Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Board, Card & Party

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2002
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesYu-Gi-Oh!
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Konami, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2002 as a board, card or party game.

It landed about 4 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2002 include Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors, Hamtaro: Ham-Hams Unite! and Shantae. Among the 12 GBC board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! series. The series also appears on other systems with Yu-Gi-Oh! The Sacred Cards (GBA) and Yu-Gi-Oh! Worldwide Edition: Stairway to the Destined Duel (GBA). Konami also made Metal Gear Solid, Frogger and Spawn for the GBC.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories cheats & codes

229 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

No Sacrifices/Offerings Needed0103D5CA
P1-Inf LP9199C7C5 9199C8C5
P1 - No LP9100C7C5 9100C8C5
P2 - Inf LP9199CAC5 9199CBC5
P2 - No LP9100CAC5 9100CBC5

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories walkthroughs & guides

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories FAQ

When did Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories come out on the GBC?

Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories was released for the Game Boy Color in 2002.

Who made Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories?

It was developed by Konami.

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories multiplayer?

Yes. Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories supports up to 2 players.

How long does Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Yu-Gi-Oh! Dark Duel Stories on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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