Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series

Atlanta, GA – FAQ

When: Feb 17th -18th, 2018 Where: Georgia International Convention Center Hall D

2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337

YCS Information

What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?

When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?

When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta begin?

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

How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

How do I obtain the Yu-Gi-Oh! Attribute Dice?

Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?

What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?

How many Duelists will advance to Day 2?

How many Duelists will advance to the Top Cut?

How will the Top 16 work for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?

If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?

I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?

Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have Yu-Gi-Oh! Very Important Players (VIP’s) and how do I qualify to be one?

Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?

Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?

What if someone who came with me does not know how to play?

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)

Public Events

Will there be Public Events?

What are the point values for the Public Events?

What is a Swiss Round Tournament?

What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?

How do I earn Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Points at YCS Atlanta?

What is a Dragon Duel?

What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?

What is the YCS Dragon Duel Championship?

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

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

What are the rules for a Starter Deck Tournament?

What are the rules for a Structure Deck Tournament?

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

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

What is the Duelist League and what are the rules?

What is the Public Events playoff?

Invitations

Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

If I am not from the United States or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2018 North American World Championship Qualifier?

If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born 2005 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

How and when will I receive my Invite?

Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?

Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

Card Legality

What cards are legal for play?

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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

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

Are there any nearby hotels?

Miscellaneous

I may need assistance to participate at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series due to a disability or recent injury, what should I do?

I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I apply?

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 a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, whom should I contact?

Where can I get food and drinks during the tournament?

When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?

Can I get a CARD GAME ID (previously COSSY ID) number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the tournament?

What if I lost an item at the tournament?

Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

YCS Information

Q: What happens at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event?

A: These are big, exciting 2-day events that take place from Saturday to Sunday. Duelists from all over will attend these events to compete for exclusive prizes; earn invites to their World Championship Qualifier; and spend the weekend Dueling, trading, and hanging out with hundreds of other Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.

In addition to the main Championship Series tournament, there are numerous Public Events, including tournaments specifically for Duelists born in 2005 or later, and Regional Qualifier tournaments. Competitive or casual, there is something for everyone to do at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series weekend event.

Q: When is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

Pre-Registration Feb 16th, 2018 Main Event Feb 17th-18th, 2018

Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

A:

Georgia International Convention Center

2000 Convention Center Concourse, Hall D

College Park, GA 30337

Q: What Security information should I know for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

A: There will be security personnel and local police onsite at YCS Atlanta.

Q: When do I turn in my Deck list for the YCS?

A: At YCS Atlanta we will be collecting your Deck list at registration. This means that you must have a completed Deck list ready to hand in when you register for the YCS. There will be one exception to this; if you Pre-Register on Friday, Feb 16th, 2018, you can turn in your Deck list when you Pre-Register or no later than 9:30 AM Saturday, Feb 17th, 2018 or you will be awarded at least a first round Game Loss and will not be allowed to participate until a legal Deck list has been properly submitted. Once a Deck list has been submitted it can no longer be changed .

You can find a copy of the official Konami Deck list located here:

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

This Deck list can be downloaded and filled out on your computer and printed out at home for your convenience.

Q: When can I register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

A: There are two opportunities to register for the Main Event. Duelists can register for the Main Event during Pre-Registration on Friday, Feb 16th, 2018 from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM or during Registration on Saturday, Feb 17th, 2018 from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM at the Atlanta Convention Center. If you choose to pre-register for the event on Friday, you will not need to show up and register on Saturday morning. Simply show up Saturday morning no later than 9:30 AM if you still need to turn in your Deck list, or by 9:45 AM if you have already handed in your Deck list, and your name will already be on the list for the 1st Round. The Player Meeting will occur while players are seated for the 1st Round of play, before play begins.

Q: What time does Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta start?

