TEAM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
Las Vegas, NV 2023
TEAM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
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We are pleased to announce that the next TEAM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event will take place in Las Vegas, NV on February 18-19, 2023! LAST UPDATED: 2/24/2023
MORE LINKS & INFORMATION You can select more information and view the Registration/Main Event and Public Event schedules for this event from the drop-down menu at the top of this page.
COVID-19 Restrictions for TEAM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Las Vegas 2023 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to protect the safety of its attendees. Each attendee 5 years and older will be required to show proof of being up to date and fully vaccinated before entry. (This requirement may change depending on authorization of vaccines for the under 5 age group. We will update this FAQ as the situation evolves.) To be up to date and fully vaccinated, an attendee must have received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, plus their recommended Booster dose if eligible, at least two weeks prior to the event. Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination includes;
To assist with the COVID-19 restrictions, KDE-US has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass. Duelists can sign up for free at https://clear.app.link/YUGIOHEVENTS and then upload their vaccination information with CLEAR to create a Yu-Gi-Oh! Event Pass that can be easily shown on their phone. Children under the age of 5 will not be required to show proof of vaccination, but instead must show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. The test must be a molecular or antigen test with Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Home tests will not be accepted. The documentation must show the test result, the type of test, the entity issuing the test, and the date of test. Attendees who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition must instead show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. In addition to the requirements listed above for showing proof of a negative test, these attendees must provide documentation from a healthcare provider verifying that the attendee has a medical exemption from vaccination. This verification must state the attendee’s name, the fact that the attendee is medically exempt, and must be signed by a healthcare provider. KDE-US will be checking proof of vaccination, proof of negative test results, and medical exemption documentation at the entrance of the event. KDE-US reserves the right to refuse entry to attendees who do not comply with this policy. Face Masks must be worn at all times during the event. There will be a dedicated food service area for eating and drinking inside the venue. Food and beverages may not be consumed in any area of the tournament hall except in the dedicated food service area. There will be concessions available, but Duelists will also be able to leave the hall to get food and drink but are responsible for returning on time for any subsequent Matches. If a Duelist has a medical condition that would require them to have food or beverage during a Match, they should let the Head Judge know prior to the start of the event so we can see what accommodations can be made.
How to Register for TEAM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Las Vegas 2023 The primary way to register for a TEAM YCS tournament is through online registration. You can register online at https://yugiohregistration.com. You can find when registration opens on the Short FAQ for each event. If space is available at the end of online registration, you will also be able to register on the Friday of the event between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the convention center. There will not be any on-site registration on the Saturday of the event. If space allows, late entry will be opened on Saturday, after the start or Round 1 and Teams will be allowed to register to enter the tournament in the second Round with a Round one Match loss. To register online, your Team will need to create an account on the https://yugiohregistration.com website if you do not already have one. Once you have registered for an account, you can register for the event here: https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/Events.aspx Each team member submits their Deck List individually. You do not need to turn in a Deck List when you register, but all team members must turn in a Deck List on the registration website before 10:00 AM the Friday of the event. If anyone on the Team does not submit a Deck List on the registration website by the 10:00 AM deadline, the Team will be automatically dropped from the event. You can create your Deck List on the registration website here: https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx If on-site registration is possible, your Team will need a Team YCS Registration Form, a form of Identification, your CARD GAME ID if you have one already, and the registration 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. There should be one full sheet per Team: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf Make sure your Registration Form is filled out completely and your full Team is there before you reach the registration station. You will also need a CARD GAME 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. If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the registration 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 CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament. You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the TEAM YCS 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: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE Team Deck List – English Editable.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.
Your Deck List will be collected at registration. Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the registration line. For both online registration and in-person registration, a Deck List that has been submitted can no longer be changed. Priority Online Registration opens on Monday, December 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM (PT) for any Duelists who had registered for either YCS Pasadena January 2022 or YCS Las Vegas 2022 and has not previously claimed their Priority Registration. General Online Registration opens on Wednesday, December 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM (PT) Duelists will pay $25.00 USD to receive five (5) booster packs and registration in the event. This is the cost of five (5) booster packs in the local currency, including any taxes and fees. Deck Lists are not due when you register for the Team YCS but must be uploaded to your account and attached to your Team YCS Las Vegas Entry by 10:00 AM (PT) Friday February 17, 2023. Duelists who register online MUST arrive on site Friday February 17, 2023 between 12:00 PM (PT) and 6:00 PM (PT) and check in at the event or they forfeit their seat at the Team YCS.
