In Effect as of January 28th, 2023
BASIC INFORMATION
- What is Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
- Where and when are the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day events?
- What is the attendance capacity for Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
- How do I enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
- What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
- What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day TCG tournament?
- Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
- Will I need to complete and turn in a Deck List?
- What cards are legal for play?
- Can I use OCG cards in my Deck?
- Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
- If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, what should I expect?
- I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply?
- Whom should I contact for more information about a specific Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
- I would like to provide feedback to KDE-US concerning the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day I attended, who should I contact?
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE EVENTS
- What will I need to bring for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
- Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the tournament?
- What if I lost an item at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
- What will I need to bring to register for the tournament?
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL EVENTS
- What will I need to have with me for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
- What will I need to prepare to register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
AT THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE EVENTS
- How long will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament last?
- What is the time limit for each Round for Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
- What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes?
- Can I buy and sell cards from other participants at the event?
AT THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL EVENTS
- How long will the Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament last?
- What is the time limit for each Round for Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
- What happens if I am not done with my Match after 50 minutes?
BASIC INFORMATION
Q: What is Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Day is a day for all to celebrate the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand, create excitement for our brand at our Official Tournament Stores (OTS), and to further distinguish OTS from non-OTS. Yu-Gi-Oh! Day is held simultaneously throughout North America. The next Yu-Gi-Oh! Day will be held as a one-day event scheduled to occur on either Saturday, January 28, 2023 or Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Duelists will be able to participate in a Sanctioned tournament at all participating Official Tournament Stores (OTS), with exclusive prizes only available at an OTS.
Only KDE-US-approved OTS are permitted to host a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event.
Q: Where and when are the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day events?
The Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event will be held on either Saturday, January 28, 2023 or Sunday, January 29, 2023 at select locations throughout North America. A list of locations and dates for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event can be found online at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/ygo-day/.
Please contact the OTS for exact tournament start time.
Q: What is the attendance capacity for Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
Each Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event’s attendance capacity may vary from location to location. It is advised that you reach out to your OTS early enough to register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day so that you can ensure a spot in the event. If you have any additional questions, please contact the OTS directly at the phone number that corresponds with the event in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Locator page.
Q: How do I enter the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
Duelists in North America will pay $13.50 USD ($20.25 CAD) to receive three (3) packs of Amazing Defenders and entry in the event. Any required sales tax is not included in the cost of registration.
If the event is hosted as a Remote Duel event, OTS are allowed to charge a reasonable amount in order to ship out any prizing earned (commensurate and top prizing), should the prizing need to be shipped to the Duelist. Prizing can also be picked up in-store or curbside, in accordance with individual OTS policies. All shipping costs must be clarified with all participants prior to the start of Registration. OTS who are currently offering curbside pick-up at their OTS location may offer this service to local participants.
Q: What are the prizes for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
Prize distribution will be as follows:
- First place winner, after the conclusion of the last round of Swiss, will receive an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat.
- Top 8 Duelists, after the conclusion of the last round of Swiss, will each receive an exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Field Center Card.
- A second Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Game Mat is to be randomly distributed as a participation prize amongst Duelists who participated in the event. This Game Mat cannot be awarded to a Duelist that has already won the Game Mat. A Duelist that has won a Field Center Card (2nd thru 8th place) may be eligible to win the second Game Mat.
- At the OTS’ discretion and cost, the above prizes may be supplemented with additional Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG product or accessories.
Q: What is the format for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day TCG tournament?
The current schedule of this Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event is a Tier 1 event, conducted as Constructed – Advanced Format, Swiss round events. The format details provided here supersede any tournament details found in other official KDE-US policy documents.
| 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 |
| 129 or more | 7 Rounds of Swiss | None |
*The Number of Participants is based on how many total participants are enrolled in the tournament once Registration closes. All Duelists added to the event after registration closes should not affect the number of Swiss Rounds.
- Example: After registration closes, 63 Duelists have registered for the tournament. This means that the tournament will have 6 Rounds of Swiss, with no Playoff cut. Two Duelists register late, beginning the tournament with a Round 1 Match Loss. Even though this brings the attendance total to 65, only 6 Rounds of Swiss are played, with no Playoff cut.
Q: Can I get a CARD GAME ID number at the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, or will I need to have one before I attend the event?
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, you should email the OTS at least five (5) days prior to the event to obtain your correct ID. Duelists should avoid acquiring new CARD GAME IDs if the previous ID can be found.
If you have never signed up for a CARD GAME ID or a COSSY number before, you can get one by registering online at https://cardgame-network.konami.net/.
Q: Will I need to complete and turn in a Deck List?
Duelists participating in this Yu-Gi-Oh! Day may have to turn in a completed Deck List to participate. Please check with the OTS if they are requiring Deck Lists for their event and for additional information regarding the Deck List collection process.
