> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gotchi-battler-1.gitbook.io/gotchi-battler/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gotchi-battler-1.gitbook.io/gotchi-battler/guides.md).

# Guides

Start with the basics, then choose what you'd like to explore next.

| Guide                                                                    | What you'll learn                                                                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [How to Play](/gotchi-battler/guides/how-to-play.md)                     | Sign in, meet your free Spirits, and build your first team.                                         |
| [The Genesis Era](/gotchi-battler/guides/genesis-era.md)                 | Discover the funded rewards, tournament series, and full schedule.                                  |
| [Game Modes](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes.md)                       | Find the right challenge for your team and the rewards you want.                                    |
| [Shop](/gotchi-battler/guides/shop.md)                                   | Compare optional passes and understand what resources and items do.                                 |
| [Spirit Boxes](/gotchi-battler/guides/shop/spirit-boxes.md)              | Compare Standard and Premium, understand grade chances, and see how your Spirit gets its strengths. |
| [Fair Play and Battle Verification](/gotchi-battler/guides/fair-play.md) | Understand public randomness, inspect the open-source rules, and verify a battle.                   |

Already know where you're headed? Jump to [Campaign](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes/campaign.md), [Dungeons: Crystal Temple](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes/dungeons.md), [Tournaments](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes/tournaments.md), [Arcade](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes/arcade.md), or [Quests](/gotchi-battler/guides/game-modes/quests.md).