| Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim, CA – FAQ |
UPDATED: 11/15/16 |
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Q: What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?
A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes; earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
In addition to the main Championship Series tournament, there are numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists born in 2004 or later, and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.
Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
A:
| Pre-Registration | November 25th, 2016 |
Main Event |
November 26th - 27th, 2016 |
Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
A:
Anaheim Convention Center
Exhibit Hall D
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Q: What Security information should I know for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
A: Everyone that enters YCS Anaheim will receive a wristband with a number and another band for their bag with a number that matches the number on the wristband they were given. Please note that there is a strict one-bag limit for each Duelist or spectator that enters the premises. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacks, handbags, and purses.
Q: When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?
A: At YCS Anaheim we will be collecting your Deck list at registration. This means that you must have a completed Deck list ready to hand in when you register for the YCS. There will be one exception to this; if you Pre-Register on Friday, November 25th, you can turn in your Deck list when you Pre-Register or no later than 9:30 AM Saturday, November 26th or you will be awarded at least a first round Game Loss and will not be allowed to participate until a legal Deck list has been properly submitted. Once a Deck list has been submitted it can no longer be changed.
You can find a copy of the official Konami Deck list located here:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
This Deck list can be downloaded and filled out on your computer and printed out at home for your convenience.
Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
A: There are two opportunities to register for the Main Event. Duelists can register for the Main Event during Pre-Registration on Friday, November 25th, 2016 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or during Registration on Saturday, November 26th, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you choose to pre-register for the event on Friday, you will not need to show up and register on Saturday morning. Simply show up Saturday morning no later than 9:30 AM if you still need to turn in your Deck list, or by 9:45 AM if you have already handed in your Deck list, and your name will already be on the list for the 1st Round. The Player Meeting will occur while players are seated for the 1st Round of play, before play begins.
Q:What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim start?
A:
November 25th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim
November 26th
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Players who Pre-Registered must turn in Deck list
10:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim - Day 1
November 27th
9:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim - Day 2
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A:
| Place | Prizes |
1st |
Ultra Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 93: Utopia Kaiser |
2nd |
Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 93: Utopia Kaiser |
3rd |
Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 93: Utopia Kaiser |
4th |
Xbox One console |
5th-8th |
Nintendo 3DS XL |
9th-16th |
24 booster packs of the current booster release |
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00. With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of Invasion: Vengeance.
Q: How do I obtain the YCS Token Card?
A: All Duelists who pre-register and turn in their valid Deck list on Friday, November 25th will receive one of the YCS Token Cards.
Q: * NEW * Will there be any promotions for Black Friday?
A: In addition to the YCS Token Card, all Duelists who pre-register on Friday, November 25th and turn in their Deck List (on either Friday or Saturday November 26th), will be treated to two “Black Friday” promotions!
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?
A: 9th - 16th place will receive 24 booster packs of Invasion: Vengeance. This is the only product prize, outside of the five participation packs, that will be awarded.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck in order to compete. Decks must be constructed according to the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/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 the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series 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 |
129 – 256 Duelists |
8 Rounds |
8 Rounds |
None |
Top 16 |
257 – 512 Duelists |
9 Rounds |
9 Rounds |
None |
Top 16 |
513 – 1024 Duelists |
10 Rounds |
8 Rounds |
2 Rounds |
Top 32 |
1025 – 2048 Duelists |
11 Rounds |
9 Rounds |
2 Rounds |
Top 32 |
2049 or more Duelists |
12 Rounds |
9 Rounds |
3 Rounds |
Top 64 |
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 513 - 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 1025 - 2048 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
If there are 2049 or more Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 256 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: If there are 512 or fewer Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 16 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 16 players, prizes will be awarded down to 16th place.
If there are 513 - 2048 Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 32 players, prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place.
If there are 2049 or more Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 64 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 64 players, prizes will be awarded down to 64th place.
Q: How will the Top 16 work for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: At YCS Anaheim the Top 16 Competitors will be using their Advanced Constructed deck they entered the YCS with to play out the Top 16.
Q: What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?
A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need; such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. If you have a COSSY ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).
Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attract Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.
There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the tournament.
Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.
You’ll have a better time at the event if you don’t have too many bulky or heavy possessions to carry around, as it can get crowded there on the floor. Think ahead while you are planning what to bring with you.
When you get to the event, you will need to register in order to play. You can register on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event. If you live in the area or arrive early enough on Friday, you should definitely register then. It will save you a lot of time the following morning.
If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and there will already be a line of people waiting. You’ll need to be in line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when it begins. We will have to start without you, to make sure the event begins on time – you’ll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the second round begins and you will start with a Round One match loss.
