| Central American World Championship Qualifier 2015 and Central American Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier |
UPDATED: 6/17/15 |
Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ Information
Registration Information
Invitations
Public Events
Card Legality
Travel
Miscellaneous
Q: What happens at a Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: The Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ are the most prestigious Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME tournaments, where Duelists from all across Central America will compete for the opportunity to represent their country and continent at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship 2015 and Dragon Duel World Championship 2015. The first place finisher from the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ will be invited to the World Championship to be held in Kyoto, Japan in August, 2015. The winners from both WCQs will receive paid travel and accommodations, along with a host of other prizes, and the title of “Central American Champion 2015.” Runners-up will also receive exciting prizes.
The Central American World Championship Qualifier is a 3-day event. On Friday, June 19th, Duelists who have not qualified for the WCQ can play in Last Chance Qualifiers to earn an invite to the WCQ. The actual WCQ itself will begin on Saturday, June 20th. Only Duelists who do not already have an invite to the WCQ may participate in any Last Chance WCQ. Duelists who already have an invite and participate in a Last Chance WCQ will automatically lose their invite and will have to re-earn it to participate in the Main Event.
The Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ are invite-only tournaments.
In addition to the World Championship Qualifiers, there will be numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists born in 2003 or later, and Regional Qualifier tournaments, that are open to anyone.
Q: When and where are the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: Here is the date and location of the Central American WCQs:
June 19th – 21st 2015
Expo Reforma
Av. Morelos 67, Col. Juárez, 06600
México, D.F.
Q: When is registration for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A:
June 19th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Registration for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ
June 20th
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ
10:00 AM: Start of the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ
June 21st
9:00 AM: Start of the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ
Q: What are the prizes for the WCQ and Dragon Duel WCQ?
A:
WCQ:
1st Place |
Invite to World Championship |
Travel and accommodation to the World Championship |
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Complete Set of SECE & CROS |
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Additional Super Rare copy of YCS Prize Card |
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64GB iPad |
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Personalized Shirt |
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24 Booster Packs from recent sets |
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2nd Place |
16GB iPad Mini 2 |
12 Booster Packs from recent sets |
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3rd-4th Place |
Complete Set of DUEA, NECH, SECE, CROS |
5th-8th Place |
Complete Set of SECE & CROS |
9th-16th Place |
24 Booster Packs from recent sets |
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Top 8 |
Championship Trophy |
Top 16 |
Super Rare copy of YCS Prize Card |
Top Cut |
WCQ Top Cut Game Mat |
Participation |
WCQ 2015 Game Mat |
WCQ 2015 Sleeves |
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WCQ - Dragon Duel Continental:
1st Place |
Invite to Dragon Duel World Championship |
Travel and accommodation to the Dragon Duel World Championship |
|
Complete Set of SECE & CROS |
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Super Rare YCS Prize Card |
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64GB iPad |
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Personalized Shirt |
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2nd Place |
16GB iPad Mini 2 |
Complete Set of SECE & CROS |
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3rd-4th Place |
Complete Set of SECE & CROS |
5th-8th Place |
Complete Set of CROS |
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Top 4 |
Championship Trophy |
Top Cut |
WCQ Dragon Duel Top Cut Game Mat |
Participation |
WCQ Dragon Duel 2015 Game Mat |
WCQ 2015 Sleeves |
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Q: How much does it cost to enter the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: There is no entry fee into the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ, since this is an invite-only event, but entry fees are required for Public Events. Each Duelist will receive participation packs equal to the entry fee for all Public Events.
Q: Are there any pack prizes?
A: The only booster pack prizes are listed above in the prize breakdown. No other booster pack prizes will be awarded.
Q: Is there a participation prize?
A: Yes, all Duelists who register for the Central American World Championship Qualifier will receive a World Championship Qualifier Game Mat, and a pack of World Championship Qualifier Card Sleeves.
Q: What is the format for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/limited/index.html#limited_adv The Advanced Format changed as of April 1st, 2015. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format. (See here for more information on current legal cards: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html)
Q: How many rounds will the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ have?
