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 Toronto?
• Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto?
• When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?
• When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto?
• What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto start?
• 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 if someone who came with me does not know how to play?
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)
• What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single-Elimination)
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Toronto?

Public Events

• Will there be Public Events?
• What are the point values for the Public Events?
• What are the rules for 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling?
• What are the rules for the Retro 7 Classic Draft?
• 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 or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2012 North 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 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 Toronto?
• 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?
• Are there 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?
• Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
• I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, whom should I contact?
• Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
• When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
• 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 Toronto?

A:  September 16th – 18th, 2011

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

A:
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
5875 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON L4v 1N1
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/YYZHIHH-Hilton-Toronto-Airport-Hotel-Suites-Ontario/index.do

Q: When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?

A: Starting with YCS Toronto we will be collecting your Deck list at registration.  This means that you must have a completed Deck list ready to hand in when you register for the YCS.  There will be one exception to this; if you Pre-Register on Friday, September 16th, you can turn in your Deck list when you Pre-Register or no later than 9:30 AM Saturday, September 17thor you will be awarded a first round Game Loss. 

You can find a copy of the official Konami Deck list located here:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf

This Deck list can be filled out online and can be printed out for your convenience.    

Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto?

A:  There are two opportunities to register for the Main Event. Duelists can register for the Main Event during Pre-Registration on Friday, September 16th, 2011 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or during Registration on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM. If you choose to pre-register for the event on Friday, you will not need to show up and register on Saturday morning. Simply show up Saturday morning no later than 9:30 AM if you still need to turn in your Deck list, or by 9:45 AM if you have already handed in your Deck List, and your name will already be on the list for the Player Meeting.

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

A:  September 16th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto

September 17th  
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto
10:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto Day 1

September 18th   
9:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto Day 2

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

A:

• If attendance is 513 - 2048 Duelists, 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.
• If attendance is 2049 Duelists or more, Duelists who rank 33rd to 64th 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 $25.00 CAD (Canadian Dollars). Only Canadian Dollars will be accepted for this event.  With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of Generation Force.

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.

Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?

A: If there are 513 – 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 1025 - 2048 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 2049 or more Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 256 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 19 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 - 2048 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.

If there are 2049 or more Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 64 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.  If the Top Cut is 64 players, prizes will be awarded down to 64th 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.

There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the tournament.
Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.
You’ll have a better time at the event if you don’t have too many bulky or heavy possessions to carry around, as it can get crowded there on the floor.  Think ahead while you are planning what to bring with you.

When you get to the event, you will need to register in order to play. 
You can register on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event.  If you live in the area or arrive early enough on Friday, you should definitely register then. It will save you a lot of time the following morning.

If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and there will already be a line of people waiting. You’ll need to be in line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when it begins. We will have to start without you, to make sure the event begins on time – you’ll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the second round begins and you will start with a Round One match loss.

To register, you’ll need a Registration form, a form of ID, your COSSY ID if you have one already, and the entry fee for the tournament.  You can get a Registration form at the event, or you can get one to print at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Make sure your Registration form is filled out completely before you reach the registration station. 

You will also need a COSSY ID card – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don’t already have one, you will be able to get one at the tournament. Look for the COSSY ID station and get a card before you try to register.

If you have a COSSY ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the COSSY ID station to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.
Once you have a completed Registration form and a COSSY ID, you can register for the tournament.

You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament.  You can get a Deck List form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf

This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck List needs to be legible and complete – write the name of each card in full, and write down how many copies you have in your Deck.
Make sure your name and COSSY ID are on your Deck List.
Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.
Your Deck List will be collected during the player meeting. Make sure your Deck List is ready by 10:00 AM.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.  

Before heading to the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully.   These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event, and give you a good idea of what to expect.  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
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Policy:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/Yu-Gi-Oh!%20Tournament%20Policy.pdf

Remember, there is much more to do at a YCS than just compete in the main tournament.  There are lots of Public Events, vendors buying and selling cards, and other Duelists to trade with. Read over the FAQ carefully, and you’ll be off to a great start.

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

A: If your child is aged 12 or under, there is a special tournament each day just for this age group, called a Dragon Duel.  You can find more information about Dragon Duels in the Public Events section of this FAQ.

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.  Only players who have pre-registered for the tournament will be selected as a Bounty Duelist. 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 if someone who came with me does not know how to play?

A: If someone who is attending the YCS that does not know how to play Yu-Gi-Oh!, do not worry.  We will have capable volunteers on site who will be more than happy to teach them how to play.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)

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? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and 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 Toronto?

A: 
E-mail:  questions@professional-events.com
Phone: 1-877-913-8881

PUBLIC EVENTS

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A:

Saturday, September 17th

Sunday, September 18th   

Registration for ongoing Public Events begins at the event’s start time. Registration for all non-ongoing Public Events begins approximately one hour before the event is scheduled to begin.

*Deck Lists are required.

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 are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event?

A: The 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event will be Advanced Format Constructed, with Swiss Rounds with no Playoff Cut and will use the Single-Elimination end of match procedure. 

Here are the basic rules:
1) When registering for the tournament, each team will designate one Duelist on the team to be Duelist A, one to be Duelist B, and one to be Duelist C.
Team members must keep their team designation throughout the tournament.
2) At the start of the round, Duelist A will play against Duelist A, Duelist B will play against Duelist B, and Duelist C will play against Duelist C.  Team members play as individuals – they do not share cards, Decks, Life Points, etc.
3) All members of the team will play a best 2 out of 3 match.
4)  The team with the most Match wins gets the win for the round.

