> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://realmatwar.gitbook.io/realmatwar-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://realmatwar.gitbook.io/realmatwar-docs/realm-at-war-handbook/core-gameplay/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

## Jump In at realmatwar.com

There's nothing to download and no installer. Open [realmatwar.com](https://realmatwar.com/) in any modern browser — desktop or phone — and you're in the world.

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Your first realm starts small.

Then the world opens up.
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## Guest Realm vs. Wallet Realm

You have two ways to play, and you can start with the first and upgrade to the second whenever you like.

### Playing as a guest

The moment you load the game you get a **guest realm** tied to your browser. You can build, raid, join a clan, complete quests — the full game. It's the fastest way to try everything.

The one thing a guest realm **cannot** do is receive $REALM prize payouts. Prizes are paid to a blockchain wallet, and a guest realm doesn't have one. Any $REALM you earn as a guest is tracked, but to actually be paid you'll want to connect a wallet.

### Playing with a Solana wallet

Tap the **👛 wallet button** in the top bar and connect a Solana wallet (such as Phantom or Solflare). Connecting does two things:

1. **It becomes your identity.** Your realm is now tied to that wallet, not just to one browser. Log in from your laptop, your phone, anywhere — connect the same wallet and you're back in the same realm.
2. **It makes you payout-eligible.** Because the game now knows where to send $REALM, your daily and weekly winnings are paid directly to that wallet.

Each wallet is its own separate realm. Your guest realm stays exactly as it was — connecting a wallet opens that wallet's realm rather than overwriting your guest progress.

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## Founding Your Realm

Your realm begins as a single keep on the shared map. From here the loop is simple to start:

1. **Assign workers** to start pulling in resources.
2. **Place your first buildings** — the build panel opens automatically to guide you.
3. **Follow the on-screen beginner guide**, which walks you through your first actions and then steps out of the way.
4. **Take your first quests** to start earning $REALM straightaway.

From there, the world is open. The next chapter breaks down every system.


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