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The '''''Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game''''' is the version of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' card game for Eastern Asia. The equivalent game outside of Asia is the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game]]'' (''TCG'').
 
The '''''Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game''''' is the version of the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' card game for Eastern Asia. The equivalent game outside of Asia is the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game]]'' (''TCG'').
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Japanese cards used to be distributed in all ''OCG'' territories, though this has since ceased and are now only sold in Japan, by Konami of Japan. These Japanese cards distributed outside Japan were referred to as "[[Japanese-Asian]]" prints. Asian-English, Japanese-Asian, and Traditional Chinese cards are distributed by Konami of Hong Kong. Korean and Simplified Chinese cards are distributed by [[wikipedia:Daewon Media|Daewon Media]] and Shanghai Windo Entertainment Co. Ltd respectively.
 
Japanese cards used to be distributed in all ''OCG'' territories, though this has since ceased and are now only sold in Japan, by Konami of Japan. These Japanese cards distributed outside Japan were referred to as "[[Japanese-Asian]]" prints. Asian-English, Japanese-Asian, and Traditional Chinese cards are distributed by Konami of Hong Kong. Korean and Simplified Chinese cards are distributed by [[wikipedia:Daewon Media|Daewon Media]] and Shanghai Windo Entertainment Co. Ltd respectively.
  
Even though they are part of the ''OCG'', Korean and Asian-English cards use the [[edited artwork]]s made for the ''TCG''.  
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Even though they are part of the ''OCG'', Korean cards (as well as Asian-English ones before 2023) use the [[edited artwork]]s made for the ''TCG''.  
  
 
===Card backing===
 
===Card backing===
Unlike ''TCG'' cards (which all use the ''TCG'' logo), different regions of ''OCG'' cards have different logos on their [[card backing]]s.
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Unlike ''TCG'' cards, which all use the same logo, different regions of ''OCG'' cards have different logos on their [[card backing]]s.
 
* Japanese and Japanese-Asian card backs have a logo containing the Japanese ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' logo (with English Ruby text) and the text ''Official Card Game Duel Monsters'' in katakana.
 
* Japanese and Japanese-Asian card backs have a logo containing the Japanese ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' logo (with English Ruby text) and the text ''Official Card Game Duel Monsters'' in katakana.
 
* Korean card backs have a Korean ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' logo (with English Ruby text) and the text ''Official Card Game'' in English.
 
* Korean card backs have a Korean ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' logo (with English Ruby text) and the text ''Official Card Game'' in English.
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==Rule revisions==
 
==Rule revisions==
===Official Rules/公式ルール===
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===Official Rules===
 
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'''Official Rules''' (公式ルール ''Kōshiki Rūru'') were introduced with ''[[Vol.1]]'' and were adjusted with the release of ''[[Starter Box: Theatrical Release]]'' and ''[[Vol.7]]''. They remained in effect as the rule set until the ''[[Official Guide Starter Book]]'' was released on May 5, 1999, but were kept an alternative format until the end of [[Series 1]].  
These rules were introduced with [[Vol.1]] and were adjusted with the release of the [[Starter Box: Theatrical Release]] and [[Vol.7]]. Though we use certain modern terms to describe actions, these terms were not immediately in use during this period. They remained in effect as the main rule set until the [[Official Guide Starter Book]] was released on May 5, 1999, but were an alternative rule set until the end of [[Series 1]].  
 
  
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Differences from later formats are:
 
* [[Draw Phase]] is not conducted on the first [[turn]]
 
* [[Draw Phase]] is not conducted on the first [[turn]]
* [[Main Deck]]  
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* There is no [[Tribute Summon]], and all monsters can be [[Normal Summon]]ed without [[Tribute]]s
* Introduction of [[Normal Monster]]s
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* Only 1 Spell or Trap Card can be [[activate]]d/[[Set]] per turn
* You can [[Normal Summon]] [[monster]]s without [[Tribute]]
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* Trap Cards remain on the field after activation, unless its effect specifies it destroys itself
* Introduction of [[Magic Card]]s and [[Trap Card]]s
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* Only 10 cards may be in the [[Side Deck]]
* You can only [[activate]]/[[Set]] 1 Magic or Trap Card per turn
 
* Trap Cards remain on the field after activation unless its effect destroys itself
 
* You may only have 10 cards in your [[Side Deck]]
 
 
* There is no [[hand size limit]]
 
