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 – Mexico City?
• Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City?
• What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City start?
• How will my name appear when I register?
• 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?
• If 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?
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss)
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Single-Elimination)
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City?

Public Events

• Will there be Public Events?
• What are the point values for the Public Events?
• What is the Public Events playoff?
• What is the format for the Pegasus Challenge Public Event? *UPDATE*
• Will there be any Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game tournaments?
• Is it true that some of the Public Events are free of charge?

Invitations    

• Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
• If I am not from a Central American country and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2011 Central American 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 North 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?
• If I am from the United States or Canada, do I need to have Spanish Cards to play?

Travel

• What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City?
• 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 World Championship Qualifier; 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 – Mexico City?

A:  November 13th & 14th, 2010

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

A:            Expo Reforma
Av. Morelos 67, Col. Juárez
06600 México, D.F., Mexico
http://www.exporeforma.com.mx

Q: What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City start?

A:           

Friday, November 12th
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm:          Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City

Saturday – November 13th
8:00 am – 9:45 am:           Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City
10:00 am:                             Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City Day 1

Sunday – November 14th
9:00 am:                               Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City Day 2

Q: How will my name appear when I register? *UPDATE*

A:  Players must provide their First and Last Name to register for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament.  Initials should not be used to replace the First and/or Last Name.  The name should be the same as on a form of Photo ID such as a Driver’s License, Passport, etc.  You will be required to show proof of ID in order to claim any prizes won at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event.

If you have more than one surname (Last Name), please make sure that the Last surname is in the “Last Name” field. Include all other names in the “First Name” field.

Example: A Player with a name of Miguel Angel Perez Garcia should have “Miguel Angel Perez” go in the First Name field and “Garcia” go in the Last Name field.

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

A: *

*All prizing subject to change.

• If attendance is 513 Duelists or more, Duelists who rank 17th to 32nd will also receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat and an 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 $250 pesos.  With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of Duelist Revolution.

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 September 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 at least 16 match points, 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 Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully before the event.  You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.

Tournament Policy:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/KDE%20TCG%20Tournament%20Policy%2007Jul10.pdf

Penalty Guidelines:
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.  So, 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: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss)

A:  Sometimes a match will not be finished when the time ends for a round.  If this happens, the Duelist should note whose turn it is when time is called, and raise their hands for a judge.  The judge should be notified that the match is ongoing and whose turn it is.  The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedure.

Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Swiss portion of the tournament:

• Continue until the end of the current turn.
• If the Duel is not over at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”
  • Extra Turns = Conduct (5) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.
• If a win condition (a Duelist’s Life Points is reduced to 0 or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown) occurs within these (5) turns, the Duel ends as normal.
• If a win condition does NOT occur within these (5) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” (5 turns) wins.
• If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, the Duel is considered a Draw.
  • After the Duel is concluded, the Duelist who has won the most Duels is declared the winner of the Match.
  • If both Duelists won one Duel and the third Duel ends in a Draw, the Match is considered to be a Draw.
  • If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and both Duelists have won the same number of Duels, the Match is considered to be a Draw.
  • If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and one Duelist has won more Duels, the Duelist with more wins is declared the winner of the Match.

 

Draws may only occur during the Swiss portion of a tournament and only during End of Match procedures.  Duelists may not intentionally end a Match in a Draw.  Intentionally ending a Match in a Draw is against tournament policy and could result in a Disqualification.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Single Elimination)

A: During Single Elimination rounds, if Duelists have not completed their matches during their allotted time limit, proceed to End of Match procedures. Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Single Elimination portion of the tournament:

• Continue until the end of the current turn.
• If the Duel did not end at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”
  • Extra Turns = Conduct (3) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.
• If a win condition (a Duelist is reduced to 0 Life Points or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown) occurs within these (3) turns, the Duel ends as normal.
• If a win condition does NOT occur within these (3) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” wins.
• If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, then play will continue until the first change in Life Points – an increase or a decrease – and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total becomes the winner.
  • If Life Points are changed as a chain is being created, the Duelist with the higher Life Points wins the moment the change in Life Points is made.
  • If Life Points are changed as a chain is resolving, all effects that are already on the chain should be resolved before comparing Life Points for the purpose of checking which Duelist has more Life Points.
  • If a Duelist’s Life Points reach 0 or if a win condition occurs while resolving the chain, normal game play rules apply.
• Once the winner has been determined for the current Duel, the match winner is determined.
  • If a Duelist has more wins than his or her opponent, that Duelist wins the Match.
  • If both Duelists have the same number of Duel wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
    • Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck.
    • Whichever Duelist that lost the previous Duel chooses who will go first.
    • The Duel will continue for a total of (4) turns, two turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the (4) turns are up.
    • Once the four turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.
    • If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the (4) turns are completed, then play will continue until the first change in Life Points – an increase or a decrease – and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total becomes the winner.  Please use the same criteria listed above (Step 5).

Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination.  There must always be a winner.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series - Mexico City?

A:            E-mail: saul@devir.pt 
                Phone:  +52 (55) 53.35.18.88

PUBLIC EVENTS

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A:
Saturday, November 13th

                     
Sunday, November 14th

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 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 YCS Prize Cards.  In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.

Q: What is the format for the Pegasus Challenge Public Event? * UPDATE *

A: The format for the Pegasus Challenge will be Caste Party for both days; both run in Traditional format.  Caste Party is the format where every card in your Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck must be the same rarity.  Available rarities are: Common; Rare; Super Rare; Ultra Rare; Secret Rare; Ultimate Rare; Parallel Rare; Gold Rare; and Ghost Rare.

Q: Will there be any Yu-Gi-Oh! Video Game tournaments?

A: There will be Yu-Gi-Oh! video game tournaments held during this event.  Please remember that you must bring your own Nintendo DS Console, and your own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia Video Game in order to participate in the DS Tournament.  Check the Public Events schedule for more information.

Q: Is it true that some of the Public Events are free of charge?

A: Yes.  If you attend the Electronics Game Show (EGS) on October 22nd thru the 24th, the Konami Booth will be distributing exclusive EGS flyers that you can present to the Public Events Registration Desk with your ticket stub from EGS which is good for one free entry into a Win-A-Mat or a Nintendo DS Tournament. 

If you cannot make it to EGS, not to worry!  If you visit a Gameplanet store near you and purchase any Yu-Gi-Oh! video game, you will receive an exclusive Gameplanet flyer that you can present to the Public Events Registration Desk with your original receipt from Gameplanet which is good for one free entry into a Nintendo DS Tournament.  You must bring your own Nintendo DS Console, and your own Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia Video Game in order to participate in the DS Tournament.

The Dragon Duel will be free to enter for those Duelists aged 12 and under.  You will be required to show proof of age so please bring some form of ID with you to the event in order to qualify.  Check the Public Events schedule to know when your tournament will be starting.

 

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 a Central American country and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2011 Central American World Championship Qualifier?

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

• Cards from all Booster Sets up until Duelist Revolution, Duelist Pack – Kaiba – and Hidden Arsenal 2.
• Cards from all Structure Decks up until Structure Deck: Marik.
• Cards from all starter decks up until Starter Deck – Duelist Toolbox.
• All video game promos up through “Fleur Synchron,” “Chevalier de Fleur,” and “Liberty at Last!” from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Tagforce 5 for the PSP
• Gold Series 3 and Duelist Pack Collection Tin 2010
• 2010 Wave 2 Tins

*Important: Please note that SHONEN JUMP magazine promo cards and Manga promo cards are NOT tournament-legal for Latin American territories unless released through another method.

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.

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.  For English or Spanish language cards, you are not required to have an official translation.

Q: If I am from the United States or Canada, do I need to have Spanish Cards to play?

A: No you will not.  Although Spanish is the official language of Mexico, in Latin American territories (which include Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean) both English and Spanish cards are available, so both English and Spanish cards can be played without requiring players to have a translation present.  If you have a card that is a language different than Spanish or English, please have a translation ready.

TRAVEL

Q: What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City?

A: International Airport Benito Juárez – Mexico City

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

A: Driving from the International Airport Benito Juárez – Mexico City

Take “Circuito Interior”north, turn left on Calzada de los Misterios, this becomes “Reforma” up ahead, drive until you hit the Christopher Columbus monument. The venue is located just one block away to the left.

Taxi Services
A taxi ride from the airport to the venue should cost around US$15. We strongly recommend you to use official airport transport only.

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

A:
Hotel Fiesta Americana (Info below)

• Single/double room US$75 + Taxes
• Mention the Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament

Hotel Meliá Reforma (Info below)

• Single/double room US$90 + Taxes
• Code 332289 and/or mention the Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
  

Listing of Hotels Near the Convention Center:

Hotel Fiesta Americana
Av. Paseo de la Reforma #80
+52 (55) 51.40.41.00

Hotel Meliá Reforma
Av. Paseo de la reforma #1
+52 (55) 50.63.10.00

Hotel Imperial
Av. Paseo de la Reforma #64
+52 (55) 57.05.49.11

Hotel Casa Blanca
La fragua #7
+52 (55) 50.96.45.00

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 Saul Arreola at saul@devir.pt, our partner and Tournament Organizer for this event.  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 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 saul@devir.pt 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.

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: There’s a small store right across the street where you can get snacks and drinks all day long.  You can find a nice local restaurant in the end of the block where you can have a quick lunch; also there are some other fast food places within walking distance.

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: Duel Terminals will not be available at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Mexico City.

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 online coverage of this event, including a photo gallery and more at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events.