizing |
Prizing |
Win-a-Mat (Sanctioned) |
$12 |
8 per flight |
Constructed - Advanced Format - Single Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat |
Dragon Duel (Sanctioned) |
$4 |
Unlimited |
Constructed - Advanced Format - Swiss |
2 Duelist Packs |
Top 4: Invites to Dragon Duel Championship, 2011 Regional Game Mat, Dragon Duel T-Shirt |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! (Sanctioned) |
$12 |
32 |
Constructed - Advanced Format – Single Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
Go For The Gold |
$30 |
32 |
Sealed - Swiss |
Gold Series 3 + 2 Booster Packs + 1 Duelist Pack |
1st Place: Set of Gold Series 3 & DP Kaiba
2nd Place: Set of Gold Series 3
3rd/4th Place: Set of DP Kaiba |
Gen Con Duelist League
(14 and under) |
$4 |
Unlimited |
Constructed Advanced Format Open Play |
2 Duelist Packs |
Duelist League Promo Cards |
Gen Con Pegasus League |
$10 |
8 per flight |
Constructed
Pegasus League Format “Caste Party” |
2 Turbo Packs |
1st: 4 Turbo Pack boosters
2nd: 2 Turbo Pack boosters
Prize for most Pegasus League points overall at Gen Con: Complete set of Turbo Pack 3 |
2011 Regional Qualifiers
(Sanctioned) |
$12 |
16 per flight |
Constructed Advanced Format Single Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: An invite to 2011 World Championship Qualifier, and 2011 Regional Game Mat |
Sneak Peek – Duelist Revolution |
$20 |
16 per flight |
Sealed
Open Play |
5 Booster Packs of Duelist Revolution |
Chance to receive a Duelist Revolution Sneak Peek Game Mat |
3 vs 3 Team Duel |
$18/team |
Unlimited |
Constructed Advanced Format Swiss, no Top Cut |
1 Booster Pack + 1 Duelist Pack per team member |
1st place: Matted 3x3 section of The Shining Darkness Secret Rares per team member
2nd Place: Matted 3x3 section of The Shining Darkness Secret/Ultra rares per team member |
Public Events Playoff – Top 4 Points |
Free |
4 |
Constructed - Advanced Format - Single Elimination |
none |
1st Place: Super Rare copies of the YCS Prize Cards. |
Public Events Playoff – Random |
Free |
4 |
Constructed - Advanced Format - Single Elimination |
none |
1st Place: Super Rare copies of the YCS Prize Cards. |
Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?
A:
| Event |
Participation Points |
Additional Points for Winning |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
3 |
3 |
Dragon Duel |
3 |
3 |
Pegasus League |
2 |
2 |
Regional Qualifier Flights |
2 |
2 |
Go For The Gold |
3 |
3 |
Duelist League |
2 |
2 |
3 vs 3 Team Duel |
3 |
3 |
Win-A-Mat |
1 |
1 |
Duelists must be present for the start of the first round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points. You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.
Q: What is the Public Events playoff?
A: The Public Events playoff gives 8 hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Cards! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Cards to the winner.
Playoff 1: Four names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four competitors will then play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the new YCS Prize Cards.
Playoff 2: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the new YCS Prize Cards. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Q: Will there be any Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game tournaments?
A: No, there will not be any Video Game tournaments.
Q: What is the format for the Gen Con Pegasus League events?
A: Pegasus League events at Gen Con will use the “Caste Party” format:
- All Decks must be constructed using Traditional Format.
- Every single card in your Deck – including your Main Deck, your Side Deck, and your Extra Deck – must be the same rarity.
For example, you may build your deck entirely of Commons, or entirely of Super Rares, etc.
- You may not substitute a card of a different rarity (a Super Rare “Heavy Storm” in place of a common “Heavy Storm”in an all-Commons Deck), even if the card exists in both rarities.
- Your cards must all be their factory-printed rarities, and not altered somehow to become a different rarity.
- Here’s a list of card rarities to help you build your Deck:
- Common
- Rare
- Super Rare
- Ultra Rare
- Ultimate Rare
- Secret Rare
- Ghost Rare
- Gold Rare (Gold Foil cards from any Gold Series set)
- Parallel Rare (this includes Hobby League cards such as “Torrential Tribute” (HL04-EN006, or video game promo cards such as “Dark Magician Knight (ROD –EN001)”)
Duel Terminal cards should be treated as their basic rarity (Common like “Dark Resonator” [DTP1-EN024], Rare like “Cyber Dragon” [DTP1-EN009, or Super Rare like DTP1-EN030 “Goyo Guardian” ).
Q: What are the rules for the 3 vs 3 Team Duel event?
A: The 3 vs 3 Team Duel will be Advanced Format Constructed, with Swiss Rounds and Top Cut.
Here are the basic rules:
1) When registering for the tournament, each team will designate one Duelist on the team to be Duelist A, one to be Duelist B, and one to be Duelist C.
Team members must keep their team designation throughout the tournament.
2) At the start of the round, Duelist A will play against Duelist A, Duelist B will play against Duelist B, and Duelist C will play against Duelist C. Team members play as individuals – they do not share cards, Decks, Life Points, etc.
3) All members of the team will play a best 2 out of 3 match.
4) The team with the most Match wins gets the win for the round.
Example of play:
Team 1 (Duelist A1, Duelist B1, and Duelist C1) and Team 2 (Duelist A2, Duelist B2, and Duelist C2) play each other in Round 1.
