Preparing To Play A . Players . To participate in a Sanctioned KDE tournament you need a Konami Player ID card with a COSSY barcode and number . If you do not have one , you may sign - up for one at the event . Do not lose your ID card , as it cannot be replaced . Players should make a photocopy of their 10 - digit COSSY ID number or save the number in case all barcodes are lost . Please note that players at Sanctioned KDE tournaments will be referred to by their Konami Player ID number and their first name ( s ) and last name ( s ) . You must be in good standing and not on the suspended list to participate in Konami Sanctioned events . To remain in good standing , you must adhere to all player responsibilities outlined in this and other official documents . You must meet any age , nationality , and / or invitation requirements that apply to selected tournaments . B . Ineligible Players . 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 , Registration Staff , and Tournament Organizer . Individuals who have been suspended from Official Konami Tournaments may not play in Sanctioned events or Sneak Peeks . In addition , suspended individuals are prohibited from entering tournament venues . A list of suspended players can be found here . Individuals who are banned by the rules of the Tournament Organizer , venue , or by local law cannot participate in official events . Employees of Konami Corporation and their immediate family members ( children , parents , spouses , etc . ) cannot play in Sanctioned Tier 2 events . There may be exceptions made to this rule , in the case of Bounty tournaments or other special events , which will be announced beforehand . Employees of partner companies cannot play in Sanctioned Tier 2 events . These include , but are not limited to , VIZ Media , LLC . and 4K Media . Employees of partner companies responsible for Organized Play ( Devir , Amigo Spiel & Freizeit , etc . ) cannot play in Sanctioned Tier 2 events taking place in the market they are responsible for . They may , however , participate in any event taking place outside of their market . C . Head Judge . The Head Judge makes the final call for game play rulings or policy appeals . They require superior knowledge of rulings and tournament policy . No other individual , including the Tournament Organizer or a Konami employee can overturn a game play ruling or tournament policy decision made by the Head Judge . The Head Judge is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the current and correct rulings and tournament policy , and should not create new ones . The Head Judge must be physically present and available during the tournament , to deal with event issues and answer appeals promptly . The Head Judge must be adequately prepared to make sure that proper guidelines are followed . The Head Judge should clearly identify themselves to the players at the start of the tournament and make announcements to the players , informing them of tournament procedures , round start and end times , and any other information they may require . The Head Judge should act as a mentor for the event ’ s judge staff , and should carefully consider individual judges ’ strengths and weaknesses when building the staff list and assembling teams . Judges should also receive feedback and evaluation from the Head Judge , consisting of compliments on their strengths and suggestions on how to improve further . The Head Judge is responsible for communicating accurate information throughout the tournament to both players and event staff . Only the Head Judge may disqualify people from a Sanctioned event . The Tournament Organizer , Event Manager , or any other member of staff may not disqualify people from Sanctioned KDE events . Only the KDE Penalty Committee may suspend players from Sanctioned events . D . Floor Judge . Judges are expected to be courteous , professional , and on - task while staffing an event . While judging , judges should not engage in trading , long personal conversations , phone calls or other activities that would distract them from the tournament . Judges may not wear their judge shirt when they are not judging an event . Judges should respect the authority of their Head Judge and team lead , and must address other members of the tournament staff with respect . Judges must interact with players in a polite manner , and do so without compromising their authority . Judges are required to adhere to the specific responsibilities assigned to them both on the floor and as members of a specialized unit such as a Deck check or pairings team . In addition , they must be prepared to assist other judges in tasks as they are assigned . Judges should constantly observe players , and maintain the tournament area by removing trash , pushing in chairs and straightening tables . Judges should actively walk the tournament floor and observe the matches , rather than waiting for a player to call for a judge . Judges are required to step in if they observe any violation of the rules or gameplay . Judges do not need to wait for a player to call for assistance . When a player calls for a judge , the judge should approach the table , listen to the question , and provide a decision . If either player wishes to appeal the decision , the judge should notify the Head Judge immediately . Judges are expected to seek out and complete certification tests to match their level of skill to the best of their ability , and should stay current with new rulings and new cards as they are released . Judges are also responsible for knowing the policy and guidelines documents for the games they wish to judge , and must keep themselves informed and well - versed in new documents as they are made available . Judges should actively seek out additional training , and are encouraged to assist their fellow judges in doing the same . Apart from answering judge calls , judges should refrain from conversing with players engaged in a match , to avoid creating the impression of favoritism . This especially applies to conversations held in a language the opponent doesn ’ t understand . E . Tournament Organizer . A Tournament Organizer is the person responsible for arranging and running the tournament . Anyone seeking to organize a Sanctioned event should procure a venue that can safely accommodate the expected number of attendees . Venues should be safe , clean , and in compliance with all applicable building and fire codes . A Tournament Organizer is also responsible for providing staffing for the event and reporting the event results to KDE . Sanctioned events are run at Official Tournament Stores or at venues chosen by approved Tournament Organizers . Certain criteria must be met in order to run Sanctioned events . Those interested in becoming a Tournament Organizer for a specific event can request more information by e - mailing us - opsupport @ konami . com ( North America ) , la - opsupport @ konami . com ( Latin America and the Caribbean ) or yugioh @ konami - europe . net ( Europe , South Africa , Australia , and New Zealand ) . F . Scorekeeper . The Scorekeeper is responsible for creating accurate pairings and additional tournament information throughout the event . The Scorekeeper is responsible for understanding the Konami Tournament Software ( KTS ) and all procedures relevant to scorekeeping an event . G . Spectators . Spectating at an event is a privilege , not a right , for tournament attendees . It is a spectator ’ s duty to remain neutral while observing game play , and to make sure their presence does not disrupt the event . Spectators should not speak to or communicate with players who are currently engaged in a match , in any way . However , if a spectator notices any violation of game play rules or Tournament Policy , he or she must alert a tournament official immediately . Spectators must be prepared to move if their presence blocks judge access , throughways , fire exits , or any other paths identified by tournament staff . Spectators will be asked to move if their presence is distracting to any of the players . If a judge or tournament official instructs a spectator to move , he or she must comply . H . Media . Members of the media who wish to attend any Sanctioned event to create written , photographic , audio , or video content must contact the Tournament Organizer and KDE in advance of the event . Media representatives should be prepared to provide evidence of their association with a news outlet or reputable entity in the gaming industry at the beginning of the event or before the event begins . Any member of the media approved to cover an event agrees to provide , as well as assume liability , for all of his or her own equipment and employees . Guests from the media must abide by the same rules set for spectators , and are expected to defer to tournament officials and KDE employees . Members of the media are required to obtain their own written releases from players and / or spectators . " Click here to return to TRADING CARD GAME Tournament Policy . "