To register, you’ll need a Registration form, a form of ID, your COSSY ID if you have one already, and the entry fee for the tournament. You can get a Registration form at the event, or you can get one to print at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf
Make sure your Registration form is filled out completely before you reach the registration station.
You will also need a COSSY ID card – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don’t already have one, you will be able to get one at the tournament. Look for the COSSY ID station and get a card before you try to register.
Once you have a completed Registration form and a COSSY ID, you can register for the tournament.
You will also need a Deck list. A Deck list is required to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament. You can get a Deck list form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on this link:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck list needs to be legible and complete – write the name of each card in full, and write down how many copies you have in your Deck.
Make sure your name and COSSY ID are on your Deck list.
Make sure your Deck list exactly matches your Deck.
Your Deck list will be collected at Registration. Make sure your Deck list is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line. Once a Deck list has been submitted it can no longer be changed.
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.pdfPenalty Guidelines:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/Penalty%20Guidelines%20v1.4%202013November14.pdfYu-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 a YCS than just compete in the main tournament. There are lots of Public Events, vendors buying and selling cards, and other Duelists to trade with. Read over the FAQ carefully, and you’ll be off to a great start.
Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?
A: If your child was born in 2004 or later, there is a special tournament each day just for this age group, called a Dragon Duel. You can find more information about Dragon Duels in the Public Events section of this FAQ.
We will have a Parents’ Lounge available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the tournament. This area is open only to parents and their children. You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.
When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.
Trading cards is a big attraction at large tournaments, but if you are concerned about your child trading away valuable cards, talk to him or her before the event and set some guidelines. You can always have your child check with you before making a trade.
Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?
A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature forthe Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards. Each lanyard will bear a number, from 1 to 10. Each of these Bounty Duelists will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs per round) allotted to him or her. So, for a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty on each Duelist would be 40 booster packs.
At the start of each round, 4 packs will be removed from each Bounty Duelist’s total, and placed in their Bounty Pile. If the Bounty Duelist wins, he or she receives 2 of the packs from the Bounty Pile, leaving the rest in the pile. If the Bounty Duelist loses, the opponent claims all of the packs in the Bounty Pile. At the end of each round, both the Bounty Duelist and the opponent must come up to the main stage so the winner can collect the packs.
The longer a Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, the more packs you can win if you beat him or her. If the Bounty Duelist goes undefeated, he or she will keep all the packs in his or her Bounty. Bounty Duelists are not eliminated by a loss. Once you’ve been tagged, you are a Bounty Duelist for as long as you are participating in the event (Swiss rounds only). The lanyard is yours to keep.
Bounty Duelists are chosen for a variety of reasons – including past performances at events, running an innovative or exciting Deck, or maybe for wearing a really eye-catching hat. Only players who have pre-registered for the tournament will be selected as a Bounty Duelist. If you are chosen, you don’t have to participate if you would rather not join in.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
A: There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
Q: What if someone who came with me does not know how to play?
A: If someone who is attending the YCS that does not know how to play Yu-Gi-Oh!, do not worry. We will have capable volunteers on site who will be more than happy to teach them how to play.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)
A: Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, the Duelist should note whose turn it is when time is called, and raise their hands for a judge. The judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedure.
Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Swiss portion of the tournament:
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.
The Swiss rounds of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament and the Dragon Duels will use this End of Match Procedure.
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.
The 3 vs 3 Team Duel, Duelist League, Generation Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series, and all Single-Elimination Public Events will use this End of Match Procedure.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
A: E-mail: westcoastgamingevents@gmail.com
Phone: (213) 394-9243
Public Events
Q: Will there be Public Events?
