Come join Wizards of the Coast for our next Pro Tour stop in Yokohama This information will help you to prepare now to attend in May. Pro Tour-Yokohama will be held May 9-11, 2003.

• Where and How to Qualify
• Tournament Location
• Hotel Information
• Travel Suggestions
• Player Contact
• Mandatory Registration
• Format
• Prize Payout
• Artists
• Side Events
• Masters Information
• Invitation List

 Tournament Location

Pacifico Yokohama
Exhibition Annex Hall – D
1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 2200-0012 Japan
Tel: +81 (45) 221-2121
URL: www.pacifico.co.jp

Hall Hours:
Thursday: 8AM-Late, after the Last Chance Qualifier finishes
Friday: 7:30AM-After 2:00AM*
Saturday: 8AM- After 2:00AM*
Sunday: 8AM- 10:00 PM (The hall will close on Sunday at 10:00PM)
*As long as you play, we stay!!! (will stay open as long as sanctioned play continues)

Detailed instructions on transportation options to the event site can be found at www.pacifico.co.jp/english/e_sisetsu/index_s.htm or with the instructions below.

 Hotel Information

Wizards of the Coast, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for player accommodations.

Kinki Nippon Tourist (KNT), the official travel agency, will coordinate all hotel reservations for participants. A form will be available at this site in the near future.

ACCOMMODATION Kinki Nippon Tourist (KNT), the official travel agency, will coordinate all hotel reservations for participants. Participants wishing to make hotel reservations should complete the attached Hotel Reservation Form and return it directly to KNT by mail or by fax, no later than April 14, 2003.

It is advisable to make your reservations as early as possible to get the hotel and room price you desire. Please list your first three hotel choices on the application form. Choices will be accommodated on first come first serve basis. No reservation will be confirmed in the absence of full payment of room charge and a \500 (Japanese Yen) communication fee. Later on, your reservation confirmation will be sent from KNT along with access information to the hotel.

Participants are requested to present the confirmation upon their arrival at the hotel.

*Pro Tour Yokohama will be held at Pacifico Yokohama:
1-1-1, Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, JAPAN
*Please note that nearest international airport to the venue is Narita International Airport

Hotel List

1) Above room tariff is as of XXX. 2003 and subject to change without notice.
2) All above room tariff includes 10% service charge and 5% consumption tax, and no meal is included.

PAYMENT
All payment should be made in Japanese yen.
Full payment of the room charge plus \500 (communication fee) should be paid for by major credit card only : Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners or JCB. No personal checks or bank draft will be accepted.

CANCELLATION
Any changes to accommodation as booked must be negotiated individually with KNT. Please send a written notification for your cancellation or any changes directly to KNT by mail, fax, or e-mail. In the case of the cancellation of your reservation(s), the following cancellation fees would be required. Communication fee is not refundable.

Up to 21 days before the first night of stay: no charge
10 to 20 days before: 10% of daily room charge
2 to 9 days before: 30% of daily room charge
Previous day: 80% of daily room charge
First day of stay or no notice given: 100% of daily room charge
(In this case, your reservation will be cancelled automatically after the second night.)
Participants are responsible for all financial obligations arising from reservations made on their behalf, including charges for cancellation or non-arrival.

Inquiries regarding accommodation to be addressed to:
Magic : The Gathering Pro Tour Desk
c/o KINKI NIPPON TOURIST CO. LTD. (KNT) ECC Dept.
Kyodo Building 6th floor, 2-2 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0051 Japan
TEL : +81-3-3263-5581 FAX : +81-3-3263-5961 E-mail : magicg@knt-tokyo.gr.jp

 Travel Suggestions

Yokohama Travel Information (580 KB PDF)

Note: ATM machines in Yokohama typically only allow withdraws from Japanese accounts. Many will allow cash-advances from credit cards. It is suggested that players carry some cash funds/ traveler's cheques. Players should contact their banking institution before arriving regarding access to their account in Yokohama if they feel it necessary to do so.

Many Asian countries deny entry to travelers whose passports are valid for less than six months. It is not usually possible to obtain a new passport and foreign visa during a brief stopover while transiting Japan. Make sure you have a signed, valid passport (and visas, if required). Also, before you go, fill in the emergency information page of your passport!

Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of the countries to which you are traveling.

Make 2 copies of your passport identification page. This will facilitate replacement if your passport is lost or stolen. Leave one copy at home with friends or relatives. Carry the other with you in a separate place from your passport.

Leave a copy of your itinerary with family or friends at home so that you can be contacted in case of an emergency.

ELECTRICITY
In Yokohama, the current is 60 hertz and 100 volts. Please be careful in using electrical appliances brought from overseas which may not meet Japanese requirements.

PUBLIC PHONES
Public telephones can be found throughout the city. There are several types of different colors, which are different in their usage. They take coins and/or telephone cards.

