Gameplay involves playing monsters in an attempt to score points, and playing your PCs (Player Characters, heroes, etc.) to block the monsters. It was released along with the .hack anime shows, video games, and other media. It was discontinued late 2005 after its fifth set, although organized play is still supported where there is interest
Every card has a Destiny number, located in its upper-right hand corner. To determine who goes first in a game, the players shuffle and cut their deck, and the highest number goes first. Same number, cut again. Other than determining who goes first, the destiny number is one of the most important aspects of the card game's features. The destiny number adds a random value to your card's strength that can help your PC in battle, or harm your strategy if your deck-building skills are poor. Destiny will be explained more in depth in the gameplay section.