A:
Saturday, November 26th
| 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Battle City Tournament (16-player flights) |
$12.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Duelist League (8-Player Flights) |
$ 4.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
$10.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
$10.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) |
$12.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) |
$12.00 |
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (16-player flights) |
$12.00 |
12:00 PM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2004 or later) |
FREE!! |
2:00 PM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
$12.00 |
3:00 PM |
Generation Duel Tournament |
$12.00 |
Sunday, November 27th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
2017 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) |
$12.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Battle City Tournament (16-player flights) |
$12.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Duelist League (8-Player Flights) |
$ 4.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
$10.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) |
$10.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) |
$12.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (16-player flights) |
$12.00 |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) |
$12.00 |
10:00 AM |
3 vs. 3 Team Tournament |
$30.00 per team |
11:00 AM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2004 or later) |
FREE!! |
11:00 AM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
$12.00 |
12:00 PM |
Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series |
$30.00 per team |
1:00 PM |
Ultimate Pegasus Charity Tournament |
$10.00 |
3:45 PM |
Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs |
|
4:00 PM |
Public Event Playoffs |
|
4:30 PM |
YCS Dragon Duel Championship Playoff |
|
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 |
16 Player 2017 Regional Qualifiers* |
$12 per player |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: An invite to the 2017 World Championship Qualifier, Regional Deck Box, and 2017 Regional Game Mat |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling* |
$10 per player ($30 per team) |
64 Teams |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
2 Booster Packs and 1 Duelist Pack per team member |
1st Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Secret Rares |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* |
$12 per player |
32 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
Battle City Tournament |
$12 per player |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Battle City Game Mat |
Dragon Duel* |
FREE!! |
Unlimited |
Advanced Sealed Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
Refer to What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel? section for prize information. |
|
Duelist League |
$4 per player |
8 |
Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: 2 Duelist League Rare Cards |
Generation Duel |
$12 per player |
64 |
Modified Advanced Format-Swiss |
3 Booster Packs |
1st-4th Place: Generation Duel Playmat Game Mat that corresponds to the era of the Ddeck they played |
Starter Deck Tournament |
$10 |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single- Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Starter Deck |
1st Place: Starter Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Structure Deck Tournament |
$10 |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single- Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Structure Deck |
1st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Qualifier |
$12 per player |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
3 Booster Packs, UDS Qualifier Lanyard, & 5 UDS Points |
1st Place: UDS Qualifier Winner Pin & |
Ultimate Pegasus Charity Tournament |
$10 per player |
Unlimited |
Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
2 Turbo/Astral Packs |
Refer to What is the Charity Tournament section. |
Win-A-Mat |
$12 per player |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament |
$12 per player |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat |
Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series |
$10 per player ($30 per team) |
64 teams |
Advanced Format – Swiss, Playoff Top Cut |
2 Booster Packs and 1 Duelist Pack per team member |
See prizing table below |
YCS Dragon Duel Championship Playoff* |
Free |
2 |
Advanced Format – 1 Match |
|
1st Place: YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy & a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards |
Public Events Playoff* |
Free |
4 per Playoff |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
|
1st Place: Super Rare copy of the current YCS prize card. |
*Deck lists are required.
Q: What are the point values for the Public Events?
A:
Event |
Participation Points |
Additional Points for Winning |
Dragon Duel |
3 |
3 |
Generation Duel |
3 |
3 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series |
3 |
3 |
3 vs 3 Team Duel |
2 |
2 |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
2 |
2 |
Battle City Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Regional Qualifier Flights |
2 |
2 |
Starter Deck Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Structure Deck Tournament |
2 |
2 |
UDS Qualifier |
2 |
2 |
Win-A-Mat |
1 |
1 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament |
1 |
1 |
No Public Event Points are awarded to the following events:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Main Event |
YCS Dragon Duel Championship |
Duelist League |
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: 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: How do I earn Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Points at YCS Anaheim?
A: UDS Points are awarded based on participation and/or final standings at YCS Anaheim
| Criteria | Category |
Points to be Awarded |
Pin Awarded |
Participate in YCS or YCS Dragon Duel |
Participation |
5 UDS Points |
|
Participate in UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) |
5 UDS points |
|
|
Win UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) |
Winner |
20 UDS Points |
Yes |
Win YCS or YCS Dragon Duel Championship |
30 UDS Points |
|
|
Rank high enough to earn WCQ Invite at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite |
Invite |
10 UDS Points |
|
Accurately complete WCQ invite paperwork at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite |
5 UDS Points |
|
|
Judge at a YCS |
|
20 UDS points |
|
No UDS Points are awarded for the non-UDS Qualifier Public Events held at YCS Anaheim.
For more information about UDS Points and the Ultimate Duelist Series, visit: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/ultimateduelist/index.html.
Q: What is a Dragon Duel?
A: Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born before a certain calendar year, with the calendar year requirement moving forward after the World Championship each year. The current year requirement is for Duelists born on 2004 or later.
Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born 2004 or later. Dragon Duels give a chance to earn an invite to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff.
Number of Participants* |
Number of Swiss Rounds |
Playoff Top Cut |
4 – 8 |
3 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
9 – 16 |
4 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
17 – 32 |
5 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
33 – 64 |
6 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
65 – 128 |
7 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
The Dragon Duels at YCS Anaheim will be Sealed Play using Battle Pack: Epic Dawn. Here are the rules for the Dragon Duel Sealed Play:
Deck Construction Rules |
|
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 Card List is used |
There is no entry fee for this Dragon Duel tournament. The Battle Pack participation product is provided at no cost by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.
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 2004 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.
