# Getting started

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**NOTE:** We are launching the Public Alpha of BlockBots in April 2022. The v1 of the game will be launched in a few weeks after the Alpha.\
The v1 will include all the feedback gathered throughout the Alpha.
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Welcome to BlockBots, a Play-to-earn game on blockchain where players fight epic battles against other bots to win PowerUps and IND tokens!

Here, you'll find curated how-to guides and information to help get you in the fighting arenas.

You're four (4) steps away from becoming a BlockBots expert! Start today by:

1. Buying a BlockBot
2. Buying PowerUps
3. Understanding how to strategize and fight
4. Understanding arenas, rewards and other crucial details

## About BlockBots Game

BlockBots is a fighting game that involves BlockBots in 1v1 fights.

The gameplay is based on an idle game system: the player sets up their BlockBot for the fight, and then watches the outcome of a short fight that lasts 30 seconds.

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### Guides: Jump right in

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[blockbots-clan-system](https://docs.blockbots.gg/guides/blockbots-clan-system)
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[attributes](https://docs.blockbots.gg/guides/attributes)
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[understanding-powerups](https://docs.blockbots.gg/guides/understanding-powerups)
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### Fundamentals: Dive a little deeper

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[gameplay](https://docs.blockbots.gg/fundamentals/gameplay)
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[understanding-actions](https://docs.blockbots.gg/fundamentals/understanding-actions)
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[match-strategy](https://docs.blockbots.gg/fundamentals/match-strategy)
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[community](https://docs.blockbots.gg/fundamentals/community)
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