Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
Quito, Ecuador 2025
UPDATED: 4/30/2025Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series
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Join us at YCS – Quito, Ecuador for a weekend full of excitement, spend the weekend hanging out with other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans and compete for a chance to be crowned YCS Champion! Event Dates: May 31st – June 1st, 2025!
MORE LINKS & INFORMATION You can select more information and view schedules for this event from the drop-down menu at the top of this page. UPDATED: 4/30/2025
COVID-19 Restrictions for YCS Quito, Ecuador 2025 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KDE-US) strongly encourages, but does not require, all attendees to be fully vaccinated and to wear a mask. However, KDE-US reserves the right to implement a mandatory mask and/or vaccine requirement for any event on short notice, if deemed necessary. If this event does require attendees to wear a mask, KDE-US will make all available efforts to notify all attendees. However, it is your responsibility to confirm you have read and understood the most current KDE-US COVID-19 policy prior to your arrival at the event, by checking this FAQ section, which may be updated from time to time. Please note that all attendees must follow measures outlined in the KDE-US COVID-19 Addendum to help prevent the spread of illness. The COVID-19 addendum can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/COVID19_Addendum_v_1.pdf. Any attendee who has or develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status or other measures taken, should refrain from attending this event. If symptoms develop during this event, attendees should immediately notify event staff, withdraw from this event and leave the venue. If event staff observe symptoms consistent with COVID-19, they may direct impacted individuals to leave the venue. This can include the symptomatic individuals and those who were in close proximity with such individual for extended periods of time. By attending this event in person, all attendees understand and acknowledge that they risk exposure to and contraction of potentially dangerous diseases and viruses, including the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and any other diseases or viruses not listed, while traveling to, from, and during the event. By attending this event, all attendees agree to knowingly and freely assume all such risks and enter the venue at their own risk. KDE-US makes no representations that it has taken any safety precautions that relate to infectious diseases or exposure, and even if KDE-US did proactively take preventative measures, KDE-US has made no representation that those measures will in any way reduce or prevent the risks associated with exposure. Attendees release KDE-US, its employees and representatives, and all persons involved WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, to the fullest extent permitted by law. BY ATTENDING IN THIS EVENT, ATTENDEES ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO KDE-US TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
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Date & LocationMay 31 - June 1 Hotel La Quinta By Wyndham |
Location & Travel |
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Travel Information
Q: What’s the closest airport to YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) – Quito, Ecuador.
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport or bus station? A: Taxi and Ride Sharing services from Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) to Hotel La Quinta By Wyndham will cost approximately $27 – $30 USD. Taxi fares are prepaid at the front desk near the International Terminal exit. You can find more information on how to get to and from Quito Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) by clicking here.
Q: Are there any nearby hotels?
Q: Do I need a visa to enter Ecuador if I am from a different country? A: You can view a list of the countries that do require a visa to enter Ecuador here: Please contact your local Ecuadorian consulate for details and visa requirements for the most up to date information.
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Registration & Event Schedule (Main Event) |
REGISTRATION & 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)
All times are in ECT (Ecuador Time)
May 30th 3:00PM – 7:00PM: Mandatory On-site Check-in for the YCS and On-site Registration (if seats are available)
May 31st 8:00AM – 9:30AM: Mandatory On-Site Check-In if you reached out to Tournament Organizer and made alternative check-in arrangements. 10:00AM: Start of the YCS – Day 1
June 1st 10:00AM: Start of the YCS – Day 2 |
Public Event Schedule & Information |
PUBLIC EVENTS Public Events
Saturday, May 31st
Sunday, June 1st
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. Registration for all Public Events will be handled on site.
*Deck Lists are required. **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.
