North American World Championship Qualifier 2016

When: July 8th - July 10th, 2016 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Hall A

1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.

Pittsburg, PA 15222

WCQ Information

What happens at the World Championship Qualifier?

When is the North American World Championship Qualifier?

Where is the North American World Championship Qualifier?

When can I register for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

What are the prizes for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

How much does it cost to enter the North American World Championship Qualifier?

Are there any pack prizes?

Is there a participation prize?

What is the format for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

How many rounds will the North American World Championship Qualifier have?

How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?

How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?

What will I need to bring to the North American World Championship Qualifier?

If I’ve never been to a World Championship Qualifier, what should I expect?

I will be bringing my children to the North American World Championship Qualifier. Is there anything I should know?

Will the North American World Championship Qualifier have the Bounty Feature?

Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?

What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)

What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single-Elimination)

Who should I contact if I have questions about the North American World Championship Qualifier?

Registration Information

When can I register for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

What will I need to bring in order to register?

When will I receive my participation prizes?

Invitations

Do I need an invitation to participate in the North American World Championship Qualifier?

If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born 2003 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

How and when will I receive my invite?

What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE’s online invite list?

Public Events

What is the Public Events schedule?

What are the point values for the Public Events?

What is a Swiss Round Tournament?

What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?

What are the rules for the Last Chance World Championship Qualifiers?

What are the rules for the Last Chance Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifiers?

What is a Dragon Duel?

What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?

What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series and what are the rules?

Who is eligible for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

What are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Duel?

What are the rules for the Starter Deck Tournament?

What are the rules for the Structure Deck Tournament?

What is the Generation Duel Tournament and what are the rules?

What is the Public Events playoff?

Card Legality

What cards are legal for play?

Will Rise of the True Dragons Structure Deck be legal for play at the NAWCQ?

Is the new Shonen Jump Subscription Card Number SO: Utopic Zexal legal for play at the 2016 NAWCQ? * NEW 7/5/16 *

Can I use OCG cards (cards printed for use in Japan and other Asian territories) in my Deck?

Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

Travel

What is the closest airport to the North American World Championship Qualifier?

What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?

Are there any nearby hotels?

Miscellaneous

I want to judge at the World Championship Qualifier, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?

Will there be vendors on site so I can buy single cards and supplies and sell my cards?

Can I buy and sell from other people at the event?

I want to vend at the World Championship Qualifier, whom should I contact?

Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

Can I get a COSSY ID number at the North American WCQ, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

Will there be coverage of the North American World Championship Qualifier?

What cool things are there at the North American World Championship Qualifier?

Will there be any Special Guests at the North American World Championship Qualifier?





North American WCQ Information

Q: What happens at the World Championship Qualifier?

A: The North American World Championship Qualifier is an invite-only tournament, where Duelists will compete for a chance to represent North America at the Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship tournament, held in Orlando, Florida on August 20-21, 2016. The winner of the WCQ will receive paid travel and accommodations, along with a host of other prizes, and the title of “North American Champion 2016.” Runners-up will also receive exciting prizes.

The North American World Championship Qualifier is a 3-day event. On Friday, July 8th, Duelists who have not qualified for the WCQ can play in Last Chance Qualifiers to earn an invite for the WCQ (Last Chance Qualifiers begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 8th). The actual WCQ itself will begin on Saturday, July 9th.

In addition to the World Championship Qualifier, there will be numerous Public Events to participate in during all three days.

Q: When is the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: July 8th - July 10th, 2016

Q: Where is the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A:

David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Hall A

1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd.

Pittsburg, PA 15222

http://www.pittsburghcc.com/

Q: When can I register for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A:

Friday, July 8th: 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, July 9th: 7:00am – 9:45am

Q: What are the prizes for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A:

Place Prizes 1st-6th Invite to World Championship

Travel & Accommodations to World Championship

Complete set of Breakers of Shadow and Shining Victories

Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Minerva, The Exalted Lightsworn

Tablet PC

Personalized World Championship 2016 Shirt

50 UDS Points 1st 18 packs each of Clash of Rebellions, Dimension of Chaos, Breakers of Shadow, and Shining Victories 2nd 12 packs each of Clash of Rebellions, Dimension of Chaos, Breakers of Shadow, and Shining Victories 3rd-4th 9 packs each of Clash of Rebellions, Dimension of Chaos, Breakers of Shadow, and Shining Victories 5th-8th 6 packs each of Clash of Rebellions, Dimension of Chaos, Breakers of Shadow, and Shining Victories 7th-8th Tablet PC Top 8 Trophy 9th-16th Complete Set of Shining Victories

