Introducing Konami’s newest tournament series – Konami Presents: The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series!
These events are the newest in Premier Level tournament play, and will replace the previous SHONEN JUMP Championship tournament series. KDE has made several tweaks and improvements to the old tournament structure, including the tournament format, prizing and Public Events.
There is no invite required to participate at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament - it is an open event.
As there is a high expected attendance for these events, the tournament format has been modified to make the play experience more enjoyable for Duelists and staff alike. Swiss Rounds will be spread over the course of both days for very large tournaments, and we have increased the Top Cut, which gives more Duelists a chance to make it to the playoffs.
Prizes for this event have also been increased – new, exciting electronics have been added to the higher places, the Prize Cards are now offered in an Ultra Rare and Super Rare version, and the extended Top Cut can offer prizes down to Top 32.
The number and variety of Public Events has also been increased, to provide options for a wider variety of Duelists. Even if you aren’t interested in competing in the main event, there will probably be many Public Events that will appeal to you.
And the most exciting news of all for Duelists in Latin America and Europe – this tournament series will extend to your territories as well. You’ll want to watch for Organized Play announcements in your respective areas, as the YCS tournament series expands!
BASIC INFORMATION
Q: What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?
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 National Championship; 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 aged 12 and under, and 2010 Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament is an open event. No invite is required in order to participate.
Q: When and where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC?
When May 15th-16th (Saturday and Sunday)
Pre-registration for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series will be open from about 3:00 PM – 8:30 PM on Friday, May 14th. Save yourself some time on Saturday morning by pre-registering for the event on Friday – once you are pre registered, all you’ll need to do for Saturday is show up on time.
Pre registration will take place at the Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles in the Grand Duke Ballroom, not at the venue site.
This hotel is located on the premises of the Dulles Expo & Conference Center.
The hotel address is: 4335 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20151
If you would like to pre-register, you must be present in order to do so. You cannot have someone else register you for a sanctioned event.
Same-day registration for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series will open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 15th and close at 9:45 AM.
Players who join the registration line after 9:45 AM may still register for the event, but they will start the tournament with a Round 1 Match Loss. This is necessary to get the event started on time, so if you do not want to begin with a Round 1 Match Loss – please be on time! If you were in the line by 9:45, you will not receive the Round 1 Match Loss.
If you cannot pre-register, you should plan on arriving at the tournament hall as early as possible, as there will be a very large number of Duelists in attendance at this event.
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series will begin promptly at 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Players who advance to Day 2 will begin play at 9:00 AM on Sunday.
Where
Dulles Expo & Conference Center
South Hall
4868 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly VA 20153
http://dullesexpo.com/
Driving Directions:
The Dulles Expo Center event site is 17 miles West of the Washington DC Beltway. From I-495, take I-66 West to exit 53B - Virginia Route 28 North. Keep right at the fork, and merge onto Route 620/Sully Rd/VA-28 North. Travel 3 miles and then Turn Right on Willard Road. The Dulles Expo Center will be on your left.
Please note that traffic is a big factor throughout the metropolitan area – a 30 minute drive without traffic can take as long as an hour when traffic is at its peak. Plan accordingly when you depart for the event!
Miles to Venue from Surrounding Cities:
Baltimore MD - 65 miles
Richmond VA - 120 miles
Philadelphia PA - 166 miles
New York City - 250 miles
Pittsburgh - 250 miles
Raleigh NC - 290 miles
For additional driving directions, please consult http://dullesexpo.com/facilityinfo/directions/index.htm
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC?
The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00. With your entry fee, you will receive 5 booster packs of The Shining Darkness.
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington DC?
Everyone who enters the event gets something – with your $20.00 entry, you’ll receive 5 booster packs of The Shining Darkness .