A:

Feb 16th, 2018

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pre-Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta



Feb 17th, 2018

8:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Registration for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Players who Pre-Registered must turn in Deck list

10:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta - Day 1



Feb 18th, 2018

9:00 AM: Start of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta - Day 2

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

A:

Place Prizes 1st Ultra Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 89: Diablosis the Mind Hacker

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Trophy

YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag

Paid travel and accommodations to the winner’s 2018 World Championship Qualifier

PlayStation®4 Pro 1TB system

Invite to and VIP status at the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

30 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points 2nd Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 89: Diablosis the Mind Hacker

YCS Branded Premium Messenger Bag

PlayStation®4 Pro 1TB system

Invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

10 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points 3rd Super Rare Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prize Card: Number 89: Diablosis the Mind Hacker

PlayStation®4 Pro 1TB system

Invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

10 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points 4th PlayStation®4 Pro 1TB system

Invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

10 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points 5th-8th PlayStation®4 500GB system

Invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

10 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points 9th-16th 24 booster packs of the current booster release

Invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat

10 Ultimate Duelist Series Points; World Qualifying Points

If attendance is 513 - 2048 Duelists, Duelists who rank 17th to 32nd will also receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat and an invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament.

If attendance is 2049 Duelists or more, Duelists who rank 33rd to 64th will also receive a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Top Cut Game Mat and an invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier tournament.

The number of World Qualifying Points for the Top Cut is awarded based on the total number of WCQ invites awarded at the YCS after final standings. For example, if there are 32 WCQ invites, the Duelist who comes in 1st place will earn 32 points, the 2nd place Duelist will earn 31 points, and so on, down to the 32nd place Duelist who will earn 1 point.

New for the 2017-2018 Dueling season, every player that makes the Top Cut at the YCS will also earn 32 World Qualifying Points in addition to the World Qualifying Points awarded to them after the event’s final standings. For example, if a YCS awards 32 invites to the WCQ, World Qualifier Points will be earned as follows:

Rank* World Qualifying Points Earned 1st 64 (32 pts for 1st place + 32 pts for Top Cut) 2nd 63 (31 + 32) 3rd 62 (30 + 32) 4th 61 (29 + 32) 5th 60 (28 + 32) 6th 59 (27 + 32) 7th 58 (26 + 32) 8th 57 (25 + 32)

*This would continue down to 32nd place, which would earn 33 World Qualifying Points.

More information about World Qualifying Points can be found here.

Q: How much does it cost to enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: The entry fee for the tournament is $20.00 USD. With your entry fee, you will receive five (5) booster packs of Extreme Force. While supplies last, attendees can also get “Yugi Hair” to wear at the event when registering for the YCS.

Q: How do I obtain the Attribute Dice?

A: All Duelists who pre-register and turn in their valid Deck list on Friday, Feb 16th, 2018 will receive one of the Yu-Gi-Oh! branded Attribute Dice, randomly in a blind bag.

Q: Are there any pack prizes apart from the five packs that everyone gets?

A: 9th - 16th place will receive 24 booster packs of Extreme Force. This is the only product prize, outside of the five (5) participation packs, that will be awarded.

Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments are Constructed events, which means each Duelist must bring his or her own Deck to compete. Decks must be constructed per the latest Advanced Format guidelines. (See here for more information: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/index.html ). The Forbidden & Limited list is updated periodically; refer to the “UPDATED” date on that page to ensure your Deck matches the current format.

Q: How many rounds will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have?

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

Number of Participants Number of Swiss Rounds Swiss Rounds Day 1 Swiss Rounds Day 2 Playoff Top Cut 129 – 256 Duelists 8 Rounds 8 Rounds None Top 32 257 – 512 Duelists 9 Rounds 9 Rounds None Top 32 513 – 1024 Duelists 10 Rounds 8 Rounds 2 Rounds Top 32 1025 – 2048 Duelists 11 Rounds 9 Rounds 2 Rounds Top 32 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 513 - 1024 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players with a minimum of 16 Points, whichever number is larger, will advance to Day 2.

