How to Play

Master the art of crypto trading card battles with our comprehensive guide to WAGMI Legends gameplay mechanics, special abilities, and strategic depth.

Game Rules Game Basics Faction Abilities Combat Mechanics Card Interactions Game Glossary Quick Start Scenarios Controls FAQ Advanced Strategies Practice Mode Tips & Tricks

Game Rules

Essential rules and deck building requirements

Deck Building

Deck Size
- Minimum: 40 cards
- Maximum: 60 cards
- Only one copy of each Legendary card
- Maximum two copies of Epic cards
- Maximum three copies of Rare/Common cards
Faction Balance
- Maximum two factions per deck
- Minimum 15 cards from primary faction
- Minimum 10 cards from secondary faction
- Remaining slots for neutral cards

Game Setup

Starting Hand
- Draw 5 cards initially
- One free mulligan allowed
- Must keep second hand
- Draw one card per turn
- Maximum hand size: 7 cards
Resource Points
- Start with 1 Gas Token
- Gain +1 Gas Token each turn
- Maximum 10 Gas Tokens
- Unused tokens carry over

Turn Structure

Start Phase
- Draw one card
- Gain one Gas Token
- Activate start-of-turn effects
Main Phase
- Play cards from hand
- Activate card abilities
- Declare attacks/trades
End Phase
- Resolve end-of-turn effects
- Check victory conditions
- Discard if over hand limit

Victory Conditions

Market Dominance
- Reduce opponent's Market Cap to 0
- Reach 20,000 Market Cap
- Control 3 Market Sectors
Special Conditions
- Complete faction-specific objectives
- Trigger alternative win conditions
- Force opponent capitulation

Game Basics

Core mechanics and fundamental gameplay elements

Market Cycle™ System

Bull Market: Aggressive strategies dominate
- Increased attack power
- Higher risk/reward ratios
- Momentum-based combos
Bear Market: Defensive tactics prevail
- Enhanced protection abilities
- Resource preservation
- Value accumulation
Crab Market: Strategic patience
- Position building focus
- Resource management
- Setup for future moves

Resource Management

Gas Tokens
- Used for card actions
- Regenerates each turn
- Strategic allocation
Yield Generation
- Passive resource gain
- Compound effects
- Investment strategies
Social Capital
- Community power
- Influence mechanics
- Network effects

Faction Abilities

Master the unique powers of each faction

Meme Lords (Led by DOGE Father)

Market Manipulation
- Change market cycle direction
- Create Follower tokens
- Diamond Hands power scaling
Viral Power
- Social sentiment control
- Community momentum
- Meme magic effects

Tech Giants (Led by Chain Master)

Smart Contract Revolution
- Reduce Tech Giant card costs
- Grant ETH chain affinity
- Protocol upgrade effects
Network Effect
- Cross-chain optimization
- Infrastructure scaling
- Protocol enhancement

Market Makers (Led by Market Sovereign)

Market Control
- Change market cycles at will
- Double market cycle effects
- Liquidity dominance
Price Impact
- Resource manipulation
- Market depth control
- Trading power amplification

DeFi Heroes (Led by Yield King)

Yield Optimization
- Generate energy each turn
- Double resource generation
- Create yield farming tokens
Protocol Synergy
- Compound interest effects
- Multi-protocol optimization
- Risk management tools

NFT Artists (Led by Art Pioneer)

Create Movement
- Double NFT card effects
- Generate unique NFT tokens
- Copy and enhance abilities
Cultural Impact
- Art movement creation
- Collection value scaling
- Digital realm shaping

Combat Mechanics

Master the intricacies of market warfare

Price Action

Attack Moves
- Create upward pressure
- Break resistance levels
- Trigger momentum
Defense Moves
- Establish support levels
- Absorb selling pressure
- Maintain position strength

Volume Battles

Trading Activity
- Volume affects power
- Liquidity depth matters
- Market sentiment multipliers
Position Management
- Size affects impact
- Entry/exit timing
- Risk management

Card Interactions & Timing

Understanding card resolution and priority rules

Priority System

Action Resolution
- Active player has first priority
- Opponent can respond to actions
- Last action resolves first (LIFO)
- Chain resolves when both pass
Timing Windows
- Start of turn effects
- Pre-combat actions
- Combat resolution
- End of turn triggers

