World Championship 2010 Information

• What happens at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• Can I participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• What are the hall hours?
• Will I be able to watch the World Championship?
• I’ve never been to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship, what should I expect?
• I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010. Is there anything I should know?
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• What is happening in each room?

Public Events & Card Legality

• Will there be Public Events?
• What cards are legal for play?
• Can I play with cards I got from American Duel Terminals?
• Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
• Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

Special Attractions

• What special activities will be available at the World Championship?

Travel

• What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• What’s the best way to get to the event from the airport?
• Is there a Yu-Gi-Oh! room rate at any nearby hotels?

Miscellaneous

• I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 – 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 the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?
• Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
• Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

World Championship 2010 Information

Q: What happens at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: This is the biggest Yu-Gi-Oh event of the year! 2-days of competition to crown new World Champions, Public Events, movie sneak previews, video games, and the voice of Yusei Fudo! Duelists from all over the globe will attend this event to experience all that the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 has to offer.

Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: August 14 – 15, 2010. The hall will be open to the public from 10:00am – 6:00pm each day.

Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
www.longbeachcc.com

Q: Can I participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: Only Duelists who earned an invitation through their World Championship Qualifier, National or Continental Championship 2010 may participate in the World Championship 2010. Public Events are open and free to anyone.

Q: Will I be able to watch the World Championship 2010?

A: We will have video screens in the tournament hall that will be streaming live feeds of matches.

Q: If I’ve never been to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010, what should I expect?

A: Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 is the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attracts Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.

Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010. Is there anything I should know?

A: We will have a Parents’ Area available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the myriad of available activities. This area is open only to parents and their children. You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or if this is their first event. Please know that the event 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 events, 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: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A:      e-mail: us-opsupport@konami.com

Q: What is happening in each room?

A:       • Room 103: Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Movie Sneak Preview & Anime viewing rooms.
           • Room 104: King of the Hill, Create a Token, Retail Store, Video Games, Parents’ Area, Redemption.
           • Grand Ballroom: World Championship, Regional Qualifiers, Win-A-Mat, Dragon Duel.

Public Events & Card Legality

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A: For the World Championship 2010, Konami is doing something that has never been done at a Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournament; ALL PUBLIC EVENTS ARE FREE! Every single public event costs $0 to enter, and are open to anyone with a COSSY ID. If you don’t have a COSSY ID, you can sign up for one on-site.

Special Attractions

Q: What special activities will be available at the World Championship 2010?

A:

• Sneak Preview of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D Movie and Q&A and autograph sessions with the voice of Yusei: View a sneak preview of the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D movie. Showings will be from 10:00am – 12:00pm each day, and will be followed by a Question and Answer sessions with Greg Abbey, who is the voice of Yusei!
• Create Your Own Token: Attendees can choose from Yugi, Jaden, Yusei, or the World Championship 2010 logo.
• Play these upcoming Video Game Titles
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! TagForce 5 (PSP)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Transer (Nintendo Wii)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Decade Duels (Xbox Live Arcade)
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Accelerator (PC)
• Duel Terminals
• Take your picture with Stardust Dragon and the Duel Runner
• Participate in the Stamp Rally and redeem stamps for World Championship 2010 Card Packs
• Watch all three Yu-Gi-Oh! anime series in the anime viewing room
  • Hours for the anime viewing are 2:00pm – 6:00pm each day

Card Legality

Q: What cards are legal for play in Public Events?

A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh–card.com/en/products/ for an updated list at the legality dates of 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 the following promos:

• All SHONEN JUMP Magazine promos up through “Golem Dragon” (JUMP-EN040), “The Tyrant Neptune" (JUMP-EN041), and “Transforming Sphere” (JUMP-EN042)
• All GX Manga promos up through “Elemental Hero Absolute Zero” (YG04-EN001)
• All Yu-Gi-Oh! R Manga promos up through “Alector, Sovereign of Birds” (YR05-EN001)
• All video game promos up through “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 through The Shining Darkness, Duelist Pack – Kaiba –, Gold Series 3, Starter Deck - Duelist Toolbox, and cards from Hidden Arsenal 2.

Q: Can I play with cards I got from American Duel Terminals?

A: Cards obtained from American Duel Terminal sets (DTP1-EN###, DT01-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 Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the closest airport to the venue, but Los Angeles International (LAX) and John Wayne Airport (SNA) are major airports that service the Long Beach area.

Q: What’s the best way to get to the World Championship 2010?

A:

FROM LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) south to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.

FROM LONG BEACH AIRPORT
Take Lakewood Boulevard south to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot, or as advised by directional signage.

FROM THE JOHN WAYNE (ORANGE COUNTY) AIRPORT
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM SOUTHERN ORANGE COUNTY
Take the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the San Diego Freeway (405). Take the San Diego Freeway (405) north to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.

FROM NORTH ORANGE COUNTY AND THE VALLEYS
San Gabriel & Pomona Valleys take the Orange Freeway (57) or San Gabriel Freeway (605) to the Riverside Freeway (91) to the Long Beach Freeway (710). Go south on the Long Beach Freeway to the Downtown Exits. (710 then becomes Shoreline Drive). Follow Shoreline Drive to Linden Avenue and into the parking lot or as advised by directional signage.
Parking is $10 per car per entry to any of the Center's lots.

Q: Is there a Yu-Gi-Oh! room rate at any nearby hotels?

A: There are no special room rates for the event, but this is a list of nearby hotels.

HYATT REGENCY LONG BEACH 
200 S. Pine Avenue Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 233-1234
www.longbeach.hyatt.com

RENAISSANCE LONG BEACH HOTEL 
111 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802 
(562) 437-5900
www.renaissancehotels.com

THE WESTIN LONG BEACH 
333 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) WESTIN1 Phone (562) 436-3000 
www.westin.com

BEST WESTERN CONVENTION CENTER 
517 E. First St. Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 428-2627
www.bestwestern.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 
500 East First Street Long Beach, CA 90802
(800) 321-2211 
www.courtyard.com/lgbcy

Miscellaneous

Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 – how can I volunteer?

A: If you’re interested in judging at a Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010, 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.

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 cards and supplies?

A: Konami will be selling sealed product and sleeves in the World Championship 2010 store. No single cards will be available for sale. If you purchase $25 of Yu-Gi-Oh! product at the store, you will receive a limited-edition Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME drawstring bag!

Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?

A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 venue. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.

Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

A: There are numerous dining establishments within walking distance of the convention center. http://www.visitlongbeach.com/restaurants-dining/

Q: Will there be Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: Yes, there will be two Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010. The Duel Terminals will be set up during normal tournament hours in the event hall. The Duel Terminal machines will be set to free play.

Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010 tournament, 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.

Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2010?

A: There will be online coverage of this event 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.