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Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Guadalajara, Mexico– FAQ |
UPDATED: 8/13/19 |
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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 2006 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 – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A:Pre-Registration | September 27th, 2019 |
Main Event |
September 28th – September 29th , 2019 |
Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A:
Location:
Fiesta Guadalajara
Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 610
Jardines de Los Arcos, 44500
Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Q: When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?
A: At YCS Guadalajara, Mexico 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, September 27th, you can turn in your Deck List when you Pre-Register or no later than 9:30 AM Saturday September 28th 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:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf
There is a very helpful article on our strategy site that will help you fill out your Deck List properly. Just follow the link here:
https://www.konami.com/yugioh/articles/?p=3534
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 – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A: There are two opportunities to register for the Main Event. Duelists can register for the Main Event during Pre-Registration on Friday, September 27th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or during Registration on Saturday, September 28th from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM. 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.
During Pre-Registration, players who have submitted their Deck List AND pre-registered for the Main Event will receive a Pre-Registration Dice. This Dice will only be made available during Pre-Registration at our YCS events; players MUST register the Friday prior to the YCS and submit a complete Deck List during Pre-Registration in order to qualify for this prize.
Q: What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico start?
A:
September 27th
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Guadalajara, Mexico
September 28th
8:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Guadalajara, Mexico
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 Guadalajara, Mexico - Day 1
September 29th
9:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Guadalajara, Mexico - 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 – Duel Link Dragon, The Duel Dragon |
2nd |
Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card – Duel Link Dragon, The Duel Dragon |
3rd |
Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card – Duel Link Dragon, The Duel Dragon |
4th |
Nintendo SWITCH™ with Custom YCS Switch Case |
5th-8th |
Nintendo SWITCH™ with Custom YCS Switch Case |
9th-16th |
24 booster packs of the current booster release |
17th – 32nd |
Invite to the 2020 World Championship Qualifier tournament |
2019-2020 YCS Prize Card
Duel Link Dragon, The Duel Dragon
2019-2020 YCS Top Cut Game Mat
Q: How many World Qualifying Points will I earn at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A:
Rank* |
World Qualifying Points Earned |
1st |
64 (32 pts for 1st place + 32 pts for Top Cut) |
2nd |
63 (31 + 32) |
3rd |
62 (30 + 32) |
4th |
61 (29 + 32) |
5th |
60 (28 + 32) |
6th |
59 (27 + 32) |
7th |
58 (26 + 32) |
8th |
57 (25 + 32) |
*This would continue down to 32nd place, which would earn 33 World Qualifying Points.
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: The entry fee for the tournament is MXN $360 (Mexican Peso).. With your entry fee, you will receive four (4) booster packs ofthe current booster release (Rising Rampage).
Cash and Credit Cards will be the only methods of payment accepted for payment into the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series and all Public Events. Gift Cards and Checks will not be accepted.
Q: How do I obtain the Yu-Gi-Oh! Spell & Trap Dice Dice?*All participation and pre-registration prizes will be given while supplies last.
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the four (4) packs that everyone gets?
A: 9th - 16th place will each receive 24 booster packs of the current set (Rising Rampage). This is the only product prize, outside of the four (4) 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 to compete. Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/index.html ). The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the "UPDATED" date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format.
Q: How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?
A: The total number of Duelists once Registration closes on Saturday morning 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 32 |
257 – 512 Duelists |
9 Rounds |
7 Rounds |
2 Rounds |
Top 32 |
513 – 1024 Duelists |
10 Rounds |
7 Rounds |
3 Rounds |
Top 32 |
Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?
A: If there are 257 – 512 registered Duelist for the YCS, then all Duelists will return for Day 2 Swiss Rounds.
If there are 513 – 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists or all players with a minimum of 13 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.
Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?
A: The tournament will cut to Top 32 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 32 players, prizes will be awarded down to 32nd place.
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 Card Game 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 CARD GAME ID (formerly known as 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:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/lat-am/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 Card Game ID card – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don't already have one, you will be able to get one at the tournament. Look for the Card Game ID station and get a card before you try to register.
If you have a Card Game ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the Card Game ID station to look it up for you. If you've played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number. The Card Game ID station is kept separately from the Registration stations, so if you do not have a Card Game ID number or need it looked up, be sure to go to the Card Game ID station before getting in line to register.
Once you have a completed Registration form and a Card Game ID, you can register for the tournament.