Duelists can download the official KDE-US Deck List at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/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.
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:
https://www.konami.com/yugioh/articles/?p=3534
Duelists are encouraged to complete their Deck List before registering for the Tournament by using the downloadable KDE-US Deck List and typing out all of the necessary information in the editable fields on the form.
Make sure your name and CARD GAME ID are on your Deck List.
Duelists may also use the Deck List “Save List” feature on Yu-Gi-Oh! NEURON (NEURON). To do so, please follow these instructions:
To use NEURON:
Select and view your Deck, then scroll down to the “Save List” button. Clicking this button will create a JPG of your Deck List, which you can email/upload to the OTS.
- NEURON will not fill in all the tournament details, such as your full name, the date, and the name of the event. You will need to rename the file accordingly with the missing information.
- The JPG is not an editable form.
- Follow any instructions provided by the OTS regarding their Deck List collection process, if applicable.
Q: What cards are legal for play?
Please check the “Products” page online at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/products/ for an updated look at the legality dates of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME product releases, prior to preparing your Deck for the event.
Advanced Format tournaments use a specific list of playable cards. Some cards are forbidden from use, or limited to a set number in the Deck, in order to better balance tournament play. The Advanced Format list changes periodically. Duelists can view the most current Advanced Format card list by visiting this link: https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/limited/
In addition, Remote Duel tournaments include additional cards that are forbidden from use due to the cards being unable to successfully resolve. The Forbidden List can be found in the Best Practices Guide at this link:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/remoteduel/EN_Remote_Duel_Best_Practice_Guide_V_1_2.pdf
Constructed Decks for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG tournaments must meet specific guidelines for use in the event. Duelists must ensure that their Decks meet these requirements before entering an event. A Duelist’s Deck includes their Main Deck and may include a Side Deck and/or an Extra Deck.
A Duelist may not have more than three (3) copies of any card included in their Main Deck, Side Deck, and Extra Deck combined.
Cards that have been altered from their original appearance with surface decoration may be used for play only if the alterations do not obscure any portion of the card text, make the illustration difficult to recognize, or make the card distinguishable from other cards in the Deck while it is face-down.
If a card’s surface decoration renders the card unrecognizable at first glance, then the card is not allowed for tournament play.
The Head Judge of the event has final arbitration on whether altered cards may be used at the tournament. Duelists are responsible for determining whether their altered cards are acceptable for use before the start of the tournament.
Q: Can I use OCG cards in my Deck?
No. Cards printed for Asian markets are not legal for play in TCG tournaments.
Q: Can I use foreign language cards in my Deck?
You can use foreign language copies of legal-for-play cards printed for the TCG market, as long as you can show an official translation of the card, kept outside of your Deck and Deck box, when asked to do so by an opponent or tournament official. If an opponent or tournament official has difficulty reading the card text, make sure to have the full local language card name ready to ensure it can be found quickly in NEURON or the official Yu-Gi-Oh! Card Database.
Q: If I’ve never been to a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, what should I expect?
Yu-Gi-Oh! Days are Tier 1 tournaments and attract both casual and competitive Duelists who wish to celebrate the Yu-Gi-Oh! brand.
Read over the list of things you will need for the tournament, and make sure you have everything.
You will need to register for the event to play. Duelists should contact their OTS ahead of time to learn how the registration will work.
If you have a CARD GAME ID and have lost or forgotten it, you can ask the OTS to look it up for you. If you’ve played in a previous event, they may be able to retrieve your number.
Please arrive at the event, either arriving at the store for in-person events or joining the Discord server for Remote Duel events, early enough before the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day is scheduled to start, to ensure that you will be properly registered for the tournament. Registration generally closes 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Duelists may register late (assuming event has not reached capacity) for an event and will begin the event with a Round 1 Match Loss.
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 before or during the event, they should check with the OTS.
Before participating in the event, all Duelists should read over the KDE-US Tournament Policy and Penalty Guidelines carefully. These documents tell you what you can and cannot do at an event (even if the event is occurring remotely) and give you a good idea of what to expect. You may find these Guidelines by clicking the following links.
Tournament Policy:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/YGOTCG_Policy_v_2_1.pdf
Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/penalty_guide/Penalty_Guidelines_v_2_1.pdf
If you observe an issue during the event, all Duelists should ensure they follow the instructions found in Section H of the Tournament Policy covering expectations of Spectators during an event. A helpful guide for how to handle potential issues you observe can be found at https://yugiohblog.konami.com/2021/03/40576/.
When you compete in a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, you will be held to high standards of play and sportsmanship. You should know how the cards in your Deck work. Duelists must pay attention to information from judges and/or tournament staff 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Day or any other Official or Sanctioned event.