2025 Regional Qualifier Prize
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! Prize
DUEL LINKS Prize
DUEL LINKS Game Mat
MASTER DUEL Prize
MASTER DUEL Desk Mat
Rivalry of Warlords Prize
Rivalry of Warlords Game Mat
Speed Duel Prizes
Speed Duel Game Mats
Speed Duel Coin
Structure Deck Tournament Prize
Structure Deck: Blue-Eyes White Destiny Game Mat
Time Wizard Prize
Time Wizard Game Mat
Win-A-Mat Tournament Prize
Win-A-Mat Game Mat
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Prize
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Field Center Card
Q: What are the point values for the Public Events? A:
No Public Event Points are awarded for the following events: YCS – Quito, Ecuador Main Event
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 tournaments – 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 the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel? A: Dragon Duel tournaments are Advanced Format, Constructed events exclusive to Duelists born in 2012 or later. Dragon Duels give a chance to earn an invite to the 2026 WCQ. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff. Duelists that are eligible to play in the Dragon Duel tournament may enter the event for free. Participants are required to provide proof of age in order to participate in a Dragon Duel (copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.). Duelists must be born in 2012 or later. A minimum of four (4) Duelists is required to run a Dragon Duel tournament. A Deck List is required for participation into a Dragon Duel. Dragon Duel tournaments are Tier 2 events. All Duelists who earn an invite to the 2026 WCQ or their guardian must fill out a copy the WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or the guardian. 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 Champion’s title on Sunday at 4:30PM ECT (Ecuador Time).
Q: What are the prizes for the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel? A: Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive a 2025 Regional Game Mat, a Dragon Duel Medal, and a Regional Card Case. In addition to the prizes listed above, Invites awarded in the Dragon Duel for the 2026 WCQ are based off of attendance, with the top-ranking Duelists after the final Round of Swiss earning an invite to the 2026 WCQ.
The guardian for any Dragon Duelists who earn an invite to the WCQ must fill out a copy of the WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for 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 4:30PM ECT (Ecuador Time). 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 Dragon Duel Championship at YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: The Dragon Duel Championship at YCS – Quito, Ecuador is a way to honor our Dragon Duelists who attend the YCS – Quito, Ecuador event. The Dragon Duelist who places 1st on Saturday, will not be able to compete in the Dragon Duel on Sunday. They do instead get one (1) free entry into any non-Dragon Duel Public Event on Sunday. At 4:30PM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Sunday we will take the 1st place winners of the Dragon Duels on Saturday and Sunday and have them play a best 2-out-of-3 match using the Advanced Constructed Format. The winner will receive the title of YCS – Quito, Ecuador Dragon Duel Champion and receive a YCS Dragon Duel Championship Trophy, and a Super Rare set of the Darklords YCS Prize Cards (Darklord Asmodeus, Darklord Superbia, and Darklord Edeh Arae). If the Championship Playoff does not occur, the winner of either the Saturday or the Sunday Dragon Duel will become the Dragon Duel Champion at YCS – Quito, Ecuador and will take home the trophy, but no prize cards will be awarded.
Q: What is the Format for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel? A: Each Duelist would receive one Speed Duel Demo Deck. They would then play a normal best 2 out of 3 game matches following Speed Duel Rules.
Duelists 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 The Speed Duel Forbidden and Limited list can be found in the What is the Speed Duel Public Events Limited List for YCS – Quito, Ecuador? section below.
Q: What are the prizes for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel? A: All Duelists receive the Speed Duel Demo 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 does not award any invites.
Q: What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Tournament Store (OTS) Tournament Series? A: These are events designed specifically for OTS teams, who attend Premier Level events. Duelists who regularly play at a specific OTS and have 3 Duelists from the same OTS can register to compete for a plaque and other prizes.
Q: Who is eligible for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A: All Team members must be associated as customers at the same OTS and participate in their local tournaments on a regular basis. Team members must be registered as authorized Duelists by their OTS online prior to the event weekend. Please contact your local OTS if interested in being one of their authorized Duelists.
Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A: There will be a registration period on Sunday of the event from 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM where you can fill out Registration Forms and turn in Deck Lists.
