# How to Play

### Prerequisite(s)

Prior to playing you will need to connect your wallet, see below for help:

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Before betting on a game you will need to deposit funds into your game account.\
This step is not required if you want to play a free game, see below for help:

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### How to Play

Joining or creating your own game is a quick and easy. Before following the steps below make sure you wallet is connected and has funds deposited.

1. Find and click "Play Now"\ <img src="/files/Xb9iqEogLIbujGRiSjUs" alt="" data-size="original">
2. Select your desired room\
   \- Yard - **Free**\
   \- Hall, Dining Room, Basement, Bishop's Room, Stable, Prisoner's Room - **Preset Bet Amount**\
   \- King's Room - **Custom Bet Amount**\ <img src="/files/nj3PJd1kXDvcmmt6e5oR" alt="" data-size="original">
3. Join an hosted game or host your own, if you host your own you will need to wait until another player joins\
   ![](/files/WAC7SzjJ7dkpWEXTeN0Y)
4. Check 'Ready Up' & Sign the transaction in your wallet, if you are the host you will need to start the game. Alternatively, the host has the option to kick the Joiner after 30sec if they wish.\
   ![](/files/pnLHsO5AQF9shOv19SLa)![](/files/pSjMIJ4C8Kb2bRwexK3Q)![](/files/S8YkzTKmNvNTMkyVQmVT)
5. The gameboard will initalize and the game will begin. You're now playing chess!\
   ![](/files/euCEaMmO2K9ZtmRW9xK3)<br>


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