> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ponsians-docs.gitbook.io/ponx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ponsians-docs.gitbook.io/ponx/play-to-earn/game-start-guide.md).

# Game Start Guide

This guide will help you start playing Ponsians in just a few minutes.

Follow these steps to begin mining, fighting, upgrading, and earning $PONX.

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### Step 1 — Create an Account

You can enter the game in two ways:

1. Log in using Twitter (X)
2. Or create an account using login + password

No wallet is required to start playing.

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### Step 2 — Meet Ponx

After logging in, you control your character, **Ponx**.

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Ponx can:

* Move around the map
* Enter the Mine
* Fight in the Arena
* Upgrade stats
* Sell resources on the Market

Your first objective is to start mining resources.

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### Step 3 — Go to the Mine

Enter the Mine from the main map.

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Inside the Mine:

⛏️ Approach rocks

⛏️ Use your pickaxe to hit them

⛏️ Collect Gold, Silver, or Bronze

Resources are automatically added to your backpack if there is free space.

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### Step 4 — Check Your Backpack

Open the Backpack tab to see:

1. Your resources (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
2. Your available $PONX balance
3. Your Reserved $PONX
4. Backpack capacity

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If your backpack is full, you must sell or spend resources before mining more.

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### Step 5 — Sell Resources on the Market

When the Market is open, go to the Sell tab.

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⛃ Enter the amount of resources you want to sell

⛃ Confirm the transaction

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### Step 6 — Receive $PONX

After the market window closes:

⟡ Your reward appears as Reserved $PONX

⟡ Then it moves to your available balance

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The more points you contribute, the higher your reward (up to the 20% pool cap).

Claim to Your Wallet, once $PONX is available on your balance:

📥 Go to the Claim tab

📥 Enter your wallet address

📥 Choose the amount

📥 Submit your claim

Withdrawal limits and rules are displayed inside the Claim tab.

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### Step 7 — Enter the Arena (Earn XP)

Go to the Arena to fight monsters and earn XP.

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⚔︎ Defeating monsters grants experience.

⚔︎ If you are defeated, you can try again.

⚔︎ You have 4 Arena attempts per day.

⚔︎ Each attempt has a 30-minute cooldown.

Leveling up unlocks stronger upgrades and improves your character’s overall power.

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### Step 8 — Home & Upgrades

Visit the Home tab to upgrade Ponx.

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Available upgrades include:

↑ Movement Speed (+25% per level)

↑ Mining success (+5% per level for first 5 levels)

↑ Gold drop chance (next 5 levels)

↑ Backpack capacity (+50 slots per level)

↑ Sword attack (+3 per level)

Upgrades improve mining efficiency, Arena performance, and long-term earning potential.

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You are now ready to explore, fight, upgrade, and compete in Ponsians ⛏️