If there are 1025 - 2048 Duelists registered for the YCS, then the Top 128 Duelists OR all players 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 YCS, then the Top 256 Duelists OR all players 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 2048 or fewer 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.

If there are 2049 or more Duelists, the tournament will cut to Top 64 after all rounds of Swiss are completed. If the Top Cut is 64 players, prizes will be awarded down to 64th place.

Q: How will the Top 16 work for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: At YCS Atlanta the Top 16 Competitors will be using their Advanced Constructed deck they entered the YCS with to play out the Top 16.

Q: What will I need to bring to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament?

A: You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. If you have a CARD GAME ID number (formerly known as COSSY ID), you should bring your number. You should bring a form of personal identification with a picture. You’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drinks, Public Events, etc.).

Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, what should I expect?

A: Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series are among the biggest of all Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, and attract Duelists of all ages and skill levels. Many Duelists travel great distances to attend the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, so you can expect to meet hundreds of fellow Yu-Gi-Oh! fans from all over.

There are a lot of things you should do to make sure you are prepared before heading to the tournament.

Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.

You’ll have a better time at the event if you don’t have too many bulky or heavy possessions to carry around, as it can get crowded there on the floor. Think ahead while you are planning what to bring with you.

When you get to the event, you will need to register to play. You can register on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, or you can register on the morning of the event. If you live in the area or arrive early enough on Friday, you should register then. It will save you a lot of time the following morning.

If you need to register on the day of the event, get there early! Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and there will already be a line of people waiting. You’ll need to be in line by 9:45 AM, or you will not be able to enter the tournament when it begins. We must start without you, to make sure the event begins on time – you’ll still be able to play, but you will not be able to enter the tournament until the second round begins and you will start with a Round One match loss.

To register, you’ll need a Registration form, a form of ID, your CARD GAME ID if you have one already, and the entry fee for the tournament. You can get a Registration form at the event, or you can get one to print at home before the tournament by clicking on this link:



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

Make sure your Registration form is filled out completely before you reach the registration station.

You will also need a CARD GAME ID card – this is the ID number used to track you in the tournament. If you don’t already have one, you will be able to get one at the tournament.

If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the Registration station to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.

Once you have a completed Registration form and a CARD GAME ID, you can register for the tournament.

You will also need a Deck list. A Deck list is required to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament. You can get a Deck list form at the event when you register, or you can download one to fill out ahead of time by clicking on this link:



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 you have in your Deck.

Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck list.

Make sure your Deck list exactly matches your Deck.

Your Deck list will be collected at Registration. Make sure your Deck list is ready before you reach the front of the Registration line. Once a Deck list has been submitted it can no longer be changed.

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

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

Remember, there is much more to do at a YCS than just compete in the main tournament. There are lots of Public Events, vendors buying and selling cards, and other Duelists to trade with. Read over the FAQ carefully, and you’ll be off to a great start.

Q: I will be bringing my children to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. Is there anything I should know?

A: If your child was born in 2005 or later, there is a special tournament each day just for this age group, called a Dragon Duel. You can find more information about Dragon Duels in the Public Events section of this FAQ.

We will have a Parents’ 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.

Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have Yu-Gi-Oh! Very Important Players (VIP’s) and how do I qualify to be one?

A: Yes! We will have VIP’s at YCS Atlanta. To qualify as a Yu-Gi-Oh! VIP, a Duelist needs to attend and win one of several VIP Qualifier tournaments hosted by OTS before each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. You can find information on those qualifiers here; http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/specialevents.html. A player who wins a VIP Qualifier or a UDS Champion who brings their Champion Belt to the YCS earns the following benefits as a VIP:

FREE entry to the YCS and any participation prizes normally awarded (participation packs, Attribute Dice, etc.) if applicable.

