Introducing Konami’s newest tournament series – Konami Presents: The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series!

These events are the newest in Premier Level tournament play, and will replace the previous SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament series.  KDE has made several tweaks and improvements to the old tournament structure, including the tournament format, prizing and Public Events.

There is no invite required to participate at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament  - it is an open event.

As there is a high expected attendance for these events, the tournament format has been modified to make the play experience more enjoyable for Duelists and staff alike. Swiss Rounds will be spread over the course of both days for very large tournaments, and we have increased the Top Cut, which gives more Duelists a chance to make it to the playoffs.

YCS Information

• What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?
• When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago?
• Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago?
• What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?
• What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?
• How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
• How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
• What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?
• I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?
• I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?
• Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?
• Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Chicago?

Public Events

• Will there be Public Events?
• What are the point values for the Public Events?
• What is the Public Events playoff?

Invitations

• Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• If I am not from the United States and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2010 United States World Championship Qualifier?
• If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?
• How and when will I receive my invite?
• Is travel or hotel included with my invite?
• Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

Card Legality

• 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?

Travel

• What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago?
• What’s the best way to get to the tournament 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! Championship Series, 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?
• I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, whom should I contact?
• Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
• Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
• When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
• Will there be Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
• Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

YCS 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 National Championship; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

In addition to the main Championship Series tournament there are numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under, and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.

Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago?

A: June 19th & 20th, 2010

Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago?

A: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
http://www.rosemont.com/index.php

Traveling from Milwaukee on 294 South and from Rockford on 90 East
Exit at O’Hare (I-190 West), pay toll, exit Hannheim Rd. south. Proceed in right lane, re-enter east to Chicago I-190, proceed 1mile, exit River rd. south. Convention Center is on the left.

Traveling from Indiana on 294 North
Exit O’Hare/River Rd. (I-190 West), pay toll. Exit left after toll plaza to River Rd. Turn right at River Rd. Convention Center is approximately 3 blocks on the left.

Traveling from Chicago on Kennedy (I-90)
Exit O’Hare (I-190 West), exit River Rd., turn right at River Rd. Convention Center is approximately 2 blocks on the left.

Traveling from Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Proceed east to Chicago on I-190. Exit at River Rd. south. Convention Center is approximately 1 block on the left.

Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A:

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00. With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of The Shining Darkness.

Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?

A: 9th - 16th place will receive 24 booster packs of the current set. This is the only product prize, outside of the 5 participation packs, that will be awarded.

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.).

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 carefully before the event. You may find these Guidelines by clicking here:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/KDE_Penalty_Feb2010.pdf

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

A: We will have a Parents’ Lounge available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the tournament. 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 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 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 Chicago?

A:
e-mail: sales@pastimes.net
phone: 847-470-9636

PUBLIC EVENTS

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A:

Saturday, June 19th

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights)	$12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Pegasus League: Deck Challenge (16-Player Flights)	$10.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights)	$30.00
2:00 PM	Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under)	$ 4.00
3:00 PM	ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	$12.00

Sunday, June 20th

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM	2010 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights)	$12.00
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM	Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights)	$30.00
11:00 AM	World Championship 2010 Video Game Tournament	$10.00
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights)	$12.00
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Pegasus League: Deck Challenge (16-Player Flights)	$10.00
12:00 PM	ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!	$12.00
1:00 PM	Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under)	$ 4.00
4:00 PM	Public Event Playoffs

Public Events

Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?

A:

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: There will be a Yu-Gi-Oh! video game tournament on Sunday. Check the Public Events schedule for more info.

INVITATIONS

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.

Q: If I am not from the United States and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2010 United States World Championship Qualifier?

A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US, he or she will win a trip to his or her own 2011 World Championship Qualifier event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the US World Championship Qualifier.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

A: Duelists who are 12 or under are eligible to play in their World Championship Qualifier, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under.

Q: How and when will I receive my invite?

A: The list of players who have earned invites to their World Championship Qualifier is posted online at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events. You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through email or postal mail – you will be entered into the invite list database.

Information about your World Championship Qualifier will 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 World Championship Qualifier 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.

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 – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted online.

Q: Is travel or hotel included with my invite?

A: Only the winner of each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2010 World Championship Qualifier tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations.

Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

A: If you are 17 or younger, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or guardian. If you are 18 or older, you will win travel and accommodation for yourself only.

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 “The Tyrant Neptune" (JUMP-EN041) and “Transforming Sphere” (JUMP-EN042)
• All GX Manga promos through “Elemental Hero Absolute Zero”
• 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 and Duelist Pack – Kaiba, and cards from Machina Mayhem Structure Deck in your Decks.
• "Golem Dragon" (JUMP-EN040) is legal for play.
• “Alector, Sovereign of Birds” (YR05-EN001) is legal for play.

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###) 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 at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.

