Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganza Information
• Where can I find the Extravaganza area at LVL UP EXPO?
• Will there be Public Events?
• What is Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON and how can it help me with obtaining or registering a CARD GAME ID?
• What is a Dragon Duel?
• What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?
• What is Genesys and will the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO offer any Genesys tournaments?
• What are the rules for a DUEL LINKS Tournament?
• What are the Rules for a MASTER DUEL Tournament?
• What are the rules for Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments?
• How long will each Match last?
Miscellaneous
• Will I need a badge to play at the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO?
• Can I leave and re-enter LVL UP EXPO on the same day?
• Who should I contact if I have questions about the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Extravaganza Information
Q: Where can I find the Extravaganza area at LVL UP EXPO?
A: The Extravaganza will be held in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
There will be two entrances for LVL UP EXPO. The first entrance is on Paradise Road next to the Monorail Station and Silver Parking Lot. The second entrance is on South University Drive next to the Vegas Loop South Station and Platinum Parking Lot.
The Extravaganza will be located in the Tabletop Area of the hall. Look for the Yu-Gi-Oh! banner in the Tabletop Area for the Extravaganza events.
Q: Will there be Public Events?
A: Yes, the following Public Events will take place during the Extravaganza weekend:
Friday, April 24th
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | 2026 Regional Qualifier Tournaments (16-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | DUEL LINKS Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Genesys Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | MASTER DUEL Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Structure Deck Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Win-A-Mat Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 1:00 PM | Dragon Duel Tournament (for Duelists born 2012 or later) |
| 2:00 PM | ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
Saturday, April 25th
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | 2026 Regional Qualifier Tournaments (16-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | DUEL LINKS Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Genesys Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | MASTER DUEL Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Structure Deck Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ongoing) | Win-A-Mat Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM | ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
| 1:00 PM | Dragon Duel Tournament (for Duelists born 2012 or later) |
| 3:00 PM | Genesys ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
| 4:00 PM | Dragon Duel Tournament (for Duelists born 2012 or later) |
Sunday April 26th
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | 2026 Regional Qualifier Tournaments (16-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | DUEL LINKS Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | Genesys Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | MASTER DUEL Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | Structure Deck Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ongoing) | Win-A-Mat Tournaments (8-Duelist flights) |
| 12:00 PM | ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! |
| 1:00 PM | Dragon Duel Tournament (for Duelists born 2012 or later) |
| 4:00 PM | Dragon Duel Tournament (for Duelists born 2012 or later) |
*** Schedules are subject to change and may be updated before the event begins. ***
Registration for ongoing Public Events begins at the event’s start time. Registration for the ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! and Dragon Duel tournaments is available online now at https://register.thesidedeck.com.
Registration for all Public Events will also be handled on site.
| Event | Packs Purchased for Entry | Cost of Entry Pack Purchase | # of Participants*** | Format | Prizing ** |
| 16 Player 2026 Regional Qualifier Tournaments* | 4 Booster Packs | $20.00 | 16 | Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) | 1st Place: An invite to the 2026 WCQ, Regional Card Case, and 2026 Regional Game Mat |
| ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* | 5 Booster Packs | $25.00 | 32 | Advanced Format – Single-Elimination | 1st Place: Giant Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
| Dragon Duel | None | FREE | Unlimited | Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) | Top 4 Duelists receive an invite to 2026 WCQ (based on their region), Regional Game Mat, and a Regional Card Case |
| DUEL LINKS Tournaments | 3 Booster Packs | $15.00 | 8 | DUEL LINKS Format Single-Elimination | 1st Place: DUEL LINKS Game Mat |
| Genesys Tournaments* | 3 Booster Packs | $15.00 | 8 | 100 Point Genesys Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) | 1st Place: Genesys Game Mat |
| Genesys ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* | 5 Booster Packs | $25.00 | 32 | Advanced Format – Single-Elimination | 1st Place: Giant Yu-Gi-Oh! Card |
| MASTER DUEL Tournaments | 3 Booster Packs | $15.00 | 8 | MASTER DUEL Format – Single Elimination (Ongoing) | 1st Place: MASTER DUEL Desk Mat |
| Structure Deck Tournaments | 1 THE CHRONICLES DECK | $22.00 | 8 | Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) | 1st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat |
| Win-A-Mat | 3 Booster Packs | $15.00 | 8 | Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) | 1st Place: Choice of either a Win-A-Mat Game Mat or a Extravaganza Game Mat |
*Deck Lists are required.