For Public Events Registration information please see the Public Events FAQ. |
Date & LocationFebruary 18 - February 19 Las Vegas Convention Center |
Location & Travel |
LOCATION & TRAVEL
TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION INFORMATION |
Event Schedule (Main Event) |
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** *** Online Registration is open till the End Time and Date listed above or until available seats sell out, whichever comes first. *** *** Deck Lists MUST be submitted by the Deck List Due Date via the website where you registered. ***
EVENT SCHEDULE (MAIN EVENT)
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. *** |
Public Event Schedule |
PUBLIC EVENTS Public Events Information
Q: What are the different types of Public Events? A:
*Deck lists are required. ** Not all Pubic Events are scheduled at every YCS. Please refer to the Public Events Schedule for each YCS to see what Public Events are available. ***Prizing is limited and subject to change. Any change in prizing will be announced before registration begins for any event with prizing different than advertised. ****Number of Participants per event subject to change without notice. Any change will be announced.
2023 Regional Qualifier Prize
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! Prize
Granguignol the Dusk Dragon
Kashtira Arise-Heart
DUEL LINKS Prizes
Blue-Eyes White Dragon (chibi) pin
DUEL LINKS Prize Patches MASTER DUEL Prize
MASTER DUEL Desk Mat
Rivalry of Warlords Prize
Rivalry of Warlords Game Mat Speed Duel ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! Prize
Drillroid
Suijin
Speed Duel Prizes Speed Duel Game Mats Speed Duel Coin
Structure Deck: Dark World Prize
Structure Deck: Dark World Game Mat Time Wizard Prize
Time Wizard Game Mat Win-A-Mat Tournament Prize
Win-A-Mat Game Mat
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament Prizes
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat and Mini Mat
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Field Center Card
Q: When are Public Events Scheduled? A: Public Events will be scheduled throughout the weekend to give all Duelists as many opportunities to compete as they desire. All times in the schedule below are Pacific Time (PT):
Saturday
Sunday
Q: What are the point values for the Public Events? A:
No Public Event Points are awarded to the following events:
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 a Swiss Round Tournament? A: Duelists are paired off based on each Duelist’s win/loss record. Duelists are not eliminated when they lose a Match during Swiss rounds – instead, they will continue to be paired against Duelists with similar records for all remaining rounds of the event.
Q: What is a Single-Elimination Tournament? A: Half of the tournament is eliminated after each round – the losing Duelist is out of the tournament, while the winner goes on to the next round. This continues until only one Duelist remains, which is then declared the winner.
Q: What is a Dragon Duel? A: Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born before a certain calendar year, with the calendar year requirement moving forward after the World Championship each year. The current year requirement is for Duelists born on 2009 or later. Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born 2006 or later. Dragon Duels give a chance to earn an invite to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff.
The Dragon Duels at the YCS will offer two formats, a more casual Speed Duel Sealed Tournament and a competitive Advanced Format Constructed Deck Tournament. There is no registration fee for either Dragon Duel tournament. The sealed Speed Duel product is provided at no cost by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Participants are required to provide proof of age to participate in a Dragon Duel (Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.). Duelists must be born in 2009 or later. A minimum of four (4) Duelists is required to run each Dragon Duel tournament.
Q: What is the Format for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel? A: Each Duelist would receive a Speed Duel Demo Deck. They would then play a normal best 2 out of 3 game matches following Speed Duel Rules (A how to play guide is available as well).
For more information on Speed Dueling please see https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/speedduel/index.html
Q: What are the prizes for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel? A: All Duelists receive the Speed Duel Starter Deck for the tournament and in addition, the winner will receive a Speed Duel coin.
Q: Does the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel affect the Dragon Duel Championship Tournament A: No, the Casual Sealed Deck tournament does not affect the Dragon Duel Championship and also does not award any invites.
Q: What is the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel? A: For the Advanced Format Constructed Tournament, Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/index.html). The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the “UPDATED” date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format A Deck list is required for participation in the Advanced Format Constructed Deck Dragon Duel Tournament. Dragon Duel tournaments are Tier 2 events.
Q: What are the prizes for the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel? A: Top 4 Duelists in the Advanced Format Constructed Deck Dragon Duel tournament will receive a 2020 Regional Game Mat, a Dragon Duel Medal, and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt. In addition to the prizes listed above, invites awarded in the Dragon Duel for the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier are based off of attendance, with the top-ranking Duelists after the final round of Swiss earning an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ.