You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the 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:
https://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.
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.
https://www.konami.com/yugioh/articles/?p=3534
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-US Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event, and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.
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 2006 or later, there is a special tournament each day just for this age group, called a Dragon Duel. You can find more information about Dragon Duels in the Public Events section of this FAQ.
We will have a Parents' Area available, where parents can relax while their children are occupied in the tournament. This area is open only to parents and their children. You are not required to stay on site, but we strongly recommend that you do, especially if your children are young or this is their first event. Please know that the tournament staff cannot be responsible for looking after your children, or their possessions. Always make sure your child has a way to contact you, and is provided with any necessities such as food, drink, or extra money if you do not wish to remain in the tournament area.
When your child is preparing for the event, encourage him or her to leave any bulky or expensive possessions at home. Electronics and large collections of cards are hard to keep track of during a big tournament – your child will have a much easier day without having to worry about these kinds of items.
Trading cards is a big attraction at large 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Very Important Players (VIPs) and how do I qualify to be one?
A: Yes! We will have VIPs at YCS Guadalajara, Mexico. To qualify as a Yu-Gi-Oh! VIP, a Duelist needs to attend and win one of several VIP Qualifier tournaments hosted by OTS before each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. You can find information on those qualifiers here; https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/specialevents.html. A player who wins a VIP Qualifier or a UDS Champion who brings their Championship Belt to the YCS earns the following benefits as a VIP:
Please note that all VIPs must still register on time, and be present on site during the Player Meeting. If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM. You'll need to be in the VIP line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when round 3 begins. We will have to start Round 3 without you for tardiness – you'll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the fourth round begins and you will start with a Round 3 Match loss for not registering on time.
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. 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?
A:
Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, it is both Duelists' responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures should raise their hand and call for a judge. The judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedures.
End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:
Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)
Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match.
Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.
Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.
Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A:
Name: Francisco Amezcua
Company: Universal Anime and Comics
E-mail: farve1991@yahoo.com
Public Events
Q: Will there be Public Events?
A:
Saturday, September 28th
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) |
2020 Regional Qualifiers (16-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) |
Battle City Tournaments (16-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 5:00PM (ongoing) |
Duel Links Tournaments |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Sealed Pack Tournament |
1:00 PM – 5:00PM (ongoing) |
Structure Deck Tournaments (8-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 5:00PM (ongoing) |
Starter Deck Tournaments (8-player flights) |
1:00 PM – 5:00PM (ongoing) |
Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifiers (8-Player Flights) |
1:00 PM – 5:00PM (ongoing) |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player flights) |
11:00 AM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2006 or later) |
1:00 PM |
Dragon Duel Casual Sealed (Born 2006 or later) |
3:00 PM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
Sunday, September 29th
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
2020 Regional Qualifiers (16-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Battle City Tournaments (16-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Duel Links Tournaments |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Sealed Starter Deck Tournaments |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Speed Duel Sealed Pack Tournament |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Structure Deck Tournaments (8-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Starter Deck Tournaments (8-player flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifiers (8-Player Flights) |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ongoing) |
Win-A-Mat (8-Player flights) |
10:00 AM |
3 vs. 3 Team Tournament |
12:00 PM |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
11:00 AM |
Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2006 or later) |
1:00 PM |
Dragon Duel Casual Sealed (Born 2006 or later) |
1:00 PM |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Event |
2:00 PM |
Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series |
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 2020 Regional Qualifiers* |
$180.00 MXN |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
2 Booster Packs |
1st Place: An invite to the 2020 World Championship Qualifier, Regional Deck Box, and 2020 Regional Game Mat |
Battle City Tournaments |
$180.00 MXN |
16 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
2 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Battle City Game Mat |
Duel Links Tournaments |
$90.00 MXN |
8 |