Two-Round Bye at the YCS (VIP’s start the tournament in Round 3 with a 2-0 record (2 Wins and 0 losses)

Assigned Seating throughout the course of the YCS Main Event in a VIP Section

Brief Player Profile on the YCS Coverage Site, https://yugiohblog.konami.com/

Q: Will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series have the Bounty Feature?

A: Yes! We will be including the Bounty Feature forthe Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series. At the start of the tournament, a certain number of Duelists will be selected and tagged with Konami lanyards. Each lanyard will bear a number, from 1 to 10. Each of these Bounty Duelists will begin the tournament with a stack of booster packs (4 packs per round) allotted to him or her. So, for a 10-round tournament, the total Bounty on each Duelist would be 40 booster packs.



At the start of each round, 4 packs will be removed from each Bounty Duelist’s total, and placed in their Bounty Pile. If the Bounty Duelist wins, he or she receives 2 of the packs from the Bounty Pile, leaving the rest in the pile. If the Bounty Duelist loses, the opponent claims all 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 (Swiss rounds only). 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 an eye-catching hat. Only players who have pre-registered for the tournament will be selected as a Bounty Duelist. If you are chosen, you don’t have to participate if you would rather not join in.

Q: Will there be meal breaks during the tournament?

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

Q: What if someone who came with me does not know how to play?

A: If someone who is attending the YCS that does not know how to play Yu-Gi-Oh!, do not worry. We will have capable staff on site who will be more than happy to teach them how to play.

Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes? (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 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 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 Swiss rounds of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament and the Dragon Duels 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, Duelist League, Generation Duel, Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series, and all Single-Elimination Public Events will use this End of Match Procedure.

Public Events

Q: Will there be Public Events?

A:

Saturday, Feb 17th, 2018

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Battle City Tournament (8-Player Flights) $12.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Duelist League (8-Player Flights) $4.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (8-Player Flights) $12.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Structure Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Ultimate Duelist Series Qualifier (8-Player Flights) $12.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Speed Duel (4-Player Flights) FREE!! 12:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2005 or later) FREE!! 2:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 3:00 PM Generation Duel Tournament $12.00

Sunday, Feb 18th, 2018

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 2018 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Battle City Tournament (8-Player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Duelist League (8-Player Flights) $4.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament (8-Player Flights) $12.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Starter Deck Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Structure 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 Speed Duel (4-Player Flights) FREE!! 10:00 AM 3 vs. 3 Team Tournament $30.00 per team 11:00 AM Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 2005 or later) FREE!! 11:00 AM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00 12:00 PM Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series $30.00 per team 12:00 PM Generation Duel Tournament $12.00 3:45 PM Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs 4:00 PM Public Event Playoffs 4:30 PM YCS Dragon Duel Championship Playoff

Registration for ongoing Public Events begins at the event’s start time. Registration for all non-ongoing Public Events begins approximately one hour before the event is scheduled to begin.





Name Entry Fee** # of Participants Format Participation Prizing Prizing 2018 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights)* $12 per player 16 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: An invite to the 2018 World Championship Qualifier, Regional Deck Box, and 2018 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 32 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Battle City Tournament $12 per player 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Battle City Game Mat

2nd – 4th Place: Battle City Token Card Dragon Duel* FREE!! Unlimited Sealed Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) Refer to What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel? section for prize information. Duelist League $4 per player 8 Advanced Format – Swiss (No Playoff Cut) 1 Booster Pack 1st Place: 2 Duelist League Rare Cards

2nd – 8th Place: 1 Duelist League Rare Card Generation Duel

Tournament* $12 per player 64 Modified Advanced Format-Swiss

(No Playoff Cut) 3 Booster Packs 1st-4th Place: Generation Duel Game Mat that corresponds to the era of the deck they played Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Tournament $12 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat

1st – 8th Place: Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Token Starter Deck Tournament $10 8 Sealed Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1 Starter Deck 1st Place: Starter Deck Tournament 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 Speed Duel FREE!! 4 Sealed Format – Single Elimination (Ongoing) - 1st Place: 2 Turbo Packs Win-A-Mat $12 per player 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 3 Booster Packs 1st Place: Win-A-Mat Game Mat 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 and 1 Duelist Pack per team member See prizing table below YCS Dragon Duel Championship Playoff* Free 2 Advanced Format – One (1) Match 1st Place: YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy & a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards Public Events Playoff* Free 4 per Playoff Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 1st Place: Super Rare copy of the current 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 3 3 Yu-Gi-Oh! School Tournament Series 3 3 3 vs 3 Team Duel 3 3 ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! 2 2 Battle City Tournament 2 2 Regional Qualifier Flights 2 2 Starter Deck Tournament 3 3 Structure Deck Tournament 3 3 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:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Main Event YCS Dragon Duel Championship Duelist League Speed Duel

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 rounds – instead, they will continue to be paired against players with similar records for all remaining rounds of the event.

Q: What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?

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

Q: How do I earn Ultimate Duelist Series (UDS) Points at YCS Atlanta?

A: UDS Points are awarded based on participation and/or final standings at YCS Atlanta





Criteria Category Points to be Awarded Pin Awarded Participate in YCS or YCS Dragon Duel Participation 5 UDS Points Participate in UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) 5 UDS points Win UDS Qualifier (8-Player Public Event at Tier 2 Events) Winner 20 UDS Points Yes Win YCS or YCS Dragon Duel Championship 30 UDS Points Rank high enough to earn WCQ Invite at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite Invite 10 UDS Points Accurately complete WCQ invite paperwork at any Tier 2 Event offering WCQ Invite* 5 UDS Points Judge at a YCS 20 UDS points

*UDS Points for accurately completing WCQ Invite paperwork are awarded and reflected on each player’s total once a year, after the conclusion of that Region’s World Championship Qualifier.

No UDS Points are awarded for the non-UDS Qualifier Public Events held at the YCS.

For more information about UDS Points and the Ultimate Duelist Series, visit: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/ultimateduelist/index.html.

Q: What is a Dragon Duel?

A: Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born before a certain calendar year, with the calendar year requirement moving forward after the World Championship each year. The current year requirement is for Duelists born on 2005 or later.

Dragon Duel tournaments are exclusive to Duelists born 2005 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.

Number of Participants* Number of

Swiss Rounds Playoff Top Cut 4 – 8 3 Rounds of Swiss None 9 – 16 4 Rounds of Swiss None 17 – 32 5 Rounds of Swiss None 33 – 64 6 Rounds of Swiss None 65 – 128 7 Rounds of Swiss None

The Dragon Duels at YCS Atlanta will be Sealed Play using Battle Pack: Epic Dawn. Here are the rules for the Dragon Duel Sealed Play:

Each Dragon Duelist is given 10 sealed Battle Packs.

The Dragon Duelists then need to open all the Battle Packs and separate the Xyz monsters and Starfoils from the rest of the cards.

The Dragon Duelists will then be given 20 minutes to look over their cards, build and sleeve their 40-card main Deck, should they choose to sleeve their deck, they must do so with tournament-legal sleeves. All Dragon Duelists will also receive a pack of WCQ Sleeves. You do not need to use these sleeves in the event.

Once the above steps 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 (Minimum) 40 non-Xyz Monster Cards in Main Deck Side Deck Size All non-XYZ Monster Cards not in the Main Deck Extra Deck Size All Xyz Monster Cards Forbidden/Limited List No Forbidden & Limited Card List is used

There is no entry fee for this Dragon Duel tournament. The Battle Pack participation product is provided at no cost by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

Participants are required to provide proof of age to participate in a Dragon Duel (Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, etc).

Duelists must be born in 2005 or later.

A minimum of four (4) Duelists is required to run a Dragon Duel tournament.

A Deck list is required for participation into a Dragon Duel. Dragon Duel tournaments are Tier 2 events.

