After some games, Teana tells him of a festival occurring in the Plaza, and they leave to see it. One night, Atem escapes Simon Muran, his tutor and advisor, to visit the dueling grounds, where he mets up with Teana and a few villagers. The story begins in Ancient Egypt, with the prince of the dynasty ( Atem), who often spends time at the dueling ground playing against other villagers, and his two friends, Jono and Teana. Their roles differ slightly and a few exclusive characters exist.
The characters consist mainly of characters from the anime and manga. See also: :Category: Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories characters