A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.
Number of Participants |
Number of Swiss Rounds |
Swiss Rounds Day 1 |
Swiss Rounds Day 2 |
Playoff Top Cut |
4 – 5 Duelists |
3 Rounds |
3 Rounds |
None |
None |
*6 – 8 Duelists |
3 Rounds |
3 Rounds |
None |
Top 2 |
9 – 16 Duelists |
4 Rounds |
4 Rounds |
None |
Top 4 |
17 – 32 Duelists |
5 Rounds |
5 Rounds |
None |
Top 8 |
33 – 64 Duelists |
6 Rounds |
6 Rounds |
None |
Top 16 |
65 – 128 Duelists |
7 Rounds |
7 Rounds |
None |
Top 32 |
129 – 256 Duelists |
8 Rounds |
8 Rounds |
None |
Top 64 |
257 – 512 Duelists |
9 Rounds |
9 Rounds |
None |
Top 64 |
513 – 1024 Duelists |
10 Rounds |
8 Rounds |
2 Rounds |
Top 64 |
*If there are 6 – 8 Duelists registered for the WCQ or Dragon Duel WCQ and after the 3 Rounds of Swiss, there is one undefeated Duelist, then there will be no Top Cut. The undefeated Duelist will then be named the Central American Champion or the Dragon Duel Central American Champion.
Q: Are there any special rules I need to know for the Central American WCQ and Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: In the final Match of the Playoff Top Cut of the WCQ and Dragon Duel WCQ, Duelists may not concede a game or Match. Duelists must play out the Match, in order to ensure a clear Central American Champion. If a Duelist does concede a Match in the Finals of the Playoff Top Cut of the WCQ or Dragon Duel WCQ, they will be dropped from the tournament and will no longer be eligible to receive any prizes to which they may have been entitled.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A:
Q: What will I need to bring to the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, registration sheet, and a completed Deck List (which can be downloaded as a fillable PDF here). The registration sheet and Deck List can also be found on-site. You should also bring any tournament supplies you will need; such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. To register for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ, you must bring your COSSY ID number and a form of personal identification with a picture, as you will need proof of identity in order to register. If you are only competing in Public Events, if you already have a COSSY ID number, you should bring your number and barcode or if you do not have one, you can obtain one at the event. You should also bring money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).
Q: If I live outside of Central America, can I participate in the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: Duelists can only enter the WCQ for which they qualified. A Duelist who resides in Central America, can only attend the Central American WCQ or Central American Dragon Duel WCQ.
Q: Can I enter either of the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: Duelists who qualified for the Central American Dragon Duel WCQ may choose to play in the Main Central American WCQ instead of the Central American Dragon Duel WCQ. Dragon Duelists may not register and/or participate in both events.
Q: If I’ve never been to a Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ, what should I expect?
A: World Championship Qualifiers are the most prestigious of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attract the best Duelists from all over Central America. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Central American World Championship Qualifier, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over Central America.
Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifiers are exclusive to Duelists born before a certain calendar year, with the calendar year requirement moving forward after the WCQ in which you are qualifying for occurs. The current year requirements are for Duelists born on 2002 or later. After the WCQ Continentals in your region occurs, the year requirement will move forward a year to 2003 or later. This means that after the WCQ in your region occurs, Duelists born on 2002 or later will no longer be eligible for Dragon Duel tournaments.
There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the tournament.
Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.
You’ll have a better time at the event if you don’t have too many bulky or heavy possessions to carry around, as it can get crowded there on the floor. Think ahead while you are planning what to bring with you.
When you get to the event, you will need to register in order to play. You can pre-register on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM. If you live in the area or arrive early enough on Friday, you should definitely pre-register then. It will save you a lot of time the following morning.
If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and there will already be a line of people waiting. You’ll need to be in line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when it begins. We will have to start without you, to make sure the event begins on time – you’ll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the second round begins and you will start with at least a Round One Match loss.