Q: I want to judge at a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day, instead of competing as a Duelist – how can I apply?
If you are interested in judging, you should contact the OTS for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day as soon as possible (use the contact number provided in the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Locator listing). Most OTS are always on the lookout for Judge Staff, so be prepared to provide your full name, contact information (including e-mail and phone number), and a description of your previous judging experience.
Q: Whom should I contact for more information about a specific Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
Your best source for answers about a specific Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event is the contact number listed on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Locator. KDE-US won’t be able to answer questions such as “When does registration start?,” and so forth. For questions such as these, you will need to contact the OTS directly.
If you have more general questions about Yu-Gi-Oh! Days, you can send them to us-opsupport@konami.com. Please be as detailed as possible, so we can try to provide you with the answers you’re seeking!
Q: I would like to provide feedback to KDE-US concerning the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day I attended, who should I contact?
If you participated in one of our Yu-Gi-Oh! Days and would like to send us feedback, you can send us an e-mail about your specific event by e-mailing us at us-opsupport@konami.com, with the header line “North America Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Feedback [Store Name, City, & State]”. All feedback, including comments about the OTS, the Judges, or the event itself, will be welcome! All feedback is always kept confidential. Please make sure your e-mail includes which Yu-Gi-Oh! Day you attended, including store name, city, and state.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE EVENTS
Duelists who wish to enter a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day must meet the following criteria
- Have a Deck that meets the current Advanced Format criteria.
- Have a CARD GAME ID number (obtainable at the event) and be in good standing.
- Have read and understood the following documents. These documents can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/organizedplay/
- KDE-US Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
- KDE-US Official TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
- KDE-US Official Penalty Guidelines
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Rulebook
Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for or compete in Sanctioned or Official events. A list of suspended players can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/suspended/
Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer.
Suspended persons may not enter the venue of a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament, no exceptions. If a suspended person is discovered at the venue, they may be charged with offenses including but not limited to trespassing, as well as an extension of their suspension.
If a Suspended Duelist’s name appears on the Suspended Player list, they are not allowed to be on the premises, even if they have reached their date of eligibility for reinstatement. Suspended Duelists are required to apply for reinstatement with the KDE Penalty Committee via us-penalty@konami.com. Once their applications have been reviewed, and their reinstatement accepted, their name will be removed from the list. Until that time, they are Suspended Players.
Q: What will I need to bring for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
You should bring a tournament-legal Deck as described above, along with any tournament supplies you will need, such as paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters if you are using cards which require them, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth. If you have a CARD GAME ID number, you should bring your number and barcode. You’ll also need the cost of registration for the tournament, as well as money for any incidentals (food, drink, etc.).
Q: Are there any items I am not allowed to bring to the tournament?
Attendees may not bring any item(s) into the tournament venue that is prohibited by law in their area (local, state, or federal). In addition, alcohol, 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-US 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 a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
Duelists are responsible for looking after their own belongings at the event. Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., OTS, 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.
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 OTS within a 60-day period on the chance the lost item has been turned in.
Q: What will I need to bring to register for the tournament?
Duelists wishing to register for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day may be required to complete a registration form at the event. Duelists will be required to present their CARD GAME ID number along with a form of ID to register for the event. Acceptable forms of ID include current-year School ID cards, driver’s licenses, passports, or other government-issued identification documents.
If you are under the age of 16, you can bring in a copy of your birth certificate as proof of ID. Duelists under the age of 16 are required to have a parent or guardian read and sign the registration form in order to be eligible to participate in a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day. Registration forms can be downloaded and filled out prior to the event from here:
https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/downloads/forms/KDE_RegistrationSheet.pdf
Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event, and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day.
PREPARING FOR THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION
Duelists who wish to enter a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day must meet the following criteria
- Have a CARD GAME ID number (obtainable online from https://cardgame-network.konami.net/) and be in good standing
- Have read and understood the following documents. These documents can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/organizedplay/
- KDE-US Official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy
- KDE-US Official Tournament Infractions and Penalties Policy
- Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME Official Rulebook
- Have read and agree to abide by the Best Practices Guide
- Have a valid shipping address in the country (United States or Canada) in which the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day event is being held
- Have a functional setup
Any tournament official associated with or working an event cannot play in that specific event. This includes, but is not limited to, the Judge Staff, Scorekeeper, Event Staff, Store Owner, and Tournament Organizer.
Event Staff or Judge Staff who participate in a tournament for which they are listed as staff will be subject to penalties, up to and including suspension from KDE-US Organized Play.
