# Game Phases

The game progresses through two phases:<br>

1. **Preparation Phase:** Players purchase and place units within a 10-gold budget, restricted to the first two rows of their board.

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2. **Battle Phase:** Players take turns moving and attacking, leveraging unit abilities to outmanoeuvre their opponent.

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Running entirely on-chain, the game eliminates centralized servers, ensuring transparency and immutability. Its modular design, powered by the headless client, invites developers to innovate with custom frontends, AI agents, and gameplay extensions.

### Chain Tactics Playtest Video

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