Duel Links Format |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: Lion Pin |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling* |
$270.00 MXNper team |
64 Teams |
3 vs. 3 Team Dueling Format – Single Elimination |
1 Booster 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!!* |
$270.00 MXN |
32 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
3 Booster Packs |
1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
Speed Duel Sealed Starter Deck |
$200.00 MXN |
4 |
Speed Duel Sealed – |
Speed |
1st Place: Duel Links Coin |
Speed Duel Constructed Tournament |
$ 160.00 MXN |
8 |
Speed Duel Constructed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
4 Speed Duel Booster Packs |
1st Place: Speed Duel Game Mat, Scorepad and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs |
Speed Duel Sealed Pack Tournament |
$ 400.00 MXN |
8 |
Speed Duel Sealed Format – Single-Elimination |
10 Speed Duel Booster Packs |
1st Place: Speed Duel Game Mat, Scorepad and 2 Speed Duel Tournament Packs |
Structure Deck Tournaments |
$200.00 MXN |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Structure Deck |
1st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Starter Deck Tournaments |
$200.00 MXN |
8 |
Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Starter Deck |
1st Place: Starter Deck Tournament Game Mat |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Event |
1 Non-Perishable Food Item Donation |
Unlimited- |
Advanced Format |
2 Booster Packs |
4-0: 16 Booster Packs |
Dragon Duel Constructed* |
Free |
Unlimited |
Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
1 Score Pad |
Top 4 receive an invite to 2020 World Championship Qualifier, Dragon Duel Championship, 2020 Regional Game Mat, and a Dragon Duel Medal |
Dragon Duel Casual Sealed |
Free |
Unlimited |
Speed Duel Sealed – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) |
Speed Duel Starter Deck |
1st Place: Duel Links coin |
Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Qualifiers |
$180.00 MXN |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
2 Booster Pack and 1 UDS Lanyard |
1st Place: UDS Qualifier Winner Pin & 20 UDS Points |
Win-A-Mat |
$90.00 MXN |
8 |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) |
1 Booster Pack |
1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat |
Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series |
$540.00 MXN por equipo |
64 teams |
Advanced Format – Swiss, Playoff Top Cut |
2 Booster Packs 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 Darklords YCS Prize Cards |
Public Events Playoff* |
Free |
4 per Playoff |
Advanced Format – Single-Elimination |
|
1st Place: Super Rare copy of the 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 |
3 vs 3 Team Duel |
3 |
3 |
Dragon Duel Constructed |
3 |
3 |
Starter Deck Tournament |
3 |
3 |
Structure Deck Tournament |
3 |
3 |
Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series |
3 |
3 |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
2 |
2 |
Battle City Tournament |
2 |
2 |
Regional Qualifier Flights |
2 |
2 |
Speed Duel Events |
2 |
2 |
UDS Qualifier |
2 |
2 |
Win-A-Mat |
1 |
1 |
No Public Event Points are awarded to the following events:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Main Event |
Dragon Duel Casual Sealed |
YCS Dragon Duel Championship |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Charity Event |
Duel Links Tournament |
Duelists must be present for the start of the first round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points. You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.
Q: What is a Swiss Round Tournament?
A: Duelists are paired off based on each Duelist's win/loss record. 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 Points at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A: UDS Points are awarded based on participation and/or final standings as YCS Guadalajara, Mexico:
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 |
|
*UDS Points for accurately completing WCQ Invite paperwork are awarded and reflected on each player's total once a year, after the conclusion of that Region's World Championship Qualifier.
No UDS Points are awarded for the non-UDS Qualifier Public Events held at YCS Guadalajara, Mexico.
For more information about UDS Points and the Ultimate Duelist Series, visit: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/ultimateduelist/index.html.
Q: What is the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel?
A: Dragon Duel tournaments are Advanced Format, Constructed events exclusive to Duelists born in 2006 or later. Dragon Duels give a chance to earn an invite to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff.
Entry for a Dragon Duel tournament is Free
Participants are required to provide proof of age in order to participate in a Dragon Duel (Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, etc).
Duelists must be born in 2006 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 the 2020 WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or guardian.
The winner of the Saturday Dragon Duel will not be able to participate in the Sunday Dragon Duel, but the winner from the Saturday Dragon Duel and the winner from the Sunday Dragon Duel will compete for the Dragon Duel Champion's title on Sunday at 4:30 PM.
Q: What are the prizes for the Advanced Constructed Format Dragon Duel?
A: Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive a 2020 Regional Game Mat, a Dragon Duel Medal, and a Regional Deck Box.
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 Dragon Duel and the Sunday Dragon Duel will compete for the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion and a YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy and a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards.
Q: What is the Format for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel?
A: Each Duelist would randomly receive one of the two new Speed Duel Starter Decks. They would then play a normal best 2 out of 3 game matches following Speed Duel Rules (a how to play guide is included in each Starter Deck). The Starter Decks each contain 3 different Hero Decks, so the Duelist would switch Decks for each new game.