› Duelist A1 sits across from Duelist A2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
› Duelist B1 sits across from Duelist B2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
› Duelist C1 sits across from Duelist C2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
› At the end of the Round, the teams compare Match wins.
› Duelist A1 won the Match against Duelist A2.
› Duelist B1 won the Match against Duelist B2.
› Duelist C1 lost the Match against Duelist C2.
› Since Team 1 has 2 Match wins, Team 1 wins the round.
Invites
Q: Do I need an invite to participate in any of the events at Gen Con?
A: No, you do not. All of the events at Gen Con are open to the public.
Card Legality
Q: What cards are legal for play?
A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for an updated look at the legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event. In addition to checking the tournament legality of a product, please also consult the current Advanced Format Forbidden/Limited list. Certain cards in products with tournament-legal dates can sometimes be excluded from the current format.
- You can include all SHONEN JUMP Magazine promos up until “Malefic Stardust Dragon" (JUMP-EN043)
- All GX Manga promos from series 1 (YG01-EN001)through series 5 (YG05-EN001)
- All Yu-Gi-Oh! R Manga promos from series 1 (YR01-EN001) through series 5 (YR05-EN001)
- All video game promos up to and including “Samurai Sword Baron,” “Stygian Security,” and “Stygian Sergeants” from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia
- Cards from all booster sets up until The Shining Darkness, Duelist Pack – Kaiba, Gold Series 3, Hidden Arsenal 2 and cards from The Duelist Toolbox Starter Deck.
Q: Can I play with cards I got from North American Duel Terminals?
A: Cards obtained from the North American Duel Terminal sets (DTP1-EN###, DT01-EN###, DT02-EN###) are only legal if they have been released in another product. Cards exclusive to the Duel Terminal are not currently legal for play.
The following Duel Terminal cards are not currently legal for play in sanctioned events. This includes Public Events.
- DT01-EN061 Genex Power Planner
- DT01-EN063 Genex Worker
- DT01-EN065 Royal Knight of the Ice Barrier
- DT01-EN070 Flamvell Poun
- DT01-EN071 Flamvell Archer
- DT01-EN072 Flamvell Fiend
- DT01-EN077 Ally Salvo
- DT01-EN078 Ally of Justice Thousand Arms
- DT01-EN079 Ally of Justice Unknown Crusher
- DT01-EN083 Worm Illidan
- DT01-EN084 Worm Jetelikpse
- DT01-EN085 Worm King
Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.
Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. Translations do not have to be a local language version of the card. An official translation written down or printed is acceptable. If you want to use a local language version of the card as your translation, you must keep that card outside of your Deck box.
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport to the Indianapolis Convention Center?
A: The Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?
A: Taxis and limo service are easily accessed from the airport, which is approximately 7 miles from the Convention Center.
Q: Is there a Yu-Gi-Oh! room rate at any nearby hotels?
A: There are no special room rates for the event.
Miscellaneous
Q: I want to judge at a World Championship Qualifier, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
A: If you’re interested in judging at a KDE Organized Play event, please email KDE’s Judge Manager at us-judgesupport@konami.com. We are always on the lookout for judges – please provide your full name, contact information including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience. You can also request to be added to the KDE Judge Roster, which will enable you to receive additional information and updates about the Judge Program. YCS Event Managers are not responsible for organizing the judge staff, so you will need to contact KDE directly if you want to judge.
Potential judges do not currently need to hold Konami certification in order to judge, however we recommend all potential judges pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, in order to better prepare themselves for these prestigious events. You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
A: There will be a number of vendors in Gen Con’s Exhibit Hall, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes. Vendors will also be buying cards at their booths in the exhibit hall. Konami will also have a retail area at the Konami Booth #1601 in the exhibit hall, and with a purchase of $25 or more, will be given an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME drawstring backback.
Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
A: Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor in the exhibit hall are prohibited at Gen Con. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor within the Gen Con exhibit hall risk penalties including confiscation of their badge by Gen Con security, in addition to disqualification from any event in which they are enrolled, and expulsion from the venue.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
A: There are a number of concession stands throughout the convention center. There is also a food court in the nearby Circle Centre Mall, accessible by skywalk from the Indianapolis Convention Center.
Q: Will there be Duel Terminals at Gen Con?
A: Yes, there will be two Duel Terminals, located in the Konami Booth #1601 in the exhibit hall. They will be set up during exhibit hall hours. The Duel Terminal machines accept single dollar bills only – please bring an adequate amount of dollar bills if you would like to use the Duel Terminals – each Duel Terminal costs $1.00 per play.
Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at Gen Con, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
A: If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event. You can get a COSSY ID Card at the KDE Organized Play registration area.
Q: Will there be coverage of the YCS Indianapolis?
A: There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, Deck analysis and more at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events. Even if you’re unable to make it to the event, you can still be part of the action as the coverage page is updated with live content from the tournament site.
Q: What is going on at the Konami Booth during Gen Con?
A: There are a lot of activities to enjoy at the Konami Booth (#1601) during Gen Con.
- Try out the newest Yu-Gi-Oh! video game titles – Duel Transer for Wii, and Tagforce 5 for PSP
- See upcoming products
- Play on the Duel Terminals
- Visit the retail store, and get a free Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s drawstring backpack with your $25 purchase
- Create your own Yu-Gi-Oh! Token Card using our green screen photo station
- Thursday – Saturday Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Face off against some well-known tournament players in a 3 vs. 3 Duel The Master
- Get a demo of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG
- See the spectacular Stardust Dragon statue – make sure to take a picture of it