* There is no [[hand size limit]]
* If a match ends with 1 [[Win]] and 2 [[DRAW]]s, the Match ends in a DRAW
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* If it ends with 1 [[Win]] and 2 [[DRAW]]s, the [[Match]] itself is in a DRAW
* [[Field Magic Card]]s are introduced
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* Only 1 player can control a Field Spell Card
* Only 1 player can control a Field Spell Card at a time
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* [[Fusion Summon]]s can only be done with [[Fusion Material]]s on the [[field]]
* The [[Fusion Deck]] and [[Fusion Monster]]s are introduced
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* If agreed upon beforehand, cards and/or [[Star Chip]]s can be bet and won during Duels
* You can only [[Fusion Summon]] with [[Fusion Material]]s on the [[field]].
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* If a Fusion Monster would be returned to the [[hand]], it actually does so before being put back in the Fusion Deck
* If agreed upon beforehand, you can bet cards and win them during Duels. This also applies to Star Chips.
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* [[Quick Effect]]s cannot be activated from the hand (i.e. [[Kuriboh]])
* If a Fusion Monster is bounced, it returns to the [[hand]] before returning to the Fusion Deck
 
* You can't activate [[Quick Effect]]s from your hand (i.e. [[Kuriboh]])
 
  
===Expert Rules/エキスパートルール===
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===Expert Rules===
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'''Expert Rules''' (エキスパートルール ''Ekisupāto Rūru'') were introduced in the ''Official Guide Starter Book'' and were in effect until the end of Series 1.
  
These rules were introduced in the Official Guide Starter Book and were in effect until the end of Series 1.
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Changes from Official Rules:
 
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* Introduction of Tributing and Tribute Summons (as "Sacrificing" and "Sacrifice Summon" respectively)
Changes:
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* Removal of the limit on number of Spell and Trap Cards that can be played each turn
* Introduction of [[Tributing]] or "Sacrifice"
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* [[Fusion Material]]s can be used from the [[hand]]
* Introduction of [[Tribute Summon]]s known as "Sacrifice Summoning"
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* [[Quick Effect]]s can be activated from the hand
* Removal of the limit on number of [[Spell Card|Spell]] and [[Trap Card]]s that can be played per turn
 
* Allowance of selecting [[Fusion Material]] from the [[hand]]
 
* Allowance of activating [[Quick Effect]]s from the hand
 
 
* Introduction of [[Flip monster]]s and [[Effect Monster]]s
 
* Introduction of [[Flip monster]]s and [[Effect Monster]]s
* Introduction of [[FLIP]], [[Ignition]], [[Trigger]] and [[Quick Effect]]s
 
  
 
===New Expert Rules===
 
===New Expert Rules===
The '''New Expert Rules''' were in effect from the start of [[Series 2]] all the way to the end of [[Series 5]]
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The '''New Expert Rules''' were in effect from the start of [[Series 2]] to the end of [[Series 5]].
  
 
Changes:
 
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* Introduction of the [[hand size limit]]
 
* Introduction of the [[hand size limit]]
 
* [[Side Deck]] size changed from 10 to 15
 
* [[Side Deck]] size changed from 10 to 15
* Scoring 1 win and 2 DRAWs in a [[Match]] results in a win, rather than a DRAW
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* Scoring 1 win and 2 DRAWs in a [[Match]] results in a win
* New Magic Card subcategories are introduced: [[Continuous Spell Card|Continuous Magic Card]]s and [[Quick-Play Spell Card|Quick-Play Magic Card]]s
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* Introduction of [[Continuous Spell Card|Continuous]] and [[Quick-Play Spell Card|Quick-Play Spell Card]]s
* Trap Cards are divided into official subcategories for the first time: [[Normal Trap Card]]s, [[Continuous Trap Card]]s, and [[Counter Trap Card]]s
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* Introduction of Trap Card types: [[Normal Trap Card|Normal]], [[Continuous Trap Card|Continuous]], and [[Counter Trap Card|Counter]]
** As a part of this change, Normal Trap Cards no longer destroyed themselves as a part of resolution
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** As a part of this change, Normal Trap Cards no longer destroy themselves as a part of their effect
* Introduction of [[Spell Speed]]s
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* Introduction of [[Spell Speed]]
 
* Introduction of [[Special Summon]]ing
 
* Introduction of [[Special Summon]]ing
** This term was originally used to refer to the likes of [[Mystic Tomato]]'s Summoning from Deck, but the term subsumed Graveyard revival by [[The Thousand Rule Bible]] and would be applied to all Summoning that wasn't Normal or Flip Summoning.
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** This term was originally used to refer to the likes of "[[Mystic Tomato]]" Summoning from the Deck, but the term was enlargened to include Graveyard revival by ''[[The Thousand Rule Bible]]'' and would be applied to all Summons that are not Normal or Flip.
 
