GENERAL
What is Splinterlands?
Splinterlands is a digital collectible card game built on blockchain technology. Build a collection of cards with various stats and abilities, and use them to battle other players in skill-based matches. Using blockchain technology, players can buy, sell, and trade their digital assets freely, just as if they were physical cards, and all transactions are recorded publicly and immutably.
What is the Summoner's Spellbook?
Splinterlands is free to play, but the Summoner's Spellbook unlocks the full experience. The Summoner's Spellbook can be purchased in the in-game shop for $10 via PayPal or various cryptocurrencies. Purchasing the Summoner's Spellbook allows you to access your blockchain account keys, participate in tournaments, and unlock the ability to earn cryptocurrency rewards with real value, and more!
Is there support for mobile devices?
Yes, there is support for mobile devices in Splinterlands. The game can be accessed from any mobile browser through the website https://splinterlands.com/. However, the Hive Keychain extension and built-in browser will provide the best mobile experience.
You can also download the app!
How can I get in touch with you?
Submit a request via email. Looking for more detailed information about Splinterlands? Review https://docs.splinterlands.com/ or reach out to Tech Support with questions!
SPLINTERLANDS CARDS
How do I get cards?
All players have access to a base set of Foundations cards, which are acquired through campaign mode. Additional cards may be obtained by purchasing packs, purchasing or renting specific cards from other players on the market, or using Glint in the reward shop. Each Booster Pack contains five (5) randomly selected cards from the latest edition, with at least one card guaranteed to be Rare or better. The more Booster Packs you purchase, the better chance you have of finding powerful Epic and Legendary cards! Packs can be purchased from the Non-Card Market.
How do I level up my cards?
Splinterlands cards can be combined to gain increased stats and new abilities. Cards can be leveled up by combining multiple cards of the same type. Combining cards can unlock new abilities and increase stats.
What are the different card sets?
Splinterlands periodically introduces new sets of cards for use within various game modes. While Wild Format allows cards from all sets to be used, Modern Format is limited to the two most recent sets. Review Modern and Wild: FAQ for additional detail.
- Alpha Set: Alpha + Promo cards with Alpha borders
- Beta Set: Beta + Promo cards with Beta borders + Reward cards with Beta borders
- Untamed Set: Untamed + Promo cards with Untamed borders + Reward cards with Untamed borders + Dice edition
- Chaos Legion Set: Chaos Legion + Promo cards with Chaos Legion borders + Reward cards with Chaos Legion borders + Riftwatchers edition
- Rebellion Set: Rebellion + Promo cards with Rebellion borders (and set symbol) + Reward cards with Rebellion borders.
- Conclave Arcana Set: Conclave Arcana+ Promo cards with Conclave Arcana borders (and set symbol) + Reward cards with Conclave Arcana borders.
- Foundations Set: Foundations set with Foundations borders (and set symbol)
What are gold foil cards?
Each card in the game has a regular version and a gold foil version. The gold foil versions of the cards have the same stats and abilities as the regular versions, but start at a higher level. They also require fewer cards to combine to reach each level. Gold foil cards also provide a boost to earnings in ranked play, and can be used in special "gold foil only" tournaments, which typically feature larger prize pools.
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Will the stats associated with each card ever change?
Yes, sometimes it will be necessary to adjust the stats and/or abilities on certain cards to ensure the game is fair and balanced.
Can I sell my cards?
Yes! You are free to trade, rent, rent out, transfer, or sell your cards or other game-related assets.
GAMEPLAY & REWARDS
How do you play Splinterlands?
Visit the Campaign to earn your first set of Foundations cards! You can also review the How to Play page, our New Player Gameplay Guide, and the tutorial below.
In addition to Ranked Play, players may participate in tournaments and join guilds. Both of these experiences allow players to show their skills in battle!
What do I get for winning?
Earn GLINT from winning modern and wild ranked battles. Purchase a Spellbook to earn SPS (Splintershards) as well.
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What are Leagues and Seasons?
Leagues group players with similar levels of skill together. There are currently six leagues in the game: Wood, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Champion. Each league, except Wood, is divided into three tiers. As you win ranked play games you will gain rating points and reach higher leagues. Earn League Tier Advancement Chests by rising through the leagues!
Each ranked play season typically lasts around two weeks, and the goal is to try to reach the highest league possible at the end of the season. At the end of each season, ratings are reset and the race to the top begins anew!
What is Land?
Land is a major expansion to the Splinterlands universe through which players may buy and sell land. In addition, players produce and manage resources.
- Review the whitepaper for full details - https://splinterlands.gitbook.io/phase-2-the-secret-of-praetoria.