Q: What time does the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series start? A: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Onsite Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series/Teams must turn in Deck List 2:00 PM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series
Q: How many Rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series have? A: The total number of Teams will determine the number of Rounds that are played.
Q: How do I enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A: Duelist will pay the equivalent of 2 booster packs per team member (6 booster packs per team) in local currency to receive 2 booster packs per team member, and entry into the event.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A: The Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series are Tier 1 events, conducted as Advanced Format, Constructed Deck, Swiss Round events. The Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series will play Swiss Rounds, with a Playoff Top Cut, with prizes awarded at the end of the final playoff Round played. If eight (8) or fewer Teams participate in the event, prizes are awarded after the final Round of Swiss. Duelists will play Single Game Matches, with a team’s Round Results consisting of the combined Match Results for each team member. Rounds in the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series are 20 minutes long.
Q: What are the rules for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A: Each Team will designate one Duelist on the team to be Duelist A, one to be Duelist B, and one to be Duelist C. Duelist A is considered to be the Team Captain and is the primary point of contact for administrative purposes. Each team must register a Team Name. The Team Name must be written on the top of the Registration Form and include the name of the OTS being represented. 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. At the start of the Match, 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. Wins and losses are calculated by teams as a whole. All members of the team will play one Game. The team with the most Game wins gets the win for the Match.
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series? A:
Q: What are the rules for 3 vs 3 Team Dueling? A: The 3 vs 3 Team Dueling Tournament will be Advanced Format Constructed, Single-Elimination with no Playoff Cut. Duelists must use an uncut KDE-US 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 considered to be 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. Duelists will also be given a manual for the Deck. 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 will then play against their first-Round opponent in a best 2-out of-3 Match.
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-Elimination events with no playoff cut. Duelists must register using a Team Registration Form. The Duelist listed as Duelist 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 Structure Deck Tournament? A:
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 YCS – Quito, Ecuador. 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 Charity Tournament? A: Duelists can compete in an event for Booster Packs. All it takes to enter is donating non-perishable food (sealed and valued at least 5 USD or its equivalent in local currency). For your donation you’ll receive one (1) Booster Pack and registration in the event. Duelists will compete in 4 Swiss Rounds using Advanced Constructed Format. Prizes are Booster Packs and the amount you get is based on your win/loss record. Food Donations will be picked up by a local, non-profit NGO.
Q: What are the rules for a Speed Duel Constructed Tournament? A: Duelists can bring their own Speed Duel Deck and play in a Constructed Speed Duel event.
To build your own Constructed Speed Duel Deck, you will need to follow these requirements before entering an event.
Duelists 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 is the Speed Duel Public Events Forbidden and Limited List for YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: The Speed Duel Limited List works like the DUEL LINKS Forbidden and Limited List.
Forbidden: None of the following cards can be used.
Limited 1: Only 1 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 1” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
Limited 2: Only 2 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 2” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
Limited 3: Only 3 of the following cards out of all the cards that are “Limited 3” can be used in your Deck & Side Deck.
For Limited 1, you can only choose 1 of the listed cards to have in your Deck. If you choose 1 you cannot use any of the others.
For Limited 2, you can choose up to 2 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever 2 cards you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number.
For Limited 3, you can choose up to 3 of the listed cards to use in your Deck. Whichever 3 cards you choose, you will not be able to use any of the others. You can choose to have multiple copies of the same card if you like, but they will count towards the total limited number
Q: What are the rules for a DUEL LINKS Tournament? A: This event allows you to use your own 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 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. The current version at the time of posting is v. 9.80.0.
Q: What are the Rules for a MASTER DUEL Tournament? NEW* 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)!
If the Duelist believes there is an error or other issue with their Decks, they should contact a Judge immediately. If there are any issues during Deck Selection or connecting to the room after confirming you are ready for your next Duel, please notify a judge immediately. 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. Deck Selection will not be allowed for that specific Duel. Instructions on how Duelists 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. Your device will ask you to update to the latest version, if you do not have the latest version.
