If you have any interest in anime or Manga, the chances are you have heard the name Yu-Gi-Oh before. While being both an animated TV show and series of video games, Yu-Gi-Oh is a well-known as the card game played by millions across the world. A classic strategy game of heroes and villains, boss battles and epic triumphs, it is no wonder that the franchise still has as much interest in it today as it did back at its inception. But where did Yu-Gi-Oh begin, and what do you need to know in order to get started?
History Of Yu-Gi-Oh
The creator of Yu-Gi-Oh Kazuki Takahashi passed away earlier in 2022, but the legacy of his work has already earned its place in the history books. ‘Yu-Gi-Oh’ translates from Japanese to mean ‘King of Games’ and was originally a horror Manga published in Weekly Shonen Jump back in 1996 to a very dull reception. The original Manga had characters playing anything from Russian roulette to chess, but when Takahashi introduced a card game dubbed ‘Duel monsters’, the concept was snapped up by manufacturer Konami and the commercial game was born (with the anime series following in the year 2000).
Basic Rules Of Yu-Gi-Oh
When you are first researching how to play the Yu-Gi-Oh card game it can feel rather overwhelming trying to get your head around all the different moving parts, and it is not a lie to say that the game is a complex one. However, once you have a grasp of the basic rules, you can read through an in-depth guide on how to play Yu-Gi-Oh with greater confidence to go into your first battle and have the time of your life.
The three different cards you need to know about are Monster, Spell, and Trap. The Monster cards do what they say on the time; they summon the monsters that you will use to duel with your opponent. The Spell cards are what you then use after you have summoned your monster in order to activate a certain characteristic of them in order to give you the upper hand. Lastly, the Trap cards are your greatest secret weapon during gameplay and can only be used during your opponent’s turn to thwart their attack. Within all these three different types are a plethora of variations, but once you have the building blocks of the games down, you can quickly advance.
What You Need To Play Yu-Gi-Oh
It almost goes without saying, but the most important thing you need to get started with Yu-Gi-Oh is your cards, so your first investment will need to be in a beginner’s deck. Once you have this, take a look a some of the best Yu-Gi-Oh card sets to customize and improve your deck. For example, the Soulburner deck is easily the best mod to ensure you’re getting powerful cards, and the Sacred Beasts deck will improve the variety of monsters you get to call upon in battle.