• DT01-EN061 Genex Power Planner
• DT01-EN063 Genex Worker
• DT01-EN064 Reese the Ice Mistress
• DT01-EN065 Royal Knight of the Ice Barrier
• DT01-EN066 Numbing Grub in the Ice Barrier
• DT01-EN067 Mist Valley Watcher
• DT01-EN068 Mist Condor
• DT01-EN069 Mist Valley Windmaster
• 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-EN080 Worm Falco
• DT01-EN081 Worm Gulse
• DT01-EN082 Worm Hope
• DT01-EN083 Worm Illidan
• DT01-EN084 Worm Jetelikpse
• DT01-EN085 Worm King
• DT02-EN007 Naturia Beetle
• DT02-EN008 Naturia Rock
• DT02-EN009 Naturia Guardian
• DT02-EN010 Naturia Vein
• DT02-EN011 Genex Furnace
• DT02-EN012 Genex Gaia
• DT02-EN013 Genex Spare
• DT02-EN014 Genex Turbine
• DT02-EN015 Genex Doctor
• DT02-EN016 Genex Solar
• DT02-EN017 Dai-sojo of the Ice Barrier
• DT02-EN018 Medium of the Ice Barrier
• DT02-EN019 Mist Valley Baby Roc
• DT02-EN020 Mist Valley Executor
• DT02-EN021 Flamvell Grunika
• DT02-EN022 Flamvell Baby
• DT02-EN023 Ally Mind
• DT02-EN024 Ally of Justice Nullfier
• DT02-EN025 Ally of Justice Searcher
• DT02-EN026 Ally of Justice Enemy Catcher
• DT02-EN027 Ally of Justice Thunder Armor
• DT02-EN028 Ally of Justice Cosmic Gateway
• DT02-EN029 Worm Linx
• DT02-EN030 Worm Millidith
• DT02-EN031 Worm Noble
• DT02-EN032 Naturia Beast
• DT02-EN033 Dewloren, Tiger King of the Ice Barrier
• DT02-EN034 Thermal Genex
• DT02-EN035 Geo Genex
• DT02-EN036 Ally of Justice Field Marshal
• DT02-EN061 Fabled Lurrie
• DT02-EN062 Fabled Grimro
• DT02-EN063 Fabled Gallabas
• DT02-EN064 Fabled Kushano
• DT02-EN065 Jurrac Protops
• DT02-EN066 Jurrac Velo
• DT02-EN067 Jurrac Monoloph
• DT02-EN068 Jurrac Tyrannus
• DT02-EN069 Naturia Antjaw
• DT02-EN070 Naturia Spiderfang
• DT02-EN071 Naturia Rosewhip
• DT02-EN072 Naturia Cosmobeet
• DT02-EN073 Genex Blastfan
• DT02-EN074 Genex Recycled
• DT02-EN075 Genex Army
• DT02-EN076 Pilgrim of the Ice Barrier
• DT02-EN077 Geomancer of the Ice Barrier
• DT02-EN078 Mist Valley Falcon
• DT02-EN079 Mist Valley Apex Avian
• DT02-EN080 Ally of Justice Reverse Break
• DT02-EN081 Ally of Justice Unlimiter
• DT02-EN082 Worm Opera
• DT02-EN083 Worm Prince
• DT02-EN084 Worm Queen
• DT02-EN085 Worm Rakuyeh
• DT02-EN086 Fabled Valkyrus
• DT02-EN087 Jurrac Giganoto
• DT02-EN088 Naturia Leodrake
• DT02-EN089 Windmill Genex
• DT02-EN090 Mist Valley Thunder Lord

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! Championship Series Chicago?

A: Chicago O’Hare (ORD).

Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?

A: Most of the hotels next to the venue offer a free shuttle for hotel guests.

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

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

aloft Chicago O'Hare     
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(877) GO-ALOFT

Hyatt Regency O'Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 233-1234

Hyatt Rosemont
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 233-1234

Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 228-9290

Best Western at O'Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 528-1234

InterContinental Chicago O’Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(888) IC HOTELS

Crowne Plaza Chicago-O’Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(888) 642-7344

Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago O’Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 331-3131

Doubletree Hotel O’Hare-Rosemont
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) 222-TREE

Rosemont Hotel at O’Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(847) 678-4488

Embassy Suites Chicago - O'Hare/Rosemont
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) EMBASSY

Sheraton Gateway Suites Chicago O'Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(888) 627-8117  

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites O’Hare Rosemont
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) HOLIDAY

Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago - O'Hare/Rosemont
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) HOLIDAY

The Westin O’Hare
Rosemont ,IL 60018
(800) WESTIN-1

MISCELLANEOUS

Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?

A: If you’re interested in judging at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, 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 present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes. Vendors will also be buying cards on site.

Q: I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, who should I contact?

A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 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.  Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Event Manager.

Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.

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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues. 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: All food establishments near the YCS can be found here: http://www.rosemont.com/dining.php

Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?

A: 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.

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

A: Yes, there will be two Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Chicago. The Duel Terminals will be set up during normal tournament hours in the event hall. 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 the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 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! Championship Series?

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/enents. 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.