Yu-Gi-Oh is known throughout Japan and the world as a collectible trading
card game. The word itself translates as "Game King" and depending on
where you live you might know it as Duel Masters or Magic and Wizards. In
this article, I'll explain how to play it.
The cards feature different imaginary characters,
including monsters, dragons,
and other imaginary beasts; each of them possesses power that players can
use to summon the creatures and win the game.
Yugioh is valued by thousands of people, mostly kids and teens, for a
number of benefits it can offer. To enjoy its nature, the game requires
two players, but larger groups can also enjoy a fun time playing. Now, if
you are like the thousands out there who think the trading card game might
be an interesting pastime, then you probably want to know how to play it.
All you need to do is to keep track of your individual cards and their
abilities, while adhering to the rules of the game.
Under the rules of the game, players must play a deck that contains a
minimum of 40 cards. Decks containing cards more than that number will
increase the player's risk of losing the game as the more cards are
present, the smaller the chance of you to draw the pieces you need.
Limiting the cards to 40 to 45 is then best. It is important to note as
well that while having that standard 40-card deck, a player can have three
duplicates of a particular character in a single deck. The cards placed on
the Side deck are made to count through the three duplicates, but limited
or restricted cards are present, as well.
To make a good start, always keep the Monster card to the Magic Card,
which is marked with a ratio of 1:1. These cards are worth keeping as they
hold the foundation of your decks. They are ones that work to defend your
Life Points. So to stay safe, make sure that half of your deck is composed
of monster cards.
From there, get your High Level Monsters down to its minimum number.
Monsters are offered during the game to initiate a Tribute Summon, and
keeping your deck with many High Level Monsters will make your summon more
costly. Also, use the Effect Monsters in the best way possible. The ones
that boast a trap or magic are more valuable as you can build your decks
if these effects are used correctly.
Also include cards that have abilities to increase your chance of making
draws. In a duel, it is typical for a player to draw only a single card
every draw phase. To win the game, make draws more frequently than your
opponents can make them.
Side decks must also be built when playing the game. The Side decks are
composed of 15 cards, and all work to adjust the number of cards that your
deck contains. The key here is to prepare and use the side decks to
neutralize certain cards or put the cards that your opponents throw into
rejection. The most powerful cards that a player may take include Raigeki,
Monster Reborn, Pot of Greed, Dark Hole, and Change of Heart.
So how to play Yu-gi-oh involves the task of maintaining a deck of 40
cards, a side deck of 15 cards to increase the deck power, and to replace
a card that your main deck contains with a card from the side deck.
Playing a duel without the side deck is possible, however.
Now that you are ready to play, you should get yourself some
Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards. Get a starter deck to begin. Once you've
begun, take a look at my article on
Rare Yugioh cards
to see what else you need to give you
an advantage as a player.