All Duelists who earn an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ or their guardian must fill out a copy of the 2017 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 Trophy on Sunday, November 27th at 4:30 PM.
Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?
A: Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive a 2017 Regional Game Mat, a Dragon Duel Medal, and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt.
In addition to the prizes listed above, Invites awarded in the Dragon Duel for the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier are based off of attendance, with the top ranking Duelists after the final round of Swiss earning an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ.
Number of Dragon Duelers |
# of Invites |
4 – 8 |
4 Invites |
9 – 16 |
8 Invites |
17 – 32 |
12 Invites |
33 – 64 |
16 Invites |
65 + |
20 Invites |
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 from both the Saturday, November 26th Dragon Duel and the Sunday, November 27th Dragon Duel will compete for the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion and a YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy.
Q: What is the YCS Dragon Duel Championship?
A: The YCS Dragon Duel Championship is a way to honor our Dragon Duelers who attend each YCS event. The Dragon Dueler who places 1st on the Saturday, November 26th Dragon Duel will not be able to compete in the Dragon Duel on Sunday, November 27th. They do instead get a free entry into any non-Dragon Duel Public Event on Sunday, November 27th. At 4:30 PM on Sunday, November 27th 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. The winner will receive the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion, a YCS Dragon Duel Championship trophy, and a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards.
Q: What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series and what are the rules?
A: Designed for students who want to attend and have fun competing at KONAMI premier-level events, the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series allows students from the same school to register as a team and compete for a variety of prizes.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series are Tier 1 events, conducted as Advanced Format, Constructed Deck, Swiss round events. The Yu-Gi-Oh! School 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 less 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! School Tournament Series are 20 minutes long.
Here are the basic rules:
The total number of Teams will determine the number of rounds that are played.
Number of Teams |
Number of Swiss Rounds |
Playoff Top Cut |
4 – 8 |
3 Rounds of Swiss |
None |
9 – 16 |
4 Rounds of Swiss |
Top 4 |
17 – 32 |
5 Rounds of Swiss |
Top 8 |
33 – 64 |
6 Rounds of Swiss |
Top 8 |
Q: Who is eligible for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?
A: All Team members must be currently enrolled at the same school. Team members must provide proof of registration with either a current School Identification Card with their registered name, proof of enrollment, or an official grade card (i.e. report card, transcript) with their name and the school’s name.
Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?
A: Registration must be done on-site at the event. There will be one opportunity to register for YCS Anaheim, where teams can fill out registration forms and turn in Deck lists:
Registration:
November 27th 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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 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.
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?
A: Please visit this page for more details about prizes awarded in this public event:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/schooltournamentseries/index.html
Q: What are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Duel event?
A: The 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event will be Advanced Format Constructed, 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 a Starter Deck Tournament?
A:
Deck Construction Rules |
|
Main Deck Size |
All Main Deck Cards |
Extra Deck Size |
All Extra Deck Cards |
Forbidden/Limited List |
The Advanced Format list does not apply. |
Q: What are the rules for a Structure Deck Tournament?
A:
Deck Construction Rules |
|
Main Deck Size |
All Main Deck Cards |
Extra Deck Size |
All Extra Deck Cards |
Forbidden/Limited List |
The Advanced Format list does not apply. |
Q: What is the Generation Duel Tournament and what are the rules?
A: The Generation Duel Tournament is a new event where Duelists can play a Deck based off of one of the five different anime series (eras) of Yu-Gi-Oh! Each era has its own Forbidden & Limited List.
Please go to this page for the Generation Duel Tournament Forbidden & Limited lists, and more information!
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/generationduel.html
The Generation Duel Tournament is a Modified Advanced Format, Constructed event. The Number of players will determine the number of rounds that are played.
| Number of Participants | Number of Swiss Rounds |
5 – 8 Duelists |
3 Rounds |
9 – 16 Duelists |
4 Rounds |
17 – 32 Duelists |
5 Rounds |
33 – 64 Duelists |
6 Rounds |
At the end of the rounds of Swiss the Duelist that are ranked 1st–4th place will receive the Generation Duel Game Mat that corresponds to the era of their Deck.
Q: *NEW * What is the Ultimate Pegasus Charity Tournament and what are the rules?
A: A charity tournament will be held to honor fallen Konami employee Michael Sewell, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Reading to Kids, a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading. The tournament will follow the Ultimate Pegasus Challenge format, a fun and unpredictable tournament in which new rules are announced every round. Duelists may also have a chance to compete against a Konami employee for a chance to win an additional prize.
The Ultimate Pegasus Charity Tournament is an Advanced Format, Constructed event only playing 4 Rounds of Swiss with no Top Cut. At the end of 4 Rounds of Swiss, each Duelist will receive prizes listed above based off of their record.
