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YCS Philly at PA Convention Center May 19th & 20th!

May 7th, 2012

Preregistration Friday, May 18th from 3:00PM to 7:00PM

 

Alternate Universes will be hosting the 2012 Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Terrace Ballroom, Broad & Arch Arch Sts., in Philadelphia.  The main event will begin Saturday, May 19th at 10:00AM.   The entry fee is $20.00.  Upon entering each player will receive 5 packs of Galactic Overlord.   Registraion will be held from 8:00AM Saturday until 9:45AM.  There will also be preregistration on Friday, May 18th from 3:00PM until 7:00PM.   Please preregister on Friday if at all possible as we expect long lines for registration Saturday morning.  Decklists must be turned in at registration.  If you preregister your decklist must be turned in Saturday morning between 8:00AM & 9:30AM

In addition to the main events, many side events will also be held including Dragon Dueling for players 12 years old and younger.  Here is the schedule and entry fee for the side events:

Saturday, May 19th

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Pegasus Challenge (Caste Party Format) $10.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Retro Draft (8-player Flights) $12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Classic Draft (8-player Flights) $12.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dawn of the Xyz Starter Tournament (8-player Flights) $10.00
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dragons Collide Structure Deck Tournament (8-player Flights) $10.00
2:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 1999 or later) $ 4.00
3:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00

Sunday, May 20th

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2011 Regional Qualifiers (16-player Flights) $12.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Win-A-Mat (8-Player Flights) $12.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Retro Draft (8-Player Flights) $12.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Classic Draft (8-Player Flights) $12.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Dawn of the Xyz Starter Tournament (8-Player Flights) $10.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Dragons Collide Structure Deck Tournament (8-player Flights) $10.00
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pegasus Challenge (Caste Party Format) $10.00
10:00 AM 3 vs. 3 Team Tournament $30.00 per team
12:00 PM ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!! $12.00
1:00 PM Dragon Duel Tournament (Born 1999 or later) $ 4.00
3:45 PM Cut-off to earn points for Public Events Playoffs  
4:00 PM Public Event Playoffs  

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.

For more information on the side events and about the YCS in general please visit: http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/ycs/YCS-PA-0504_FAQ.html

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events

April 13th, 2012

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Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th.  Due to the fact that the Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneak Peek and Magic: the Gathering & Pokemon  prereleases have been scheduled for the same weekend there are several changes to the usual sneak peek schedule.  Please check the individual store schedules below for the location, dates and times the Galactic Overlord sneak peeks will be held at each AU store. 

Entry fee for the event is $20.00. Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Galactic Overlord to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day. Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card. Additionally, Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last. (Must be present to win.)

Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Schedule:

Blue Bell
Sunday, April 29th: Sneek peek will be held at the Blue Bell store. Time:  9:30AM to 5:00PM
(Please note this :  There will be no Sneak Peek on Saturday at Blue Bell.  Please visit the Holmes or Wilmington store if yu wish to participate in a Sneak Peek on Saturday)

Holmes
Saturday, April 28th: Sneak Peek will be held at the Holmes Store. Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Wilmington
Saturday, April 28th: Sneak Peek will be held at the Wilmington Store. Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournament at 1PM Saturday. $5.00 entry fee. (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Sunday, April 29th 2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal).

Wilmington
Saturday, April 28th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Galactic Overlord cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee.

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No Foolin’! Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament, Sunday, April 1st, PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA

March 6th, 2012

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament
at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Sunday, April 1st, 2012  (No foolin’, we are having a Regional on a Sunday)

Registration begins at 8:30AM.
Play begins at 10AM.

$20.00 Entry Fee
Advanced Constructed Format

Each player will receive 5 booster packs of Order of Chaos for entering.

Top 48 finishers receive an invite to Yu-Gi-Oh! 2012 North American World Championship Qualifier (min 300 players)

Top 8 finishers receive additional prizes.

 Decklists are required and should be prepared in advance.

All players are now required to present official ID when registering! Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • Current-year School ID cards
  • Driver’s licenses
  • Passport
  • Other government-issued identification documents
  • If the Duelist is under the age of 16, a copy of their birth certificate

Please bring your Konami ID Card. If you do not have your Konami ID card but played at a Philly regional before we may have your ID number. If you do not have a Konami ID number, they will be available the day of the regional.

Side events schedule:
1:00PM – Dragon Dueling (12 years old and younger, swiss format, FREE!)
After Round 3: Win-a Mats (single elimination, $12.00 entry fee, 3 packs upon entry)
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This Saturday!! iPad 2 Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament at AU Blue Bell!

February 12th, 2012

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Alternate Universes Blue Bell will be holding a special Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament on Saturday, March 3rd, 2012.  First place prize will be a brand new Apple  iPad 2!  Registration will open at 10AM and the tournament will begin promptly at Noon.  Entry fee is $25. 

The complete prize structure is:

1st Place:  Apple iPad 2
2nd Place:  2x Maxx “C”
3rd & 4th Places: $100.00 store credit each
5th through 8th:  1 sealed box of Order of Chaos each!

We will also be giving away 2x Two Player Play Mats as door prizes!

This is an Advanced Constructed Swiss-Style tournament with the number of rounds depending on the number of players.  There will be a top 8 cut.  Local tournament rules will be in effect, so there will be no draws.

Additionally, we will be holding 8-player single elimination box tournaments beginning after the 2nd round.  Entry fee for the box tournaments will be $12.00.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Order of Chaos Sneak Peek Events January 14th & 15th at all 3 AU stores

December 28th, 2011

Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Order of Chaos Sneak Peek Events Saturday, January 14th and Sunday, January 15that the Holmes, Blue Bell & Wilmington stores. The dueling will begin on Saturday, January 14th at 9:30AM and run until 5:00PM. Dueling will resume on Sunday, January 15th at 11AM and run through 5:00PM.