To register, you’ll need a Registration form, a form of ID (with a photo), and your COSSY ID, and your completed Deck List. You can get a Registration form at the event, or you can get one to print at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf
Make sure your Registration form and your Deck List are filled out completely before you reach the registration station.
You will also need a COSSY ID – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament.
This is an invite only event; you must participate with the COSSY ID used at the time you earned your invite. If you do not have this ID number, please make sure to provide a valid form of ID at registration and we will look up your COSSY ID at that time.
Once you have a completed Registration form and a COSSY ID, you can register for the tournament.
You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the WCQ Continental and the WCQ Dragon Duel Continental. You can get a Deck List form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck List needs to be legible and complete – write the name of each card in full, and write down how many copies you have in your Deck.
Make sure your name and COSSY ID are on your Deck List.
Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.
If you need more space than what is available on the Deck List, simply write a note on the front of the Deck List notifying us that there will be more contents on the back of the Deck List and continue registering your Deck List on the back.
For some helpful tips on how to properly complete your Deck List, check out the following article on the official Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Strategy Site.
http://www.konami.com/yugioh/articles/?p=3534
Your Deck List will be collected at Registration (this includes Pre-Registration). Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line.
Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.
Before heading to the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event, and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.
Tournament Policy:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/Yu-Gi-Oh!%20Tournament%20Policy%20v1.4%202013November14.pdf
Penalty Guidelines:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/Penalty%20Guidelines%20v1.4%202013November14.pdf
Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Policy:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/Yu-Gi-Oh!%20Tournament%20Policy%20v1.4%202013November14.pdf
Remember, there is much more to do at the WCQ than just compete in the main tournament. There are lots of Public Events, vendors buying and selling cards, and other Duelists to trade with. Read over the FAQ carefully, and you’ll be off to a great start.
Q: I will be bringing my children to the WCQ. Is there anything I should know?
A: 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 if this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.
When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.
Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.
Q: Will the Central American WCQ have the Bounty Feature?
A: No, there will be no Bounty Feature at the Central American World Championship Qualifier.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the Main Event tournament. For out Dragon Duel WCQ we will be accommodating breaks based on attendance.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)
A: Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, the Duelist should note whose turn it is when time is called, and raise their hands for a judge. The judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedure.
Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Swiss portion of the tournament:
Match Draws may only occur during the Swiss portion of a tournament and only during End of Match procedures. Duelists may not intentionally end a Match in a Draw. Intentionally ending a Match in a Draw, or stalling to have a Match end in a Draw, is against tournament policy and could result in a Disqualification.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single-Elimination)
A: During Single-Elimination rounds, if Duelists have not completed their matches during their allotted time limit, proceed to End of Match procedures. Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Single-Elimination portion of the tournament:
Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination. There must always be a winner.
All Public Events (except for the Dragon Duel tournament) are Tier 1 Events.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A:
| WCQ – Continental and Dragon Duel Continental, Central America | |||||
City |
Country |
Date |
Organizer |
Company |
|
Mexico D.F. |
Mexico |
June 19 - 21 |
Moises Rubio |
Monster Sprim |
monstersprim@gmail.com |
Q: When can I register for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A:
| Date | Event |
Registration |
Friday, June 19th |
Pre-Registration for WCQ Continental & WCQ Dragon Duel Continental |
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Saturday, June 20th |
Registration for WCQ Continental & WCQ Dragon Duel Continental |
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM |
Registration will be open on Friday from 3:00pm until 7:00pm, and on Saturday, from 8:00am until 9:45am. We strongly recommend that you pre-register on Friday, to make sure you are ready to play on Saturday. If you pre-register on Friday, you do not need to register again on Saturday.
Duelists who qualified for the Central American Dragon Duel WCQ may choose to play in the Main Central American WCQ instead of the Central American Dragon Duel WCQ. If a Dragon Duelist does decide to play in the Main WCQ, they will still need to register at the designated Dragon Duel WCQ registration areas. Dragon Duelists may not register and/or participate in both events. A Dragon Duelist who is caught entering both events will be disqualified and will not be able to compete in any other event, including Public Events, at the World Championship Qualifier.
