
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,669
- BGG rating
- 5.4
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Dueling Club Game
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 1.7/5
- 2004

2002
Rules assistance for Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game
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Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Brian Yu and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Rock-Paper-Scissors.
The Millennium Game is an exciting new board game that lets kids get into the action of Yu-Gi-Oh!. In order to become the "King of Games," players must obtain all five pieces of the 3D Millennium Puzzle. Each player begins the game in the Ultimate Dueling Arena with one piece of the puzzle. Players need powerful monsters to win the "Arena" duels, and gather them by visiting the "Game Shops" located at the four corners of the board. Players move between the Arena and the Game Shops, battling in three separate duels along the way - Janken, Saikoro and Ikusa - trying to get the most powerful Monster Slider Cards. They return to the Arena to compete for the remaining puzzle pieces. The first player to assemble the Millennium Puzzle wins.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game has a complexity rating of 1.4 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game belongs to these categories: Fighting, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Rock-Paper-Scissors. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game are: Brian Yu. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Yu-Gi-Oh!: Millennium Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.