All Duelists who earn an invite to the Dragon Duel WCQ or their guardian must fill out a copy of the 2018 WCQ Invite Form prior to receiving their prizes. A valid e-mail address must be provided for either the Duelist or the guardian.

The winner of the Saturday Dragon Duel will not be able to participate in the Sunday Dragon Duel, but the winner from the Saturday Dragon Duel and the winner from the Sunday Dragon Duel will compete for the Dragon Duel Trophy on Sunday, Feb 18th, 2018 at 4:30 PM.

Q: What are the prizes for the Dragon Duel?

A: Top 4 Duelists in a Dragon Duel tournament will receive a 2018 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.

Number of Dragon Duelers # of Invites 4 – 8 4 Invites 9 – 16 8 Invites 17 – 32 12 Invites 33 – 64 16 Invites 65 or more 20 Invites

Duelists are required to complete and submit a WCQ Invite form on site. Prizes are not awarded until after the WCQ Invite forms have been completed and properly submitted.

The winner from both the Saturday, Feb 17th Dragon Duel and the Sunday, Feb 18th Dragon Duel will compete for the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion and a YCS Dragon Duel Champion Trophy.

Q: What is the YCS Dragon Duel Championship?

At 4:30 PM on Sunday,

Feb 18th we will take the 1st place winners of the Dragon Duels on Saturday and Sunday and have them play a best 2-out-of-3 Match using their own constructed deck

The YCS Dragon Duel Championship is a way to honor our Dragon Duelers who attend each YCS event. The Dragon Dueler who places 1st on the Saturday, Nov 18th Dragon Duel will not be able to compete in the Dragon Duel on Sunday, Feb 18th. They do instead get a free entry into any non-Dragon Duel Public Event on Sunday, Feb 18th.. The winner will receive the title of YCS Dragon Duel Champion, a YCS Dragon Duel Championship trophy, and a Super Rare set of the Darklord YCS Prize Cards.

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 Atlanta where Teams can fill out registration forms and turn in Deck lists:

Registration:

Sunday, Feb 18th, 2018 11:00 AM – 12:00 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 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 a Starter Deck Tournament?

A:

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

Each Duelist is then given one (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 the above steps 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 a Structure Deck Tournament?

A:

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

Each Duelist is then given one (1) of the same 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 the above steps 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 Speed Duel Tournament and what are the rules?

A: Speed Duel is a fun, fast-paced Sealed Deck tournament that lets Duelists enjoy Decks played in the Duel Links App on the table top.

The four (4) Duelists are seated across from their first opponent

Each Duelist will randomly receive 1 of 6 pre-constructed Decks based on Decks played by your favorite characters from the Duel Links App such as Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, Mai Valentine and others.

Duelists will then play a single (1) game match with 4,000 life points in single elimination.

Duelists draw four (4) cards in their opening hand

There is not a Main Phase after the Battle Phase (Main Phase 2)

Once you are eliminated the Judge will collect the deck and prepare it for the next tournament.

You can enter this tournament as often as you wish to try out the various Decks.

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 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 Duel Game Mat that corresponds to the era of their Deck.

Q: What is the Duelist League and what are the rules?

A: The Duelist League is intended for younger Duelists or Duelists that are not familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments. The Duelist League gives them a chance to experience tournament play without all the pressures found in higher level tournaments.

The Duelist League is an Advanced Format, Constructed event only playing 3 Rounds of Swiss with no Top Cut. At the end of the rounds of Swiss the Duelist ranked in 1st place will get to choose 2 Duelist League Rare cards from a random assortment. Then from order of 2nd to 8th place those Duelists will get to choose 1 Duelist League Rare card.

Q: What is the Public Events playoff?

A: The Public Events playoff gives eight (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 (4) 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 tie in total points, the selection will be made by random drawing from the tied competitors.

