TCG "DUEL MASTERS" finally becomes a smartphone app! DUEL MASTERS PLAY'S" Pre-registration starts today, 9/26!

TOMY announced that "DUEL MASTERS PLAY'S," a card game application for smartphones jointly developed with DeNA, will be distributed this winter. Prior to the release, the company began accepting pre-registrations on its official website today, September 26 (Thu.).


DUEL MASTERS PLAY'S" is a card game application optimized for mobile phones based on "Duel Masters," a trading card game (TCG) released by TOMY since 2002.

Duel Masters" is a TCG brand that continues to be loved by a wide range of players even now, 18 years after its release, and many events are held to expand the circle of interaction among players. The number of events held annually is said to amount to more than 50,000 events throughout Japan.


DUEL MASTERS PLAY'S," which was announced this time, aims to provide (1) "play for various styles of play" (play) and (2) "a place for new connections that transcend time and place" (place) to card novices, experts, fans of original works, and others. The world view of the application is based on the new design.

The world of the application was prepared with a nostalgic and new play environment, featuring newly designed original characters, as well as cards and original characters from the initial release of "Duel Masters".

Feature 1: Nostalgic and new. Cards from the early days of DUEMA and characters from the original game appear!


Cards from the early days of "Duel Masters," nostalgic original characters, and navigators based on the mascot-like creatures that were beloved by players. They have recreated an environment that will bring back memories of the past for adults who played "Duel Masters" in their youth.


Adults who have not played "Duel Masters" for a long time will feel nostalgic, while users who do not know the game when it was first released will be able to experience the world of "Duel Masters" in a fresh environment.

Feature 2: Optimized rules and support allow even beginners to enjoy full-scale battles!


After extensive discussions with Wizards of the Coast, the developer of "DUEL MASTERS," the distinctive basic rules such as "Shield Trigger" have been retained. They have optimized some of the rules so that the game can be played at a high tempo.


The game also includes a support function for deck construction (combining cards to be used according to one's own preferences), which beginners tend to find difficult. The company says that anyone can enjoy a full-fledged card game in a casual manner.

Feature 3: Enjoy scenario play in a well-developed solo mode!

In addition to the communication battle mode, there is a solo mode in which players can advance their adventures according to scenarios. The scenarios will feature original characters and legendary characters from the original game, and will be voiced by a cast of splendid voice actors.

Feature 4: Interactive music for an action-game-like realism!

The "interactive music" features seamless song arrangements that change according to the battle situation. The music will be synchronized with the player's state of mind, creating a realistic battle experience similar to an action game.


App Information
DUEL MASTERS PLAY'S
Genre: Competitive card game
Where: App Store / Google Play
Scheduled release date: This winter
Price: Free for basic play (items are charged)


<Pre-registration will begin on September 26th! >Registration is now open!

You can register by any of the following methods. Depending on the number of pre-registered users, special prizes will be given away when the official service starts. For details of the campaign, please visit the game's official website ( # ).
Registration Method 1. Follow the official Twitter : ##
Registering method 2. Registering official LINE account as a friend : #


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