How to Play the card game Yu-Gi-Oh

Yu-Gi-Oh is a cool anime card game that you can play with multiple friends. Check out this video for tips, tricks and rules for playing this funky game.

You Will Need:

* A Yu-Gi-Oh starter deck

* An opponent with a deck

* An official game mat

* A coin

* Yu-Gi-Oh booster packs (optional)

* Additional players (optional)

* An official rulebook (optional)

Step 1: Study each card

Study each card and become familiar with every monster, spell, and trap in your deck.

Collect booster packs to custom create your own unique deck and tailor it for each duel. The key to a good deck is diversity and balance.

Step 2: Locate an opponent

Locate an opponent to play with, such as a friend or family member.

While you only need two people to play, teams of several players can make each duel more challenging and fun.

Step 3: Shuffle and cut decks

Shuffle and cut each deck and place them face down on the game mat.

Step 4: Flip coin

Flip a coin to decide play order. The winner can choose to either receive or challenge.

Step 5: Draw and duel

Draw your first five cards and begin the duel by placing the cards face up and deciding a winner based on the card's information.

Since the number of possible play combinations can number into the thousands, an official rulebook may be needed for beginners.

Step 6: Determine winner

Determine the winner by scoring backwards from 8,000 for each player. The loser is the first to reach zero points or run out of cards.

Did you know? The comic book Yu-Gi-Oh! began as a regular feature in the magazine Shonen Jump in 1996.