In addition to that, the Top Cut Duelists (determined by the Swiss Rounds) will advance to the playoffs where they have the chance to win the following:
1st place: A set of Ultra Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship series prize cards, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Trophy, paid travel and accommodations to the winner’s 2010 National Championship, a netbook computer with 500 BoosterPass Points (redeemable in Online Duel Accelerator), a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, a winner’s interview with SHONEN JUMP, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
2nd place: A set of Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series prize cards, 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi, redemption codes for Konami Mobile games, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
3rd place: A set of Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series prize cards, a 32GB personal music player, redemption codes for Konami Mobile games, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
4th place: a 32GB personal music player, redemption codes for Konami Mobile games, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
5th – 8th place: A video game console with Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
9th – 16th place: 24 booster packs of the current set, a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
17th – 32nd place: A Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat, and an Invite to the 2010 National Championship tournament.
Q: If I am not from the United States and I win a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2010 United States Nationals?
No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US, he or she will win a trip to his or her own National Championship event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the US National Championship.
Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?
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.
Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?
9th -16th place will receive 24 booster packs of the current set. This is the only product prize, outside of the 5 participation packs, that will be awarded.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series ?
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/#limited_adv).
Please remember that the Advanced Format changed as of March 1st. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments will be run using Swiss Format, which means all Duelists will play a set number of rounds determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the event. Duelists are not eliminated during the event, and can play through all Swiss rounds.
Saturday, May 15th – Day 1:
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Duelists will play 8-9 rounds of Swiss. If there are any rounds remaining in the tournament, the top-ranked 128 Duelists at the end of these 8-9 rounds will return on Day 2 to play the remaining rounds.
Sunday, April 25th—Day 2:
If needed, the Top 128 ranked Duelists will return to play out the remaining rounds of Swiss, based on the original enrollment of the tournament as described below.
Players will continue on Day 2 with their previous records and Decks – these rounds will not be treated as a new tournament.
When all remaining Swiss rounds have been played out, a Top Cut will be selected based on final standings.
The number of Duelists determine the total number of rounds:
129 - 256 Duelists – 8 rounds (All Swiss Rounds Played Day 1, Top 16 Day 2)
257 - 512 Duelists – 9 rounds (All Swiss Rounds Played Day 1, Top 16 Day 2)
513 - 1024 Duelists – 10 rounds (8 Rounds of Swiss Day 1, Last 2 Rounds of Swiss & Top 32 Day 2)
1025 - 2048 Duelists – 11 rounds (9 Rounds of Swiss Day 1, Last 2 Rounds of Swiss & Top 32 Day 2)
If there are enough Duelists for two days of Swiss Rounds (more than 513 players), then only the Top 128 Duelists will be eligible to continue Swiss Rounds on Day 2.
Additional Swiss rounds will begin at 9:00 AM on Sunday, with the Top Cut to follow. If no additional Swiss rounds are required on Sunday, the Top Cut itself will begin at 9:00 AM.
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 or more 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.
Duelists should take this schedule and format into account when planning their travel for this event.
Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?
Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature forthe Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.
Here’s how it will work:
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. If you are chosen, you don’t have to participate if you would rather not join in.
Q: Will there be Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC?
Yes, there will be two Duel Terminals at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC! The Duel Terminals will be set up during normal tournament hours in the event hall. The Duel Terminal machines accept quarters and single dollar bills – please bring an adequate amount of change if you would like to use the Duel Terminals – each Duel Terminal costs $1.00 per play.
Q: Will there be anything new and exciting at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
Yes! There will be some new and exciting things to see, win, and do at this event. Take a look!
Play in a new Sealed Format Side Event!
We’ve added a new Sealed Format side event for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – The Tin Challenge! Duelists will construct decks from product provided to them, and compete to win copies of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia.
Demo Yu-Gi-Oh! video game titles!
Come and try out these exciting Yu-Gi-Oh! games:
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia World Championship 2010 – Don’t forget there’s a World Championship tournament held for the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s video game – if you haven’t already picked up your copy, stop by the Konami Video Game stations and test it out!
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Decade Duels – You have probably heard about this title releasing for Xbox Live. Well, we’re going to have it set up and ready for you to try out at this YCS weekend . The title will release as a downloadable game later in the year.
Play on the Duel Terminal!