All Duelists who earn an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ or their guardian must fill out a copy of the WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or the guardian. Duelists are required to complete and submit a WCQ Invite form on site. Prizes are not awarded until after the WCQ Invite forms have been completed and properly submitted. The winner of the Saturday Dragon Duel will not be able to participate in the Sunday Dragon Duel, but the winner from the Saturday Dragon Duel and the winner from the Sunday Dragon Duel will compete for the Dragon Duel Trophy on Sunday at 4:30 PM. The winner from both the Saturday Advanced Constructed Deck Dragon Duel and the Sunday Advanced Constructed Deck Dragon Duel will compete for the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion and a YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy.
Q: What is the YCS Dragon Duel Championship? A: The YCS Dragon Duel Championship is a way to honor our Dragon Duelists who attend each YCS event. The Dragon Duelist who places 1st on the Saturday Advanced Constructed Deck Dragon Duel will not be able to compete in the Advanced Constructed Deck Dragon Duel on Sunday. They do instead get a free entry into any other Public Event on that Sunday of the YCS. At 4:30 PM on Sunday we will take the 1st place winners of the Advanced Constructed Deck Dragon Duels from both Saturday and Sunday and have them play a best 2-out-of-3 Match using their own constructed Deck. The winner will receive the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion, a YCS Dragon Duel Championship trophy, and a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards.
Q: What are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Duel event? A: The 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event will be Advanced Format Constructed, Single-Elimination with no Playoff Cut. Duelists must use an uncut KDE Registration Form sheet to register for this event (3 Registration Forms per sheet). The top Duelist is automatically Duelist A, the middle is Duelist B, and the bottom is Duelist C. Duelist A is the Team Captain and is the primary point of contact in regard to administrative purposes. Each team must register a Team Name. The Team Name must be written on the top of the Registration Form. Team Names may not be offensive or disrespectful in any manner. Event Staff reserve the right to request a new team name if they feel the name may be inappropriate.
Here are the basic rules:
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.
At the end of the Round, the teams compare Match wins.
Since Team 1 has 2 Match wins, Team 1 wins the round.
Q: What are the rules for a Rivalry of Warlords Tournament? A: Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments will use a pre-built Rivalry of Warlords Deck randomly assigned at the beginning of the tournament. No changes to the Deck are allowed. The Duelists will then be given 10 minutes to look over their cards and read the manual for their assigned Deck before the start of the tournament. Once the above steps are completed the Duelists then will play against their first-round opponent in a best 2-out of-3 match.
Q: What are the rules for Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments? A: Duelists can bring their own Speed Duel Deck and play in a Constructed Speed Duel event. Similar to above;
To build your own Constructed Speed Duel Deck, you will need to follow these requirements before entering an event.
Players can review the Speed Duel Policy Document here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Speed_Duel_Addendum-Official_KDE-US_YGO_TCG_Policy.pdf In addition to the Speed Duel Policy Document, Speed Duelists should be aware of Skill Card Text and Skill Card Rules updates. These changes can be reviewed here: https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/11/skillcard-update/.
Q: What are the rules for a Structure Deck Tournament? A:
Q: What are the rules for a Tag Duel Tournament? A: Besides the 3 vs. 3 Team events, Duelists can also pair up to play cooperatively in Tag Duel! Tag Duel Tournaments are Advanced constructed, Single Game Matches, Single-Elimination events with no playoff cut. Duelists must register using a Team Registration Form. The Duelist listed as Player A will be team captain for administrative purposes. Each team must register a Team Name. The Team Name must be written on the top of the Registration Form. Team Names may not be offensive or disrespectful in any manner. Event Staff reserve the right to request a new team name if they feel the name may be inappropriate. Here are the basic rules:
Example of Play Duelists on the same team sit beside each other, with Duelist A seated to the right of Duelist B. Team 1 consists of Duelists 1A & 1B and Team 2 consists of Duelists 2A & 2B. The Turn order starts with Duelist A on the Team that chose to go first and then alternates between teams. See example below with Team 1 going first.