6 packs each of Clash of Rebellions, Dimension of Chaos, Breakers of Shadow, and Shining Victories Top 32 Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Minerva, The Exalted Lightsworn Top Cut WCQ Top Cut Game Mat Participation Pack of World Championship Qualifier 2016 Sleeves

World Championship Qualifier 2016 Game Mat

5 UDS Points

Q: How much does it cost to enter the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: There is no entry fee to the North American World Championship Qualifier, as this is an invite-only event.

Q: Are there any pack prizes?

A: The only booster pack prizes are listed above in the prize breakdown. No other booster pack prizes will be awarded.

Q: Is there a participation prize?

A: Yes, all Duelists who register for the North American World Championship Qualifier will receive a World Championship Qualifier Game Mat, and a pack of World Championship Qualifier Card Sleeves. Please keep in mind that these items are participation prizes. You must attend the WCQ and participate in order to be eligible to earn these prizes.

Q: What is the format for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: World Championship Qualifier 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) The Advanced Format changed as of April 11th . You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.

Q: How many rounds will the North American World Championship Qualifier have?

A: The total number of Duelists will determine the number of rounds that are played.

Number of Participants Number of Swiss Rounds Swiss Rounds Day 1 Swiss Rounds Day 2 Playoff Top Cut 129 – 256 Duelists 8 Rounds 8 Rounds None Top 64 257 – 512 Duelists 9 Rounds 9 Rounds None Top 64 513 – 1024 Duelists 10 Rounds 8 Rounds 2 Rounds Top 64 1025 – 2048 Duelists 11 Rounds 9 Rounds 2 Rounds Top 64 2049 or more Duelists 12 Rounds 9 Rounds 3 Rounds Top 64

Q: How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?

A:

If there are 129 - 512 Duelists registered for the WCQ, then the Top 64 Duelists will advance to Day 2.

If there are 513 - 1024 Duelists registered for the WCQ, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all Duelists with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 1025 - 2048 Duelists registered for the WCQ, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all Duelists with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 2049 or more Duelists registered for the WCQ, then the Top 256 Duelists OR all Duelists with a minimum of 19 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

Q: How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?

A:

If there are 129 or more Duelists registered for the World Championship Qualifier Main Event, the tournament will cut to Top 64 after all rounds of Swiss are completed.

Q: What will I need to bring to the North American World Championship Qualifier?

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. You should bring your COSSY ID number. You must bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: If I’ve never been to a World Championship Qualifier, what should I expect?

A: The North American World Championship Qualifier is the most prestigious of all North American Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attracts the best Duelists in North America. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the North American World Championship Qualifier, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over North America.

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 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event from 7:00 AM – 9:45 AM. 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.

Your Deck List will be collected at Registration . Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line.

If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 7:00 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 with a picture, and your COSSY ID, and your completed Deck List. You can get a Registration form at the event, or you can print one at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf

Make sure your Registration form and your Deck List are filled out completely before you reach the registration station.



You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the World Championship Qualifier. You can get a Deck List form at the event before you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on this link:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/forms/KDE_DeckList.pdf

This is an editable PDF, so you will be able to type the card names in this form, which should help as your Deck List needs to be legible and complete – write the name of each card in full, and write down how many copies of each card you have in your Deck.

Make sure your name and COSSY ID are on your Deck List.

Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.

If you need more space than what is available on the Deck List, simply write a note on the front of the Deck List notifying us that there will be more contents on the back of the Deck List and continue registering your Deck List on the back.



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:

http://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.

Duelists are responsible for paying attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. If Duelists have questions about the event either beforehand or while they are there, they should check with the Event Manager.

Before heading to the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event, and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.

KDE Tournament Policy:

Penalty Guidelines:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Policy:

Remember, there is much more to do at the WCQ 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 North American World Championship Qualifier. Is there anything I should know?

A: 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 if 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 North American World Championship Qualifier have the Bounty Feature?

A: No, there will be no Bounty Feature at the North American World Championship Qualifier.

Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?

A: There will not be any meal breaks scheduled into the tournament.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 2 Events)

A: Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, the Duelist should note whose turn it is when time is called, and raise their hands for a judge. The judge should be notified that the Match is ongoing and whose turn it is. The judge may or may not stay to supervise the End of Match procedure, but should ensure that both Duelists understand the following procedure.

Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Swiss portion of the tournament:

Continue until the end of the current turn.

If the Duel is not over at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”

Extra Turns = Conduct (5) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.

If a win condition (a Duelist’s Life Points is reduced to 0 or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown ) occurs within these (5) turns, the Duel ends as normal.

or ) occurs within these (5) turns, the Duel ends as normal. If a win condition does NOT occur within these (5) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” (5 turns) wins.

If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, the Duel is considered a Draw.

After the Duel is concluded, the Duelist who has won the most Duels is declared the winner of the Match. If both Duelists now have the same number of Duel wins, the Match is a Draw.



If both Duelists won one Duel and the third Duel ends in a Draw, the Match is considered to be a Draw.



If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and both Duelists have won the same number of Duels, the Match is considered to be a Draw.



If time is called before a Duel begins (during Side Decking, before drawing their opening Hands), and one Duelist has won more Duels, the Duelist with more wins is declared the winner of the Match.



Duelists may not choose to intentionally end a match in a Draw. Intentionally ending a Match in a Draw, or stalling to have a Match end in a Draw, is against tournament policy and could result in a Disqualification.

Match Draws may only occur during the Swiss portion of a tournament and only during End of Match procedures. Duelists may not intentionally end a Match in a Draw. Intentionally ending a Match in a Draw, or stalling to have a Match end in a Draw, is against tournament policy and could result in a Disqualification.

The World Championship Qualifier, Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier, Dragon Duel Last Chance Qualifier, and Dragon Duel will use this End of Match Procedure.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (Swiss Rounds – Tier 1 Events and Single-Elimination)

A: During Single-Elimination rounds, if Duelists have not completed their matches during their allotted time limit, proceed to End of Match procedures. Please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures during the Single-Elimination portion of the tournament:

Continue until the end of the current turn.

If the Duel did not end at the end of the turn, go to “Extra Turns.”

Extra Turns = Conduct (3) additional turns starting from the opponent’s turn.

If a win condition (a Duelist is reduced to 0 Life Points or an instant win condition such as the effect of Exodia the Forbidden One or Final Countdown ) occurs within these (3) turns, the Duel ends as normal.

or ) occurs within these (3) turns, the Duel ends as normal. If a win condition does NOT occur within these (3) turns, the Duelist who has higher Life Points after the “Extra Turns” wins.

If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the “Extra Turns” are completed, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game.

Life Points are checked after the turn has completed but before the opponent’s turn begins.



If a Duelist’s Life Points reach 0 or if a win condition occurs during the turn, normal game play rules apply.

Once the winner has been determined for the current Duel, the Match winner is determined.

If a Duelist has more wins than his or her opponent, that Duelist wins the Match.



If both Duelists have the same number of Duel wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.



Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck.





Duelists must use a random method (die roll, coin flip, etc.) to determine who will go first.





The Duel will continue for a total of (4) turns, two turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the (4) turns are up.





Once the four turns are completed, Life Point totals are compared and the Duelist with the highest Life Point total wins the Match.





If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same after the (4) turns are completed, then play will continue on a turn-by-turn basis, with the Duelist with the most Life Points at the end of a turn being declared the winner of that Game. Please use the same criteria listed above (Step 5).

Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination. There must always be a winner.

The 3 vs 3 Team Duel, and all Single-Elimination Public Events will use this End of Match Procedure.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: E-mail: sm.00074@konami.com

Phone: 310-220-8434

Registration Information

Q: When can I register for the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: Registration will be open on Friday, July 8th from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM, and on Saturday, July 9th, from 7:00 AM until 9:45 AM. We strongly recommend that you register on Friday, to make sure you are ready to play on Saturday. If you register on Friday, you do not need to register again on Saturday.

Your Deck List will be collected at Registration . Make sure your Deck List is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line.

Q: What will I need to bring in order to register?

