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Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Steam

KONAMI · KONAMI

SimulationStrategyFree To Play
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Design Risk Score

Verified data

42/100

3 concern patterns detected

Monetization37pts
Manipulation0pts
Compulsion5pts

Joy Index

59/100

Good

Community score: 72/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Caution

Proceed with caution

Significant aggressive monetisation design is present. Set firm spending and time limits before playing.

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Detected Design Patterns

Daily Login Hook

Rewards tuned to make you log in every day regardless of genuine desire to play.

Gacha Loop

Variable reward schedules exploit gambling psychology to keep players spending.

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Why this score

Verified data
  • Gacha System+25

    Randomised paid pulls for characters/gear that affect power.

  • Microtransactions+12

    In-game purchases sells items that affect gameplay or progression.

  • Daily Login Bonus+5

    Daily rewards nudge habitual logins regardless of genuine desire.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 42/100. How scoring works →

Is Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel worth it? Design Risk 42/100 · Sifter