**Prizing is limited and subject to change. Any change in prizing will be announced before registration begins for any event with prizing different than advertised.
***Number of Participants per event subject to change without notice. Any change will be announced.
Q: What is Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON and how can it help me with obtaining or registering a CARD GAME ID?
A: Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON is an app for iOS and Android devices and can be found on the app store. This app has become the new way to obtain a CARD GAME ID if you are new to participating in events or register an already existing CARD GAME ID if you already had one.
For those joining our events for the first time, obtaining a CARD GAME ID is as easy as downloading the app. Once downloaded follow the steps below:
- On the bottom Menu screen, select Data.
- Once there, a new CARD GAME ID number will be generated at the top of the screen.
This CARD GAME ID will be used when registering for any TCG-Sanctioned events which includes our Tier 1 local events, Tier 2 Regional Qualifiers and OTS Championships, Tier 3 YCS events, and even Tier 4 WCQ events.
If you already have a CARD GAME ID and would like to register it on the Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON app, please see one of the registration staff members on-site and they will be able to assist you.
If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID.
If you do not remember your 10-digit CARD GAME ID, a registration staff member on-site should be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.
Additional details and features of the Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON app can be found here:
https://www.konami.com/yugioh/neuron/en/
Q: What is Genesys and will the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO offer any Genesys tournaments?
A: Yes!! There will be 8-Duelist Genesys Tournaments on all three days!
Genesys rules are simple:
For the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO, the Genesys tournaments will use the 100 Points cap for Deck-building.
Duelists can build Genesys Decks on NEURON while viewing points for each card, as well as the total points cost for the Main Deck, Extra Deck, and Side Deck. Additional information regarding Genesys can be found here: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/genesys/.
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 2012 or later.
Q: What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?
A: Half of the tournament is eliminated after each Round – the losing Duelist is out of the tournament, while the winner goes on to the next Round. This continues until only one Duelist remains, which is then declared the winner.
For Single-Elimination tournaments up to 32 Duelists, the Finals will be untimed. For Single-Elimination tournaments with 32 or more Duelists, the Top 4 and Finals will be untimed. There are some exceptions to this, but they will be noted in the specific Public Events detail.
Q: What are the Rules for DUEL LINKS Tournaments?
A: This event allows you to bring your device and connect to others for a DUEL LINKS format, Single-Elimination event. Test your Deck builds in a Duel using the latest DUEL LINKS Forbidden and Limited restrictions to compete for a chance to collect Fabulous Prize Wall prizes!
- Rounds will be played best of three (3) Duels.
- Rounds will be 50 minutes long.
Between each Duel, you may use your Side Deck to alter your Deck for the next Duel.
- Your Side Deck can consist of between 0 to 12 of the following;
- Between 0 and 12 cards
- Between 0 and 3 Legendary Duelists with a Character Skill
- For example, a Side Deck could be made up of 9 cards and 3 additional Legendary Duelists with a Character Skill or 1 additional Legendary Duelist with 3 different Character Skills
- Any changes can be made to the Deck between Duels of a Match, including the following:
- Adding Cards
- Subtracting Cards
- Changing Legendary Duelist
- Changing Character Skill
- The Deck must be legal for play (appropriate number of cards in the Main and Side Deck, complies with the Forbidden and Limited list available within the DUEL LINKS app).
- If the Duelist believes there is an error or other issue with their Deck, they should contact a Judge immediately.
- After you finish preparing your Deck, please notify the judge that you have completed Side Decking and are ready to start your next Duel.
- Failure to do this by the 3-minute mark may result in appropriate penalties.
- If there are any issues while Side Decking or connecting to the room after confirming you are ready for your next Duel, please notify a judge immediately.
- Duelists are required to revert their Deck back to its original Deck prior to the start of each Match in an On-Demand Single-Elimination Public Event. Duelists must have a DUEL LINKS legal-for-play Deck prior to each played Game/Match.
