Enter The Record Breaking Game Of Yu-gi-oh!

If you"re a parent, a child or just someone with their fingers on the pulse

, chances are you will have heard of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Japanese collectible card game has exploded onto the gaming scene after amassing a huge following that to the comic book series and TV show of the same name. Based on the existing plots, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards are now a hot commodity and players all across the world are trading and playing these exciting cards.

Thanks to the success of both the tv series and the comic books, the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! has exploded across the world. Enter any toy shop and you will be bombarded with products linked to this gaming craze. From pencil cases to the many variations of card packs and games, it really is a Yu-Gi-Oh! world.

So what do we actually know about this popular game? Originally created by series designer Konami, Yu-Gi-Oh! was launched in 1999 and by 2009 had become the top selling global card game, even entering the Guinness Book of Records. By this point 22 billion cards had been sold all across the world however three years on it is safe to say that this number will have greatly increased. At present the game is still played heavily in Japan, Europe and Australia with more cards being created to meet the demand.

If you have yet to dive into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! here are some of the basics; players use their traps, spells and monster cards to inflict damage on their opponent. As the game progresses, players aim to keep hold of their life points whilst they battle with their deck of cards. Through strategy play, gamers go through six different stages with their cards before the opponent has their turn. Play continues until a player runs out of life points however the larger your collection of cards, the more chance you have of winning!

There are several similar card games out at the moment however the Yu-Gi-Oh! range is the one that most people are familiar with. Just like the Pokmon phenomenon, players instantly immerse themselves into the world of monsters and battles and with more and more products being introduced it is easy to find yourself sucked it! Starting out in the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! may seem a daunting move however once you start battling with your friends and colleagues you will soon see why this is a record breaking game.

by: Kathryn Pattison

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