We’ll have two Duel Terminals set up at this event. If you don’t have one in your local area, here’s a good opportunity to check them out and try for some sought-after Duel Terminal cards.
Play in the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia World Championship 2010 Public Event!
You can also participate in a Video Game Public Event on Sunday with the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia World Championship 2010! Make sure to bring your own DS or DSi, as well as a copy of your own DS game, Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Reverse of Arcadia World Championship 2010! The number of players will be capped at 16 players. Prepare for The Road to Nationals – hone your Dueling skills while you have the chance!
See Stardust Dragon in all its glory!
We will have the large-scale model of Stardust Dragon that was created for Japan’s JUMP Festa 2009 on display at this event. Whether you want to pose for a picture with the dragon or just point at it in admiration, make sure to stop by and see this amazing sculpture.
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?
If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.
Q: What cards are legal for play?
Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh‐card.com/en/products/ for an updated look at the legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
You can include all SHONEN JUMP Magazine promos up until “The Tyrant Neptune" (JUMP-EN041) and “Transforming Sphere” (JUMP-EN042); all GX Manga promos through “Elemental Hero Absolute Zero”, all videogame promos up to and including “Samurai Sword Baron,” “Stygian Security,” and “Stygian Sergeants” from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia; cards from all booster sets up until The Shining Darkness and Duelist Pack – Kaiba, and cards from Machina Mayhem Structure Deck in your Decks.
EXCEPTION: "Golem Dragon" (JUMP-EN040) is not yet legal for play.
In addition to checking the tournament legality of a product, please also consult the current Advanced Format Forbidden/Limited list. Certain cards in products with tournament-legal dates can sometimes be excluded from the current format.
Q: Can I play with cards I got from North American Duel Terminals?
Cards obtained from the North American Duel Terminal sets (DTP1-EN###, DT01-EN###) are only legal if they have been released in another product. Cards exclusive to the Duel Terminal are not currently legal for play.
The following Duel Terminal cards are not currently legal for play in sanctioned events. This includes Public Events at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series.
DT01-EN061 Genex Power Planner
DT01-EN063 Genex Worker
DT01-EN064 Reese the Ice Mistress
DT01-EN065 Royal Knight of the Ice Barrier
DT01-EN066 Numbing Grub in the Ice Barrier
DT01-EN067 Mist Valley Watcher
DT01-EN068 Mist Condor
DT01-EN069 Mist Valley Windmaster
DT01-EN070 Flamvell Poun
DT01-EN071 Flamvell Archer
DT01-EN072 Flamvell Fiend
DT01-EN077 Ally Salvo
DT01-EN078 Ally of Justice Thousand Arms
DT01-EN079 Ally of Justice Unknown Crusher
DT01-EN080 Worm Falco
DT01-EN081 Worm Gulse
DT01-EN082 Worm Hope
DT01-EN083 Worm Illidan
DT01-EN084 Worm Jetelikpse
DT01-EN085 Worm King
DT01-EN089 X-Saber Wayne
Q: Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?
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?
You can 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.
Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, deck analysis and more – even if you’re unable to make it to Washington DC, you can still be part of the action as the coverage page is updated with live content from the tournament site.
Look for coverage to start online on Saturday, May 15th, at www.yugioh-card.com/en/events , and follow the event as it progresses.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT
Duelists who wish to enter a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series must meet the following criteria:
Have a Deck that meets the current Advanced Format criteria (The Advanced Format changed on March 1st, be certain your Deck is up to date).
Have a COSSY ID number (obtainable at the event) and be a Duelist in good standing.
Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE are not considered to be in good standing, and may not register for, compete in, or be present at sanctioned events.
Suspended persons may not enter the venue of a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament. If a suspended person is discovered at the venue, they may be charged with offenses including but not limited to trespassing, as well as an extension of their suspension.
The “venue” includes all areas within the immediate area of the tournament hall, or the building in which the tournament is held.
Q: What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?
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.)
Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event.
Q: What will I need to bring in order to register for the tournament?
