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Getting Started: Onboarding

This guide will help you set up your Controller and get ready to play Dark Shuffle.

Setting Up Your Wallet

Follow these steps to get started:

  1. If you don't already have a wallet, select Controller and sign up.
  2. Choose your preferred login method. The Cartridge Controller supports:
    • Social logins (Discord)
    • Other blockchain wallets (Metamask, Phantom, Rabby)
    • Passkey
  3. Complete the sign-up process as guided.
  4. Once your wallet is set up, connect it to Budokan through the platform's wallet connection interface.

The Cartridge Controller offers extended features ideal for on-chain games, including signerless transactions and multi-platform login options.

Budokan Wallets
Figure 1: Controller sign up page.

Tip: Using the Cartridge Controller enables gas-less transactions and a smoother experience across all supported games.

Start A Game

Dark Shuffle offers a range of ways to play. On the home page buttons allow you to jump into a game, manage games you currently have or go to Budokan to see DS tournaments.

Dark Shuffle Actions
Figure 2: Dark Shuffle game actions.

Play Menu

This is where you can start your Dark Shuffle journey by selecting a setting and minting a free game to play! Each game is associated with a particular setting, which is a permissionless evolution to expiriment with different mechanics of the game. The default which is pre-selected is the base game.

My Games

All games of Dark Shuffle are themselves an NFT, so this menu keeps track of the games that you currently own.

  • Games are marked with several different attributes:
    • Player Name (defaults to controller username)
    • Game stats (health, xp)
    • Setting
    • Expiration time
    • Whether they are a tournament game or free to play
Dark Shuffle Play
Figure 3: Play Menu.
Dark Shuffle Games
Figure 2: My Games Menu.

Next Steps & Related Guides

If you have questions or need help, check the FAQ or contact support through the app.