is a tactical turn-based strategy game released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004. Departing from the franchise's traditional card-battling mechanics, the game is based on the "Capsule Monster" collectible figure game featured in the original manga. Players assume the role of a duelist—often Yami Yugi —commanding an army of monsters represented as chess-like figurines on diverse, 3D-rendered battlefields. Core Gameplay Mechanics
Matches play out like a strategic board game where the ultimate goal is to either destroy all of your opponent's monsters or deplete their —a primary piece representing their health—to zero.