Attacking The active Duelist can only attack with Attack Position monsters that they control. Duelists may not attack with their teammate’s monsters. If there is a monster on the opponent’s side of the field (in either Duelist’s Main/Extra Monster Card Zones) then it must be destroyed before attacking the opponent’s life points directly. The first 3 Duelists of the Duel (see above, Duelists 1A, 2A and 1B) cannot conduct their Battle Phase and cannot attack on their first turns. Additional Rules and Card Effect interaction examples can be found here on the Alternate Tournament Format Page.
Q: What are the rules for a Time Wizard Tournament A: Time Wizard events use the available Cards, Forbidden & Limited List, and game rules from the era determined by the chosen format for the tournament you enter. There will primarily be two Time Wizard formats offered as Public Events at TEAM YCS Las Vegas 2023. The first format will use the April 2005 Forbidden and Limited List, and the last legal set will be Dark Beginnings 2. This will be the “July 2005” format Time Wizard event. The second format will use the March 2010 Forbidden and Limited List, and the last legal set will be Duelist Pack: Kaiba. This will be the “April 2010” format Time Wizard event. While these two formats will be the primary formats offered, they aren’t the only formats possible! If you and your friends would like to play a different format, come chat with event staff at Public Events to get your preferred format started!
Q: What are the rules for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Tournament? A: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Tournament is a special Advanced Constructed format event with 4 Swiss rounds with no top cut. This is a fun tournament with great prizing to help raise money for charity. Each Duelist will get 4 tournament packs for entering and will earn tournament packs as prizing based on final record. Duelists with 12 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 16 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 10 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 12 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 9 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 8 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 7 or 8 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 6 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 6 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 4 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 4 or 5 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 3 tournament packs as prizing Duelists with 3 Match Points at the end of Swiss will get 2 tournament packs as prizing Please see the main event FAQ for the specific charity for each YCS.
Q: What are the Rules for DUEL LINKS Tournaments? A: This event allows you to bring your device and connect to others for a DUEL LINKS format, Single-Elimination event. Test your Deck builds in a Duel using the latest DUEL LINKS Forbidden and Limited restrictions to compete for DUEL LINKS Prize Patches and the new 1st place Pin! (while supplies last)!
Between each Duel, you may use your Side Deck to alter your Deck for the next Duel.
In case of a disconnect, win/loss will be determined by the result given in-game. If the app crashes, or both Duelists disconnect simultaneously and a win is not decided, the Duelists will restart that Duel using the same Decks. Side Decking will not be allowed for that specific Duel. Instructions on how the competitors can connect to the in-game Tournament Room will be provided once you are seated for the events. Duelists will need to have the latest DUEL LINKS app installed on their device and reached Stage 4 or higher to participate in Tournaments. Please check with Event Staff at the YCS for the latest version prior to signing up for a DUEL LINKS event.
Q: What are the rules for MASTER DUEL Tournaments? A: This event allows you to use your own device and connect to others remotely for a MASTER DUEL format, Single-Elimination event. Test your Deck builds in a Duel using the latest MASTER DUEL Forbidden and Limited restrictions to compete for MASTER DUEL Prizes (while supplies last)!
Between each Duel, you may use your Side Deck to alter your Deck for the next Duel.
In case of a disconnect, win/loss will be determined by the result given in-game. If the app crashes, or both Duelists disconnect simultaneously and a win is not decided, the Duelists will restart that Duel using the same Decks. Side Decking will not be allowed for that specific Duel. Instructions on how the competitors can connect to the in-game Tournament Room will be provided once you are seated for the events. Duelists will need to have the latest MASTER DUEL app installed on their device to participate in Tournaments. Please open the MASTER DUEL app before registering to check if an update is required.
Q: What is the Public Events playoff? A: The Public Events playoff gives eight (8) hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Card! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Card to the winner. Playoff 1: The four (4) 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 copy of the YCS Prize Card. In case of a tie in total points, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors. Playoff 2: Four (4) names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four (4) Duelists will then play two rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card.
Q: What is the Prize Wall? A: The Prize Wall is an extension of public events! In addition to earning prizes for participating in these tournaments, Duelists will also receive prize tickets. You can spend these prize tickets at the Prize Wall for items offered. These items are subject to change, and to availability. How do I earn Prize Tickets? Each time you sign up for a public event you will receive a prize ticket, and additional prize tickets will be distributed to the top finishers. The number of tickets awarded for doing well depends on the type of tournament.