A: Make sure you have all of the following, in order to register for the North American World Championship Qualifier or Dragon Duel WCQ:

Your COSSY ID (if you have lost your ID and cannot remember your number, we will be able to look it up on site).

A proper form of identification, with your name and photo. A driver’s license, school ID, or passport are all acceptable forms of identification. Since this tournament is invitation-only, it is important that we verify the identity of all participants.





Q: When will I receive my participation prizes?

A: You will receive your participation prizes when you register for the WCQ. Please keep in mind that these items are participation prizes. You must attend the WCQ and participate in order to be eligible to earn these prizes.

Invitations

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: Yes, you must have earned an invite at a Regional Qualifier, Dragon Duel, OTS Championship, or Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event in order to participate in the North American World Championship Qualifier.

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born 2003 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

A: Duelists who were born in 2003 or later who qualified for the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier may choose to play in the Main World Championship Qualifier instead of the Dragon Duel WCQ. Dragon Duelists may not register and/or participate in both events. A Dragon Duelist who is caught entering both events will be Disqualified and will not be able to compete in any other event, including any Public Events, at the World Championship Qualifier.

Q: How and when will I receive my invite?

A: The list of players who have earned invites to their World Championship Qualifier is posted online at the following locations:

North American WCQ:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals/2016/qualifiers.html

North American WCQ Error List:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals/2016/err_qualifiers.html

Dragon Duel WCQ:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals/2016/qualifiersDD.html Dragon Duel WCQ Error List:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals/2016/err_qualifiersDD.html



You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through e-mail or postal mail – you will be entered into the invite list database.



Information about your World Championship Qualifier will be posted online – it will not be mailed or sent to you. Duelists are responsible to verify that their name appears on the appropriate invite list, and to access posted information about their World Championship Qualifier tournament by checking the www.yugioh-card.com/en/events page for updates.

Q: What should I do if I can’t find my name on KDE’s online invite list?

A: First, look at the Regional Qualifier list at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/regionals_locations.html. Events that are highlighted in blue have had their results updated to the invite list.

If the event you have qualified at has already been processed, check the invite list and the appropriate error list carefully, to see if you have missed seeing your name. Look at the COSSY ID numbers as well.

If you do not see your name and the event at which you qualified is highlighted in blue, you should email us-opsupport@konami.com by following the instructions at the top of the Error List page that corresponds to the WCQ you are attending. 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.



If you see an error in your name or COSSY ID, you can also report this to us-opsupport@konami.com. Make sure to include your full name, COSSY ID, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified.

Public Events

Q: What is the Public Events schedule?

A:

Friday, July 8th

10:00 AM – 4:00PM Last Chance WCQ (16-player flights) $10.00 12:00 PM – 5:00PM Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 12:00 PM – 5:00PM Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 12:00 PM – 5:00PM Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) $12.00 12:00 PM – 5:00PM Win-A-Mat (8-player flights) $12.00 12:00 PM – 5:00PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (16-player flights) $12.00 11:00 AM Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ #1 FREE!! 1:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 2:00 PM Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ #2 FREE!! 2:00 PM Generation Duel Tournament $12.00

Saturday, July 9th

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM 2017 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) $12.00 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (16-player flights) $12.00 1:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series $30.00 per team 3:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 4:00 PM Generation Duel Tournament $12.00

Sunday, July 10th

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 2017 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (16-player flights) $12.00 10:00 AM 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling $30.00/team 11:00 AM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 1:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2004 or later) FREE!! 3:45 PM Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs 4:00 PM Public Event Playoffs



*Times subject to change

Name Entry Fee # of Participants Format Participation Prizing Prizing Last Chance Qualifier* $10 16 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 2 Booster Packs + 1 Duelist Pack 1st Place: An invite to the North American WCQ and SHVI Regional Game Mat 16 Player 2017 Regional Qualifiers* $12 per player 16 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: An invite to the 2017 World Championship Qualifier, Regional Deck Box, and SHVI Regional Game Mat 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling* $10 per player ($30 per team) 64 Teams 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) 2 Booster Packs and 1 Duelist Pack per team member 1st Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Secret Rares

2nd Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Ultra Rares

3rd/4th Place: Each team member will receive an uncut 3 x 3 sheet of Super Rares ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* $12 per player 64 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Generation Duel

