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# Basic Rules

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Win when your opponent's HP is reduced to 0. You can reduce their HP by attacking the player directly with your creatures on the board. (Drag the attacker into the opponent's hand of cards).

1. **Mana System** \
   Each player begins the game with a certain quantity of mana, which is a resource needed to play cards. Mana rises progressively with each turn, allowing players to employ increasingly powerful cards as the game develops.
2. **Health Points (HP)** \
   To prevent losing, players must maintain good health. Victory is accomplished by lowering the opponent's HP to zero.
3. **Turn Structure** \
   During their turn, each player draws one card. They can play cards based on their available mana and select whether to attack the opponent or their own cards.


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