Prizing: 4-0 record receives 16 Turbo or Astral Packs; a 3-1 record receives 8 Turbo or Astral Packs; a 2-2 record receives 4 Turbo or Astral Packs; a 1-3 record receives 2 Turbo or Astral Packs.
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 only playing 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 is the Public Events playoff?
A: The Public Events playoff gives eight (8) hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Card! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Card to the winner.
Playoff 1: The four (4) Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card. In case of a tie in total points, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Playoff 2: Four (4) names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four (4) 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.
Invitations
Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.
Q: If I am not from the United States or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2017 North American World Championship Qualifier?
A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US or Canada, he or she will win a trip to his or her own TCG World Championship Qualifier event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the North American World Championship Qualifier.
You 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, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania, but you can only compete in the World Championship Qualifier held for your Region and only for the Regions listed here.
Examples |
If a Duelist from Mexico qualifies in the United States, he or she will still play in the Central American World Championship Qualifier. |
If a Duelist who resides outside of North America, Latin America, Europe, or Oceania travels to an event in North America, Latin America, Europe, or Oceania, that Duelist is not eligible to earn an invite. |
If you qualify in an event outside of your country, the invite will be awarded to the WCQ event in which your region would normally qualify for (North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania only). This means that if the event was held in your country, if the invite would be awarded to a National Championship instead of a WCQ Continental Championship, the invite will be to the National Championship (North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania only).
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born in 2004 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?
A: Duelists who were born in 2004 or later are eligible to play in their World Championship Qualifier, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists born in 2004 or later.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?
A: The list of players who have earned invites to their World Championship Qualifier will be posted online at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wcq_invite_list.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 World Championship Qualifier will be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate Invite List, and to access posted information about their World Championship Qualifier tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.
If you have a question about your Invite status, you can e-mail us-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, COSSY ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.
Remember that Invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted online.
Q: Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?
A: Only the winner of each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2017 TCG World Championship Qualifier tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations.
Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?
A: If you are 17 or younger, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or guardian. If you are 18 or older, you will win travel and accommodation for yourself only.
Card Legality
Q: What cards are legal for play?
A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/ for at the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.
Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. Translations do not have to be a local language version of the card. An official translation written down or printed is acceptable. If you want to use a local language version of the card as your translation, you must keep that card outside of your Deck box.
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim?
Airport Name |
Airport Code |
City & State |
Distance |
John Wayne Airport |
SNA |
Santa Ana, CA |
12.5 miles |
Long Beach Airport |
LGB |
Long Beach, CA |
17.9 miles |
Los Angeles International Airport |
LAX |
Los Angeles, CA |
34.2 miles |
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?
A:
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Q: Are there any nearby hotels?
A: There are no special room rates for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Anaheim, but here are a few hotels nearby.
Hilton Anaheim
777 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
1-866-573-4235
www.hilton.com/Anaheim
Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort
616 W. Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
1-866-767-0278
Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort
2029 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
1-866-925-4159
Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center
2035 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
1-866-925-8676
Other hotels in the Anaheim area can be found using the following website.
http://hotels.anaheimoc.org/
Miscellaneous
Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
A: If you’re interested in judging at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, please email KDE’s Judge Manager at us-judgesupport@konami.com. We are always on the lookout for judges – please provide your full name, contact information including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience. YCS Event Managers are not responsible for organizing the judge staff, so you will need to contact KDE directly if you want to judge.
Potential judges are required to hold RC-1 certification and be registered as judges in the KDE Judge Program in order to judge at a YCS. All potential judges must pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, and then send in a completed application to join the Judge Program. You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
A: There will be a number of vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes. Vendors will also be buying cards on site.
Q: Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?
A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.
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 amount of cards that can be brought into the venue for trading.
Q: I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, who should I contact?
A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues, but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email us-opsupport@konami.com with the header “Request to Vend at [name and location of event].” Vendors will be required to complete and submit an application for each event at which they wish to vend. Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Event Manager.
Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.
Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from Konami Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
A: There will be concessions at the convention center, but there are many options within walking distance of the convention center.
Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
A: For updated information on this event and other events as they become finalized, keep checking www.yugioh-card.com/en/events . There is no set time frame for these announcements; they will be made as the information becomes available.
Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
A: If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.
Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: There will be a live stream of feature matches and Top Cut matches on Saturday, November 26th from 10:00AM PST and Sunday, November 27th from 9:00AM PST.
The stream will be available on our official channels at:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialYuGiOhTCG
There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, Deck analysis and more 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 live content from the tournament site.
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