Q: What will I need to bring in order to register?
A: Make sure you have all of the following, in order to register for the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ:
Completed Deck List. To download an editable Deck List click on this link: http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
Q: When will I receive my participation prizes?
A: You will receive your participation prizes when you register for the WCQ. Please note that you will need your Deck List to be eligible to receive your participation prizes.
Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ are invitation only events. Duelists must have an invitation in order to participate. Invitations were awarded during our Regional Qualifiers, Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, Dragon Duels, & National Championships. There will also be ongoing Last Chance Qualifiers on Friday June 19th between 12:00pm and 5:00pm for the Main Central American WCQ and there will be 2 Last Chance Qualifiers for the Central American Dragon Duel WCQ, starting at 12:00pm and the second at 2:00pm.
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players born 2002 and later) can I play in the Main Central American WCQ ?
A: Duelists who were born in 2002 and later who qualified for the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier may choose to play in the Main World Championship Qualifier instead of the Dragon Duel WCQ. Dragon Duelists may not register and/or participate in both events. A Dragon Duelist who is caught entering both events will be disqualified and will not be able to compete in any other event, including any Public Events, at the World Championship Qualifier.
Q: How and when will I receive my invite?
A: A list of players who have earned invites to their Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ will be posted online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals/2015/qualifiers_lat-am.html. 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 Central American WCQ and Central American Dragon Duel WCQ will be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate Invite List, and to access posted information about their WCQ Continental or WCQ Dragon Duel Continental tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.
If you have a question about your Invite status, you can email la-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, COSSY ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.
Remember that Invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted online.
Q: What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE’s online invite list?
A: First, look at the Regional Qualifier list. Events that are highlighted in blue and marked with an asterisk have had their results updated to the invite list.
Check the invite list carefully, to see if you have missed seeing your name. Look at the COSSY ID numbers as well. If you do not see your name and the event at which you qualified is highlighted in blue, you should email la-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, COSSY ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.
If you see an error in your name or COSSY ID, you can also report this to la-opsupport@konami.com. Make sure to include your full name, COSSY ID, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified.
Q: Will there be Public Events?
A:
Friday, June 19th
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Central American WCQ Last Chance Qualifier (8-player flights) |
12:00 PM |
WCQ Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifier #1 |
2:00 PM |
WCQ Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifier #2 |
Saturday, June 20th
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 2016 Regional Qualifiers (16-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Battle City Tournament (16-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants Sealed Pack Tournament (8-Player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Battle Pack 2 & Demo Deck Sealed Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
War of the Giants: Reinforcements Draft Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
ARC-V Starter Deck Tournament (8-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
HERO Strike Structure Deck Tournament (8-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Tag Dueling (8-Team Flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Duelist League (8-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player flights) |
2:00 PM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2003 or later) |
3:00 PM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
Saturday, June 21st
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
2016 Regional Qualifiers (16-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Battle City Tournament (16-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants Sealed Pack Tournament (8-Player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Battle Pack 2 & Demo Deck Sealed Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
War of the Giants: Reinforcements Draft Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
ARC-V Starter Deck Tournament (8-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
HERO Strike Structure Deck Tournament (8-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Duelist League (8-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Tag Dueling (8-Team Flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player flights) |
10:00 AM |
3 vs. 3 Team Tournament |
12:00 PM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
1:00 PM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2003 or later) |
3:45 PM |
Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs |
4:00 PM |
Public Event Playoffs |
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.