Playoff 2: Four (4) names will be drawn at random from all Public Events entrants over the course of the weekend. These four (4) 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.

Invitations

Q: Do I need an invitation to participate in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: You do not need an invitation to participate. This event is open to all Duelists.

Q: If I am not from the United States or Canada and I win the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, do I get to play in the 2018 North American World Championship Qualifier?

A: No, you will not. If the winner does not reside in the US or Canada, he or she will win a trip to his or her own TCG World Championship Qualifier event. He or she will not be eligible to compete in the North American World Championship Qualifier.

You can earn a WCQ invite through Regional Qualifiers, Dragon Duels, OTS Championships, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Tournaments in any country within North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania, but you can only compete in the World Championship Qualifier held for your Region and only for the Regions listed here.

Examples If a Duelist from Mexico qualifies in the United States, he or she will still play in the Central American World Championship Qualifier. If a Duelist who resides outside of North America, Latin America, Europe, or Oceania travels to an event in North America, Latin America, Europe, or Oceania, that Duelist is not eligible to earn an invite.

If you qualify in an event outside of your country, the invite will be awarded to the WCQ event in which your region would normally qualify for (North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania only). This means that if the event was held in your country, if the invite would be awarded to a National Championship instead of a WCQ Continental Championship, the invite will be to the National Championship (North America, Latin America, Europe, and Oceania only).

Q: If I qualified in a Dragon Duel tournament (for Duelists born in 2005 or later) can I play in the regular World Championship Qualifier?

A: Duelists who were born in 2005 or later are eligible to play in their World Championship Qualifier, in addition to any separate events held specifically for Duelists born in 2005 or later.

Q: How and when will I receive my Invite?

A: The list of players who have earned invites to their World Championship Qualifier will be posted online at. You will not receive a physical invitation, or an invitation through e-mail or postal mail – you will be entered in 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.

If you have a question about your Invite status, you can e-mail us-opsupport@konami.com and ask. Please provide your full name, CARD GAME ID number, and the date and location of the event at which you qualified, along with your question, so we can answer you quickly and efficiently.

Remember that Invite status information isn’t automatically or instantly updated, so you should allow some time for results to be posted from your tournament – it can take several weeks for the data to be entered into the system, and posted online.

Q: Is travel or hotel included with my Invite?

A: Only the winner of each Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament will receive paid travel and accommodations for their 2018 TCG World Championship Qualifier tournament. Invites earned in any other way do not include travel or accommodations.

Q: Can I bring someone with me if I win the trip?

A: If you are 17 or younger, 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.

Card Legality

Q: What cards are legal for play?

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

The latest release, Extreme Force is legal for play on February 2nd, 2018, so it will be legal for play at YCS Atlanta.



Cards obtained as subscription promos* for Weekly SHONEN JUMP Magazine are legal one week after the Expected Delivery Date for the promo, which can be found on VIZ’s website here: https://www.viz.com/wsj-promo.

(Please note there are two dates for each card on this website, make sure you are looking at the Expected Delivery Date).

Subscription promo cards cannot be used in Sanctioned events prior to the legality date as described above, even if they are received early.

*These subscription promos are only available if you are a resident of US or Canada, and tournament legal dates apply only to sanctioned North American events.

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

A: No, cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments, even if you have a translation available.

Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?

A: You may use foreign-language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, if 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.

Travel

Q: What is the closest airport to the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

A:

Airport Name Airport Code City & State Distance Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL Atlanta, GA 2.9 miles

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

A: Via the FREE ATL SkyTrain (automated people mover):

After you pick up your checked luggage at the north or south baggage claim area, follow the overhead signs and hallway placards toward the Rental Car Center. Proceed out of the west end of the terminal under the covered walkway. Take the escalator up to the station and board the ATL SkyTrain for the free, short ride to the GICC station.

Q: Are there any nearby hotels?

A: There are no special room rates for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta, but here are a few hotels nearby.