Tournament $12 per player 64 Modified Advanced Format-Swiss

(No Playoff Cut) 3 Booster Packs 1st-4th Place: Generation Duel Playmat that corresponds to the era of the Deck they played Starter Deck Tournament $10 per player 8 Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1 Starter Deck 1st Place: Starter Deck Tournament Game Mat Structure Deck Tournament $10 per player 8 Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1 Structure Deck 1st Place: Structure Deck Tournament Game Mat Last Chance Dragon Duel WCQ * FREE!! Unlimited Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) Top 8 receive an invite to 2016 Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier, SHVI Regional Game Mat, and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt Dragon Duel* FREE!! Unlimited Sealed Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) 5 UDS Points Refer to What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel? section for prize information. Win-A-Mat $12 per player 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Qualifier $12 per player 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs, UDS Qualifier Lanyard, & 5 UDS Points 1st Place: UDS Qualifier Winner Pin &

20 UDS Points Yu-Gi-Oh! Day

Tournament $12 per player 16 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat

1st – 8th Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Token Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series $10 per player ($30 per team) 64 teams Advanced Format – Swiss, Playoff Top Cut 2 Booster Packs and 1 Duelist Pack per team member See prizing table below 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 Dragon Duel 3 3 Generation Duel Tournament 3 3 Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series 3 3 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling 2 2 16 Player 2017 Regional Qualifier Flights 2 2 ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! 2 2 Starter Deck Tournament 2 2 Structure Deck Tournament 2 2 Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Qualifier 2 2 Win-A-Mat 1 1 Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament 1 1

No Public Event Points are awarded to the following events:

North America World Championship Qualifier Main Event North American Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier Main Event Last Chance World Championship Qualifiers Last Chance Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier

Duelists must be present for the start of the first round of each event for which they register, in order to receive the entry points. You cannot register in more than one event at a time. If you register for an event while you are still enrolled in a previous event, you will forfeit all Public Event points for all events in which you are simultaneously registered.

Q: What is a Swiss Round Tournament?

A: Players are paired off based on each player’s win/loss record. Players are not eliminated when they lose a Match during Swiss tournaments – instead, they will continue to be paired against players with similar records for all remaining rounds of the event.

Q: What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?

A: Half of the tournament is eliminated after each round – the losing player is out of the tournament, while the winner goes on to the next round. This continues until only one player remains, who is then declared the winner.

Q: What are the rules for the Last Chance World Championship Qualifiers?

A: The Last Chance WCQs are Advanced Format, Constructed, 16-player, Single-Elimination Events, where the winner will earn an invite to the World Championship Qualifier.

There is no age limit for Duelists who are eligible to participate in the Last Chance WCQs.

There is no limit on how many Last Chance WCQs a Duelist can enter.

A Deck List is required to participate in a Last Chance WCQ. If you are eliminated from a Last Chance WCQ you may ask the Judge working your event for your Deck List if you plan on using the same Deck List to enter another Last Chance WCQ.

Only Duelists who do not already have an invite to the WCQ may participate in any Last Chance WCQ. Duelists who already have an invite and participate in a Last Chance WCQ will automatically lose their invite and will have to re-earn it to participate in the Main Event .

Duelists who win Last Chance WCQs will be required to register for the World Championship Qualifier in which they qualified for upon completion of the Last Chance WCQ they just won. Duelists are not required to use the same Deck that they won the Last Chance WCQ with, but are required to submit a new Deck List as part of the WCQ Registration process.

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 requirement starting at the WCQ is for Duelists born in 2004 or later.

Dragon Duel tournaments are Advanced Format, Constructed events. Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born in 2004 or later. Dragon Duels give a chance to earn an invite to the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier. It is run using Swiss Rounds without a Top Cut playoff.

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 2004 or later.

A minimum of (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 complete a copy of the 2017 WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or the parent/guardian.

Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?

A: Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive a Regional Game Mat, a Dragon Duel Medal, and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt.

In addition to the prizes listed above, Invites awarded in the Dragon Duel for the Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier are based off of attendance, with the top ranking Duelists after the final round of Swiss earning an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ that the Dragon Duel is qualifying for.

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.

All Duelists who earn an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ will receive 10 UDS Points.

Q: What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series and what are the rules?

A: Designed for students who want to attend and have fun competing at KONAMI premier-level events, the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series allows students from the same school to register as a team and compete for a variety of prizes.

