Special Events
YCS Philly at PA Convention Center May 19th & 20th!
May 7th, 2012Preregistration 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!
Yu-Gi-Oh! Galactic Overlord Sneak Peek Events
April 13th, 2012
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.
Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored Prerelease Schedule
April 13th, 2012 
Don’t miss the Helvault Tournaments! Preregister now!
The Magic: the Gathering Avacyn Restored prerelease tournaments will be held Saturday, April 28th & 29th at all three AU stores. All three stores will be holding two HELVAULT TOURNAMENTS in addition to their regularly scheduled events. The Helvault event is like a regular prerelease tournament, including the sealed-deck tournament, but with the addition of a Helvault. This mysterious container will be unsealed in stages throughout the event, as players earn certain achievements in the tournament, revealing prizes for all participants. The exact contents of the Helvault are unknown; it’s a surprise for everyone!
Format for all event tournaments is sealed deck except for the Sealed 2-Headed Giant Tournament at Blue Bell. Entry fee is $30.00. Preregistration for Helvault tournaments is highly recommended as these events are limted to 54 players. All preregistrations must be paid.
Each player receives a foil Moonsliver Spear for participating in the prerelease (while supplies last). As usual, pack prizes will also be awarded based on the number of wins.
Here is the prerelease schedule by store (*** indicates Helvault):
Holmes:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday) (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th)
***6:00PM, Saturday, April 28th (registration begins at 5PM, preregistration highly recommended)
***11AM, Sunday, April 29th (Registration begins at 10:30AM, preregistration highly recommended)
Wilmington:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday)(registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th)
***3:00PM, Saturday April 28th (registration begins at 2:00PM, preregistration highly recommended)
7:00PM Saturday April 28th (registration begins at 6:00PM)
***4:00PM, Sunday April 29th (registration begins at 3:00PM, preregistration highly recommended)
Blue Bell:
Midnight, Saturday April 28th (Friday night into Saturday) (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, April 27th )
***10:00AM Saturday, April 28th (registration begins at 9AM, preregistration highly recommended)
***2:00PM Saturday, April 28th – Sealed (registration begins at 1:30PM, preregistration highly recommended)
6:00PM Saturday, April 28th – Sealed & 2 Headed Giant Sealed (registration begins at 5:30PM)
10:00AM Sunday, April 29th – Sealed registration at 9:30AM)
*** Helvault Tournament
No Foolin’! Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Tournament, Sunday, April 1st, PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
March 6th, 2012
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)
St. Patrick’s Day Legacy Tournament at AU, Blue Bell on Saturday, March 17
March 6th, 2012Alternate Universes Blue Bell will be hosting a Magic: the Gathering sanctioned Legacy Tournament Showdown on Saturday, March 17th . Registration will open at 10:00 AM with play to begin at 11:00 AM. Prizes will be as follows:
1st place: Mox Emerald (What else!)
2nd Place: 2x Tarmogoyf
3rd & 4th: $75 store credit
5th – 8th: $35.00 store credit (awarded if 25 players register)
Entry fee is $25.00. All participants will be entered into a drawing for random door prizes. This is a DCI sanctioned tournament, so no proxies are permitted.
This Saturday!! iPad 2 Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament at AU Blue Bell!
February 12th, 2012
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.
This Weekend! Win Booster Boxes of Dark Ascension at our FREE GPT Tournament February 18th!
January 25th, 2012FREE Dark Ascension Box Tournament & Trial for Grand Prix Indianapolis
Our goal is run a tournament of 75+ players. To encourage that, in addition to byes normally given away for Grand Prix Trials, we are going to be giving away the following prizes should we get 75 or more players:
1st Place: 4 Booster Boxes of Dark Ascension
2nd Place: 2 Booster Boxes of Dark Ascension
3rd & 4th Place: 1 Booster Box of Dark Ascension
5th-8th Place: 18 Booster Packs of Dark Ascension
9th-16th Place: 9 Booster Packs of Dark Ascension
Count it up, that’s *2 Cases*of Dark Ascension we’re giving away as long as we get 75 or more players! If we don’t reach our goal we will still give away some product just as a show of appreciation for everyone who did show up.
The Details:
Saturday, February 18th at our Bluebell location (1530 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422)
Registration begins at 10 AM, Play begins at 12 PM.
Standard Constructed Format. Decklists will be required.
Entry is FREE!
MTG Game Day Tournaments
February 24th, 2012Alternate Universes will be holding Magic: the Gathering Game Day on Saturday, February 25th at the Holmes and Wilmington stores. These are standard format tournaments with a $5.00 entry. The winner is crowned store champion for the Dark Ascension set.
All participants receive an exclusive Strangleroot Geist card (while supplies last). The Top 8 players also each receive an exclusive Zombie Apocalypse extended-art prize card (while supplies last). These cards are awarded to the Top 8 players even if the tournament cuts only to the Top 4. In addition, the first-place finisher at Dark Ascension Game Day will receive an exclusive playmat.
The schedule for the tournaments is as follows:
Holmes: Saturday February 25th at 6:00PM
Wilmington: Saturday, February 25 at 4:00PM
Registration begins one hour before the start time.
MTG Dark Ascension Launch Parties this weekend at AU!
February 1st, 2012Dark Ascension Launch Parties are a great way to celebrate the release of the latest Magic: The Gathering set! Play, trade, spend time with friends, and win cool prizes! All participants receive an exclusive Launch Party promo card (while supplies last).
Alternate Universes will be hosting Dark Ascension Launch Parties at all 3 locations:
AU, Blue Bell: Friday, February 3rd at 7:00PM; Draft Format (2x Packs Dark Ascension, 1x Innistrad); Entry Fee: $15.00
AU, Holmes: Saturday, February 4th at 6:00PM; Sealed Deck Format (6x packs of Dark Ascension); Entry Fee: $30.00
AU, Wilmington: Friday, February 3rd at 7:00PM; Draft Format (2x Packs Dark Ascension, 1x Innistrad); Entry Fee: $15.00
Registration begins 1 hour before tournament start time. All participants will received foil release promo card (while supplies last).
Magic: the Gathering Dark Ascension Prerelease Tournament Schedule
January 7th, 2012Don’t miss the Midnight Prerelease Tournaments!
The Magic: the Gathering Dark Ascension prerelease tournaments will be held Saturday, January 28th at all three AU stores and on Sunday, January 29th at the Holmes store. For this event all three stores will be holding MIDNIGHT PRERELEASE TOURNMENTS in addition to their regularly scheduled events. Format for all event tournaments is sealed deck except for the a Sealed 2-Headed Giant Tournament at Blue Bell. Entry fee is $30.00 at the door or $25.00 if preregistered by Thursday, January 26th. (All preregistrations must be paid).
As usual, pack prizes will also be awarded based on the number of wins.
Here is the prerelease schedule by store:
Holmes:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th)
6:00PM, Saturday, Janaury 28th (registration begins at 5PM)
11AM, Sunday, Janaury 29th (Registration begins at 10:30AM)
Wilmington:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th)
3:00PM, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 2:00PM)
7:00PM Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 6:00PM)
Blue Bell:
Midnight, Saturday January 28th (registration begins at 11PM after FNM, January 27th )
10:00AM Saturday, January 28th (registration begins at 9AM)
2:00PM Saturday, January 28th – Sealed & 2 Headed Giant Sealed (registration begins at 1:30PM)