Effect Types

Instant Effects
- Resolve immediately
- Can't be interrupted
- Market price changes
- Direct value transfers
Triggered Effects
- Wait for specific conditions
- Can be responded to
- Stack in order triggered
- Market cycle transitions

Game Glossary

Essential terms and mechanics explained

Market Terms

Market Cap
- Your total value in play
- Affected by price movements
- Victory condition threshold
Market Sectors
- DeFi, NFT, L1/L2 chains
- Control bonuses
- Sector-specific effects
Liquidity
- Trading capacity
- Position size limits
- Market impact factor

Game States

Market Cycles
- Bull: Aggressive growth phase
- Bear: Defensive value phase
- Crab: Accumulation phase
Position States
- Long: Value increases with price
- Short: Value decreases with price
- Neutral: Unaffected by price
Card States
- Active: Ready to use
- Exhausted: Already used
- Locked: Can't be used

Quick Start Guide

Get into the game quickly with these essential steps

First Game Setup

Choose Your Faction
- Pick a starter deck
- Learn faction strengths
- Understand basic combos
Basic Flow
- Draw cards & gain resources
- Play cards strategically
- Attack and defend positions

Key Concepts

Market Phases
- Watch market indicators
- Adapt to market changes
- Time your moves
Victory Path
- Build market dominance
- Control key sectors
- Execute winning combos

Common Scenarios & Examples

Learn from practical gameplay situations

Market Manipulation

Bull Run Setup
- Stack momentum effects
- Time your market entries
- Chain positive catalysts
Bear Market Defense
- Deploy protection effects
- Maintain value positions
- Counter selling pressure

Chain Reactions

Combo Examples
- DeFi yield stacking
- NFT floor price pumps
- Social sentiment waves
Counter Plays
- Break combo chains
- Reverse market trends
- Protect key assets

Game Controls & Interface

Master the game interface and shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Game Actions
- Space: End Turn
- E: Examine Card
- H: View Hand
- M: Market Info
Combat Controls
- A: Attack Mode
- D: Defense Mode
- C: Cancel Action
- R: Response Window

UI Elements

Game Board
- Market cycle indicator
- Resource trackers
- Action history
- Phase markers
Card Zones
- Hand area
- Market positions
- Effect stack
- Discard pile

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and expert answers

Gameplay FAQs

Card Interactions
- Can I respond to instant effects?
- How do multiple triggers resolve?
- When can I activate abilities?
- Do effects stack?
Resource Management
- What happens to unused Gas?
- Can I save resources?
- How to optimize yields?
- When to reinvest?

Strategy FAQs

Deck Building
- Best faction combinations?
- How many high-cost cards?
- Balance of effects types?
- Tech card choices?
Advanced Tactics
- When to go all-in?
- How to read opponents?
- Market timing tips?
- Recovery strategies?

Advanced Strategies

Take your gameplay to the next level

Faction Synergies

Tech Giants + DeFi Heroes
- Protocol optimization for yield farming
- Infrastructure scaling and security
- Cross-chain DeFi development
Meme Lords + NFT Artists
- Viral art campaigns
- Cultural acceleration
- Community-driven creation
Market Makers + DeFi Heroes
- Liquidity optimization
- Yield farming territories
- Risk management strategies
Tech Giants + NFT Artists
- Platform innovation
- Creator tools development
- Distribution systems

Market Phase Tactics

Bull Market
- Aggressive expansion
- Momentum trading
- FOMO amplification
Bear Market
- Value preservation
- Resource accumulation
- Strategic positioning

Practice Mode & Tutorial

Learn the game in a risk-free environment

Tutorial Mode

Guided Learning
- Step-by-step instructions
- Interactive challenges
- Basic to advanced concepts
Practice Scenarios
- Pre-built situations
- Market cycle training
- Faction-specific tutorials

AI Opponents

Difficulty Levels
- Beginner-friendly AI
- Advanced strategies
- Custom scenarios
Learning Tools
- Move suggestions
- Strategy analysis
- Performance feedback

Tips & Tricks

Expert advice and hidden strategies

Pro Tips

Resource Management
- Optimal Gas Token usage
- Card advantage tips
- Timing strategies
Meta Knowledge
- Current top strategies
- Counter-meta plays
- Trend adaptation

Hidden Mechanics

Advanced Interactions
- Complex card combos
- Timing tricks
- Special conditions
Power Plays
- Game-winning moves
- Comeback strategies
- Psychological tactics