Shuffle the deck and deal the starting cards
Set the battlefield or play area
Decide who goes first
Draw cards at the start of your turn
Play cards from your hand according to the rules
Use battle cards to attack, defend, or activate effects
Compare attack and defense values when battling
Discard or remove defeated cards as required
End your turn after completing your actions
Continue taking turns until a win condition is met
Win by reducing the opponent’s life points, defeating all key cards, or meeting the game’s victory rule