Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses is a card-based strategy game that Konami developed and published for the PlayStation 2. The game arrived in Japan in 2001 and reached North America in 2003. It takes the iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! card game and builds an original story around the historical Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. Players choose to fight for either the Red Rose faction, led by Yugi, or the White Rose faction, led by Seto Kaiba. Rather than following traditional Yu-Gi-Oh! rules, Duelists of the Roses plays out on a 7x7 grid where players move cards like chess pieces across the field, attack enemy monsters through positioning, and work to reach and destroy the opponent's deck master. This board-based design gives the game a level of tactical depth that sets it far apart from other card game adaptations and makes it one of the most distinctive entries in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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1.4 GB · PS2 ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | PS2 ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| File Size | 1.4 GB |
| Release Year | 2001 |
| Developer | Konami Computer Entertainment Japan |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses is a card-based strategy game that Konami developed and published for the PlayStation 2. The game arrived in Japan in 2001 and reached North America in 2003. It takes the iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! card game and builds an original story around the historical Wars of the Roses in 15th-century England. Players choose to fight for either the Red Rose faction, led by Yugi, or the White Rose faction, led by Seto Kaiba. Rather than following traditional Yu-Gi-Oh! rules, Duelists of the Roses plays out on a 7x7 grid where players move cards like chess pieces across the field, attack enemy monsters through positioning, and work to reach and destroy the opponent's deck master. This board-based design gives the game a level of tactical depth that sets it far apart from other card game adaptations and makes it one of the most distinctive entries in the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.
The game features a single-player story mode where players advance through multiple chapters tied to the Wars of the Roses narrative, collecting new cards and building a stronger deck as they progress. Players gather cards by winning duels, and the deck-building system lets them mix monsters, spell cards, and trap cards to shape personalized strategies. The game includes over 800 cards, giving collectors a wide selection of options to experiment with. A password system lets players access specific cards by entering eight-digit codes, rewarding those who explore beyond the main story. Multiplayer support allows two players to face each other on a single console, adding a competitive layer to the experience. The grid-based dueling field creates a constantly shifting battlefield that rewards careful planning and positional thinking. With its strong card roster, original story framing, and chess-like combat system, The Duelists of the Roses stands as one of the most memorable and creative entries in the Yu-Gi-Oh! game library.