2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME World Championship

When: August 20 - 21, 2016 Where: Orange County Convention Center

West Concourse

Orlando, FL





2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME World Championship Information

What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

What Security information should I know for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

What cool things are there to do at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

Will there be any Special Guests at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

What is the Schedule of Public Events being held in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

What is the format for the Public Events?

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

What is a Dragon Duel?

What is a Swiss Round Tournament?

What is a Single-Elimination Tournament?

What cards are legal for play?

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

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

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

Q: What is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A: The best Duelists from all over the world will assemble in Orlando, FL on August 20th and 21st for the well-deserved opportunity to play for the coveted title of 2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) World Champion or 2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Dragon Duel World Champion, for those born 2003 or later, at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME World Championship.

In this year’s Championship, 34 expert Duelists (22 in the World Championship and 12 in the Dragon Duel World Championship) will vie for the chance to hoist the Champion’s trophy high. Six players from North America, three players from Latin America (including the defending Dragon Duel World Champion), five players from Japan (including the defending World Champion), six from Europe and Oceania, and two from Asia have set their sights on winning the World Championship title. Three players from North America, two players from Latin America, two players from Japan, three from Europe and Oceania, and two from other Asian countries will battle for the title of Dragon Duel World Champion. These elite players competed at their National or World Championship Qualifiers (WCQ) and have earned the right to represent their region in Orlando. Each one believes that they have the unbeatable combination of cards and strategy to beat their opponents for the long sought-after World Champion title.

Only these invited Duelists are eligible to compete in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship itself, but the general public is encouraged to attend – Duelists from all over the globe are welcome to join in the festivities! Come as a spectator, or as a participant in one of the many FREE Public Events and carnival games being held at the event, or to meet some of the anime’s most famous voice actors. There is something for everyone!

Please see the Public Events information below for more details on these additional tournaments.

Q: Where is the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A:

Orange County Convention Center

West Concourse

9800 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

West Hall WE2 (Public Events hall) & West Hall F (World Championship Stage)

Q: What Security information should I know for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A: In order to ensure the best event experience for all players and attendees, the following security measures have been put in place for the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship:

Everyone that enters the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship will need to go through a security screening area and check point in the West Hall Lobby.

Everyone that enters the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship Public Event or Main Event entrance will receive a wristband with a number and another band for their bag with a number that matches the number on the wristband they were given. Please note that there is a strict one-bag limit (one personal item that includes, but is not limited to, backpacks, handbags, and purses) for each Duelist or spectator that enters the premises.

These extra security measures will be enforced throughout the event.

Q: What cool things are there to do at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A: In addition to being able to cheer on the representatives of your region, carnival games, and free Public Events will be available throughout the Public Events Hall for attendees to enjoy. There will be a Green Screen Photo Booth where you can make your own personalized Yu-Gi-Oh! Token card with all-new designs! We will also have a “Duel the Champion” event being held in the Public Events Hall on Sunday, in which Duelists will have the opportunity to Duel against one of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship competitors.

There will also be a Voiceover Contest for the upcoming feature film, Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions!

DUEL THE CHAMPION

Sunday, August 21st, 2016

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Duel the Champion

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Duel the Champion

Attendees will receive 1 Astral Pack for participating, and 2 Astral Packs for winning a Duel

CARNIVAL GAMES

Carnival Games will run from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM on Saturday, and 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Sunday. Attendees will earn stamps based on participation and on how well they play each game. The collected stamps can be traded for premium prizes.

Carnival Game Details Stamps Awarded Basketball Challenge 3 basketball shots from a designated distance to test your skill! 1 stamp for participation, 1 stamp per basket made Bean Bag Toss Strike the targets with 3 bean bags with perfect accuracy! 1 stamp for participation, 1 stamp per target made Bingo Classic game of bingo to test your luck! 1 stamp for participation, 3 stamps for first bingo, 2 stamps for second bingo Giant JENGA® Can you stack up against the law of gravity before the tower collapses? 1 stamp for participation,3 stamps for winner Prize Wheel Spin the wheel and win a free prize! 1 stamp for participation MEGA DUEL Join a team of 3-5 other Duelists and play through a few turns of a Duel on a MEGA mat with MEGA cards! 1 stamp for participation

Yu-Gi-Oh! THE DARK SIDE OF DIMENSIONS VOICEOVER CONTEST

We're inviting fans to audition for a voiceover part in the upcoming North American release of the movie.

WHERE and WHEN:

Taking place at the 2016 Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME World Championship August 20th- August 21st

Audition in person at the Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, Orlando, FL

Auditions are open to ages 8 and over and open to the public. You must be a U.S. resident to participate.