Entry fee for the event is $20.00. Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Order of Chaos to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day. Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card. Additionally, Order of Chaos Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last. (Must be present to win.)

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournaments at 2PM Saturday & Sunday. $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Saturday, January 14th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.
Sunday, January 15th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal).

Wilmington
Saturday, January 14th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee.
Sunday, January 15th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Order of Chaos cards will be legal). All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! “Tour Guide” Tournament Saturday December 31st at AU, Blue Bell

December 12th, 2011

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Alternate Universes will be holding a “Tour Guide” Tournament at our Blue Store on Saturday, December 31st.  Registration will begin at 10AM and play will begin promptly at 11AM.  Entry fee is $25.00.

The prize structure for the tournament is:
1st Place:  3x Tour Guide from the Underworld
2nd Place: 2x Tour Guide from the Underworld
3rd & 4th Place: 1x Tour Guide from the Underworld each
5th – 8th:  $50.00 store credit

Seating is limited to 84 players.  Preregistration will be available in person at the Blue Bell store or by phone (215-277-8251) beginning Tuesday, 12/13/11.  Online preregistration will be available soon.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament, Saturday December 10th, PA Convention Center

November 8th, 2011

yugioh TCG logo 300x122 Yu Gi Oh! Regional Tournament, Saturday December 10th, PA Convention Center

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament
at the  
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107

Saturday, December 10th , 2011

Registration begins at 8:30AM.
Play begins at 10AM.

$20.00 Entry Fee
Advanced Constructed Format

 Each player will receive 5 booster packs of  Photon Shockwave for entering. 

Top 48 finishers receive an invite to Yu-Gi-Oh!  2012 North American World Championship Qualifier (min 300 players)

Top 8 finishers receive additional prizes.

 
Decklists are required and should be prepared in advance.

 
All players are now required to present official ID when registering!  Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • Current-year School ID cards
  • Driver’s licenses
  • Passport
  • Other government-issued identification documents
  • If the Duelist is under the age of 16, a copy of their birth certificate

Please bring your Konami ID Card.   If you do not have your Konami ID card but played at a Philly regional before we may have your ID number.  If you do not have a Konami ID number, they will be available the day of the regional.

Side events schedule:
1:00PM  -  Dragon Dueling (12 years old and younger, swiss format, FREE!)
After Round 3:  Win-a Mats (single elimination, $12.00 entry fee, 3 packs upon entry)
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events This Weekend!

October 18th, 2011

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Alternate Universes will be hosting Yu-Gi-Oh Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek Events Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th at the Holmes, Blue Bell  & Wilmington stores.  The dueling will begin on Saturday, November 5th at 9:30AM and run until 5:00PM.  Dueling will resume on Sunday, November 6th at 11AM and run through 5:00PM.

Entry fee for the event is $20.00.  Each participant will receive 5 booster packs of Photon Shockwave to build a 40 card deck for casual play throughout the day.  Each duelist will also receive a foil promo card.    Additionally, Photon Shockwave Sneak Peek playmats will be randomly given away throughout the day while supplies last.  (Must be present to win.)

Side events will be held at each location as follows:

Holmes
Constructed tournaments at 2PM Saturday & Sunday. $5.00 entry fee.   (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).  All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.

Blue Bell
Saturday, November 5th
2PM: Constructed Tournament  $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).  All players receive a Turbo Pack upon entering.
Sunday, November 6th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal). 

Wilmington
Saturday, November 5th
11AM Constructed Tournament (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal). $5.00 entry fee. 
Sunday, November 6th
2PM: Constructed Tournament $5.00 entry fee. (Photon Shockwave cards will be legal).   All players receive a Turbo Pack  upon entering.

 

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Pokemon Noble Victories Prerelease at AU, Blue Bell, Saturday, Oct. 29th

October 19th, 2011

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Alternate Universes Blue Bell will be hosting the Pokemon Noble Victories Prerelease on Saturday, October 29th.   Registration begins @ 10:00AM; Play begins @ 11:00AM

The entry fee will be $25.  The sealed pack tournament means that each player will receive 6 boosters of the new Noble Victories set to build a deck and play for 4 rounds.  Each player will also receive 2 bonus packs just for participating, as well as promo cards and Themed gift items while supplies last.  Each Noble Victories booster pack will include a code for the Trading Game Online.

If you have any questions, you can contact dorian@1playerplace.com, or check www.magicadvisor.com

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament, This Saturday October 8th, PA Convention Center

September 13th, 2011

 yugioh TCG logo 300x122 Yu Gi Oh! Regional Tournament, This Saturday October 8th, PA Convention Center

Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament
at the  
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA  19107

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Registration begins at 8:30AM.
Play begins at 10AM.

$20.00 Entry Fee
Advanced Constructed Format

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Each player will receive 5 booster packs of  Generation Force for entering. 

Top 48 finishers receive an invite to Yu-Gi-Oh!  2012 North American World Championship Qualifier (min 300 players)

Top 8 finishers receive additional prizes.

 
Decklists are required and should be prepared in advance.
 
All players are now required to present official ID when registering!  Acceptable forms of ID include:
  • Current-year School ID cards
  • Driver’s licenses
  • Passport
  • Other government-issued identification documents
  • If the Duelist is under the age of 16, a copy of their birth certificate

Please bring your Konami ID Card.   If you do not have your Konami ID card but played at a Philly regional before we may have your ID number.  If you do not have a Konami ID number, they will be available the day of theregional.

Side events will be held beginning after Round 3 and continuing throughout the day!
Tournaments will include:
Win-a Mats (single elimination, $12.00 entry fee, 3 packs upon entry)
Dragon Dueling (12 years old and younger, swiss format, FREE!)
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