Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel - Game Boy Advance

Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel for Game Boy Advance brings the thrill of classic Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG dueling to your fingertips, set within the world of the original anime series. Based on the Battle City arc, this title features fan-favorite characters like Yugi, Kaiba, Joey, and Mai as you travel across Domino City challenging duelists and building the ultimate deck.

The game includes over 1,000 cards pulled from real-world booster packs available at the time of release, including iconic cards like Dark Magician, Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and Jinzo. Following the official rules of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game (including proper tribute summoning and turn structure), the game offers a faithful and competitive experience for both casual fans and seasoned duelists.

You start by choosing your in-game calendar date, which affects which opponents are available and what rare cards can be unlocked during special events. As you duel through the city, you'll encounter increasingly powerful characters from the anime, earn new booster packs, and work your way toward the “Destined Duel.” The gameplay is turn-based, with intuitive menus and clean visuals that make it easy to manage your cards and strategies.

Stairway to the Destined Duel also supports password entry for real-world cards, letting you enter the 8-digit codes found on physical cards to unlock them in-game—a feature collectors and TCG players love. The game includes a variety of deck-building tools, letting you experiment with themed strategies, tributes, traps, and fusions.

Often referred to as Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition GBA, this title is a standout in the GBA library for its adherence to TCG rules, nostalgic character lineup, and deep card pool.