Please visit this page for more details about the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/schooltournamentseries/index.html

Q: Who is eligible for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

A: All Team members must be currently enrolled at the same school. Team members must provide proof of registration with either a current School Identification Card with their registered name, proof of enrollment, or an official grade card (i.e. report card, transcript) with their name and the school’s name.

Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

A: Registration must be done on-site at the event. There will be one time to register for YCS Origins where Teams can fill out registration forms and turn in Deck lists:

Friday July 8th , 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Saturday July 9th, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Please visit this page for more details about registration to this public event:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/schooltournamentseries/index.html

Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series?

A: Please visit this page for more details about prizes awarded in this public event:

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/schooltournamentseries/index.html

Q: What are the rules for the 3 vs. 3 Team Duel event?

A: The 3 vs. 3 Team Dueling event will be Advanced Format Constructed, with Swiss Rounds with no Playoff Cut and will use the Single-Elimination end of match procedure.

Players must use an uncut KDE Registration Form sheet to register for this event (3 Registration Forms per sheet). The top player is automatically Player A, the middle is Player B, and the bottom is Player C.

Player A is considered to be the Team Captain and is the primary point of contact in regards to administrative purposes.

Each team must register a Team Name. The Team Name must be written on the top of the Registration Form. Team Names may not be offensive or disrespectful in any manner. Event Staff reserve the right to request a new team name if they feel the name may be inappropriate.

Here are the basic rules:

When registering for the tournament, each team will designate one Duelist on the team to be Duelist A, one to be Duelist B, and one to be Duelist C.

Team members must keep their team designation throughout the tournament.

Team members must keep their team designation throughout the tournament. At the start of the round, 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.

All members of the team will play a best 2 out of 3 match.

The team with the most Match wins gets the win for the round.

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.

Duelist A1 sits across from Duelist A2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.

Duelist B1 sits across from Duelist B2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.

Duelist C1 sits across from Duelist C2, and they play each other, best 2 out of 3.

At the end of the Round, the teams compare Match wins.

Duelist A1 won the Match against Duelist A2.

Duelist B1 won the Match against Duelist B2.

Duelist C1 lost the Match against Duelist C2.

Since Team 1 has 2 Match wins, Team 1 wins the round.

Q: What are the rules for the Starter Deck Tournament?

A:

The 8 Duelists are seated across from their first round opponent.

Each Duelist is then randomly given 1 sealed Starter Deck.

The Duelists will then be given 10 minutes to look over their cards and sleeve their main Deck and Extra Deck, should they choose to do so, with tournament-legal sleeves.

Once steps 2 and 3 are completed the Duelists then will play against their first round opponent in a best 2-out of-3 match.

Deck Construction Rules Main Deck Size All Main Deck Cards Extra Deck Size All Extra Deck Cards Forbidden/Limited List The Advanced Format list does not apply.

Q: What are the rules for the Structure Deck Tournament?

A:

The 8 Duelists are seated across from their first round opponent.

Each Duelist is then randomly given 1 sealed Structure Deck.

The Duelists will then be given 10 minutes to look over their cards and sleeve their main Deck and Extra Deck, should they choose to do so, with tournament-legal sleeves.

Once steps 2 and 3 are completed the Duelists then will play against their first round opponent in a best 2-out of-3 match.

Deck Construction Rules Main Deck Size All Main Deck Cards Extra Deck Size All Extra Deck Cards Forbidden/Limited List The Advanced Format list does not apply.

Q: What is the Generation Duel Tournament and what are the rules?

A: The Generation Duel Tournament is a new event where Duelists can play a Deck based off of one of the five different anime series (eras) of Yu-Gi-Oh! Each era has its own Forbidden & Limited List.

Please go to this page for the Generation Duel Tournament Forbidden & Limited lists, and more information!

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/generationduel.html

The Generation Duel Tournament is a Modified Advanced Format, Constructed event. The Number of players will determine the number of rounds that are played.

Number of Participants Number of Swiss Rounds 5 – 8 Duelists 3 Rounds 9 – 16 Duelists 4 Rounds 17 – 32 Duelists 5 Rounds 33 – 64 Duelists 6 Rounds

At the end of the rounds of Swiss the Duelist that are ranked 1st–4th place will receive the Generation Playmat that corresponds to the era of their deck.