Name |
Entry Fee** |
# of Participants |
Format |
Participation Prizing |
Prizing |
Last Chance WCQ* |
$100 MXN |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
2 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Invite to the 2015 WCQ and Regional Game Mat |
Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ* |
Free |
Minimum 4, no max |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Score Pad |
1st – 4th Place: Invite to the 2015 WCQ and Regional Game Mat |
16 Player 2016 Regional Qualifiers* |
$50 MXN |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: An invite to the 2016 WCQ, Regional Deck Box, and Regional Game Mat |
Dragon Duel 2016 Regional Qualifiers* |
Free |
Minimum 4, no max |
Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
1 Score Pad |
1st – 4th Place: Invite to the 2016 WCQ DD Medal, Deck Box and Regional Game Mat |
Battle City Tournament |
$180 MXN |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Battle City Game Mat |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling* |
$50 MXN Per Player ($150 MXN Per Team) |
64 Teams |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
1 Booster Packs per team member |
1st Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Secret Rares |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* |
$100 MXN |
32 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
2 Booster Pack |
1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
Battle Pack Sealed Pack Tournament |
$150MXN |
8 |
Modified Sealed Pack Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
5 Battle Packs |
1st Place: Starfoil Prize Card & Battle Pack Game Board |
Battle Pack & Demo Deck Sealed Pack Tournament |
$150 MXN |
8 |
Modified Sealed Pack Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
5 Battle Packs & 1 Demo Deck |
1st Place: Starfoil Prize Card & Battle Pack Game Board2nd Place: Starfoil Prize Card |
Battle Pack Draft Tournament |
$270 MXN |
8 |
Sealed Pack Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
9 Battle Packs |
1st Place: Starfoil Prize Card & Battle Pack Game Board |
HERO Strike Structure Deck Tournament |
$130 MXN |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 HERO Strike Structure Deck |
1st Place: HERO Strike Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Duelist League |
$50 MXN |
8 |
Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
1st Place: 2 Duelist League Rare Cards |
|
ARC-V Starter Deck Tournament |
TBD |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 ARC-V Starter Deck |
1st Place: Starter Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Tag Dueling |
$200 MXN |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
2 Booster Pack per team member |
1st Place: Each Team Member will receive a Random Sneak Peek Game Mat |
Win-A-Mat |
$50 MXN |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat |
Win-A-Mat (BETA) |
$50 MXN |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat |
Public Events Playoff* |
Free |
4 per Playoff |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
1st Place: Super Rare copy of the YCS prize card. |
*Deck Lists Required
Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?
A:
Event |
Participation Points |
Additional Points for Winning |
Dragon Duel |
3 |
3 |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling |
2 |
2 |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
2 |
2 |
Battle City Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Battle Pack Draft Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Battle Pack Sealed Pack Tournament 5 Packs |
2 |
2 |
Battle Pack & Demo Deck Sealed Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Structure Deck Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Regional Qualifier Flights |
2 |
2 |
Starter Deck Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Tag Dueling |
2 |
2 |
Win-A-Mat |
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No Public Event Points are awarded for the following events:
Central American World Championship Qualifier Main Event |
Central American Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier Main Event |
Last Chance World Championship Qualifiers |
Last Chance Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifiers |
Duelists must be present for the start of the first round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points. You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.
Q: What is the Public Events playoff?
A: The Public Events playoff gives 8 hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Cards! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Cards to the winner.
Playoff 1: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the YCS Prize Cards. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Playoff 2: Four names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four competitors will then play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the YCS Prize Cards.
Q: What is a Swiss Round Tournament?
A: Players are paired off based on each player’s win/loss record. Players are not eliminated when they lose a match during Swiss tournaments – instead, they will continue to be paired against players 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 player is out of the tournament, while the winner goes on to the next round. This continues until only one player remains, which is then declared the winner.
Q: What are the rules for the Last Chance WCQ?
A: The Last Chance WCQ are Advanced Format, Constructed, 8-player, Single-Elimination Events, where the top two will earn an invite to the WCQ Continental and first place will receive a Regional game mat
There is no age limit for Duelists that can participate in the Last Chance WCQ.
There is no limit on how many Last Chance WCQs a Duelist can enter.
A Deck List is required to participate in a Last Chance WCQ.
Only Duelists who do not already have an invite to the WCQ may participate in any Last Chance WCQ. Duelists who already have an invite and participate in a Last Chance WCQ will automatically lose their invite and will have to re-earn it to participate in the Main Event.
Q: What are the rules for the Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ?