*Dragon Duel Casual Sealed do not award Prize Wall tickets*
Prize tickets can be taken to the Prize Wall, which offers a selection of items similar to what you can win by playing in Public Event tournaments. Additionally, prize tickets have no monetary value, and are not for sale. Prize tickets can only be redeemed at the TEAM YCS event at which they were earned, the cannot be used at a future event.
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VIP QUALIFIERS Want to be a VIP (Very Important Player) at the TEAM YCS Las Vegas, NV? Locations for the VIP Qualifier Tournaments have been posted!
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TEAM YCS Las Vegas FAQs |
TEAM YCS LAS VEGAS FAQs COVID-19 Information
TEAM YCS Information
Invitations and Prizes
World Qualifying Points
Card Legality
Public Events
Miscellaneous
COVID-19 Restrictions Q: What are the COVID-19 Restrictions for TEAM YCS Las Vegas 2023? A: Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) has adopted a mandatory vaccination policy to protect the safety of its attendees. Each attendee 5 years and older will be required to show proof of being up to date and fully vaccinated before entry. (This requirement may change depending on authorization of vaccines for the under 5 age group. We will update this FAQ as the situation evolves.) To be up to date and fully vaccinated, an attendee must have received their second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, plus their recommended Booster dose if eligible, at least two weeks prior to the event. Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination includes;
To assist with the COVID-19 restrictions, KDE-US has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass. Duelists can sign up for free at https://clear.app.link/YUGIOHEVENTS and then upload their vaccination information with CLEAR to create a Yu-Gi-Oh! Event Pass that can be easily shown on their phone. Children under the age of 5 will not be required to show proof of vaccination, but instead must show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. The test must be a molecular or antigen test with Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Home tests will not be accepted. The documentation must show the test result, the type of test, the entity issuing the test, and the date of test. Attendees who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical condition must instead show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of the event. In addition to the requirements listed above for showing proof of a negative test, these attendees must provide documentation from a healthcare provider verifying that the attendee has a medical exemption from vaccination. This verification must state the attendee’s name, the fact that the attendee is medically exempt, and must be signed by a healthcare provider. KDE-US will be checking proof of vaccination, proof of negative test results, and medical exemption documentation at the entrance of the event. KDE-US reserves the right to refuse entry to attendees who do not comply with this policy. Face Masks must be worn at all times during the event. There will be a dedicated food service area for eating and drinking inside the venue. Food and beverages may not be consumed in any area of the tournament hall except in the dedicated food service area. There will be concessions available, but Duelists will also be able to leave the hall to get food and drink but are responsible for returning on time for any subsequent Matches. If a Duelist has a medical condition that would require them to have food or beverage during a Match, they should let the Head Judge know prior to the start of the event so we can see what accommodations can be made.
TEAM YCS Information Q: Where is the TEAM YCS held? A: The TEAM YCS will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Las Vegas Convention Center
Q: How do I enter the TEAM YCS? A: Duelists will pay $25.00 USD per Duelist ($75.00 USD per team) to each receive five (5) booster packs (15 packs per team) of the most recent core booster release and entry in the tournament.
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets? A: 5th thru 8th place teams will receive 24 booster packs (per team member) of the most recent core booster release. This is the only product prize.
Q: What is the format for the TEAM YCS? A: TEAM YCS tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck to compete. Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/). The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the “UPDATED” date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format. The Team Format is as follows:
Q: How many rounds will the TEAM YCS have? A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.
Q: How many Teams will advance to Day 2? A: If there are 32 teams or fewer registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 4 Teams will advance to Day 2. If there are 33 – 64 teams registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 8 Teams will advance to Day 2. If there are 65 – 128 teams registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 16 Teams will advance to Day 2. If there are 129 – 256 teams registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 16 Teams will advance to Day 2. If there are 257 – 512 teams registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 64 Teams OR all Teams with 13 Points, whichever is larger, will advance to Day 2. If there are 513 or more teams registered for the TEAM YCS, then the Top 64 Teams OR all Teams with 16 Points, whichever is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Teams will advance to the Top Cut? A: If there are 32 or fewer Teams, the tournament will cut to Top 4 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 4 Teams, prizes will be awarded down to 4th place teams. If there are 33 – 64 Teams, the tournament will cut to Top 8 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 8 Teams, prizes will be awarded down to 8th place Teams. If there are 65 or more Teams, the tournament will cut to Top 16 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.