Q: How long will each Match last? A: Each Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Match will be a best 2-out-of-3 Duel with a 45-minute time limit. The time limit for the Top Cut Single-Elimination playoff rounds are as follows:
Each Speed Duel Match will be a best 2-out-of-3 Duel with a 40-minute time limit. Each DUEL LINKS Match will be a best 2-out-of-3 Duel with a 45-minute time limit. Each MASTER DUEL Match will be a best 2-out-of-3 Duel with a 50-minute time limit.
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 Card! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Card 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 copy of the YCS Prize Card. 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 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, availability and while supplies last. How do I earn Prize Tickets?
Public Event prize wall tickets have no monetary value and are not for sale. Prize wall tickets given out at this event can only be redeemed at YCS – Quito, Ecuador. |
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YCS Quito, Ecuador FAQ |
YCS Quito, Ecuador FAQ YCS Information
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YCS Information Q: What happens at YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: This is an exciting 2-day event that takes place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend this event to compete for exclusive prizes and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans. In addition to the main YCS tournament, there are numerous Public Events, such as tournaments for Yu-Gi-Oh! MASTER DUEL (MASTER DUEL), Rivalry of Warlords, Time Wizard, Yu-Gi-Oh! DUEL LINKS (DUEL LINKS), Win-A-Mat, Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Speed Duel (Speed Duel), Attack of the Giant Card!!, and Regional Qualifiers. There will also be tournaments specifically for Duelists born 2012 or later. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a YCS weekend event.
Q: When is YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Mandatory On-site Check In: May 30th, 2025 Main Event: May 31st – June 1st, 2025
Q: Where is YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Hotel La Quinta By Wyndham
Q: What is the attendance capacity for YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Due to safety, health, and fire regulations, we have seating for up to 500 Duelists for YCS – Quito, Ecuador. We urge you to pre-register online to have a better chance of being able to play in the Main Event. If the venue reaches capacity, additional Duelists will not be allowed to enter the hall. As space opens up from the Main Event, we will offer numerous Public Events that you will still be able to participate in throughout the weekend.
Q: How do I enter YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Duelists will first need to register online at https://registration.yugioh-card.com to register for the event. To complete your registration, you must check in at the venue no later than 7:00PM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Friday.. If you do not check in on Friday between the hours stated, your registration will be automatically cancelled to allow for on-site registration. If you are unable to check in on Friday, please see the Will I need to check in if I registered online? section of this FAQ for alternative check-in arrangements. At check in, Duelists will pay $26 USD (United States Dollar) to receive four (4) booster packs of the current booster release Alliance Insight and registration into the event. Cash, Bank Transfers and Banco Pichincha QR Transfers will be the methods of payment accepted for YCS – Quito, Ecuador and all Public Events. Gift cards and checks will not be accepted. Q: How do I register for the YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: The primary way to register for YCS – Quito, Ecuador is through online registration. You can register online at https://registration.yugioh-card.com. If space is available at the end of online registration on Friday May 30th, you will also be able to register on the Friday of the event between 3:00PM and 7:00PM ECT (Ecuador Time) at the venue. There will not be any on-time registration on the Saturday of the event. If space allows, late entry will be opened on Saturday, after the start of Round 1 and Duelists will be allowed to register to enter the tournament in the second Round with a Round 1 Match Loss. To register online, you will need to create an account on the https://registration.yugioh-card.com website if you do not already have one. Once you have registered for an account, you can register for the event here: You do not need to turn in a Deck List when you register, but you must turn in a Deck List on the registration website before 10:00AM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Friday May 30th. If you do not submit a Deck List on the registration website by the 10:00AM ECT (Ecuador Time) deadline, you will automatically be dropped from the event. You can create your Deck List on the registration website here: If on-site registration is possible, you will need to create an account on the registration website, https://registration.yugioh-card.com, and create your Deck List there. This can be completed on your phone or through computers available on site. If you need help completing your registration on site, event staff will be available to help. Deck Lists submitted online can be resubmitted up until 10:00AM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Friday May 30th. At that time, the submitted Deck List becomes final and cannot be changed. At 10:00AM ECT on Friday May 30th all submitted Deck Lists are final and cannot be changed.