Example of play:
Team 1 (Duelist A1, Duelist B1, and Duelist C1) and Team 2 (Duelist A2, Duelist B2, and Duelist C2) play each other in Round 1.
Duelist A1 sits across from Duelist A2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
Duelist B1 sits across from Duelist B2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
Duelist C1 sits across from Duelist C2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.
At the end of the Round, the teams compare Match wins.
Duelist A1 won the Match against Duelist A2.
Duelist B1 won the Match against Duelist B2.
Duelist C1 lost the Match against Duelist C2.
Since Team 1 has 2 Match wins, Team 1 wins the round.

Q: What are the rules for the Retro or Classic Draft?

A:

• The 8 Duelists are seated in a random order at a table and then given 3 packs of Retro Pack 2.
• Each Duelist opens one pack and counts the cards face-down to ensure there are 9 cards in the pack. If there are more or less than 9 cards in the pack, please call over a Judge and they will swap the pack for a new pack.
• Each Duelist will then pick up their cards and select one card to keep, placing it face down in front of them, and then passing the remaining cards in the pack face-down to the Duelist on their left.
• Duelists should count out the cards face-down after each pick to ensure that the appropriate number of cards remain in the pack.
• The previous step continues until each Duelist has 9 cards in front of them.
• Each Duelist opens their second pack and counts the cards face-down to ensure there are 9 cards in the pack. If there are more or less than 9 cards in the pack, please call over a Judge and they will swap the pack for a new pack.
• Each Duelist will then pick up their cards and select one card to keep, placing it face down in front of them, and then passing the remaining cards in the pack face-down to the Duelist on their right.
• The previous step continues until each Duelist has 18 cards in front of them.
• Each Duelist opens their third and final pack and counts the cards face-down to ensure there are 9 cards in the pack. If there are more or less than 9 cards in the pack, please call over a Judge and they will swap the pack for a new pack.
• Each Duelist will then pick up their cards and select one card to keep, placing it face down in front of them, and then passing the remaining cards in the pack face-down to the Duelist on their left.
• The previous step continues until each Duelist has 27 cards in front of them.

Deck Construction Rules

Deck Size: 20 cards minimum using the cards drafted
Side Deck: All cards not used in the Main Deck
Number of copies of a card allowed: As many copies as drafted for current event. The Advanced Format list does not apply.

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: 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.

Playoff 2:  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.

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 or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2012 North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US or Canada, 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 North American World Championship Qualifier.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players born in 1999 or earlier) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

A: Duelists who were born in 1999 or earlier are eligible to play in their World Championship Qualifier, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists born in 1999 or earlier.

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 2012 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 at the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.

Also check this link for the current legality of all promotional cards http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html.

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 are the closest airports to Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Toronto?

A:  Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ).

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

A:  There is a Courtesy Shuttle that travels from the Airport to the Hotel every 20 min and runs 24 hours.  Shuttle pick up at Terminal 1 is ground level at post S5 or P3 and Terminal 3 is post C22.

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

A: Here is the information you need to get the special room block:

Group Name:    YUGIOH COMPETITION (PROFESSIONAL EVENT SERVICES)
Group Code:      YUG11
Hotel Name:      Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
Room Rate:        $109.00 CAD

Hotel Address: 5875 Airport Road
Mississauga, Canada
Zipcode - L4V 1N1
Phone Number:  1-905-677-9900    

Q: Are there any nearby hotels?

A:
               
POINTS BY SHERATON TORONTO AIRPORT
6257 Airport Road
Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E4
Phone: 905-678-1400
Fax: 905-678-9130
Website: www.fourpoints.com/torontoairport

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT
3299 Caroga Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1A3
Phone: 905-673-9800
Toll Free: 1-800-603-7307
Fax: 905-673-8886
Website: http://www.marriott.com/yyzfs

QUALITY SUITES TORONTO AIRPORT
262 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 5G1
Phone: 416-674-8442
Toll Free: 1-877-755-4900
Fax: 416-674-3088
Website: www.choicehotels.ca/cn309

QUALITY HOTEL & SUITES AIRPORT EAST
2180 Islington Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M9P 3P1
Phone: 416-240-9090
Toll Free: 1-866-220-6916
Fax: 905-890-5183
Website: www.choicehotels.ca/cn310

HOLIDAY INN  TORONTO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
970 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J9
Phone: 416-675-7611
Toll Free: 1-800-465-4329
Fax: 416-675-9162
Website: www.holidayinn.com/yyz-intlapt

MONTE CARLO INN AIRPORT SUITES
7035 Edwards Boulevard
Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2H8
Phone: 905-564-8500
Fax: 905-564-8400
Website: www.montecarloinns.com

BEST WESTERN TORONTO AIRPORT
5825 Dixie Road
Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 4V7
Phone: 905-670-8180
Toll Free: 1-800-260-3333
Fax: 905-670-8083
Website: www.bwtoronto.com

Best Western Travel Inn Toronto Airport
5503 Eglinton Avenue West
Toronto, Ontario, M9C 5K5
Phone: 416-620-1234
Toll Free: 1-866-459-1234
Fax: 416-620-1652
Website: www.travelinn.ca

COMFORT INN AIRPORT WEST
1500 Matheson Blvd E
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 3Z4
Phone: 905-624-6900
Fax: 905-624-1114
Website: www.choicehotels.ca/cn280

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

A: There will be concessions at the convention center, but there are many options within walking distance of the convention center.

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: 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/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.