* Introduction of [[priority]] for Ignition Effects
 
* Introduction of [[priority]] for Ignition Effects
  
 
===Master Rules===
 
===Master Rules===
The '''Master Rules''' were in effect during [[Series 6]] and the beginning of [[Series 7]].
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The '''Master Rules''' (マスタールール ''Masutā Rūru'') were in effect during [[Series 6]] and the beginning of [[Series 7]].
  
 
Changes:
 
Changes:
 
* Introduction of [[Synchro Monster]]s
 
* Introduction of [[Synchro Monster]]s
* "Sacrifice" renamed to "Release"
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* "Tribute" renamed from "Sacrifice" to "Release"
* "Sacrifice Summon" renamed to "[[Tribute|Advance Summon]]"
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* "Tribute Summon" renamed from "Sacrifice Summon" to "Advance Summon"
 
* "Fusion Deck" renamed to "[[Extra Deck]]"
 
* "Fusion Deck" renamed to "[[Extra Deck]]"
* [[Main Deck]] size changed from 40+ cards to 40–60 cards
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* [[Main Deck]] size changed from 40+ to 40–60
* [[Extra Deck]] size changed from 0+ cards to 0–15 cards
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* [[Extra Deck]] maximum size added (15)
* [[Side Deck]] size changed from 0 or 15 cards to 0–15 cards
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* [[Side Deck]] size changed from strictly 0 or 15 to 0–15
  
 
===Master Rules 2===
 
===Master Rules 2===
The '''Master Rules 2''' were in effect during the end of [[Series 7]] and during [[Series 8]].
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The '''Master Rules 2''' (マスタールール2 ''Masutā Rūru Tsū'') were in effect during the end of [[Series 7]] and during [[Series 8]].
  
 
Changes:
 
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===Master Rules 3===
 
===Master Rules 3===
The '''Master Rules 3''' were in effect during [[Series 9]].
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The '''Master Rules 3''' (マスタールール3 ''Masutā Rūru Surī'') were in effect during [[Series 9]].
  
 
Changes:
 
Changes:
 
* Introduction of [[Pendulum Monster]]s
 
* Introduction of [[Pendulum Monster]]s
 
* Addition of [[Pendulum Zone]]s
 
* Addition of [[Pendulum Zone]]s
* Removal of the word "Card" in [[Zone]] names
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* Removal of the word "Card" from [[Zone]] names
 
* [[Draw Phase]] no longer conducted on the first turn
 
* [[Draw Phase]] no longer conducted on the first turn
* [[Field Spell Card]] rule changed to allow each player to have an active Field Spell Card at the same time
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* Both players can control a [[Field Spell Card]] at the same time
* Reclassification of [[Flip effect]]s
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* Incorporation of [[Flip effect]]s into [[Trigger Effect]]s
  
 
===New Master Rules===
 
===New Master Rules===
The '''New Master Rules''' were in effect during [[Series 10]].
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The '''New Master Rules''' ({{Ruby|新|しん}}マスタールール ''Shin Masutā Rūru'') were in effect during [[Series 10]].
  
 
Changes:
 
Changes:
 
* Introduction of [[Link Monster]]s
 
* Introduction of [[Link Monster]]s
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* Old Monster Zones renamed to [[Main Monster Zone]]s
 
* Addition of [[Extra Monster Zone]]s
 
* Addition of [[Extra Monster Zone]]s
** All Extra Deck monsters
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* Monsters Summoned from the [[Extra Deck]] can only be placed in the Extra Monster Zone, or a Main Monster Zone that is being pointed to by a Link Monster
* Relocation of [[Pendulum Zone]]s to [[Spell & Trap Zone]]s
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* Relocation of [[Pendulum Zone]]s into the outmost [[Spell & Trap Zone]]s
  
 
===Master Rules (April 1, 2020 revision)===
 
===Master Rules (April 1, 2020 revision)===
The '''Master Rules''', revised April 1, 2020, are the current rules in effect from [[Series 11]] on.
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The '''Master Rules''' revision of April 1st, 2020 are the current rules in effect from [[Series 11]] on.
  