Q: How do I register for a TEAM YCS tournament? A: The primary way to register for a TEAM YCS tournament is through online registration. You can register online at https://yugiohregistration.com. You can find when registration opens on the Short FAQ for each event. If space is available at the end of online registration, you will also be able to register on the Friday of the event between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the convention center. There will not be any on-site registration on the Saturday of the event. If space allows, late entry will be opened on Saturday, after the start or Round 1 and Teams will be allowed to register to enter the tournament in the second Round with a Round one Match loss. To register online, your Team will need to create an account on the https://yugiohregistration.com website if you do not already have one. Once you have registered for an account, you can register for the event here: https://yugiohregistration.com/Events/Events.aspx Each team member submits their Deck List individually. You do not need to turn in a Deck List when you register, but all team members must turn in a Deck List on the registration website before 10:00 AM the Friday of the event. If anyone on the Team does not submit a Deck List on the registration website by the 10:00 AM deadline, the Team will be automatically dropped from the event. You can create your Deck List on the registration website here: https://yugiohregistration.com/Decks/MyDeckLists.aspx If on-site registration is possible, your Team will need a Team YCS Registration Form, a form of Identification, your CARD GAME ID if you have one already, and the registration 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. There should be one full sheet per Team: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf Make sure your Registration Form is filled out completely and your full Team is there before you reach the registration station. You will also need a CARD GAME 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. If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the registration 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 CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament. You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the TEAM YCS 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: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE Team Deck List – English Editable.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.
Your Deck List will be collected at registration. Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the registration line. For both online registration and in-person registration, a Deck List that has been submitted can no longer be changed.
Q: How do I obtain the new Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin? A: All Duelists that register online and submit their Deck Lists through the online system by 10:00 AM Friday morning of the YCS weekend, will each receive one random Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin*
*Pre-registration prizes are available while supplies last.
Q: If I registered and can no longer attend, can I get a refund? A: Yes. Please email info@thesidedeck.com that you will not be attending the event and would like to be dropped from the tournament. You and your team will then be dropped from the event and refunded after the conclusion of the event. *Please also note that if you do not show up to the Check In by the appropriate time OR do not meet any of the deadlines set forth in the FAQ, you and your team members will be automatically dropped from the event and refunded after the conclusion of the event.
Q: Can I transfer my registration to someone else? A: No. Registration for TEAM YCS events are non-transferable.
Q: If I wasn’t able to register online or I don’t have a team, can I still attend for Public Events or to spectate? A: Space at each TEAM YCS event is limited. If you were not able to register online for the event, please do not purchase travel and hotel accommodations with the intent of participating in Public Events or to spectate. There is no guarantee space will become available once online registration sells out. All Public Events are run pending space available in the event hall.
Q: Will I need to check in if I registered online? A: Yes, your whole team will need to check in on the Friday of the event if you registered online. To check in, your whole team must be present and check in at the same time. At the check-in counter, each team member will need to show a form of photo ID, such as a Driver’s License, State ID card, Passport, or school ID. When you check in, you will receive any entry items that come with your registration, such as Booster Packs. You must check in no later than 6:00 PM on Friday. If you are not able to check in by 6:00 PM on Friday, please reach out to the Registration Staff at ygoreg@thesidedeck.com to arrange for alternate check-in options. Otherwise, your registration will be automatically cancelled to allow for on-site registration, and your fee will be refunded within 7 days of the end of the event.
Q: What will I need to bring to a TEAM YCS tournament? A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described under “What is the format for the TEAM YCS?,” 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 CARD GAME ID number you should bring your number. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need the registration fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).
Q: If I’ve never been to a TEAM YCS tournament, what should I expect? A: TEAM YCS 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 TEAM YCS, 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. When you get to the event, you will need to show proof of vaccination to enter the event. Once verified, you will be given a wristband, that will allow you to enter the tournament area more smoothly during the rest of the weekend. You should plan on arriving early enough on Friday to show proof of vaccination, get your wristband, and check-in for the event. Completing these steps will save you a lot of time the following morning. 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-US 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: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_1.pdf Penalty Guidelines: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_1.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. Public Events will be available as space opens up from the main event. If the YCS has reached capacity there is not a guarantee that any specific pubic event will be available as events will only start as space becomes available. If the venue reaches capacity, additional Duelists will not be allowed to enter the hall.
