# Rules of Elemental Game v1

The rules for [Elemental Game](https://elemgame.github.io/), a blockchain-based game incorporating elements and elementals, from registration to gameplay interactions.

Elemental Game combines strategic decision-making with the luck of the draw, encouraging players to manage their Mana and elemental choices wisely. The blockchain integration ensures a transparent, secure, and innovative gaming experience.

## Registration

1. **Creating an Account**: Visit the Elemental Game official website or app and choose the “Create Character” or “Sign Up” option.
2. **Character Customization**: Select the appearance, elemental affiliation (Earth, Water, or Fire), and name for your character. Customize additional attributes if the game allows.
3. **Registration Payment**: Pay the registration fee using the native blockchain tokens of Elemental Game. Send the required token amount to the game’s smart contract address via an integrated or external blockchain-supported wallet.
4. **Mana Allocation**: Upon successful transaction verification, your character is credited with an initial amount of Mana, the in-game currency used for challenges.
5. **Gasless Transactions**: Mana and your character’s account facilitate gasless transactions within the game, making gameplay more accessible and reducing the need for additional transaction fees.
6. **Readiness**: With registration complete, you can immediately begin participating in challenges and battles within Elemental Game.

## Gameplay

1. **Elements**:
- Each player chooses from the primary elements - Earth (Rock), Water, or Fire - in a strategic battle reminiscent of rock-paper-scissors.
- Earth absorbs Water, Water extinguishes Fire, and Fire melts Earth in the game's triangular balance of power.

2. **Elementals**:
- Each player is associated with an elemental being corresponding to their chosen element.
- Elementals are Earth Golem, Water Nymph, and Fire Sprite, each providing unique abilities and protections.

3. **Mana Betting**:
- Players bet Mana on each match, with both participants wagering an equal amount to ensure fairness.
- The outcome of the battle determines the redistribution of Mana, with the winning element claiming the pot.

4. **Elemental Interactions**:
- In the event of a disadvantageous matchup (e.g., Water vs. Earth), a player can invoke their elemental to protect a portion of their Mana.
- The protection ratio is tier-based:
- **Common Elemental**: Protects 10% of Mana.
- **Rare Elemental**: Protects 20% of Mana.
- **Legendary Elemental**: Protects 40% of Mana.
- **Immortal Elemental**: Protects 80% of Mana.

5. **Upgrading Elementals**:
- Players can upgrade their elementals using Mana earned from battles.
- Higher-level elementals offer more significant protection and occasionally, special gameplay abilities.

6. **Winning the Game**:
- Matches are played in rounds, with the best of three or five determining the winner of a game session.
- Rankings and leaderboards reflect the success of players, based on their win-loss records and accumulated Mana.