Q: How do I obtain the Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin? A: All Duelists that register online and submit their Deck Lists through the online system by 10:00AM ECT (Ecuador Time) on May 30th, 2025, and check in on Friday May 30th, will receive one random Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin*. Any Duelist that does not check in on Friday of the YCS will not be eligible for a Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin.
Pre-Registration Yu-Gi-Oh! Coin *Pre-registration prizes are available while supplies last.
Q: If I registered and can no longer attend, do I have to notify anyone? A: Yes. Any Duelist that does not attend the YCS and does not reach out to the registration website team before Friday, May 30th, to notify that they won’t be able to attend will be blocked from registering online for future YCS events. If you preregistered but are no longer attending, please reach out to the Tournament Organizer at shiva_186@hotmail.com and let the registration staff know that you will not make it to the event.
Q: Can I transfer my registration to someone else? A: No. Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events are non-transferable.
Q: If I wasn’t able to register online, can I still attend for Public Events or to spectate? A: Space at each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 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: If the event sells out online, will I be able to register on site? A: If space does become available on site, such as due to Duelists not being able to attend, that space will be made available on a first come basis. If you are hoping to be able to participate in this way, we recommend you create your Deck List on the registration website now. This will allow you to easily complete your registration if space becomes available. If your Deck List is not ready to submit when space becomes available, you may not be able to register if others who have their Deck List already created on the registration website claim any available space before you are able to finish creating your Deck List. Therefore, it is recommended you create your Deck List in advance of coming to the venue to make any attempt to register as smooth as possible. To create your Deck List on the registration website, you would log in to the website and go to My Deck Lists in the menu. Create your Deck List here, making it match your Deck exactly.
Q: Will I need to check in if I registered online? A: Yes, you will need to check in at the event if you registered online. At the check-in counter, you will need to show a form of photo ID, such as a Driver’s License, ID card, Passport, or school ID. When you check in, you will be prompted to pay for 4 booster packs to receive the same number of booster packs and entry into the event. You are required to check in no later than 7:00PM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Friday. If you do not check in on Friday or do not reach out to the Tournament Organizer to make alternative check-in arrangements*, your registration will be automatically canceled to allow for on-site registration. *If you are not able to check in on Friday, May 30th, 2025, prior to 7:00PM ECT (Ecuador Time) due to travel or other issues, you will need to contact the Tournament Organizer at shiva_186@hotmail.com no later than 12:00PM ECT (Ecuador Time) on Friday May 30th to make alternative check-in arrangements.