 
Changes:
 
Changes:
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* The rule on the placement of monsters Summoned from the Extra Deck is restricted to Pendulum and Link Monsters only
 
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* [[Trap Monster]]s no longer keep taking up a Spell & Trap Zone after activation
  
 
==Names==
 
==Names==
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| {{Ruby|遊☆戯☆王|Yu-Gi-Oh!}} {{ruby|ARC-V|アーク・ファイブ}} 公式卡片遊戲
 
| {{Ruby|遊☆戯☆王|Yu-Gi-Oh!}} {{ruby|ARC-V|アーク・ファイブ}} 公式卡片遊戲
 
| ''Yóuxìwáng Āku Faibu Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì<br />Jau4 hei3 wong4 Āku Faibu Gung1 sik1 Kaat1 pin2 Jau4 hei3''
 
| ''Yóuxìwáng Āku Faibu Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì<br />Jau4 hei3 wong4 Āku Faibu Gung1 sik1 Kaat1 pin2 Jau4 hei3''
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|-
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| [[Simplified Chinese]]<ref group=Note>Official translated names. The logo is simply Japanese.</ref>
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| 游戏王 公式卡片游戏<ref group=Note>Web translation.</ref><br>游戏王 官方卡片游戏<ref group=Note>Rule-book translation.</ref>
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| ''Yóuxìwáng Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì''<br>''Yóuxìwáng Guānfāng Kǎpiàn Yóuxì''
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|SC
 
|}
 
|}
  
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Arcvtclogo.png  | ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Official Card Game''
 
Arcvtclogo.png  | ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V Official Card Game''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==Notes==
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<references group="Note" />
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Latest revision as of 15:12, 13 April 2024

Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game.jpg

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Official Card Game is the version of the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game for Eastern Asia. The equivalent game outside of Asia is the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (TCG).

It was first released in February 1999, with the release of Vol.1 in Japan.

OCG products are advertised as suitable for 9-years-old children or older (in contrast to the TCG's 6+, and it used to be 12+ until 2015), and tournaments are divided into three age brackets: Expert, which has no age restriction, Regular, for high school students, and Challenge, for junior high school students.

Regions and languages[edit]

The OCG is played mainly in Japan and South Korea, but also in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. It was printed exclusively in Japanese and Korean for most of its history, but is also currently printed in English (referred to as Asian-English) and Simplified Chinese, and has been previously printed in Traditional Chinese for a brief period.[1]

Japanese cards used to be distributed in all OCG territories, though this has since ceased and are now only sold in Japan, by Konami of Japan. These Japanese cards distributed outside Japan were referred to as "Japanese-Asian" prints. Asian-English, Japanese-Asian, and Traditional Chinese cards are distributed by Konami of Hong Kong. Korean and Simplified Chinese cards are distributed by Daewon Media and Shanghai Windo Entertainment Co. Ltd respectively.

Even though they are part of the OCG, Korean cards (as well as Asian-English ones before 2023) use the edited artworks made for the TCG.

Card backing[edit]

Unlike TCG cards, which all use the same logo, different regions of OCG cards have different logos on their card backings.

  • Japanese and Japanese-Asian card backs have a logo containing the Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh! logo (with English Ruby text) and the text Official Card Game Duel Monsters in katakana.
  • Korean card backs have a Korean Yu-Gi-Oh! logo (with English Ruby text) and the text Official Card Game in English.
  • Asian-English card backs have a Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh! logo (with English Ruby text) and the text Trading Card Game in English (despite being part of the OCG and not the TCG).

Card legality[edit]

TCG cards are not legal in OCG tournaments. Due to Japanese, Asian-English, and Korean cards having different backings, if a player chooses to use a mix, they must use sleeves with an opaque reverse side to cover the backings.

Since September 2013, the OCG and TCG have had different banlists, with multiple cards being Forbidden in one list but Unlimited in the other (in both directions).

Rule revisions[edit]

Official Rules[edit]

Official Rules (公式ルール Kōshiki Rūru) were introduced with Vol.1 and were adjusted with the release of Starter Box: Theatrical Release and Vol.7. They remained in effect as the rule set until the Official Guide Starter Book was released on May 5, 1999, but were kept an alternative format until the end of Series 1.

Differences from later formats are:

Expert Rules[edit]

Expert Rules (エキスパートルール Ekisupāto Rūru) were introduced in the Official Guide Starter Book and were in effect until the end of Series 1.

