South American Continental Championship Information

• What happens at WCQ - Continental?
• When and where are the WCQ - Continental?
• When is registration for the WCQ - Continental?
• What are the prizes for the WCQ - Continental?
• How much does it cost to enter a WCQ - Continental?
• Are there any pack prizes?
• Is there a participation prize?
• What is the format for the WCQ - Continental?
• How many rounds will the WCQ - Continental have?
• What will I need to bring to the WCQ - Continental?
• Can I enter either of the WCQ-Continental?
• I’ve never been to a WCQ - Continental, what should I expect?
• I will be bringing my children to a WCQ - Continental. Is there anything I should know?
• 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 a WCQ - Continental?

Registration Information

• When can I register for the WCQ - Continental?
• What will I need to bring in order to register?
• When will I receive my participation prizes?

Invitations

• Do I need an invitation to participate in the WCQ - Continental?
• If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular WCQ - Continental?
• How and when will I receive my invite?
• What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE’s online invite list?

Public Events

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

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?

Dragon Duel Championship

• When is the Dragon Duel Championship?
• Do I need an invitation to participate in the Dragon Duel Championship?
• What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel Championship?

Miscellaneous

• I want to judge at the WCQ - Continental, 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?
• Can I get a COSSY ID number at the WCQ - Continental, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

South American Continental Championship Information

Q: What happens at a Continental Championship?

A: World Championship Qualifier - Continental are prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME tournaments in which players from all across Latin America will compete for the opportunity to represent their country and continent at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG 2011 World Championship. The first place finisher from the WCQ - Continental will be invited to the World Championship to be held in Europe in August.

In addition to the World Championship Qualifier, there will be numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under, and Regional Qualifier tournaments, that are open to anyone.

Q: When and where are the South America WCQ - Continental?

A: Here are the dates and location of the South American WCQ - Continental:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/events/

Q: When is registration for the WCQ - Continental?

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Q: What are the prizes for the WCQ - Continental?

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 Q: How much does it cost to enter the WCQ - Continental?

A: There is no entry fee into the World Championship Qualifier - Continental, since this is an invite-only event, but entry fees are required for Public Events. Each Duelist will receive participation packs equal to the entry fee for all Public Events.

Q: Are there any pack prizes?

A: The only booster pack prizes are listed above in the prize breakdown. No other booster pack prizes will be awarded.

Q: Is there a participation prize?

A: Each Duelist will receive a Pack of World Championship Qualifier 2011 Sleeves and a World Championship Qualifier 2011 Game Mat.

Q: What is the format for the WCQ - Continental?

A: WCQ - Continental 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/lat-am/limited/index.html#limited_adv The Advanced Format changed as of March 1st. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format. (See here for more information on current legal cards: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html)

Q: How many rounds will the WCQ - Continental have?

A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.

Q: What will I need to bring to the WCQ - Continental?

A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, registration sheet, and a completed Deck List (which can be downloaded as a fillable PDF here). The registration sheet and Deck List can also be found on-site. You should also bring 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. To register for the WCQ - Continental, you must bring your COSSY ID number and a form of personal identification with a picture, as you will need proof of identity in order to register. If you are only competing in Public Events, if you already have a COSSY ID number, you should bring your number and barcode or if you do not have one, you can obtain one at the event. You should also bring money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: Can I enter either of the WCQ-Continental?

A: Duelists can only enter the WCQ- Continental for which they qualified.  A Duelist who resides in Central America, including Mexico,  can only attend the Central American WCQ-Continental.  A Duelist who resides in South America can only attend the South American WCQ-Continental.

Q: If I’ve never been to a WCQ - Continental, what should I expect?

A: WCQ - Continental are a showcase for the region’s top Duelists, and attract other Duelists of all ages and skill levels to participate in the Public Events. Many Duelists will travel great distances to attend the Continental Championship, so you can expect to meet lots of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over your region.

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 Tournament Organizer.

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
Penalty Guidelines
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Policy

Q: I will be bringing my children to the WCQ - Continental. Is there anything I should know?

A: You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or if this is their first event. Please know that the 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 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 WCQ - Continental?

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Registration Information

Q: When can I register for the WCQ - Continental?

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Q: What will I need to bring in order to register?

A: Make sure you have all of the following, in order to register for the WCQ - Continental:

• Your COSSY ID (if you have lost your ID and cannot remember your number, we may be able to look it up on site).
• A proper form of identification, with your name and photo. A driver’s license, school ID, or passports are all acceptable forms of identification.
• Please follow onsite instructions on how and when the Deck List collection process will occur. To download an editable Deck List click on this link: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
• Duelists will need to complete a Registration form to register for the WCQ - Continental. The Tournament Organizer will have some available on site. To download the KDE Registration form, click on this link: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Q: When will I receive my participation prizes?

A: You will receive your participation prizes when you register for the WCQ.

Invitations

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the WCQ - Continental?

A: Latin America WCQ - Continental tournaments are invitation only events. You do need to have an invitation in order to participate; invitations were awarded during our Regional Qualifiers and National Championships.  There will also be Last Chance Qualifiers on Friday July 1st from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular WCQ - Continental?

A: Duelists who have earned an invitation from July 2010-July 2011 at a Dragon Duel event are eligible to play in the 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 WCQ - Continental is posted online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/2011/qualifiers_2011_lat-am.html. You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through email or postal mail – you will be entered into the invite list database.

Q: What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE’s online invite list?

  
A: First, look at the Regional Qualifier list. Events that are highlighted in blue and marked with an asterisk have had their results updated to the invite list.

Check the invite list carefully, to see if you have missed seeing your name. Look at the COSSY ID numbers as well. If you do not see your name and the event at which you qualified is highlighted in blue, you should email la-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.

If you see an error in your name or COSSY ID, you can also report this to la-opsupport@konami.com. Make sure to include your full name, COSSY ID, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified.

 

Public Events

Q: Will there be Public Events?

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

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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. 

 

 

Card Legality

Q: What cards are legal for play?

A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/products/ for 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. For the WCQ – Continental, South America, all players will need to have an English translation for all Spanish language cards, and both an English and Spanish translation for any Portuguese language cards.

 

 

Dragon Duel Championship

Q: When is the Dragon Duel Championship?

A: The Dragon Duel Championship will take place at noon on Sunday.

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Dragon Duel Championship?

A: Yes, you must have earned an invite at a Dragon Duel Qualifier in order to participate in the Dragon Duel Championship.

Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel Championship?

A:

Miscellaneous

Q: I want to judge at the South American Continental Championship, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?

A: If you’re interested in judging at a Continental Championship, please contact the Tournament Organizer for the event.

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

A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at the Continental Championship. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event. 

Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Continental Championship or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

A: If you are only participating in Public Events, then if you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.  If you have already received an invite to the WCQ, then you must bring your existing COSSY ID number.