Q: Does KDE-US and/or its agents film or take photography at these events? A: Yes, by entering the premise of this event you agree to the following: When you enter a Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, Speed Duel, DUEL LINKS, or MASTER DUEL event or program, you are entering an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, interviews, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for promotional purposes, webcasts, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by KDE-US and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG or KDE-US events in the future, to highlight the event and promote Yu-Gi-Oh! and KDE-US properties. You release KDE-US, its employees and representatives, and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive any rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication, irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by KDE-US or its agents or representatives. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event. If you do not wish to be recorded or photographed, please do not enter the premises.
Q: I will be bringing my children to the TEAM YCS. Is there anything I should know? A: If your child was born in 2009 or later, 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’ Area 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 tournament, 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 TEAM YCS have Yu-Gi-Oh! Very Important Players (VIPs) and how do I qualify to be one? A: Yes! We will have VIPs at the YCS. To qualify as a Yu-Gi-Oh! VIP, a team needs to attend and win one of several YCS VIP Qualifier tournaments hosted by OTS before each TEAM YCS. You can find information on those qualifiers here https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/vip-qualifier/. A team who wins a YCS VIP Qualifier or a team that includes at least 1 UDS Invitational Champion who brings their Championship Belt to the YCS earns the following benefits as a VIP:
*In order to be eligible for any online registration items, VIP teams must register online. If an item requires a Deck list to be submitted at the time of registration in order for it to be awarded, the VIP must submit a valid Deck list while registering to be eligible. Please note that all VIPs must still register on time and be present on site during the Player Meeting. Their names will not appear on the first and second round pairings. As long as at least 2 members of a team who won a VIP qualifier can attend the YCS, they can still register with a substitute for the player who could not attend and will retain their Team VIP status. Please send any questions about VIP information for the YCS to the Konami contact: Kawelo Malama:
Q: Will the TEAM YCS have the Bounty Feature? A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature for the TEAM YCS. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Teams will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards. Each lanyard will bear a number from 1 to 10. Each of these Bounty Teams will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs, per team member, per round) allotted to each team. So, for a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty on each Team would be 120 booster packs. At the start of each round, 12 packs will be removed from each Bounty Team’s total and placed in their Bounty Pile. If the Bounty Team wins, each team member receives 2 of the packs from the Bounty Pile, leaving the rest in the pile. If the Bounty Team is defeated, the opposing team claims all the packs in the Bounty Pile. At the end of each round, both the Bounty Team and the opposing team must come up to the main stage, so the winners can collect the packs. The longer a Bounty Team goes undefeated, the greater the amount of packs that can be won if they are defeated. If the Bounty Team goes undefeated, they will keep all the packs in their Bounty Pile. 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 (Swiss rounds only). The lanyard is yours to keep. Bounty Teams are chosen for a variety of reasons – including past performances at events, running an innovative or exciting Deck, or maybe for wearing an eye-catching hat. Only Duelists who have pre-registered for the tournament will be selected as a Bounty Team. 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: If there is not any food available in the event hall, a 30-minute meal break will be 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 staff 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 when time is called in the Round? A: Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a Round. If this happens, it is both Duelists’ responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures should raise their hand and call 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 procedures. End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules: Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw) Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match. Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw. Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.
Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:
Invitations and Prizes Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the TEAM YCS? A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.
Q: Does the TEAM YCS award invites to the next World Championship Qualifier? A: No, it does not. No invites are awarded from the TEAM YCS.
Q: What are the prizes for the TEAM YCS? A:
Q: What is the Top Cut Game Mat and Prize Card? A:
2022-2023 YCS Prize Card
2022-2023 TEAM YCS Top Cut Game Mat
TEAM YCS Trophy
World Qualifying Points Q: If I make the Top Cut will I earn World Qualifying Points at the TEAM YCS? A: Yes, all the Duelists that make the top cut at the TEAM YCS event will earn World Qualifying Points.
