Lion's Den: Answer to Rauzes' challenge

Being in a country where Konami is nonexistent, people still play their favorite card game without this much needed support. I was actually surprised that our countrymen are able to think of ways to improve their much loved card game, despite issues with money and support.

I present you with an example of the innovative methods my countrymen does to improve the current state of Yu-Gi-Oh in the Philippines.


A group of duelist, who refer to themselves as Lion's Den, hosts tournaments in the middle of the street that allows all kinds of cards-even fake ones. You could see them having a great time in these pictures, despite it just being in the middle of the street with not even a roof. They are willing to help their fellow duelists by converting their cards to authentic ones as the prizes for their tournaments.


This clearly shows that people, rich or poor, can still enjoy playing their card game, regardless of any circumstances they are currently facing.

Why are they still playing the card game?
What drives them to assemble in these places and continue enjoying it?

The answer is simple enough. They just truly love Yu-Gi-Oh, and nothing is stopping them from playing it. No matter what the odds, Filipinos who love Yu-Gi-Oh will never succumb to these problems.

Here are more pictures of them playing. (redirects to Facebook)
Pictures are not taken by me, and credits are due to Alexander Dela Cruz Jr.

"We want to see our fellow duelists grow...and, through this program, we might be able to give them hope...hope that will make them think a million times before they quit playing our beloved card game..." -Rainwalker13, representative of Lion's Den

People here aren't ready to give up their beloved card game, how about you?