Be prepared to present your COSSY ID number along with your name at registration, and be prepared to show a proper form of personal identification if it is requested. Acceptable forms of personal identification include current-year School ID cards, driver’s licenses, passports, or other government - issued identification documents.
If you are under the age of 16, you can bring your birth certificate as proof of ID.
Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or COSSY ID number will be disqualified from the event, and risk suspension from Organized Play events.
You will also need to fill out a Deck List registration sheet. You will fill this out by listing all of the cards included in the Deck you want to use. You can get a Deck List form at the registration area.
This Deck List will be collected from you during the Player Meeting right before Round 1 of the tournament, so you do not have to have it ready the moment that you register.
Q: Can I pre-register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?
Yes! You can and you should - you can pre-register at the venue, from 3:00 PM -8:30 PM on Friday, May 14th. Once you are pre-registered, you are officially entered into the tournament and will not need to register again on Saturday. Save yourself a few hours of sleep on Saturday morning, and take advantage of pre-registration! You can pick up a copy of the Deck List form when you pre-register.
Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and bring in Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, so you expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.
When you compete in a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, you’ll be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work, and should take great care to prepare your Deck, sleeves, and Deck List.
Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If players have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.
Duelists should read over the KDE Penalty Guidelines carefully before the event. You may find these Guidelines by clicking here:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/penalty_guide/KDE_Penalty_Feb2010.pdf
Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?
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.
Special Events for Duelists Aged 12 and Under:
There will be a special Dragon Duel tournament on Saturday and Sunday, open only to Duelists aged 12 and under. These events are a lot of fun, and offer some great prizes. Your child will need to bring his or her own Deck in order to compete in these events. (Please see the Public Event descriptions below to learn more about Dragon Duel tournaments).
Q: What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC?
The Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the closest, it is only 8 miles (15 minutes) from the event venue. Many hotels near the Expo Center offer free shuttle service from this airport, as well as between the hotel and the Expo Center.
Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 30 miles from event venue.
Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?
Most hotels in the area offer a free shuttle from Dulles International Airport. From Reagan National Airport, you can take public transit, a paid shuttle, or a taxi.
If you wish to take public transportation, it is available for $7 via Metro Rail, with a transfer to the Fairfax Connector Bus. From the airport, take Metro Rail’s Blue Line (direction - Largo) until you reach the Rosslyn rail station. Then, transfer to the Orange rail line (direction - Vienna/Fairfax). Exit at the Vienna/Fairfax Station and transfer to the #650, #651, or #652 Fairfax Connector Bus. Ask the driver to drop you off at “Sullyfield Circle & Westmoreland St.” Walk .3 miles South on Brookfield Corporate Drive, then turn right on Chantilly Shopping Center Road. The Dulles Expo Center will be on your right.
Q: Where should I stay for the tournament?
There are many hotels within 2 miles of the event site. All listed hotels offer a event rate of $69 - $79 per night, as well as 24 hour shuttle service. - Ask for the Shonen Jump Championship room block
Holiday Inn Dulles Expo (This hotel is on the event site)
4335 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-815-6060
Use Online code S31 to book this rate.
Hampton Inn Washington Dulles International Airport South
4050 Westfax Drive, Chantilly VA 20151
Phone: (703)818-8200
Wingate by Wyndham
3940 Centerview Drive, Chantilly VA 20151
Phone: (571)203-0999
Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?
If you’re interested in judging at a 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. You can also request to be added to the KDE Judge Roster, which will enable you to receive additional information and updates about the Judge Program. 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 do not currently need to hold Konami certification in order to judge, however we recommend all potential judges pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, in order to better prepare themselves for these prestigious events.
You can find information about the test, and a link to take it, here:
http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/judges/index.html
Q: I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, whom should I contact?
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 SHONEN JUMP Championships rather than 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.
Q: Whom should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Washington, DC?
If you have more questions about the event, you should contact Event Manager Laurel Chiat by email at laurel@dreamwizards.com, or by phone at 301-881-3530 (the Dreamwizards store).