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. ***
Q: What time does YCS – Quito, Ecuador start? A: All times are in ECT (Ecuador Time)
May 30th 3:00PM – 7:00PM: Mandatory On-site Check-in for the YCS and On-site Registration (if seats are available)
May 31st 8:00AM – 9:30AM: Mandatory On-Site Check-In if you reached out to Tournament Organizer and made alternative check-in arrangements. 10:00AM: Start of the YCS – Day 1
June 1st 10:00AM: Start of the YCS – Day 2
Q: What are the prizes for YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: ***YCS – Quito, Ecuador will award World Qualifying Points (WQP) for the 2025-2026 qualifying season, it will not award WQP to the 2024-2025 qualifying season, whether that is for North America or Latin America.*** As previously announced, the last chance to earn WQP for the 2024-2025 Latin America WCQ tournament season is the date of the WCQ – National in your country of residence. If you live in a country that does not have a WCQ – National event, the last chance to earn WQP will be the date of the last WCQ – National in your territory, regardless of whether the event is held in Central or South America. For North America, the last day WQP can be earned will be determined by the last event awarding invites to the WCQ within North America which is the Remote Duel Regional Qualifier on June 22, 2025. For more information on World Qualifying Points, please visit: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wqpoint_faqs/
**In addition to the other prizes for 1st place, the winner will receive complimentary travel and accommodation for the 2026 World Championship Qualifier in their territory. YCS Trophy
2024-2025 YCS Prize Card
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Metal Dice (Please note that color may differ per event)
Yu‑Gi‑Oh! Championship Series Memorabilia Card Frame (Please note that cards inside the memorabilia frame may differ per event) Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 2025 Top Cut Sleeves
YCS Top Cut Game Mat
Q: Are there any pack prizes? A: 9th – 16th place will each receive 24 booster packs of the current set Alliance Insight.
Q: What is the format for YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: 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/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.
Q: How many Rounds will YCS – Quito, Ecuador have? A: The total number of Duelists once registration closes will determine the number of Rounds that are played.
*Since YCS – Quito, Ecuador will have an attendance cap of 500 Duelists, we urge everyone to pre-register online and check in on site on Friday May 30th
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2? A: If there are 256 or fewer Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 64 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 13 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2. If there are 257 – 512 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR Duelists with a minimum of 13 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut? A: The tournament will cut to Top 32 after all Rounds of Swiss are completed, and prizes will be awarded down to the 32nd place.
Q: What will I need to bring to YCS – Quito, Ecuador 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 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 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 YCS tournament, what should I expect? A: 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 YCS, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over. Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything. Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff 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 Documents using the following links. Tournament Policy: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_3.pdf Penalty Guidelines: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_2.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 from the main event. If the YCS has reached capacity, there is not a guarantee that any specific public 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 perform filming and 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! 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 KONAMI, its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote Yu-Gi-Oh! or KONAMI events in the future, to highlight the event and promote Yu-Gi-Oh! and KONAMI properties. You release KONAMI, its employees, 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 KONAMI, 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 YCS – Quito, Ecuador. Is there anything I should know? A: If your child was born in 2012 or later, there is a special tournament each day just for this age group, called a Dragon Duel. There will be both Advanced Constructed format tournaments for Dragon Duelists that already have a Deck and Speed Duel Sealed format tournaments for Dragon Duelists that don’t have a Deck just yet. 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 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 YCS – Quito, Ecuador have Yu-Gi-Oh! Very Important Players (VIPs) and what benefits do the VIPs receive?? A: Yes! We will have VIPs at YCS – Quito, Ecuador. To qualify as a Yu-Gi-Oh! VIP, a Duelist needs to attend and win one of several YCS VIP Qualifier tournaments hosted by an OTS before each YCS. You can find information on those qualifiers here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/vip-qualifier/ A Duelist who wins a YCS – Quito, Ecuador VIP Qualifier, or a UDS Invitational Champion who brings their Championship Belt to YCS – Quito, Ecuador, earns the following benefits as a VIP:
*In order to be eligible for any online registration items, VIP 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 Duelist Meeting. Their names will not appear on the first and second Round pairings.
Q: Will YCS – Quito, Ecuador have the Bounty Feature? A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature for YCS – Quito, Ecuador. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and provided with KONAMI Bounty Badges. Each badge will have the Date and Name of the Event. 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 selected, 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 Duelists who pre-register online and check in on Friday 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 be a 30-minute meal break on Day 1 to allow Duelists to eat. Announcements will be made the Round prior to the start of the break and a 30-minute time clock will be set. Duelists who do not arrive for the next Round on time will incur tardiness penalties.
Q: What if someone who came with me does not know how to play? A: If someone who is attending YCS – Quito, Ecuador that does not know how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, 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 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:
Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Company: Presi’s Corp E-mail: shiva_186@hotmail.com
Invitations
Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.