Q: How do I find out more information about World Qualifying Points? A: Please see the Worlds Qualifying Points Page for the current leader board and Frequently Asked Questions here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wqp/
Q: What happens to the World Qualifying Points earned? A: We made changes to acknowledge the efforts of Duelists to earn WQP before the Pandemic and during Remote Duel, but we also wanted to avoid making it impossible for other Duelists to earn a spot in the World Qualifying Points Playoff in 2023, so we are making the following changes:
Card Legality Q: What cards are legal for play? A: Please check the “Products” page online at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/ for at the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event. Advanced Format tournaments use a specific list of playable cards. Some cards are forbidden from use, or limited to a set number in the Deck, in order to better balance tournament play. Duelists can view the most current Advanced Format card list by visiting this link: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/ Constructed Decks for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournaments must meet specific guidelines for use in the event. Duelists must ensure that their Decks meet these requirements before entering an event. A Duelist’s Deck includes their Main Deck and may include a Side Deck and/or an Extra Deck. A Duelist may not have more than three copies of any card included in their Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck combined. Cards that have been altered from their original appearance with surface decoration may be used for play only if the alterations do not obscure any portion of the card text, make the illustration difficult to recognize, or make the card distinguishable from other cards in the Deck while it is face-down. If a card’s surface decoration renders the card unrecognizable at first glance, then the card is not allowed for tournament play. The Head Judge of the event has final arbitration on whether or not altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether or not their altered cards are acceptable for use before the start of the tournament.
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, if 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.
Public Events Q: Will there be Public Events? A: Yes, choose the Public Events Schedule from the menu at the top of this FAQ to view the schedule and more information about the Public Events for this YCS!
Miscellaneous Q: I may need assistance to participate at a TEAM YCS due to a disability or recent injury, what should I do? A: Please refer to the Events Page on the website for the specific YCS location and contact the Event Coordinator or Tournament Organizer to make them aware of your concerns so that between them and the Konami Representatives, you can be provided with a comfortable gaming experience. If you require assigned seating on site, please notify a registration staff member at the time of registration.
Q: I want to judge at a TEAM YCS, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply? A: If you’re interested in judging at a Tier 2 or higher event, please visit https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/ for information about how to join the KONAMI Judge Program. All potential judges must pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, and then complete an online application to join the Judge Program. Please see the KONAMI Judge Program FAQ for answers to most common questions: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/judge-faq/
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards? A: There will be several 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 TEAM YCS venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event. Buying and selling includes all items, not just cards or gaming supplies. Trading is restricted to cards and Yu-Gi-Oh! related item such as playmats and dice – attendees may not bring other merchandise or items to the venue for trading. Attendees may not solicit business, hand out flyers, etc., while at the venue. The Tournament Organizer reserves the right to limit the number of cards that can be brought into the venue for trading.
Q: I want to vend at a TEAM YCS, who should I contact? A: Vending space is available free of charge at TEAM YCS 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 apply for each event at which they wish to vend. Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at TEAM YCS events, and not the Tournament Organizer. Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at TEAM YCS events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a TEAM YCS event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue. Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at a TEAM YCS venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from KONAMI Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.
Q: Will there be a Fan Content Area? A: With the COVID-19 restrictions requiring the wearing of masks there will not be a fan content area.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament? A: There will be food and drinks available from vendors near the venue. As masks are required to be properly worn at all time, all food and drink must be consumed outside of the tournament hall. Participants may not remove their mask anywhere else in the hall, even for food and drinks. This includes, but is not limited to, removing a mask to take a drink of water anywhere in the event hall outside of the area designated for food and drinks.
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 CARD GAME ID number at the TEAM YCS tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event? A: If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You will still need to register online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/. If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, a registration staff member on-site should be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found. If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/. Duelists are not required to have their actual CARD GAME ID card to participate, though it is encouraged.
Q: Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the tournament? Attendees may not bring any items into the tournament venue that are prohibited by law in their area (local, state, or federal). In addition, unlawful items/transactions, weapons of any kind, and substance drugs which may be illegal on a local, state, and/or federal level, are not allowed at Sanctioned/Official events. Attendees who bring any such items to a tournament venue will incur penalties, including Disqualification and removal from the event, and risk suspension from KDE Organized Play. The use of electronic and/or vapor cigarettes are not permitted on the tournament floor at any Sanctioned/Official events, or in areas designated for tournament attendees.
Q: What if I lost an item at the tournament? Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. Konami Digital Entertainment, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee. The Tournament Organizer is required to keep lost and found items for at least 60 days after the conclusion of the Event. Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the Tournament Organizer within the 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in. Tournament Organizer contact information can be found on the FAQ for the specific YCS event on the website.
Q: Is there a discount code to buy a LVL UP EXPO badge? There is! You can use the code KonamiYCS23 to receive $10 off a weekend badge for LVL UP EXPO 2023. You can buy your badge at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lvl-up-expo-2023-10-year-anniversary-tickets-338450824527
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