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# Rules

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## 1/ Overview

* Battles are 1 player vs. 1 player, lasting up to 3 minutes.
* Each player fields a team of 5 or 3 units (Player can choose between 5v5 or 3v3 mode).
* Every unit possesses **HP** (Health) and **DEF** (Defense) attributes.
* Both players simultaneously select elemental types, and outcomes are determined using a Rock–Paper–Scissors elemental interaction system.

> Ether Arena combines real-time decision-making with strategic elemental prediction, rewarding both tactical skill and efficient factory management.

## 2/ Staking

EtherForge Game features stake-based PvP arenas with predefined entry pools, allowing players to compete across different risk and skill levels. PvP matches can be entered using **SOL** or **$GEN**, depending on the selected arena.

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#### **SOL Arena**

* **Noob Pool:** 0.025 SOL
* **VIP Pool:** 0.05 SOL
* **Master Pool:** 0.075 SOL
* **Degen Pool:** 0.1 SOL
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#### GEN Arena

* **Initiate:** 1,000 GEN
* **Vanguard:** 2,000 GEN
* **Ascendant:** 5,000 GEN
* **Mythic:** 10,000 GEN
* **Celestial:** 20,000 GEN
* **Genesis:** 50,000 GEN
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### Settlement

* Both players stake an equal amount.
* The winner receives **95%** of the total stake.
* **5%** is retained by the protocol as a system fee.
* All settlements are executed on-chain.