AT THE TOURNAMENT
Q: How long will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament last?
The number of Swiss rounds is determined by the number of players present. Rounds in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME are 40 minutes long. Since you can play all rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours. Duelists who make Day 2 will need to return on Sunday morning, to compete in the remainder of the tournament.
Q: Will there be Public Events?
There will be several Public Events – YCS attendees can also participate in Win-A-Mat tournaments, Dragon Duel tournaments, Regional Qualifier flights, ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! and more. For more information on the each Public Event, see below.
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 14th
3:00 PM – 8:30 PM Pre-Registration for the YCS
Holiday Inn Dulles-Expo, Grand Duke 1 $20.00
Saturday, May 15th
8:00 AM Registration opens for YCS $20.00
10:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Day 1 Begins
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pegasus League: Deck Challenge (16-player Flights) $10.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights) $30.00
2:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under) $4.00
3:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00
Sunday, May 16th
9:00 AM Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series – Day 2
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge (8-player Flights) $30.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2010 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00
11:00 AM Video Game Tournament (16 player limit) $10.00
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pegasus League: Deck Challenge (16-player Flights) $10.00
12:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00
1:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (12 and Under) $4.00
4:00 PM Public Event Playoffs
Dragon Duel:
This is an Advanced Format, Constructed event open to Duelists aged 12 and under. It will be run using Swiss Rounds, without a Top Cut playoff .
Entry Fee: $4.00, each Duelist receives a booster pack with entry.
1st -4th Place: 2010 Regional Game Mat, Card Binder, and Invite to the 2010 National Championship.
A Deck List is required for this event.
Participants will be required to provide proof of age, if asked to do so.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge:
This is a great event to choose if you’re looking to build up your card collection while enjoying a dynamic deck-building process. Each participant will receive a 2009 Wave 1 Yu-Gi-Oh! tin, 2 Raging Battle boosters, and 1 Duelist Pack – Yusei 2 booster. From this card pool, you’ll construct and register a Sealed Format Deck (20 cards minimum, keeping everything else you have opened as your Side Deck) and compete in a 8-player Single Elimination flight. The winner of each flight will receive Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia.
Entry Fee: $30.00, each Duelist receives 1 Wave 1 Yu-Gi-Oh! tin, 2 Raging Battle boosters, and one Duelist Pack – Yusei 2 booster with entry.
The winner will receive Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia.
A Deck List is Required for this event.
Win-A-Mat:
These are Advanced Format, Constructed events. They will be run as 8-player Single Elimination flights – as soon as there 8 signups, a new Win-A-Mat event will begin.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs with entry.
The winner receives a Crow/Black-Winged Dragon Game Mat.
No Deck List is required for this event.
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!:
This is an Advanced Format, Constructed event. It will be run as a Single Elimination tournament, with an enrollment cap of 32 players.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs with entry.
The winner will receive a giant-sized Yu-Gi-Oh! card.
A Deck List is required for this event.
2010 Regional Qualifier 16 Player Flights:
These are Advanced Format, Constructed events. These Regional Qualifier events will be run as Single Elimination 16-player flights, on a rolling basis. Whenever 16 players have signed up, a new flight will begin.
Entry Fee: $12.00, each Duelist receives 3 booster packs with entry.
The winner of each flight will receive an all-new 2010 Regional Game Mat, a Card Binder, and an Invite to their 2010 National Championship.
A Deck List is required for this event.
If a player who has already received an Invite to 2010 Nationals at a Konami Regional Qualifier, SHONEN JUMP Championship, or Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament earns another Invite, the Invite does not pass down.
Duelists who earn invites will be responsible for completing the 2010 Invite form on-site, in order to be placed on the Invite List. Incomplete information could prevent your invite from being verified by KDE, so make every effort to ensure that your information is complete and legible.
Pegasus League: Deck Challenge:
If you like to put your ingenuity to the test in a tournament that rewards inventive deckbuilding, then don’t miss the Pegasus League Side Event Tournaments. These are Constructed events, following the current Pegasus League Format.