One unit of a card corresponds to 10 yen. If you use coins, for local calls insert 10-yen coins. For local calls you can speak for 1 minute for 10 yen. For domestic long distance calls, prepare many 10 yen coins or use 100-yen coins (no change will be returned if you insert a 100 yen coin and only partly use it).

Gray Public telephones are equipped with ISDN modular jacks and can be connected to both analogue and digital modems. In recent years, telephone booths located in the center of the city usually contain ISDN phones.

International Calls
International calls can be made through any private telephone or a pay phone with an international mark. For international pay-phone calls, use telephone cards or 100 yen coins (phones with credit card marks can be found in the city center). Calls made using the KDD Super World Card (available in 1,000 yen, 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen units), which can be purchased at most convenience stores, are slightly discounted.

International call access numbers are 001 for KDD, 0061 for IDC, and 0041 for ITJ. For more information, call the following toll-free numbers: KDD: 0057, IDC: 0120-03-0061, ITJ: 0120-44-0041.

WEB INFORMATION

The City of Yokohama's home page is located at
www.city.Yokohama.jp.

Everything you ever needed to know about Japan or Yokohama is on this site. It has great links and good maps--everything from climate to culture is covered here!
gojapan.about.com/travel/gojapan

This site has a great deal of information on and photos of Japan. It's a great site for first-time visitors. It explains how to get around town, where to shop, and what to expect.
www.japaninyourpalm.com

Currency Exchange Information
http://www.xe.net/ucc/

Narita International Airport
www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/index.html

Narita Airport Information (400 KB PDF)

 Player Contact

Andy Heckt
Wizards of the Coast
Player Coordinator
425-254-2941
Fax 425-687-8259
Email: heckt@wizards.com

 Mandatory Registration

Player registration will occur at the tournament site 2:00–7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 8, 2003.

Registration for the Masters Series Gateway tournament is at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday at the tournament site.

Players must have a signed waiver and consent form to compete at Pro Tour–Yokohama. Forms can be downloaded at wizards.com/protour and will be available onsite. Minors must have a parent or guardian's signature on these forms.

Return the registration and waiver forms to Wizards of the Coast or bring them with you to registration. We will make forms available for competitors at registration, if necessary.

Wizards of the Coast
Attn.: Pro Tour
P.O. Box 707
Renton WA 98057
Fax: (425) 687-8259

At registration, all participants must present one of the following forms of identification upon request:

• a driver's license, or
• a passport, or
• a copy of their birth certificates and photo IDs (school IDs are acceptable).

If you anticipate any difficulty registering during the official registration hours, please contact Andy Heckt at (425) 254-2941 or heckt@wizards.com.

 Format and Schedule

Format

• Booster Draft
• 2 Onslaught and 1 Legions booster packs will be used for drafting.
• Check www.thedci.com for Booster Draft rules.

Round Length

• 60 minute rounds, 14 Swiss Rounds total + Top 8 single-elimination finals.
• When time is called, the active player will finish the turn and five additional turns will be taken
• Stalling and slow play rules will be strictly enforced during the tournament.

Advancement

• All players participate in Friday's 7-round competition.
• Players with 13 or more match points after round 7 advance to Saturday's competition.
• The top 8 players after round 14 advance to Sunday's top 8 single-elimination finals.

Notes

• Players are responsible for knowing all DCI rules and high-level tournament rules.
• Players must bring pen, paper, card sleeves and appropriate counters.

Friday Schedule
8:45 AM: Seating for player meeting posted.
9:00 AM: Player meeting begins.
9:15 AM: First draft begins. 4 rounds will be played, followed by a draft and 3 more rounds.

Saturday Schedule
8:45 AM: Pairings for Round 8 posted.
9:00 AM: Round 8 begins.
9:15 AM: Second draft begins. 4 rounds will be played, followed by a draft and 3 more rounds.

Sunday Schedule
8:00 AM: All top 8 players check in at feature match area.
9:00 AM: Top 8 Booster Draft begins followed by single-elimination matches.

 Prize Payout

Pro Tour–Yokohama Prize Structure (All Awards USD)

 Artist Appearances

John Avon, Terese Nielsen, Jim Nelson, and Anthony S. Waters

 2003 Pro Tour–Yokohama Side Event Schedule

All event costs are in Yen (¥). Only Yen or Japanese credit cards will be accepted for payment of side-events.

Registration for each event begins 30-60 minutes before the event is scheduled to begin.

Thursday May 8

Friday May 9
In order for events to begin on time, please arrive fifteen minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Saturday May 10
In order for events to begin on time, please arrive fifteen minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Sunday May 11
In order for events to begin on time, please arrive fifteen minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Note: All events follow the Swiss-style pairings structure unless otherwise indicated.

Pick-up Events

All pick-up events will be single elimination and DCI™ sanctioned.