Q: If I am not from a South American country and I win YCS – Quito, Ecuador, do I get to play in the 2026 South America WCQ? A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in South America, he or she will not be eligible to compete in the 2026 South America World Championship Qualifier. If the winner is from Central American, North American, European, or Oceanic territories, they will earn an invite to compete in their region’s 2026 World Championship Qualifier. Duelists can earn a WCQ invite through Regional Qualifiers, Dragon Duels, OTS Championships, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Tournaments in any country within North America and Latin America, but you can only compete in the 2026 World Championship Qualifier held for your Region and only for the Regions mentioned above.
Examples
If a Duelist qualifies in an event outside of their country, the invite will be awarded to the 2026 WCQ event in which their region would normally qualify for (applies to North America and Latin America only).
Q: If I qualify in a Dragon Duel Constructed Deck tournament (for Duelists born in 2012 or later) at the YCS, will I get an invite for the World Championship Qualifier? A: Duelists who were born in 2012 or later (Dragon Duelists) who have earned an invite for the World Championship Qualifier are eligible to play in their region’s World Championship Qualifier. Dragon Duelists may not be able to participate in both the World Championship Qualifier and any separate events held specifically for Dragon Duelists. Please check FAQs for the World Championship Qualifier to confirm eligibility. ***YCS – Quito, Ecuador will award World Qualifying Points (WQP) for the 2025-2026 qualifying season, it will not award WQP to the 2024-2025 qualifying season, whether that is for North America or Latin America.*** As previously announced, the last chance to earn WQP for the 2024-2025 Latin America WCQ tournament season is the date of the WCQ – National in your country of residence. If you live in a country that does not have a WCQ – National event, the last chance to earn WQP will be the date of the last WCQ – National for your territory, regardless of whether the event is held in Central or South America. For North America, the last day WQP can be earned will be determined by the last event awarding invites to the WCQ within North America with the exception of YCS – Quito, Ecuador and all its Public Events.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite? A: A list of Duelists who have earned invites to a World Championship Qualifier is posted in Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON (KONAMI CARD GAME NETWORK) or KCGN. You can access the list by logging into your KCGN account. You can also go here for more information: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/rankings/wcq-invite-lists/. You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through e-mail or postal mail – you will be entered in the invite list database. Information about your World Championship Qualifier will be on KCGN – 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 e-mail la-opsupport@kde-us.com and ask. Please provide your full name, CARD GAME 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.
Q: Is travel or hotel included with my Invite? A: The winner of YCS Quito, Ecuador will receive paid travel and accommodations to the 2026 WCQ of their region. (Winners from North America, the Caribbean and Latin America only).
Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip? A: If you are 17 or younger at the time of travel, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or legal guardian. If you are 18 or older, you will receive travel and accommodation for yourself only.
World Qualifying Points
Q: If I make the Top Cut will I earn World Qualifying Points at YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: Yes, all the Duelists that make the Top Cut at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event will earn World Qualifying Points. (World Qualifying Points are only awarded to Duelists from North or Latin America. Duelists from KDE-E territories will not earn World Qualifying Points from events within KDE-US territories.) ***YCS – Quito, Ecuador will award World Qualifying Points (WQP) for the 2025-2026 qualifying season, it will not award WQP to the 2024-2025 qualifying season, whether that is for North America or Latin America.*** As previously announced, the last chance to earn WQP for the 2024-2025 Latin America WCQ tournament season is the date of the WCQ – National in your country of residence. If you live in a country that does not have a WCQ – National event, the last chance to earn WQP will be the date of the last WCQ – National in your territory, regardless of whether the event is held in Central or South America. For North America, the last day WQP can be earned will be determined by the last event awarding invites to the WCQ within North America (June 22, 2025).