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway

2020 Convention Center Concourse

Atlanta, GA 30337

(404) 763-1544

SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway

2091 Convention Center Concourse

College Park, GA 30337

(770) 907-8880

Miscellaneous

Q: I may need assistance to participate at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series due to a disability or recent injury, what should I do?

A: Please contact the Tournament Organizer (see below) to make them aware of your concerns so that between them and the Konami Representatives, you can be provided with a comfortable gaming experience.

Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, instead of competing as a player – how can I apply?

A: If you’re interested in judging at the 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. 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 are required to hold RC-1 certification and be registered as judges in the KDE Judge Program to judge at a YCS. All potential judges must pass the online Rulings Comprehension Level 1 test, and then send in a completed application to join the Judge Program. 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 several vendors present, selling single cards, sealed product, and card supplies such as sleeves and deck boxes. Vendors will also be buying cards on site.

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

A: Duelists are not allowed to buy or sell from one another at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues. If you do so, you risk incurring penalties, including being disqualified and removed from the event.

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 number of cards that can be brought into the venue for trading.

Q: I want to vend at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series, who should I contact?

A: Vending space is available free of charge at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venues, but is only available to Official Tournament Stores in good standing. Vendors must meet certain requirements and agree to abide by set guidelines. Interested vendors should email us-opsupport@konami.com with the header “Request to Vend at [name and location of event].” Vendors will be required to complete and apply for each event at which they wish to vend. Keep in mind that KDE handles the applications for vending at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events, and not the Event Manager.

Cash transactions with anyone other than an approved vendor at an approved location are prohibited at Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series events. Attendees who conduct cash transactions, such as selling of cards or product, to anyone other than an approved vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series event risk penalties including disqualification and expulsion from the venue.

Anyone buying and/or selling as an unauthorized vendor at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series venue may also risk incurring penalties, including but not limited to, being disqualified and removed from the event, suspensions from Konami Organized Play, and suspension as an Official Tournament Store.

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

A: There will be concessions at the convention center, both in the hall and in the common areas.

Q: When will the schedule for other Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournaments be posted?

A: For updated information on this event and other events as they become finalized, keep checking www.yugioh-card.com/en/events . There is no set time frame for these announcements; they will be made as the information becomes available.

Q: Can I get a CARD GAME ID (previously COSSY ID) number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?

A: If you previously had a COSSY ID, that same number will carry over as your CARD GAME ID. You will still need to register online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

If you do not remember your previous 10-digit ID, a registration staff member on-site should be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.

If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.

Duelists are not required to have their actual CARD GAME ID card to participate, though it is encouraged.

Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series?

A: There will be round-by-round online coverage of this event, including feature matches, a photo gallery, Deck analysis and more at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/. 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: Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the tournament?

Attendees may not bring any items into the tournament venue that are prohibited by law in their area ( local, state, or federal ). In addition, unlawful items/transactions, weapons of any kind, and substance drugs which may be illegal on a local, state, and/or federal level , are not allowed at Sanctioned/Official events. Attendees who bring any such items to a tournament venue will incur penalties, including Disqualification and removal from the event, and risk suspension from KDE Organized Play.

The use of electronic and/or vapor cigarettes are not permitted on the tournament floor at any Sanctioned/Official events, or in areas designated for tournament attendees.

Q: What if I lost an item at the tournament?

Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. Konami Digital Entertainment, Tournament Organizers, Staff, and Judges bear no responsibility for, and cannot be held liable for, any loss, theft or damage to the person or personal property of any attendee.

The Tournament Organizer is required to keep lost and found items for at least 60 days after the conclusion of the Event. Duelists who lost items should seek the Lost & Found on-site. If the item is not found on-site, Duelists are encouraged to contact the Tournament Organizer within the 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in. Tournament Organizer contact information can be found below.

Q: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Atlanta?

A: E-mail: wm.74472@konami.com

Phone: (310) 220-8100

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