SHONEN JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP COLUMBUS, OHIO FAQ's
Latest update: 11/11/09BASIC INFORMATION
Q: What are SHONEN JUMP Championship tournaments?
SHONEN JUMP Championships are two- day, exciting tournaments that draw Duelists from all over, to compete for exclusive prizes, earn invites to their National Championship, and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and otherwise hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. In addition to the main event, there are numerous Side Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under, and a 2010 Regional Qualifier tournament. There is a lot to do at a SHONEN JUMP Championship.
Q: When and where is SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
When: November 14th -15th, 2010 (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
- Pre-registration for the SHONEN JUMP Championship will be open from about 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, November 13th. Save yourself some time on Saturday morning by pre-registering for the event on Friday
- Same-day registration for the SHONEN JUMP Championship will open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, November 14th and close at 9:45 AM.
- Players who join the registration line after 9:45 may still register for the event, but they will start the tournament with a Round 1 loss – please be on time!
- If you cannot pre-register, you should plan on arriving at the tournament hall as early as possible, as there will likely be a very large attendance at this event.
Terrace Ballroom
400 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215
Q: How much does it cost to enter SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00. With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of Ancient Prophecy.
Q: What are the prizes for SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
Everyone who enters the event gets something – with your $20.00 entry, you’ll receive five booster packs of Ancient Prophecy. In addition to that, the Top 16 Duelists (determined by the Swiss Rounds) will move on to the Day 2 playoff where they have the chance to win the following:
1st place: A SHONEN JUMP Championship trophy, paid travel and accommodations to the winner’s 2010 National Championship, a copy of the SHONEN JUMP Championship prize card “Dark End Dragon,” a Top 16 SHONEN JUMP Championship Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
2nd place: A 32GB personal music player, redemption codes for Konami Mobile games, a music player docking station, a copy of the SHONEN JUMP Championship prize card “Dark End Dragon,” a Top 16 SHONEN JUMP Championship Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
3rd place: A video game console with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Wheelie Breakers, a copy of the SHONEN JUMP Championship prize card “Dark End Dragon,” a Top 16 SHONEN JUMP Championship Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
4th place: A video game console with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Wheelie Breakers, a Top 16 SHONEN JUMP Championship Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
5th – 8th place: A video game console with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Stardust Accelerator World Championship 2009, a SHONEN JUMP Championship Top 16 Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
9th – 16th place: A copy of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Stardust Accelerator World Championship 2009 , a SHONEN JUMP Championship Top 16 Game Mat, a one-year subscription to SHONEN JUMP magazine, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
Q: Is the trip for the 2010 United States National Championship only?
The First Place winner will receive paid transportation and hotel for the National Championship tournament hosted in the country for which he or she holds citizenship. If the winner holds dual citizenship, he or she will choose one National Championship in which to compete.
Q: If I am not from the United States and I win the SHONEN JUMP Championship, do I get to play in the 2010 United States Nationals?
If the winner is not a US citizen, he or she will win a trip to his or her own National Championship event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the US National Championship.
Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?
If you are aged 17 and under, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or guardian. If you are 18 or over, you will win travel and accommodation for yourself only.
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?
The five booster packs per Duelist are the only product prizes awarded for the SHONEN JUMP Championship.
Q: What is the format for SHONEN JUMP Championship tournaments?
SHONEN JUMP Championship 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). Please remember that the Advanced Format changed as of September 1st, so you will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.
SHONEN JUMP Championship tournaments will be run using Swiss Format, which means all Duelists will play a set number of rounds determined by the number of players. Players are not eliminated during the event, and can play through all Swiss rounds. After the Swiss Round portion of the tournament is completed, the 16 top-ranked Duelists will return on Day 2, to participate in a Single Elimination playoff to determine 1st through 4th place.
Swiss Rounds for SHONEN JUMP Championship tournaments
- 4 – 8 Players: 3 Rounds of Swiss
- 9 – 16 Players : 4 Rounds of Swiss
- 17 – 32 Players : 5 Rounds of Swiss
- 33 – 64 Players : 6 Rounds of Swiss
- 65 – 128 Players : 7 Rounds of Swiss
- 129 – 256 Players: 8 Rounds of Swiss
- 257 – 512 Players: 9 Rounds of Swiss
- 513 – 1024 Players : 10 Rounds of Swiss
- 1024 + Players: 11 Rounds of Swiss
Q: Will SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus have the Bounty Feature?
Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature for SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus. Here’s how it will work:
At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards. Each of these Bounty Duelists will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs per round) allotted to him or her. So, for a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty 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 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 Duel Terminals at SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
There will not be Duel Terminals at the event.
Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.
Q: What cards are legal for play?
