| Based on the hit Japanese comic book and | | | | At the beginning of a duel, each player begins with |
| cartoon series, Yugioh trading cards have become | | | | 8,000 Life Points. A player's Life Points are |
| a hit with youngsters everywhere. Yugioh | | | | gradually reduced according to damage incurred |
| enthusiasts worldwide collect the wildly popular | | | | during battle. The first player whose points are |
| Yugioh trading cards in order to participate in the | | | | reduced to zero Life Points loses the battle. If by |
| elaborate game that is based on the trading cards. | | | | chance both players are reduced to zero Life |
| If you're curious about the Yugioh phenomenon, | | | | Points, the battle is declared a draw. |
| and would like to learn the basic rules and | | | | There are three basic types of cards used to |
| strategies of the Yugioh trading card game, here | | | | play the Yugioh Trading Card game. These include: |
| is a helpful Yugioh primer. | | | | Monster cards, Spell cards, and Trap cards. |
| The basic object of the Yugioh trading card game | | | | Monster cards are classified as 'attack' cards. |
| is to become a master duelist by winning a series | | | | They allow you to launch an attack against your |
| of matches against your opponent. To play, two | | | | opponent. There are numerous types of Monster |
| or more players must have a basic set of game | | | | cards, including Fusion Monster cards and Ritual |
| cards, a game mat, and a copy of the official | | | | Monster cards. Each type of monster card has a |
| rulebook. Each match consists of three duels. The | | | | different effect, and may work in combination |
| first player who wins two duels, or has one win | | | | with each other to launch a specific attack. |
| and two draws, is considered the winner of the | | | | Spell cards allow you to put a spell on your |
| match. | | | | opponent. Once the spell has been activated, |
| Each player must begin with a minimum of 40 | | | | normal Spell cards can no longer be used. Other |
| cards, known as the Dueling Deck. In addition to | | | | types of Spell cards include Continuous Spell cards, |
| the Dueling Deck, players may also play with a | | | | Field Spell cards, and Equip Spell cards. |
| Side Deck. Players use their Side Deck in order to | | | | Trap cards are color-coded purple cards that are |
| modify and improve their primary Dueling Deck. | | | | used to trap your opponent. Different types of |
| The Side Deck must contain exactly 15 cards. | | | | Trap cards have different effects. The most |
| Cards from the Side Deck can be exchanged for | | | | common types of Trap cards are Normal Trap |
| cards in the Dueling Deck, as long as the number | | | | cards, Counter Trap cards, and Continuous Trap |
| of cards in the Dueling Deck remains the same. | | | | cards. |