Changes from Official Rules:

  • Introduction of Tributing and Tribute Summons (as "Sacrificing" and "Sacrifice Summon" respectively)
  • Removal of the limit on number of Spell and Trap Cards that can be played each turn
  • Fusion Materials can be used from the hand
  • Quick Effects can be activated from the hand
  • Introduction of Flip monsters and Effect Monsters

New Expert Rules[edit]

The New Expert Rules were in effect from the start of Series 2 to the end of Series 5.

Changes:

Master Rules[edit]

The Master Rules (マスタールール Masutā Rūru) were in effect during Series 6 and the beginning of Series 7.

Changes:

  • Introduction of Synchro Monsters
  • "Tribute" renamed from "Sacrifice" to "Release"
  • "Tribute Summon" renamed from "Sacrifice Summon" to "Advance Summon"
  • "Fusion Deck" renamed to "Extra Deck"
  • Main Deck size changed from 40+ to 40–60
  • Extra Deck maximum size added (15)
  • Side Deck size changed from strictly 0 or 15 to 0–15

Master Rules 2[edit]

The Master Rules 2 (マスタールール2 Masutā Rūru Tsū) were in effect during the end of Series 7 and during Series 8.

Changes:

Master Rules 3[edit]

The Master Rules 3 (マスタールール3 Masutā Rūru Surī) were in effect during Series 9.

Changes:

New Master Rules[edit]

The New Master Rules (しんマスタールール Shin Masutā Rūru) were in effect during Series 10.

Changes:

Master Rules (April 1, 2020 revision)[edit]

The Master Rules revision of April 1st, 2020 are the current rules in effect from Series 11 on.

Changes:

  • The rule on the placement of monsters Summoned from the Extra Deck is restricted to Pendulum and Link Monsters only
  • Trap Monsters no longer keep taking up a Spell & Trap Zone after activation

Names[edit]

Language Name Romanization Language code
Japanese 遊☆戯☆王YU-GI-OH! オフィシャルカードゲーム デュエルモンスターズ Yūgiō Ofisharu Kādo Gēmu Dyueru Monsutāzu JP (formerly omitted)
遊☆戯☆王YU-GI-OH! 5D'sファイブディーズ オフィシャルカードゲーム Yūgiō Faibu Dīzu Ofisharu Kādo Gēmu
遊☆戯☆王YU-GI-OH! ZEXALゼアル オフィシャルカードゲーム Yūgiō Zearu Ofisharu Kādo Gēmu
遊☆戯☆王Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-Vアーク・ファイブ オフィシャルカードゲーム Yūgiō Āku Faibu Ofisharu Kādo Gēmu JP (Japan) and JA (other regions)
Korean 유☆희☆왕Yu-Gi-Oh! OFFICIAL CARD GAME Yuhuiwang OFFICIAL CARD GAME KR (formerly K)
유☆희☆왕YU-GI-OH! 5D's파이브디즈 오피셜 카드 게임 Yuhuiwang Paibeudijeu Opisyeol Kadeu Geim
유☆희☆왕YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL제알 오피셜 카드 게임 Yuhuiwang Jeal Opisyeol Kadeu Geim
유☆희☆왕Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V아크 파이브 오피셜 카드 게임 Yuhuiwang Akeu Paibeu Opisyeol Kadeu Geim
Asian-English 遊☆戯☆王YU-GI-OH! TRADING CARD GAME YU-GI-OH! TRADING CARD GAME AE (formerly omitted)
Traditional Chinese 遊☆戯☆王YU-GI-OH! ZEXALゼアル 公式卡片遊戲 Yóuxìwáng Zearu Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì
Jau4 hei3 wong4 Zearu Gung1 sik1 Kaat1 pin2 Jau4 hei3
TC
遊☆戯☆王Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-Vアーク・ファイブ 公式卡片遊戲 Yóuxìwáng Āku Faibu Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì
Jau4 hei3 wong4 Āku Faibu Gung1 sik1 Kaat1 pin2 Jau4 hei3
Simplified Chinese[Note 1] 游戏王 公式卡片游戏[Note 2]
游戏王 官方卡片游戏[Note 3]
Yóuxìwáng Gōngshì Kǎpiàn Yóuxì
Yóuxìwáng Guānfāng Kǎpiàn Yóuxì
SC

Logos[edit]

Japanese[edit]

Korean[edit]

Asian-English[edit]

Traditional Chinese[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. Official translated names. The logo is simply Japanese.
  2. Web translation.
  3. Rule-book translation.

References[edit]

  1. Eva (December 12, 2013). "Are You Ready for More Yu-Gi-Oh Languages?". YGOrganization.