Yu-Gi-Oh! - OTS Championship - Saturday 12pm (22/02/25)

OTS Championships are large tournaments and attract competitive Duelists who are attempting to earn World Championship Qualifier invites, OTS Championship prizes and challenge their Dueling skills.

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 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.

Duelists may link the NEURON phone app with their KONAMI ID. This will allow quick access to the Duelists KCGN ID. This also provides additional benefits, such as notifications of qualification status, and online reservation (where offered by the host OTS).

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the OTS Championship is scheduled to start to ensure you will be properly registered for the tournament.

You will also need a Deck List. A Deck List is required to participate in the OTS Championship. 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/uk/gameplay/rulings/constructed_deck_list.pdf. Write the name of each card in full and write down how many copies you have in your Deck.

• Make sure your name and KCGN ID are on your Deck List.
• Make sure your Deck List exactly matches your Deck.
• Write legibly and do not use abbreviations for card names.

Please check with the Head Judge for additional instructions on the Deck List collection process.

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 Tournament Organiser.

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, here.

When you compete in a OTS Championship tournament, you’ll be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work, and should take great care to prepare your Deck, sleeves, and Deck List. Duelists must pay attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff in order to understand what is going on. Duelists are expected to know and understand the information provided in the above policies and guidelines while at a OTS Championship or any Sanctioned event.

OTS Championships are excellent places to test your skills, learn more about deck building and strategy, and see how well you match up against the other Duelists in your area.

You must 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, Field Center Cards or counters if you are using cards which require them.

Extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth might be necessary. If you have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You’ll also need the entry fee for the tournament, as well as money for your incidentals (food, drink, Public Events, etc.). If you win a qualification to the 2025 WCQ, the Tournament Organiser might require you to provide a form of legal identification, so bring a passport, school ID, driver’s license or similar.

If you’re interested in judging, you should contact the Tournament Organiser for the OTS Championship as soon as possible. Most Tournament Organisers are always on the lookout for judge staff, so be prepared to provide your full name, contact information including email and phone number, and a description of your previous judging experience.

Judges are encouraged to take the Level 1 Rulings Comprehension test available at http://www.yugioh-card.com/uk/gameplay/judges.html. Following their successful completion of the test, they should follow the instructions at the above link and register as a judge with KDE.

If you do not have a CARD GAME ID number, you can get one at the event by requesting it to the Tournament Organiser. You may also download the NEURON app and register for a KONAMI ID. Doing so will award you with a CARD GAME ID. If you already have a CARD GAME ID number but do not remember the 10-digits , a registration staff member on-site may be able to assist in finding your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.

Duelists must check with the Tournament Organiser if they require to turn in a completed Deck List in order to participate. Please check with the onsite Tournament Organiser for additional information regarding the Deck List collection process. Duelists can download the official KDE Deck List at http://www.yugioh-card.com/uk/gameplay/rulings/constructed_deck_list.pdf.

In some cases, an OTS may offer Deck List registration using the NEURON app. Please check with the host OTS whether this is an option.

Duelists are encouraged to complete their Deck List before arriving at the tournament.