Currently, you can include all SHONEN JUMP Magazine promos up until “Darkness Neosphere"; all GX Manga promos through “Winged Kuriboh LV 9"; all video game promos up to and including “Infernity Archfiend," “Infernity Dwarf,” and “Infernity Guardian” from NDS Stardust Accelerator – World Championship 2009 and “Supersonic Skull Flame”, “Skull Flame”, and “Burning Skull Head” from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Wheelie Breakers (Wii); and cards from all booster sets up until Stardust Overdrive in your Decks.
Cards from the Warriors’ Strike Structure Deck will be legal for play at this event.Cards from Hidden Arsenal will be legal for play at this event.
* UPDATE 11/10 * Please note that the Forbidden & Limited Cards List is up-to-date and that NO cards from Hidden Arsenal are Forbidden, Limited, or Semi-Limited! You can find the latest Forbidden & Limited List here.
“Elemental Hero Absolute Zero” is not currently legal for play in North America, and will not be legal for play at this event.
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 attending the event.
Q: Can I play with cards I got from the North American version of the Duel Terminal?
Any card from the North American Duel Terminal (currently numbered DTP1-EN###) is allowed for use if the card has been made available in another product.
Q: Can I use OCG cards in my Deck?
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?
You can 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, kept outside of your deck, when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official.
Q: Will there be coverage of SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, deck analysis and more – even if you’re unable to make it to Columbus, you can still be part of the action as the coverage page is updated with live content from the tournament site.
Look for coverage to start online on November 14th, at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events , and follow the event as it progresses.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT
Duelists who wish to enter a SHONEN JUMP Championship must meet the following criteria:
- Have a Deck that meets the current Advanced Format criteria.
- Have a COSSY ID number (obtainable at the event) and be in good standing.
- Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE are not considered to be in good standing, and may not register for or compete in sanctioned events.
- Suspended persons may not enter the venue of a SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament. If a suspended person is discovered at the venue, they may be charged with offenses including but not limited to trespassing, as well as an extension of their suspension.
Q: What will I need to bring to a SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament?
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’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drink, etc.)
Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event.
Q: What will I need to bring in order to register for the tournament?
Be prepared to present your COSSY ID number along with your name at registration, and be prepared to show ID if it is requested. Acceptable forms of ID include current-year School ID cards, driver’s licenses, passports, or other government - issued identification documents.
If you are under the age of 16, you can bring in a copy of your birth certificate as proof of ID.
Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or COSSY ID number will be disqualified from the event, and risk suspension from Organized Play events.
Q: Can I pre-register for SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
Yes! You can and you should - you can pre-register at the venue, from 3:00 PM -7:00 PM on Friday, November16th. Once you are pre-registered, you are officially entered into the tournament and will not need to register again on Saturday. Save yourself a few hours of sleep on Saturday morning, and take advantage of pre-registration!
Q: If I’ve never been to a SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament, what should I expect?
SHONEN JUMP Championships are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and bring in Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend SHONEN JUMP Championships, so you expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans, from all over.
When you compete in a SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament, you’ll be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work, and should take great care to prepare your Deck, sleeves, and Deck List.
Duelists are responsible to pay 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 Tournament Organizer.
There’s nothing else quite like a SHONEN JUMP Championship!
Q: I want to judge at a SHONEN JUMP Championship, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
If you’re interested in judging at a SHONEN JUMP Championship, please email us-opsupport@konami.com. We are always on the lookout for judge staff – 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.
Q: I want to vend at a SHONEN JUMP Championship, whom should I contact?
Vending space is available free of charge at SHONEN JUMP Championship venues, but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email us-opsupport@konami.com with the header “Request to Vend at [name and location of event]”. Vendors will be required to complete and submit an application for each event at which they wish to vend.
Q: Whom should I contact for more information about SHONEN JUMP Championship Columbus?
If you have more questions about the event, you should contact Professional Event Services, via phone at 1-877-913-8881, or via email at questions@professional-events.com.
AT THE TOURNAMENT
Q: How long will the SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament last?
The number of Swiss rounds is determined by the number of players present. Rounds in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME are 40 minutes long. Since you can play all rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours. Duelists who make the Top 16 will need to return on Sunday morning, to compete in the playoff portion of the tournament.
Q: Will there be Side Events?
There will be several side events – SJC attendees can also participate in Win-A-Mat tournaments, Dragon Duel tournaments, Regional Qualifier flights, and ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! For more information on the each Side Event, see below.
Side Event Schedule:
Friday, November 13th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pre-Registration for the SJC $20.00
Saturday, November 14th
8:00 AM Registration opens for SJC $20.00 10:00 AM SJC Day 1 Begins $12.00 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) 2:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under) $ 4.00 3:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $ 12.00
Sunday, November 15th
10:00 AM SHONEN JUMP Championship – Day 2 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 2010 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00 12:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 1:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under) $ 4.00 4:30 PM Side Event Playoffs
Dragon Duel:This is an Advanced Format, Constructed event open to Duelists aged 12 and under. It will be run with Swiss Rounds, with no playoff.
