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The core of the franchise is a strategy-based game where two players (Duelists) use decks of 40 to 60 cards to reduce their opponent's Life Points to zero.

is a massive global franchise that encompasses a trading card game (TCG), manga, multiple anime series, and video games. Originally created by Kazuki Takahashi in 1996, it has grown from a manga about an ancient pharaoh’s games into a professional competitive sport with over 25 billion cards sold worldwide. 1. The Trading Card Game (TCG) Yu-Gi-Oh!

: Players can include up to 15 specialized monsters (Fusion, Synchro, Xyz, Link) that are summoned through specific mechanics rather than being drawn from the main deck. The core of the franchise is a strategy-based

: After 25 years, the TCG is undergoing a major visual overhaul by introducing Full Art (or "Extended Art") cards, where the artwork covers the entire card face, similar to mechanics in Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon . 2. Media and Lore HOW TO PLAY YU-GI-OH! multiple anime series

: Decks are built using three primary types: Monsters (used for offense and defense), Spells (provide support or disrupt the opponent), and Traps (hidden cards used to react to the opponent’s moves).