For more information on Speed Dueling please see https://www.yugioh-card.com/speedduel/
Q: What are the prizes for the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel?
A: All Duelists receive the Speed Duel Starter Deck for the tournament and in addition, the winner will receive a Duel Links coin.
Q: Does the Casual Sealed Deck Dragon Duel affect the Dragon Duel Championship Tournament?
A: No, the Casual Sealed Deck tournament does not affect the Dragon Duel Championship and also does not award any invites.
Q: What is the YCS Dragon Duel Championship?
A: The YCS Dragon Duel Championship is a way to honor our Dragon Duelists who attend each YCS event. The Dragon Duelist who places 1st on Saturday, will not be able to compete in the Dragon Duel on Sunday. They do instead get one (1) free entry into any non-Dragon Duel Public Event on Sunday. At 4:30 PM on Sunday we will take the 1st place winners of the Dragon Duels on Saturday and Sunday and have them play a best 2-out-of-3 match using the Advanced Constructed Format. The winner will receive the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion and receive a YCS Dragon Duel Championship Trophy, and a Super Rare set of the Darklords YCS Prize Cards. If the Championship Playoff does not occur, the winner of either the Saturday or the Sunday Dragon Duel will become the YCS Dragon Duel Champion and will take home the trophy, but no prize cards will be awarded.
Q: What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: These are events designed specifically for OTS teams, who attend Premier Level events. Duelists who regularly play at a specific OTS and have 3 Duelists from the same OTS can register to compete for a plaque and other prizes
Q: Who is eligible for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: All Team members must be associated as customers at the same OTS and participate in their local tournaments on a regular basis. Team members must be registered as authorized players by their OTS online prior to the event weekend. Please contact your local OTS if interested in being one of their authorized players.
Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: There will be a registration period on Sunday of the event from 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM where you can fill out registration forms and turn in Deck lists.
Q: What time does the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series start?
A:
12:00 PM – 1:45 PM: Onsite Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series / Teams must turn in Deck list
2:00 PM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series
Q: How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series have?
A: The total number of Teams will determine the number of rounds that are played.
Number of Teams |
Number of |
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: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: The entry fee for the tournament is the equivalent of 2 Booster Packs per team member (6 booster packs per team) in local currency. With your entry fee, you will receive 2 Booster Packs per team member.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: The Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series are Tier 1 events, conducted as Advanced Format, Constructed Deck, Swiss round events. The Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series will play Swiss Rounds, with a Playoff Top Cut, with prizes awarded at the end of the final playoff round played. If eight (8) or 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! OTS Tournament Series are 20 minutes long.
Q: What are the rules for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A: Each Team will designate one Duelist on the team to be Duelist A, one to be Duelist B, and one to be Duelist C. Duelist A is considered to be the Team Captain and is the primary point of contact for administrative purposes. Each team must register a Team Name. The Team Name must be written on the top of the Registration Form and include the name of the OTS being represented. Team Names may not be offensive or disrespectful in any manner. Event Staff reserve the right to request a new team name if they feel the name may be inappropriate.
At the start of the Match, Duelist A will play against Duelist A, Duelist B will play against Duelist B, and Duelist C will play against Duelist C. Team members play as individuals – they do not share cards, Decks, Life Points, etc. Wins and losses are calculated by teams as a whole. All members of the team will play one Game. The team with the most Game wins gets the win for the Match.
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament Series?
A:
Place | Prizes |
1st |
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2nd |
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3rd |
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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, Single-Elimination with no Playoff Cut.
Players must use an uncut KDE-US 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 |
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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 |
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Main Deck Size |
All Main Deck Cards |
Extra Deck Size |
All Extra Deck Cards (if applicable) |
Forbidden/Limited List |
The Advanced Format list does not apply. |
Q: What are the Rules for the Charity Tournament?
A: Duelists can compete in an event for Booster Packs. All it takes to enter is donating non-perishable food (sealed and valued at least 5 USD). For your donation you'll receive 2 Booster Packs as Participation prizing. Duelists will compete in 4 Swiss Rounds using Advanced Constructed Format. Prizes are Booster Packs and the amount you get is based on your win/loss record. Food Donations will be picked up by Fundación Sueños y Esperanzas A.C after the event. Sueños y Esperanzas A.C is a non-profit NGO dedicated to helping create a better future for abused children by providing tools and care needed for their healthy development. For more information on Sueños y Esperanzas A.C, visit: http://www.suenosyesperanzas.org/
Q: What is the format for Speed Duel Starter Deck Tournament?
