> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cryptaxxnft.gitbook.io/shredaverse-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cryptaxxnft.gitbook.io/shredaverse-docs/mechanics/gameplay.md).

# Gameplay

### 1. Start A Collection

To begin the game, players must collect and stake at least 1 instrument to start a collection. \
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To mint a genesis Axx for gameplay, visit <https://mint.cryptaxxnft.com/>\
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To stake your instrument to earn rewards, visit <https://app.cryptaxxnft.com/>\
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&#x20;**NOTE** - Staking requires two transactions (One for approval, one for moving the NFTs to the vault)

![Shredaverse dApp v1.0 Screenshot](https://3964489373-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzedH5omoBj41V5GAry8U%2Fuploads%2Fdmz9nNcjTl2nBMBy8Git%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=080fc5f7-b7ad-4b0a-9f66-6ce73b7e9884)

### 2. Earn $HRED

Each instrument staked generates in-game revenues in the form of $HRED (Shred) tokens - the ecosystem's native utility currency. \
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Learn more about the [$HRED token](/shredaverse-docs/mechanics/usdhred-token.md).

### 3. Strategically Build

Users are incentivized to strategically acquire certain traits and add additional instruments to their collection to garner "[Multiplier Boosts](/shredaverse-docs/mechanics/multiplier-boosts.md)" (see Roadmap Phase 1.X), which act as $HRED token multipliers for your instruments. *Multiplier boosts will be retroactive from the moment NFTs are staked for as long as they remain staked.*

![Multiplier Boosts UI](https://3964489373-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzedH5omoBj41V5GAry8U%2Fuploads%2FfO9iQipn5hH49ZMQmqUl%2FStaking%20App%20-%20w%20Boosts%202.png?alt=media\&token=764bab35-bc2d-43e1-9e46-013dae05cf6f)

### *4*. Strategically Shop

$HRED tokens are to be utilized within the game economy for things such as, but not limited to: \
minting / mining exclusive NFT item drops, modifying current NFT instruments, accessing merch drops, gaining dApp access (very important later), generating more MSC through powerups, minting metaverse wearables, and more.