Eligibility

All players with citizenship/permanent resident visa, or student/working visa in Malaysia may participate in their regional qualifier.

(ID check might be requested)

Language

Only Japanese edition cards may be used.

Format

• Each teammate must have different nation.
• Team / Standard format
• 30 min/round
• Best of 1, Swiss (Number of rounds will be dependent on the number of participants and schedule)
• Cut to Top 8 (depending on the number of participants and schedule), Single Elimination.

Deck & Cards

• All Japanese version cards officially released in Japan and distributed before or on the tournament day can be used.
• It is mandatory to register the deck (submit the deck list) upon tournament registration. Discrepancies between the deck list and the actual deck used in the tournament may result in a penalty.
• VG-D Ride decks will be used for this format. It is mandatory to indicate your ride deck in your deck list.
• A player must use the same deck throughout a tournament.
• No switching of cards is permitted in between games within a tournament.
• Please also refer to the latest Japanese version of tournament rules at: https://cf-vanguard.com/howto/fighters_rule/

Sleeving

• Fighters are required to use opaque card sleeves so that the back of cards cannot be easily distinguished.
• Oversleeves with a Matte finish on one side and Gloss finish on the other side are allowed. However, the Matte finish must be uniform throughout, on either the front or back of the cards.
• Oversleeves with patterns or borders are not allowed.
• You are not allowed to use Standard sized sleeves for your main deck.
• Sleeves used for all cards must be of the same design unless otherwise stated.

Exception: You MUST use different card sleeves from your main deck for your Ride Deck.

Things to Bring

• Please bring your ID to the venue.
• Please always bring your own writing materials such as a ballpoint pen.
• Players must complete the Deck Registration Form and submit the deck list during registration.

ACCESSORIES REGULATIONS

Counters & Dice

• Items with numeric value (e.g. Currency & Dice) are not allowed to be used as a Fighter's Coin.
• Items used as Fighter's Coin must not exceed 2.5cm in diameter & 4cm in height or have a high center of gravity.
• Dice are not allowed to be used for notetaking, e.g. representing the amount or type of cards of a specific type or in a certain area and can only be used to represent things that are open information to both players.

NAME REGULATION

• Players are to ensure that the “Handle Name” (Nick Name) and/or “Deck List Name” used in the Bushi Navi App and Decklog does not contain the following;
• Offensive words or terms (applicable to all languages).
• Derogatory words or terms (applicable to all languages).
• Words or terms which lack morality (applicable to all languages).
• Words, terms or statements which deem to be unsuitable, inappropriate or excessive by the organisers.
• For “Handle Name” (Nick Name) and/or “Deck List Name” to contain such terms, the organisers may deny the check-in or registration of the player on tournament day.

If any of the problems stated are found during the tournament, the player may get a penalty or be disqualified.

For players who wish to change their “Deck List Name” after they have signed up or register for the event, you will have to re-create your “Deck List Name” in Deck log and resubmit with the updated changes.

VENUE REGULATION & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Consumption of outside food and drinks is not allowed. (Personal water bottles are allowed.)
• Please practice general area cleanliness.
• Please always take care of your own belongings.
• Please always practice good personal hygiene.
• Please conduct yourself with good behavior throughout the event.
• The event organizer reserves the right to reject entry or change anyone deemed to be violating the regulations and guidelines.