Entry Fee: $4.00, each Duelist receives a booster pack of Ancient Prophecy with entry.
The Top 4 Duelists will each receive a 2010 Regional Qualifier Game Mat, a Card Binder, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship.Win-A-Mat:
These are Advanced Format, Constructed events. They will be run as 8-player Single Elimination flights – as soon as there 8 signups, a new Win-A-Mat event will begin.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs – 1 Ancient Prophecy and 2 Raging Battle with entry.
The winner receives an exclusive Jack Atlas/Red Dragon Archfiend Game Mat.
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!:
This is an Advanced Format, Constructed event. It will be run as a Single Elimination tournament, with an enrollment cap of 32 players.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs – 1 Ancient Prophecy and 2 Raging Battle with entry.
The winner will receive a giant-sized Yu-Gi-Oh! card.2010 Regional Qualifier 16 Player Flights:
These are Advanced Format, Constructed events. These Regional Qualifier events will be run as Single Elimination 16-player flights, on a rolling basis. Whenever 16 players have signed up, a new flight will begin.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs – 1 Ancient Prophecy and 2 Raging Battle with entry.
The winner of each flight will receive a 2010 Regional Game Mat, a Card Binder, and an Invite to their 2010 National Championship.
If a player who has already received an Invite to 2010 Nationals at a Konami Regional Qualifier or SHONEN JUMP Championship earns another one, the invite does not pass down.
Duelists who earn invites will be responsible for completing the 2010 Invite form on-site, in order to be placed on the Invite List. Incomplete information could prevent your invite from being verified by KDE, so make every effort to ensure that your information is complete and legible.
2010 Regional Qualifier Game Mat
Q: Is there another copy of “Dark End Dragon” being given out in a side event playoff?
There will actually be two copies of “Dark End Dragon” given out for the Side Event Playoff.
Duelists can earn entry points for the Side Event Playoff by participating in side events over the course of the SHONEN JUMP Championship weekend. On Sunday at approximately 4:30 PM, the Side Event competitors will be chosen, as follows:Playoff 1: Four names will be drawn at random from all entry points. These four competitors will then play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a copy of the SHONEN JUMP prize card “Dark End Dragon.”
Playoff 2: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Side Event points will play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a copy of the SHONEN JUMP prize card “Dark End Dragon.” In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Both of these playoffs will occur simultaneously. One copy of the prize card will be awarded to the winner from each playoff, so a total of two “Dark End Dragon” cards will be given out.
Q: What are the point values for the Side Events?
Side Event values are as follows:
Win-A-Mat: 1 Point
Dragon Duel: 3 Points
Regional Qualifier Flights: 2 Points
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!: 3 PointsPoints are awarded for entry into each event, and extra points are awarded to the winner of each event.
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.
The winner of each event will receive double the point value. For example, a Duelist who enters ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! and wins the event, will receive 6 points for the event instead of 3.
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies?
There will be a number of vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deckboxes. Vendors will also be buying cards on site.
Q: Can I buy and sell cards from other players at the event?
Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell cards from one another at SHONEN JUMP Championship venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being removed from the event.
Q: Will there be food available at the venue?
There are several restaurants in the hotel, and a number of options on the street outside the hotel.
Q: When will the schedule for other SHONEN JUMP Championships be posted?
The next SHONEN JUMP Championship event will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA on January 9th- 10th. For updated information on this event and other events as they become finalized, keep checking www.yugioh-card.com/en/events .
There is no set time frame for these announcements, they will be made as the information becomes available.
QUALIFICATION FOR 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
Q: Do I have to qualify in my own country?
You can earn a National Championship invite through Regional Qualifiers, Dragon Duels, and SHONEN JUMP Championships in any country, but you can only compete in the National Championship held in your own country. For example, if a Duelist from the United States qualifies in Canada, he or she will still play in the United States National Championships.
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular National Championships?
Duelists who are 12 or under are eligible to play in their National Championship, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under.
Q: Will Regional Qualifier Invites “pass down” if someone who has already earned an invite earns another one?
No, Invites will not pass down for the 2010 Regional Qualifier season.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?
A list of players who have earned Invites to a National Championship is posted online. You will not receive a physical invitation – you will be entered in the Invite List database. You can see the Invite List for 2010 North American Championships by going to the list of 2010 Qualifiers.
- You will not receive an invite or certificate in the mail. You will not receive an invite or certificate via email. You will not be required to present any kind of certificate in order to enter your National Championship.
- Your name and information will be added to the Invite List, and that is proof that you qualified.
- Information about your National Championship will likewise be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate Invite List, and to access posted information about their National Championship tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.
If you have a question about your Invite status, you can email us-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, COSSY ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.
Please remember that Invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament.
Q: Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?
Only the winner of each SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2010 National Championship tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations – the expenses incurred in attending a National Championship tournament will be the responsibility of the Duelist.
