Yu-Gi-Oh: A Pioneering Manga and Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh is one of the pioneering manga series related to trading card games. The manga, created by artist Kazuki Takahashi, first appeared to the public in 1996. After the conclusion of Yu-Gi-Oh, many spin-offs were released, including stories about various magical duels.
Playing with magic cards has become a significant competitive landscape, with fierce competition among players. A magic duel is a strategic battle where participants must have a reasonable understanding of the game rules to avoid quickly losing a match.
In Vietnam, fans of Yu-Gi-Oh enjoy participating in magic duel games, showcasing their enthusiasm for the series.
The Hanoi Book Festival 2016 gained attention for hosting a dedicated space for magic card duels. There, many rare cards and collectible items made their first appearance. Notably, Vietnamese players had the opportunity to interact with two masters from Japan.
To participate in this game, players must prepare a deck of cards, typically consisting of 40-60 cards. Players can summon cards or purchase a ready-made deck to use.
Professional players often seek rare cards to build their ideal decks, ensuring that they are competitive in tournaments and events. Rare cards can sometimes reach astonishing prices.
Thus, alongside competitive gameplay, this trading card game has developed into a vibrant marketplace for buying and selling cards worldwide.
The value of cards can vary greatly depending on their rarity and the strength of the decks they belong to. One Japanese master indicated that on the international market, some rare magic cards can reach prices in the millions of USD.
At the event in Hanoi, many players had the opportunity to showcase their rare collections, with some collections numbering in the thousands of cards.
Players can easily buy and trade cards with an average price of 1 USD for common cards and starting from 20 USD for higher quality cards.
A boy introduces his most prized card, which is valued at up to 70 USD.
(According to Zing)