A: The Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ are Advanced Format, Constructed, Swiss Events without a Top Cut playoff, where the Top 4 Duelists will earn an invite to the 2015 Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier held during the weekend and a Regional Game Mat of one of the 2015 Regional seasons.
Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQs are exclusive to Duelists born in 2002 or later.
Participants are required to provide proof of age in order to participate in the Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ. Duelists must be born in 2002 or later at the time of the Dragon Duel.
A minimum of four (4) Duelists is required to run a Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ.
There is no limit on how many Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQs a Duelist can enter.
We will be holding two Last Chance Qualifiers on Friday, June 27th:
12:00 PM Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ #1 Free
2:00 PM Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ #2 Free
A Deck List is required to participate in a Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ.
Only Duelists who do not already have an invite to the WCQ may participate in any Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ. Duelists who already have an invite and participate in a Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ will automatically lose their invite and will have to re-earn it to participate in the Dragon Duel Main Event.
Q: What are the rules for the Battle Pack 2: War of the Giants Sealed Pack Tournament?
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Deck Construction Rules |
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Main Deck Size (Minimum) |
20 non-Xyz Monster Cards in Main Deck |
Side Deck Size |
All non-XYZ Monster Cards not in the Main Deck |
Extra Deck Size |
All Xyz Monster Cards |
Forbidden/Limited List |
No Forbidden & Limited Card List is used |
Q: What are the rules for the War of the Giants: Reinforcements Draft Tournament?
A:
Deck Construction Rules |
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Main Deck Size (Minimum) |
40 in Main Deck |
Side Deck Size |
All cards not in the Main Deck |
Forbidden/Limited List |
No Forbidden & Limited Card List is used |
Q: What are the rules for the Battle Pack & Demo Deck Sealed Tournament?
A:
Deck Construction Rules |
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Main Deck Size (Minimum) |
40 non-Xyz Monster Cards in Main Deck |
Side Deck Size |
All non-XYZ Monster Cards not in the Main Deck |
Extra Deck Size |
All Xyz Monster Cards |
Forbidden/Limited List |
No Forbidden & Limited Cards List is used |
Q: What is a Dragon Duel?
A: Dragon Duel tournaments are Advanced Format, Constructed event open to Duelists born in 2003 or later. Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born in 2003 or later, with the top 4 participants earning an invite to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier in 2016. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff.
Entry for a Dragon Duel tournament is Free.
Participants are required to provide proof of age in order to participate in a Dragon Duel. Duelists must be born in 2003 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 considered to be Tier 2 events.
The Top 4 Duelists’ guardians in a Dragon Duel tournament must fill out a copy the 2016 WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or the guardian.
Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?
A: The Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive an invite to the 2016 Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier of their Region, a Dragon Duel Champion Medal and Regional Game Mat.
The Top 4 Duelists’ guardians 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.
Q: What are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event?
A: The 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event will be Advanced Format Constructed, with Swiss Rounds with no Playoff Cut and will use the Single-Elimination end of match procedure.
Players must use an uncut KDE Registration Form sheet to register for this event (3 Registration Forms per sheet). The top player is automatically Player A, the middle is Player B, and the bottom is Player C.
Player A is considered to be the Team Captain and is the primary point of contact in regards 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 the Starter Deck Tournament?
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Deck Construction Rules |
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Main Deck Size |
All 50 Cards in the Starter Deck |
Forbidden/Limited List |
The Advanced Format list does not apply. |
Q: What are the rules for the Structure Deck Tournament?
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Deck Construction Rules |
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Main Deck Size |
All 40 Cards from Structure Deck |
Extra Deck Size |
All Xyz Monster Cards (if applicable) |
Forbidden/Limited List |
The Advanced Format list does not apply. |
Q: What is the Duelist League and what are the rules?
A: The Duelist League is intended for younger Duelists or Duelists that are not familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. The Duelist League gives them a chance to experience tournament play without all the pressures found in higher level tournaments.