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.

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.

Card Legality

Q: What cards are legal for play?

A: Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/index.html for at the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.

Q: Will Rise of the True Dragons Structure Deck be legal for play at the NAWCQ?

A: Yes, all cards in the Rise of the True Dragons Structure Deck will be legal for all tournament play starting July 8th, 2016 including all events at the NAWCQ.

Q: Is the new Shonen Jump Subscription Card Number SO: Utopic Zexal legal for play at the 2016 NAWCQ?

A: No. Number SO: Utopic Zexal will not be legal for play at the 2016 NAWCQ.

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 local-language translation of the card when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. Translations do not have to be an actual local language version of the card. An official local-language translation written down or printed is acceptable. If you want to use a local language version of the card as your translation, you must keep that card outside of your Deck box .

Travel

Q: What is the closest airport to the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: Pittsburg International Airport (PIT)

Q: What’s the best way to get to the tournament from the airport?

Taxi - A taxi from the Airport to downtown will be about $50.00.

Checker Cab 1-412-664-5600

Cranberry Taxi Inc dba Veterans Taxi 1-412-481-8387

Yellow Cab Co. of Pittsburg 1-412-321-8100

Shuttle

SuperShuttle Pittsburg 1-800-258-3826

Other

Pittsburgh International is among the first airports in the country to embrace the new technology that allows users to hail a ride via a smartphone application

Uber and Lyft have secured permits under the new policy and are now authorized to pick up passengers.

Q: Are there any nearby hotels?

A:

Courtyard by the Marriott Pittsburg Downtown

945 Penn Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA

412-434-5551

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

One Bigelow Square

Pittsburgh, PA

1-412-281-5800

Fairmont Pittsburgh

510 Market St.

Pittsburgh, PA

1-412-773-8800

Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown

1247 Smallman St.

Pittsburgh, PA

1-412-288-4350

Holiday Inn Express

228 Federal Street

Pittsburgh, PA

1-412-323-0300

Miscellaneous

Q: I want to judge at the World Championship Qualifier, instead of competing as a player – how can I volunteer?

A: If you’re interested in judging at the North American World Championship Qualifier, 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.

Potential judges are required to have passed the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test and joined the KDE Judge Program in order to be eligible to judge at 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: 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 the North American World Championship Qualifier. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.

Buying and selling includes all items, not just cards or gaming supplies.



Trading is restricted to cards – attendees may not bring other merchandise or items to the venue for trading.

Attendees may not solicit business, hand out flyers, etc. while at the venue.



The Tournament Organizer reserves the right to limit the amount of cards that can be brought into the venue for trading.

Q: I want to vend at the World Championship Qualifier, whom should I contact?

A: Vending space is available free of charge at the North American World Championship Qualifier venue, 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 the North American World Championship Qualifier, and not the Event Manager.

Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at the North American World Championship Qualifier. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at the North American World Championship Qualifier risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.

Q: Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

A: There are numerous dining opportunities at the convention center and immediately outside the venue.

Q: Can I get a COSSY ID number at the North American WCQ, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

A: If you do not have a COSSY ID number, you can get one at the event.

Q: Will there be coverage of the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: There will be a live stream of feature matches and Top Cut matches on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00AM CST and Sunday, July 10th from 9:00AM CST. The stream will be available on our official channel:

There will also be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, Deck analysis and more 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 live content from the tournament site.

Q: What cool things are there at the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: We have the photo booth where you can make your own personalized Yu-Gi-Oh! Token card, now with all-new designs.

Q: Will there be any Special Guests at the North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: Greg Abbey, the voice actor of Yusei Fudo from the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s animated series and Michael Liscio Jr., the voice actor of Yuya Sakaki on the new Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V series will be present at the WCQ. They will be available at specific times during the weekend to sign autographs so bring all of your favorite Yusei and Yuya cards.

Saturday, July 9th

10:00 AM* Opening Announcements (Yusei and Yuya)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM* Autograph signing (Yusei)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM* Autograph signing (Yuya) Sunday, July 10th

10:00 AM – 11:00AM Autograph Signing (Yuya)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM* Autograph signing (Yusei)

Before 2016 NAWCQ Top 16 Cut * Live Duel (Yusei and Yuya)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM* Autograph signing (Yusei and Yuya)

*Times subject to change

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