Duelists who have been suspended from Organized Play by KDE-US are not considered to be in good standing and may not register for or compete in Official or Sanctioned events. A list of suspended players can be found at https://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/suspended/
Suspended persons are required to apply for reinstatement with the KDE-US Penalty Committee via us-penalty@konami.com. Once their applications have been reviewed, and their reinstatement accepted, their name will be removed from the list. Until that time, they are Suspended Persons.
Q: What will I need to have with me for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
You need to have a functional setup and any tournament supplies you will need, such as a tournament legal Advanced Constructed Deck, paper and pen to track Life Points, dice or counters for card effects, extra sleeves to replace any that become damaged, and so forth.
Q: What will I need to prepare to register for the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
Duelists wishing to register for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day will be required to register with the OTS. Duelists should contact the OTS to determine exactly what they will need to register you for the event.
Duelists who register or attempt to register under another Duelist’s name or CARD GAME ID number will be disqualified from the event and risk suspension from KDE-US Organized Play events. Duelists are required to register with their legal name, as it appears on their form of ID. Nicknames may not be used when registering for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day. Initials to replace the First or Last Names may not be used when registering for a Yu-Gi-Oh! Day.
AT THE TOURNAMENT – IN-STORE EVENTS
Q: How long will the Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament last?
The number of Swiss rounds is determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the tournament. Rounds in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME are 40 minutes long. Since you can play all rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.
Q: What is the time limit for each Round for Yu-Gi-Oh! Day?
Each Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Swiss Round will consist of a best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 40-minute time limit.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 40 minutes?
Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, it is both Duelists’ responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures, should raise their hand and call 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 procedures.
End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:
Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)
Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match.
Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.
Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.
Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:
- Continue with the current Phase of the Game. Once the Phase is over, stop the game.
- Determine a Game Winner at this point, with the Duelist with the most Life Points winning the Game.
- During Swiss Rounds, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same, the Game is a Draw. Compare Game Wins with the Duelist with the most Game Wins winning the Match. If the Game Win totals are the same, the Match is a Draw.
- During Single-Elimination, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the current Phase (Step 1 above), finish the current turn. If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the turn, 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.
Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.
Q: Can I buy and sell cards from other participants at the event?
Each Yu-Gi-Oh! Day location may have different buying, selling, or trading policies. Duelists should contact the OTS and inquire about that OTS’ policies regarding buying, selling, and trading.
AT THE TOURNAMENT – REMOTE DUEL INFORMATION
Q: How long will the Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament last?
The number of Swiss rounds is determined by the number of Duelists enrolled in the tournament. Tournament rounds for this event will be 50 minutes long. Since you can play all rounds in a Swiss tournament, you should expect to be at the event for several hours.
Q: What is the time limit for each Round for the Remote Duel Yu-Gi-Oh! Day tournament?
Each Yu-Gi-Oh! Day Swiss Round will consist of a best 2-out-of-3 game Matches, with a 50-minute time limit.
Q: What happens if I am not done with my Match after 50 minutes?
Sometimes a Match will not be finished when the time ends for a round. If this happens, it is both Duelists’ responsibility to note whose turn it is when time is called. Duelists who require assistance with the End of Match procedures should call 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 procedures.
End of Match procedures should follow these three (3) rules:
Rule #1: If time is called while Duelists are in the middle of a Game, the current Game must have a decision (Win, Loss, or Draw)
Rule #2: Once the current Game has concluded with a decision, determine the winner of the Match by determining the number of Game Wins (or Game Losses) each Duelist has for the current Match. The Duelist with the most Game Wins will win the Match.
Swiss Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time was called in between games of a Match when both Duelists had the same number of Game Wins, then the Match is a Draw.
Single-Elimination Rounds: If both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, or if time is called in between Games of a Match while both Duelists have the same number of Game Wins, they will begin a new Duel with specific guidelines.
- Neither Duelist may use his or her Side Deck. If time was called in between Games of a Match and at least one Duelist has already accessed his or her Side Deck, then both Duelists may use their 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 four (4) turns, two (2) turns for each Duelist, unless a Duelist manages to win the Duel before the four (4) turns have concluded.
- Once the four (4) 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 four (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.
Rule #3: If a win condition occurs during End of Match Procedures, that Duelist wins the current Game.
Keeping these three (3) rules in mind, please follow these instructions when proceeding to End of Match procedures:
- Continue with the current Phase of the Game. Once the Phase is over, stop the game.
- Determine a Game Winner at this point, with the Duelist with the most Life Points winning the Game.
- During Swiss Rounds, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same, the Game is a Draw. Compare Game Wins with the Duelist with the most Game Wins winning the Match. If the Game Win totals are the same, the Match is a Draw.
- During Single-Elimination, if both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the current Phase (Step 1 above), finish the current turn. If both Duelists’ Life Points are the same at the end of the turn, 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.
- Match Draws cannot occur during Single-Elimination Rounds.