The Duelist League is an Advanced Format, Constructed event with 3 Rounds of Swiss with no Top Cut. At the end of the rounds of Swiss the Duelist ranked in 1st place will get to choose 2 Duelist League Rare cards from a random assortment. Then from order of 2nd to 8th place those Duelists will get to choose 1 Duelist League Rare card.
Q: What are the rules for Tag Dueling?
A: Basic Rules
Examples |
Duelist 1A activates Call of the Haunted. He may target a Monster Card in his teammate’s Graveyard. |
Duelist 2A has 2 different “Lightsworn” Monsters in his Graveyard. His teammate has 2 “Lightsworn” Monsters that are different than Duelist 2A. Either player (on their turn) is able to Special Summon Judgment Dragon as both players have 4 different “Lightsworn” Monsters. |
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Duelist 1A has 1 LIGHT Monster in his Graveyard. Duelist 1B has 1 DARK Monster in her Graveyard. Either player (on their turn) may Banish both of the Monsters to Special Summon Chaos Sorcerer. |
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Duelist 1A has 2 DARK Monsters in her Graveyard. Her teammate also has 2 DARK Monster in his Graveyard. Neither Duelist can Special Summon Dark Armed Dragon as combined, both players have more than 3 DARK Monsters. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has a face-up Level 4 Monster on his side of the field. His teammate may use that monster to Xyz Summon Number 39: Utopia. |
Duelist 1A has a set Monster on her side of the field. Her teammate may Tribute that monster to Tribute Summon Jinzo. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has a face-up Cannon Soldier on his side of the field. His teammate may not activate the effect of Cannon Soldier on his turn. |
Duelist 1A has a set Dark Hole on his side of the field. His teammate may not activate Dark Hole on his turn. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has a copy of a Limited card in her Main Deck. Her teammate’s Deck (which includes Main, Side, and Extra Deck) may not contain that card. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has a copy of a Semi-Limited card in her Side Deck. Her teammate’s Deck (which includes Main, Side, and Extra Deck) may contain one copy of that card, so combined the team is running the maximum of 2 copies. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has 3 copies of a non-Limited card in his Deck. His teammate’s Deck (which includes Main, Side, and Extra Deck) may also contain 3 copies of that card. |
A. Turn Procedure
Turn order:
*Continue until one team wins
B. Attacking
C. Additional Rules
Examples |
Duelist 1A declares an attack on Duelist 2A’s face-up Monster with his own LIGHT Monster. Any of the 4 Duelists may activate the effect of Honest. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A activates a Spell Card. The first Duelist who is eligible to add to the chain is Duelist 2A, followed by 1B, followed by 2B, etc. If Duelist 2A chooses not to add any effects to the chain and Duelist 1B adds to the chain (Chain Link 2), Duelist 2B may not activate a Counter Trap Card to counter the effect in Chain Link 1. |
Examples |
Swords of Revealing Light is activated by Duelist 1A of Team 1. Team 2 cannot attack on Duelist 2A’s next turn (1 turn), Duelist 2B’s next turn (2 turns), and Duelist 2A’s turn after that (3 turns). Swords of Revealing Light will be destroyed at the end of that turn, because three opponents’ turns have passed. |
Final Countdown counts the turns of each individual player (all 4 Duelists). |
D. Card Effects
Examples |
Duelist 1A activates Secret Barrel. Only the cards for the opponent sitting directly across from him will count for its effect. |
Dueliast 1A activates Smashing Ground. Duelist 2A activates Dark Bribe. Once Dark Bribe resolves, Duelist 1B will draw the card off of the effect of Dark Bribe as Duelist 1B is the one seated directly across from Duelist 2A. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has Hand Destruction and two other cards in her hand. Duelist 2A only has one card in hand but Duelist 2B (Duelist seated directly across Duelist 1A) has 2 cards in hand. Duelist 1A can activate Hand Destruction as it only counts the Duelist activating the card and the Duelist sitting directly across from him. |
Examples |
Duelist 2A and 1A each have a Monster on their side of the field. Duelist 1B may not Special Summon Cyber Dragon as his teammate controls a monster. |
Duelist 1A has a face-up Vanity’s Emptiness. If a card is sent from Duelist 1B’s Deck or side of the field to the Graveyard, Vanity’s Emptiness is destroyed. |
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Duelist 1A has a face-down Spell/Trap Card. His teammate may not activate the effect of Treeborn Frog that would Special Summon itself from the Graveyard as his teammate controls a Spell/Trap Card. |
Examples |
Duelist 1A has a face-up Kycoo the Ghost Destroyer on his side of the field. Neither Duelist 2A and 2B may Banish cards from their Graveyards. |
Duelist 1A activates Reckless Greed. His team will skip its next 2 Draw Phases. |
Q: What cards are legal for play?