These events will be run as Single-Elimination 16-player flights, on a rolling basis. Whenever 16 players have signed up, a new flight will begin. There may be a limited number of these events allotted for each day.
Entry Fee: $10.00, each Duelist receives 2 Turbo Pack boosters
1st place: 4 Turbo Pack boosters. 2nd place: 2 Turbo Pack boosters. 3rd/4th place: 1 Turbo Pack booster.
A Deck List is required for this event.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s World Championship 2010 Reverse of Arcadia Video Game Tournament:
This tournament requires each player to bring his or her own DS or DSi, and his or her own copy of the World Championship 2010 video game. Enrollment for this event is limited to 16 players. Competitors will play 3 rounds of Swiss, followed by a Top 2 playoff.
Entry Fee: $10.00, each Duelist receives 2 booster packs and one Duelist Pack with entry.
1st place: Duelist’s choice of 4 titles from the available Konami Video Game library.
2nd place: Duelist’s choice of 2 titles from the available Konami Video Game library.
Q: Will there be additional copies of the YCS Prize Cards being given out in a Public Event playoff?
There will actually be two sets of the YCS Prize Cards given out for the Public Event Playoff.
Duelists can earn entry points for the Public Event Playoff by participating in Public Events over the course of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend. On Sunday at approximately 4:30 PM, the Public Event competitors will be chosen, as follows:
Playoff 1: Four names will be drawn at random from all entry points. These four competitors will then play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the new YCS Prize Cards.
Playoff 2: The four Duelists who have accumulated the highest number of Public Event points will play two rounds of single elimination to determine a winner, who will receive a Super Rare set of the new YCS Prize Cards. In case of a points total tie, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.
Both of these playoffs will occur simultaneously. One set of the prize cards will be awarded to the winner from each playoff, so a total of two sets prize cards will be given out.
Q: What are the point values for the Side Events?
Side Event values are as follows:
Win-A-Mat: 1 Point
Dragon Duel: 3 Points
Regional Qualifier Flights: 2 Points
ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!: 3 Points
Pegasus League: Deck Challenge: 2 Points
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tin Challenge: 3 Points
Points are awarded for entry into each event, and extra points are awarded to the winner of each event.
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.
Remember, 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 Side Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.
The winner of each event will receive double the point value. For example, a Duelist who enters ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! and wins the event, will receive 6 points for the event instead of 3.
Q: Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?
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?
Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at SHONEN JUMP Championship venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.
Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?
The on-site concessions stand will be open during the tournament, and is a convenient location to purchase your food and drink. You may not bring outside food or drinks into the venue, but if you have time to leave the tournament hall there are several fast food restaurants located just beyond the front door of the event site.
Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?
There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.
Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?
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.
QUALIFICATION FOR 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS
Q: Do I have to qualify in my own country?
You can earn a National Championship invite through Regional Qualifiers, Dragon Duels, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series in any country, but you can only compete in the National Championship held in your own country. For example, if a Duelist from the United States qualifies in Canada, he or she will still play in the United States National Championships.
Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for players aged 12 and under) can I play in the regular National Championships?
Duelists who are 12 or under are eligible to play in their National Championship, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists aged 12 and under.
Q: Will Regional Qualifier Invites “pass down” if someone who has already earned an invite earns another one?
No, Invites will not pass down for the 2010 Regional Qualifier season.
Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?
A list of players who have earned Invites to a National Championship is posted online. You will not receive a physical invitation – you will be entered in the Invite List database. You can see the Invite List for 2010 North American Championships here: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/2010/qualifiers_2010.html#US
You will not receive an invite or certificate in the mail.
You will not receive an invite or certificate via email.
You will not be required to present a physical invite in order to enter your National Championship.
Your name and information will be added to the Invite List, and that is proof that you qualified.
Information about your National Championship will likewise 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 National Championship tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.
If you have a question about your Invite status, you can email 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?
Only the winner of each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2010 National Championship tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations – the expenses incurred in attending a National Championship tournament will be the responsibility of the Duelist.