Audition times:

Saturday, August 20th

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday August 21st

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHAT

Audition to be cast as one of two extra character roles (minor part approximately 1 line) for the upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! movie, one male and one female role.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Judges will select the Winners based on the following criteria: overall sound quality of voice, uniqueness of voice, appropriateness to character, and creative execution of line.

Two winners will be chosen.

Winner’s voice will be included in the North American version of the movie and name will appear in the end credit roll and corresponding DVD editions.

Limit one speaking role per winner.

Winners will be selected and notified on or about September 6, 2016.

Must present proof of age and U.S. residency, and photo ID.

Minors under the age of 18 must have an adult present to register and audition.

No purchase necessary to enter or to win.

Official Rules will be available on line at www.yugioh.com and posted at the Event.

Q: Will there be any Special Guests at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A: Dan Green, the voice actor of Yugi Muto and Yami Yugi on the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series, and Eric Stuart, the voice actor of Seto Kaiba from the original Yu-Gi-Oh! series, will be present at the World Championship. They will be available at specific times during the weekend to sign autographs so bring all of your favorite Yugi, Yami Yugi, and Seto Kaiba cards!

Saturday, August 20th, 2016

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Autograph Signing (Dan Green – Yugi, Yami Yugi & Eric Stuart – Seto Kaiba)*

Sunday, August 21st, 2016

11:00 AM – 12:30PM Autograph Signing (Dan Green – Yugi, Yami Yugi & Eric Stuart – Seto Kaiba)*

*Autograph Signing sessions will be held in the Public Events hall, Orange County Convention Center West Hall Lobby Room W230 A, unless otherwise indicated on-site. Q: What is the Schedule of Public Events being held at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A:

Saturday August 20th, 2016

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Win-A-Mat (16-player Flights) 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2017 Regional Qualifier (32-player Flights) 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Dragon Duel (for Duelists born 2004 or later) 11:00 AM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! 12:00 PM Generation Duel

Sunday August 21st, 2016

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Win-A-Mat (16-player Flights) 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2017 Regional Qualifier (32-player Flights) 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Duel the Champions 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dragon Duel (for Duelists born 2004 or later) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duel the Champions 11:00 AM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! 12:00 PM Generation Duel



Name Entry Fee # of Participants Format Prizing 32-Player 2017 Regional Qualifiers* Free!! 32 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1st Place: An invite to the 2017 World Championship Qualifier, and TDIL Regional Game Mat ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!* Free!! Unlimited Advanced Format – Single-Elimination 1st Place: Oversized Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Dragon Duel* Free!! 8 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1st Place: An invite to the 2017 Dragon Duel World Championship Qualifier and a Dragon Duel T-Shirt Win-A-Mat Free!! 16 Advanced Format – Single-Elimination (Ongoing) 1st Place: 2016 World Championship Win-A-Mat Game Mat Generation Duel * Free!! 128 Modified Advanced Format- Swiss

(No Playoff Cut) 1st-8th Place: Generation Duel Game Mat that corresponds to the era of the Deck they played.

*Decklist is Required

Q: What is the format for the Public Events?

A: All of these Public Events are Constructed events; which means that 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/index.html . ) The Advanced Format changed as of April 11th, 2016 and will be the format used during the World Championship weekend and all the Tier 2 events that will be held during the month of August. You will need to make sure your Deck matches the current format.

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

A: The Generation Duel Tournament is a new event in which 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 for 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 65 – 128 Duelists 7 Rounds

At the end of the rounds of Swiss the Duelist that are ranked 1st–8th place will receive the Generation Game Mat that corresponds to the era of their Deck.

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 at this World Championship 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 offer 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 four (4) Duelists are 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 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 cards are legal for play?

A: Only cards that have been released in TCG territories are allowed for play in the Public Events at the World Championship. Please check the “Products” page online at http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/ for the most current legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.

Also check this link for the current legality of all promotional cards http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/gameplay/cardlegality.html.



*The Dark Illusion is tournament legal for only the Public Events at the World Championship.

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

A: Yes, cards printed for Asian markets that also fall under the legal for play guidelines above are legal for play in the Public Events tournaments held at the World Championship. This is a one-time exception, made for the Public Events at the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship. Q: Will there be coverage of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

A: There will be a live stream of feature matches and Top Cut matches on Saturday, August 20th from 9:00AM EST and Sunday, August 21st from 9:30AM EST.

The stream will be available on our official channels at

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/officialyugiohchannel

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialYuGiOhTCG

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: Who should I contact if I have questions about the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship?

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

Phone: 310-220-8434

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