A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/products/ for the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
Also check this link for the current legality of all promotional cards http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html.
Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.
Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. Translations do not have to be a local language version of the card. An official translation written down or printed is acceptable. If you want to use a local language version of the card as your translation, you must keep that card outside of your Deck box. For English or Spanish language cards, you are not required to have an official translation.
Q: What is the closest airport to the Central American World Championship Qualifier?
A: Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?
A:
Here is the address of the venue:
Expo Reforma
Av. Morelos 67, Col. Juárez, 06600
México, D.F.
Taking a Taxi to the venue:
Public transportation to the venue:
Metro:
Ticket will cost $5.00 MXN ($0.30 USD) per person
Q: Are there any nearby hotels?
A:
Hotel Del Prado
Marina Nacional 399
Verónica Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo, 11300 Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal, México
+52 55 5283 3400
http://www.hoteldelprado.com.mx/
Hotel Imperial Reforma
Av. Paseo de la Reforma #64, Col. Juárez, México DF,
(55) 57054911
01800 7142909
http://www.hotelimperial.com.mx/
Holiday Inn Express México Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma 208, México 06600, México DF,
01 800 272 2184
http://www.hiexpress.com/
Q: I want to judge at the WCQ, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
A: If you’re interested in judging at the WCQ, please email KDE’s Judge Manager at us-judgesupport@konami.com. We are always on the lookout for judges – please provide your full name, contact information including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience. You can also request to be added to the KDE Judge Roster, which will enable you to receive additional information and updates about the Judge Program. Event Managers are not responsible for organizing the judge staff, so you will need to contact KDE directly if you want to judge.
Potential judges are required to have passed the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test and joined the KDE Judge Program in order to be eligible to judge at these prestigious events. You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
A: There will be a number of vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes. Vendors will also be buying cards on site.
Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at the Continental Championship. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.
Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the WCQ or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
A: If you are only participating in Public Events, then if you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event. If you have already received an invite to the WCQ, then you must bring your existing COSSY ID number. If you do not remember your COSSY ID number for the Main Event, we will be able to retrieve it for you at registration. Please have a valid photo ID with you at time of registration.
Q: I want to vend at the WCQ, who should I contact?
A: Vending space is available free of charge, 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 la-opsupport@konami.com with the header “Request to Vend at [name and location of event].” Vendors will be required to complete and submit an application for each event at which they wish to vend. Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending, and not the Event Manager.
Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at the WCQ Continental. Attendees who conduct cash transactions selling ANYTHING to anyone other than an approved vendor at the WCQ Continental risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
A: There will be concessions at the convention center, but there are many options within walking distance of the convention center.
Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the WCQ Continental to play in Public Events, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
A: If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.
Q: Do I require a visa to enter Mexico?
A: Nationals of the following 65 countries and jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Mexico as tourists, visitors in transit or business visitors. Tourists and business visitors can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days. Visitors in transit can stay for up to 30 days. However, foreigners that do require a visa for Mexico may visit Mexico if they hold a valid United States visas or are permanent residents of the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and countries that comprise the Schengen area.
1 – including citizens of British Overseas Territories, French overseas departments and territories, Danish territories and Dutch Caribbean territories.
2 – including citizens of Australian territories and New Zealand territories.
3 – including citizens/nationals of U.S territories
Please contact your local Mexican Embassy or Consulate for details and visa requirements.
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