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KONAMI Judge Program

The goal of the KONAMI Judge Program and the KONAMI Demo Judge Program is to provide support and guidance for judges, encourage them to improve their skills and knowledge, and offer Certification Testing to recognize their efforts and accomplishments.

Please read through this page for more information about the KONAMI Judge Program, including links to an FAQ, information about certification testing, and a Public List of Registered KONAMI Judges.

Information about the KONAMI Judge Program

If you are interested in learning more about the KONAMI Judge Program, please read the FAQ found here:
 https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/judge-faq/

Public Registered KONAMI Judge List

KONAMI maintains a public list of Registered KONAMI Judges in North and Latin America.  This list can be viewed by OTS and Tournament Organizers, who can check to verify if someone is a Registered KONAMI Judge.

Registered KONAMI judges in North and Latin America can opt-in to appear on the Public Judge List, and also have the option to opt-out at any time.

The public list can be viewed by clicking this link:
https://judge-portal.konami.com/publicjudge

Certification Testing

You must pass the Rulings Certification Level 1 Test (RC-1) before you will be eligible to register in the KONAMI Judge Program.

Passing the RC-1 test will not automatically register you as a KONAMI Judge.

Please see IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 1 (ONLINE) TESTING: for the process to register for the KONAMI Judge Program.

By passing certification tests, a judge can evaluate their knowledge of the various aspects of judging. While passing the RC-1 test is required to join the KONAMI Judge Program, all judges are encouraged to actively pursue additional Judge Certification.

Level 1 Certification Tests are offered online, via the KONAMI Judge Portal.
Level 2 Certification Tests are offered in-person at select Tier 3 events.

ONLINE TESTS:

Rulings Comprehension – Level 1 Test

  • This test is designed to evaluate your knowledge of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME’s (TCG) basic game mechanics, and how cards interact with one another.
  • In order to register in the KONAMI Judge Program, you must pass this test.
  • You will need to carefully study the Official Rulebook, know the basic mechanics of the game, and pay attention to the card texts presented to you in order to pass this test and function effectively as a judge.
    You can find a copy of the rulebook here.

Policy Comprehension – Level 1 Test

  • This test is designed to evaluate your knowledge of KONAMI Tournament Policy. In order to advance in the KONAMI Judge Program, you must pass this test.
  • You will need to carefully study all Official KDE-US Tournament Policy documents in order to pass this test and function effectively as a judge.

    You can find all Tournament Policy documents here:
    https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/organizedplay/ 

IN-PERSON TESTS:

Rulings Comprehension – Level 2 Test

  • This test is administered on paper at select Tier 3 and higher events, such as YCS and WCQ.
  • This test cannot be taken online, it can only be taken in person at specific Organized Play events.
  • This test is designed to evaluate your knowledge of advanced Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG game mechanics, and how cards interact with one another based on Problem-Solving Card Text (PSCT).
  • You will need to carefully study the Official Rulebook, know the basic as well as advanced mechanics of the game, understand Problem-Solving Card Text (PSCT), and pay attention to the card texts presented to you in order to pass this test and function effectively as a judge.

You can find a copy of the rulebook here.
You can find information on Advanced Game Mechanics here.
You can find information on the 2021 Rulings Update here.
You can find articles explaining PSCT here.

Additional tests (online as well as in-person) may be added in the future. 
There will be constant room for growth and study, so judges can expect to spend some time progressing through different levels of the certification process.

If you would like to take a Level 1 (online) test, head to the KONAMI Judge Portal, at https://judge-portal.konami.com/

From the Welcome page, select  “Level 1 Tests” on the side menu, to access the available Level 1 online tests.

Please be aware that:

  • Judge Certification is available only to persons aged 16 and older.
  • You will need a valid CARD GAME ID number and a valid email address, for your certification to be confirmed.  If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can obtain one by downloading Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON, or through the My KONAMI website: https://my.konami.net/ 
  • You must score 80% or higher to pass.
  • You may take the test more than once, if you do not pass on your first attempt.
  • Test candidates must avoid discussing the questions and answers with other people.

Once you have completed the test and submitted your answers, you will receive your score immediately from the test page, so you will know right away if you have passed the test.

  • If you have scored 80% or higher, you will be automatically directed to a registration form within the Portal.
  • If you would like to join the KONAMI Judge Program, complete this online form and your registration will be immediately confirmed.
  • After your registration is confirmed, you will receive an email from the Judge Portal with an individual link to your new profile, where you can change your password and update your information as you like.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 2 (IN-PERSON) TESTING:

If you would like to take a Level 2 (in-person) test, you will need to do so at an Organized Play event that offers the test which would be at select Tier 3 events.  Please be aware that:

  • Only KONAMI Registered Judges are eligible to take in-person tests. This means that you must have already passed the RC-1 test and completed an online form to join the KONAMI Judge Program.
  • Level 2 tests are generally available at Tier 3 YCS and WCQ events. They are not offered at local or Regional Qualifier events.  Request to speak with a KONAMI representative at the event to inquire about test availability.
  • You will need a valid CARD GAME ID number and a photo ID in order to take the test. 
  • You must score 80% or higher to pass.
  • Test candidates must avoid discussing the questions and answers with other people.

It usually takes between 30-45 minutes to complete the test.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the KONAMI Judge Program and KONAMI Demo Judge Program – we look forward to working with you!