In case of a disconnect, win/loss will be determined by the result given in-game. If the app crashes, or both Duelists disconnect simultaneously and a win is not decided, the Duelists will restart that Duel using the same Decks. Side Decking will not be allowed for that specific Duel.
Instructions on how the competitors can connect to the in-game Tournament Room will be provided once you are seated for the events.
Duelists will need to have the latest DUEL LINKS app installed on their device and reached Stage 4 or higher to participate in Tournaments. Please check with Event Staff at the YCS for the latest version prior to signing up for a DUEL LINKS event.
Q: What are the rules for MASTER DUEL Tournaments?
A: This event allows you to use your own device and connect to others remotely for a MASTER DUEL format, Single-Elimination event. Test your Deck builds in a Duel using the latest MASTER DUEL Forbidden and Limited restrictions to compete for Fabulous Prize Wall prizes!
- Rounds will be played best of three (3) Duels.
- For Games 2 and 3, please ignore the results of the coin toss and have the loser of the previous game choose to go first or second.
- Rounds will be 50 minutes long.
- Prior to the start the tournament, each Duelist will select 2 Decks to use for the tournament.
- Prior to each game of the match, Duelists will select which of those 2 Decks they plan to use for that specific game.
- After each Duelist has selected which Deck they would like to use, they will notify the judge that they have completed their Deck Selections and are ready to start their Duel.
- Each of those Decks must be legal for play (appropriate number of cards in the Main Deck, complies with the Forbidden and Limited list available within the MASTER DUEL app).
If the Duelist believes there is an error or other issue with their Decks, they should contact a Judge immediately.
If there are any issues during Deck Selection or connecting to the room after confirming you are ready for your next Duel, please notify a judge immediately.
In case of a disconnect, win/loss will be determined by the result given in-game. If the app crashes, or both Duelists disconnect simultaneously and a win is not decided, the Duelists will restart that Duel using the same Decks. Deck Selection will not be allowed for that specific Duel.
Instructions on how Duelists can connect to the in-game Tournament Room will be provided once you are seated for the events.
Duelists will need to have the latest MASTER DUEL app installed on their device to participate in Tournaments. Your device will ask you to update to the latest version, if you do not have the latest version.
Q: What are the rules for Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments?
A: Duelists will get the chance to test their Dueling skills with pre-built Rivalry of Warlords Decks that utilize strategies that they may be familiar with or have never tried before. Each Duelist will use these pre-built Rivalry of Warlords Decks that are randomly assigned to compete in the tournament. The Duelist will also be given a Guide for the assigned Deck.
The Duelists will then be given 10 minutes to look over their cards and read the Guide for their assigned Deck before the start of the tournament.
No changes to the Deck are allowed.
Once the above steps are completed, the Duelists then will play against their first-Round opponent in a Single-Elimination best 2-out of-3 match.
At the end of each event, the Duelist will return the pre-built Rivalry of Warlords Deck and Deck Guide to the judge staff running the tournament.
Q: How long will each Match last?
A: The time limit for a match depends on the format:
| Format | Games Played | Time Limit |
| Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG | Best 2-out-of-3 | 50 Minutes |
| DUEL LINKS | Best 2-out-of-3 | 50 Minutes |
| MASTER DUEL | Best 2-out-of-3 | 50 Minutes |
Miscellaneous
Q: Will I need a badge to play at the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO?
A: Yes. A valid LVL UP EXPO convention badge is required to access the venue where the Extravaganza will take place. Badge prices vary depending on the type of pass, ranging from $50 for a single-day ticket to $300 for a squad pack of four (4) 3-day badges. Your badge provides full access to the convention, including the Extravaganza.
For more information on how to purchase a badge, visit: Event for Competitors, Collectors, and Fans – LVL UP EXPO
Q: Can I leave and re-enter LVL UP EXPO on the same day?
A: Badge holders can leave and re-enter as often as they would like until the event closes at 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 6:00 PM on Sunday.
Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO?
A: If you have any questions about the Extravaganza at LVL UP EXPO, please email info@thesidedeck.com.