Q: How do I find out more information about World Qualifying Points? A: Please see the Worlds Qualifying Points Page for Frequently Asked Questions https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wqp/.
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 the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event. In addition to checking the tournament legality of a product, please check the current Advanced Format Forbidden/Limited list. Certain cards in products with tournament-legal dates can sometimes be excluded from the current format. 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. Subscription promos* for Weekly SHONEN JUMP Magazine and/or promotional cards that have not been released in Latin America are not tournament legal in Latin America. The list below contains SHONEN JUMP promos and video game promos that have not been released in Latin America: JUMP-EN006 Unity JUMP-EN007 Yu-Jo Friendship JUMP-EN008 Judgment of Pharaoh YZ09-EN001 Gagaga Head JMPS-EN001 Troposphere PCK-003 Seal of the Ancients DBT-EN001 Emes the Infinity DBT-EN003 Twinheaded Beast YDB1-EN002 Metal Shooter WC4-001 Fairy King Truesdale *These subscription promos are only available if you are a resident of US or Canada, and tournament legal dates apply only to sanctioned North American events.
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. This includes Asian English cards. The best way to determine if a card is legal for TCG tournaments is to check the card back. Located at the bottom right of the card back is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME logo. Please see the table below for more clarification:
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. If you are using a card that is not in a local language, you must do one of the following:
Miscellaneous
Q: I want to judge at YCS – Quito, Ecuador instead of competing as a Duelist – how do I request to participate? A: If you’re interested in judging at a Tier 2 or higher event, please visit http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html, for information about how to join the KDE-US 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 KDE-US 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 a number of vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and card cases. 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 a YCS event. 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 – 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 the YCS – Quito, Ecuador, who should I contact? A: Vending space is available free of charge at YCS – Quito, Ecuador 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 opsupport.lat@devir.com with the header “Request to Vend at [YCS – Quito, Ecuador].” Vendors will be required to complete and submit an application for each event at which they wish to vend. Keep in mind that KDE-US, and Devir Americas handle the applications for vending at YCS events, and not the Event Manager. Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at YCS events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at the YCS event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue. Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at the YCS venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from KDE-US Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.
Q: What is a Fan Content Area? A: For those of you who enjoy posting your own photos and videos on social media, we’re setting up a special Fan Content Area at the YCS. Want to make a video about your experience? A Deck Profile video with someone in the Top Cut or who has an interesting Deck? Interview other players? There will be a dedicated space for you to do just that at the YCS. Table space and backdrops are provided for those wishing to use the Fan Content Area. In order to use the Fan Content Area, you must agree to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Content Terms and Conditions. You can review these terms and conditions at the Fan Content Area of the YCS.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament? A: There will be many options within walking distance of the venue.
Q: When will the schedule for other YCS 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: What is Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON and how can it help me with obtaining or registering a CARD GAME ID? A: Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON is an app for iOS and Android Smart devices and can be found on the app store. This app has become the new way to obtain a CARD GAME ID if you are new to participating in events or register an already existing CARD GAME ID if you already had one. For those joining our events for the first time, obtaining a CARD GAME ID is as easy as downloading the app. Once downloaded follow the steps below:
This CARD GAME ID will be used when registering for any TCG Sanctioned events which includes our Tier 1 local events, Tier 2 Regional Qualifiers and OTS Championships, Tier 3 YCS events, and even Tier 4 World Championship Qualifier events. If you already have a CARD GAME ID and would like to register it on the Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON app, please see one of the registration staff members on-site and they will be able to assist you. If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. If you do not remember your 10-digit CARD GAME 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. Additional details and features of the Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON app can be found HERE.
Q: Will there be coverage of YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: There will be blog-type online coverage of this event at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/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 content from the tournament site.
Q: What items are prohibited at YCS – Quito, Ecuador? A: 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 legal 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-US 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? A: Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. KDE-US, 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 below. Company: Presi’s Corp E-mail: shiva_186@hotmail.com |