A: Each Duelist will be seated for the tournament and receive a Speed Duel Starter Deck. Each Starter Deck contains 3 different Legendary Hero Decks. The Duelist will then play best two of three game matches using the Speed Duel rules (a how to play guide is included in each starter deck). After each game the duelist will switch the hero deck they are using so if the match goes to game three each duelist will have used all 3 of their Legendary Hero Decks.
For more information on Speed Dueling please see https://www.yugioh-card.com/speedduel/
Q: What are the rules for Speed Duel Constructed Tournaments?
A: Duelists can bring their own Speed Duel Deck and play in a Constructed Speed Duel event. Similar to above;
To build your own Constructed Speed Duel deck, you will need to follow these requirements before entering an event.
Q: What are the rules for Speed Duel Sealed Pack Tournaments?
A: In a Speed Duel Sealed Pack event, Duelists will be seated by a Judge and all Duelists will receive 10 Speed Duel Booster Packs. Duelists will then be given time to open these packs and build a Speed Duel deck using on the cards opened from the packs provided. (a Skill Card will be provided if none are opened)
Q: What are the Rules for Duel Links Tournaments?
A: This event allows you to bring your device and connect to others on site for a Duel Links format, Single Elimination event. Test your Deck builds in a Duel using the latest Duel Links Forbidden and Limited restrictions to compete for a Duel Links Game Mat.
Instructions on how the competitors can connect to the in-game Tournament Room will be provided once you are seated for the events.
Q: What is the Public Events playoff?
A: The Public Events playoff gives 8 hopeful Duelists a chance to win their very own copy of the coveted YCS Prize Card! There are two different playoffs, each of which awards the YCS Prize Card to the winner.
Playoff 1: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Playoff 2: Four names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four competitors will then play two rounds of Single-Elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare copy of the YCS Prize Card.
Q. What is the Prize Wall?
A: The Prize Wall is an extension of Public Events! In addition to earning prizes for participating in these tournaments, Duelists will also receive prize tickets. You can spend these prize tickets at the Prize Wall for items offered. These items are subject to change, and to availability.
How do I earn Prize Tickets?
Each time you sign up for a Public Event you will receive a prize ticket, and additional prize tickets will be distributed to the top finishers. The number of tickets awarded for doing well depends on the type of tournament.
Tournament |
Maximum Players |
Tickets Awarded |
Win-A-Mat |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
Starter Deck |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
Structure Deck |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
Battle City |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
UDS Qualifier |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
Duel Links |
8 |
Top 4: 1 Ticket |
Regional Qualifier |
16 |
Top 8: 1 Ticket |
OTS Tournament Series |
24+ |
Top 4 (Teams): 3 Tickets per Duelist |
3 vs 3 Team Duel |
64 Teams |
Top 4 (Teams): 3 Tickets per Duelist |
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
64 |
Top 8: 3 Tickets |
Dragon Duel |
No Limit |
Place Top 4: 3 Tickets |
Speed Duel Events |
8 |
Top 4 (Teams): 1 Tickets per Duelist |
Charity Tournament |
No Limit |
Top 8: 3 Tickets |
Prize Wall Public Event Prize tickets have no monetary value, and are not for sale and can only be redeemed at the YCS that it was given.
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 a Central American country and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2020 Central America World Championship Qualifier?
A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in a Central American country, he or she will win a trip to his or her own World Championship Qualifier event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the Central America 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 and Latin America, but you can only compete in the World Championship Qualifier held for your Region and only for the Regions mentioned above.
Examples |
If a Duelist from Mexico qualifies in the United States, he or she will still play in the Central America 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 and Latin America).
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players born in 2006 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?
A: Duelists who were born 2006 or later may choose to play in the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier or the World Championship Qualifier that is held for all ages in their Region. They may not participate in both events.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?
A: A list of Duelists who have earned invites to a World Championship Qualifier is posted online. You can find the list here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wcq_invite_list.html
A list of Duelists who have earned invites to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier is posted online. You can find the list here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/wcq_invite_list.html
If you have a question about your invite status, you can email la-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, Card Game ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.
