# Beginner's Guide

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Welcome to **Fracctal Monsters**, a web3[^1] **Algorand** blockchain[^2]-based game! If you're unfamiliar with web3 and/or the Algorand blockchain, don't worry - this beginner's guide will help you get up to speed.

Check out the sections below for step-by-step instructions on creating your account, setting up your wallet, purchasing Monsters, and, of course, **playing the game**!

[**Creating Your Account**](https://fracctal-monsters.gitbook.io/whitepaper/about/beginners-guide/creating-a-free-account)

[**Setting Up a FraccWallet**](https://fracctal-monsters.gitbook.io/whitepaper/about/beginners-guide/setting-up-a-fraccwallet)

[**Buying a Fracctal Monster**](https://fracctal-monsters.gitbook.io/whitepaper/about/beginners-guide/buying-a-fracctal-monster)

[**Playing the Game**](https://fracctal-monsters.gitbook.io/whitepaper/about/beginners-guide/playing-the-game)

[^1]: A *new iteration of the World Wide Web* which incorporates concepts such as decentralization, blockchain technologies, and token-based economics.\
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    Source: Wikipedia

[^2]: A blockchain is a distributed database or ledger that is shared among the nodes of a computer network. As a database, a blockchain stores information electronically in digital format. Blockchains are best known for their crucial role in cryptocurrency systems, such as Bitcoin and Algorand, for maintaining a secure and decentralized record of transactions. The innovation with a blockchain is that it guarantees the fidelity and security of a record of data and generates trust without the need for a trusted third party.\
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    Source: investopedia.com