The newest game from THE card game behemoth has recently begun rolling out onto mobile; Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel. Based on one of the biggest hitters in anime and card game circles, Master Duel was released last week and took the gaming world by storm. At its peak on video game distribution service Steam, over 260K gamers were playing concurrently, and it had dethroned the massive FPS game Apex Legends to sit number four on its “Most Played Games” list.

For those few not in the know, Yu-Gi-Oh! is a trading card game spin-off from the manga of the same name that started being published in 1998, and massively took off in the Western world with the anime release in the early 2000s. Called “Duel Monsters” in the media universe, the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game was an instant hit and has remained one of the most popular card games in the world.

Master Duel is the newest video game iteration that is perfect for players of any skill; whether they grew up cradling a Blue-Eyes White Dragon card or if they couldn’t tell a Dark Magician from a Kuriboh. The game offers an extensive in-game tutorial to get anyone up to speed. There is also integrated support for the Yu-Gi-Oh Neuron app, which allows you to import your real-life decks using your phone's camera, build your dream deck, grab others blueprints and simulate your starting five-card hand. These tools allow for incredible accessibility.

The game itself can be played both on and offline. Players can participate in tournaments with enthusiasts all around the world, or can relax with the Solo Mode which takes you on a journey to learn the story behind the cards, and also gives you the opportunity to learn and improve at the game on your own.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is available to download free on the App Store and Google Play, with in-app purchases to expedite card pack purchases. At the time of publishing, the mobile app is only available in a limited number of countries but will be launching soon in numerous others.