Remember that Invite status information isn't automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted 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 2020 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 at the time of travel, you will also receive travel and accommodations for a parent or legal guardian. If you are 18 or older, you will win travel and accommodation for yourself only.
Card Legality
Q: What cards are legal for play?
A: Please check the "Products" page online at https://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
Subscription promos* for Weekly SHONEN JUMP Magazine are not tournament legal in Latin America. You can find the subscription promo cards here: https://www.viz.com/wsj-promo.
*These subscription promos are only available if you are a resident of US or Canada, and tournament legal dates apply only to sanctioned North American events.
Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.
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.
Travel
Q: What is the closest airport to Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Guadalajara, Mexico?
A: International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla – Guadalajara, Mexico.
Q: What's the best way to get to the tournament from the airport or bus station?
A: Taxi and Ride Sharing services from International Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla to Fiesta Guadalajara will cost approximately $7 – 11 USD. Taxi fares are prepaid at the front desk near the International terminal exit.
If you are traveling from within Mexico by Bus, you can take the Bus Route #646 that will leave you at the Puente Matute Remus station, next to the RIU hotel. From there, you must walk 3 blocks to get to the Fiesta Guadalajara Salon.
Q: Are there any nearby hotels?
A:
Camino Real – Guadalajara, Mexico Expo
Address: Av. Mariano Otero 1326
Esq. Av. De las Rosas Col. San Diego Chapalita
Tel: 01 (33) 3880-7700
Website: http://www.caminoreal.com/english/Micrositio/index.php?id=10
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Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara
Address: Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 830, Chapalita,
C.p 44500 Guadalajara, Jal.
Tel: 01 33 3880 7500
Website: https://www.riu.com/en/hotel/mexico/guadalajara/hotel-riu-plaza-guadalajara/
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Holiday Inn Guadalajara Select
Address: Av Niños Héroes 3089, Jardines de Los Arcos,
C.p 44500 Guadalajara, Jal.
Tel: 01 33 3122 2020
Website: https://www.holidayinn.com/gdl-holiday
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Arborea Hotel
Address: Av. Adolfo López Mateos Sur 265, Jardines del Bosque,
C.p 44520 Guadalajara, Jal.
Tel: 01 33 3121 4700
Website: http://www.hotelarborea.com/
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Q: Do I need a visa to enter Mexico if I am from a different country?
A:Please contact your local Mexican Consulate for details and visa requirements for the most up to date information.
Miscellaneous
Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how do I request to participate?
A: If you're interested in judging at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, please email KDE-US 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-US Judge Roster, which will enable you to receive additional information and updates about the Judge Program. YCS Event Managers are not responsible for organizing the judge staff, so you will need to contact KDE-US directly if you want to judge.
Potential judges are required to hold RC-1 certification and be registered as judges in the KDE-US Judge Program to judge at a YCS. All potential judges must pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, and then complete an online application to join the Judge Program. You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here: https://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.
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 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-US 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 many options within walking distance of the venue.
Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
A: For updated information on this event and other events as they become finalized, keep checking www.yugioh-card.com/en/events . There is no set time frame for these announcements; they will be made as the information becomes available.
Q: Can I get a Card Game ID (previously 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 previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You will still need to register online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.
If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, a registration staff member on-site should be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.
If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.
Duelists are not required to have their actual CARD GAME ID card to participate, though it is encouraged.
Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A:
There will be blog-type online coverage of this event at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events. Even if you're unable to make it to the event, you can still be part of the action as the coverage page is updated with content from the tournament site.
Q: What items are prohibited at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: Attendees may not bring any items into the tournament venue that are prohibited by law in their area (local, state, or federal). In addition, unlawful items/transactions, weapons of any kind, and substance drugs which may be legal on a local, state, and/or federal level, are not allowed at Sanctioned/Official events. Attendees who bring any such items to a tournament venue will incur penalties, including Disqualification and removal from the event, and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play.
The use of electronic and/or vapor cigarettes are not permitted on the tournament floor at any Sanctioned/Official events, or in areas designated for tournament attendees.
Q: What if I lost an item at the tournament?
A:Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. Konami Digital Entertainment, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee.
The Tournament Organizer is required to keep lost and found items for at least 60 days after the conclusion of the Event. Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the Tournament Organizer within the 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in. Tournament Organizer contact information can be found below.
Q: What cool things are there to do at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
A: We have a lot of extra activities this year!