- Review our guides for managing your land - Land: User Guide
Praetoria
Splinterlands Tokens - SPS and DEC
Review Intro to Splinterlands Tokens for a full list of Splinterlands Tokens
What are Dark Energy Crystals?
Dark Energy Crystals (DEC) is the official in-game currency of Splinterlands. Convert unused cards in your collection into Dark Energy Crystals through the Burning Mechanism. Higher-level cards will convert to more DEC than lower-level cards, as will higher rarity cards and gold foil cards. You can also sell or rent your cards in exchange for DEC.
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What is Splintershards (SPS)
Splintershards (SPS) is the official governance token for Splinterlands. The purpose of the token is to empower players to participate in the evolution of the game by allowing players who have staked SPS to vote on proposals.
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ACCOUNT QUESTIONS
How do I choose my own account name?
Choose a unique name upon account creation. Free to Play Splinterlands Accounts will have the suffix "_lite" attached to them until the Summoner's Spellbook has been purchased. Then, you will be able to choose a permanent account name. All cards, items, ratings, and other data will be automatically transferred from your temporary name to the new account name you have chosen.
When you purchase a Spellbook, a Hive blockchain account will be created for you with that name, which will allow you to access any Hive blockchain-based applications and hold cryptocurrencies. Your Hive blockchain account will have a set of keys associated with it, which you can request through the Splinterlands website. Please see the Blockchain Integration section of the FAQ below for more information about the Hive blockchain and your account.
Can I change my account name?
Once you have purchased the Summoner's Spellbook and chosen your unique account name it cannot be changed, so choose carefully! It is possible to create a new account with the new name you would like to use and transfer all of your cards and other game assets there, however, you will still need to purchase the Summoner's Spell Book for the new account and all account-based statistics, ratings, and history cannot be transferred.
Can I use my Splinterlands account in other applications?
Once you have purchased the Summoner's Spellbook and created your unique account name, it can be used on any application or website that runs on the Hive blockchain. For a list of other apps and sites on Hive, please see https://hivedapps.com/.
In order to use your account in other Hive-based websites or applications, you will need to log in with your account name and the appropriate key. To retrieve the private keys for your Hive blockchain account, please see the "How do I find my blockchain account keys?" question below.
How do I find my blockchain account keys?
Once you have purchased the Summoner's Spellbook and created your unique account name, you can request your keys on the top right menu of the game website and select "Request Account Keys." Review 10 Steps to Retrieving Your Keys for additional guidance.
Your keys may only be requested once through the Splinterlands website or mobile app, so be sure to Securely Backup and Store your Hive Keys Offline If you lose your keys, you contact Support.
The Hive Keychain Browser Extension (https://hive-keychain.com/) is the ideal app for managing your Hive account keys on desktop browsers. Review Hive Keychain Installation and Usage for additional guidance.
Can I change my blockchain account keys?
Yes, it is possible to change your master password as well as any or all of your Hive blockchain account keys through https://wallet.hive.blog or several other Hive blockchain websites or wallets. Review How to Change Your Keys for additional guidance.
- IF YOU CHANGE YOUR HlVE BLOCKCHAIN ACCOUNT KEYS SPLINTERLANDS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RECOVER THEM FOR YOU!
BLOCKCHAIN INTEGRATION
What blockchain does Splinterlands run on?
Splinterlands runs on the Hive blockchain, which is a public, distributed, and decentralized blockchain platform with a significant user base and a diverse set of applications that run on it. The Hive blockchain offers many unique features that make it one of the best currently available options for running a user-friendly blockchain-based game or application, such as fast and free transactions, human-readable wallet addresses, and account recovery options.
What are the advantages of a blockchain-based game?
In traditional card games, you had physical cards which you could trade or sell freely. Once games went digital, players lost that ability, and the cards were locked into that game and each player’s account. Through the use of blockchain technology, we can now have the best of both worlds where players can buy, sell, and transfer their digital assets, just like they can with physical assets.
In addition, blockchain technology introduced the concepts of true digital scarcity and complete transparency. For the first time, digital assets were created that are unable to be copied, or printed at will, and every transaction that takes place is published on a public, immutable ledger that cannot be falsified and that anyone can independently verify.
In the context of Splinterlands, that means that anyone can know exactly how many of each type of card exist, how many will ever exist, view and verify the historical record of each card, and more!
Can the blockchain handle a game like this?
You may have heard about various apps that bog down blockchain networks and cause very slow transaction times and high transaction fees. Splinterlands runs on the Hive Blockchain which uses a Delegated Proof of Stake consensus system that allows it to handle significantly more transactions than the other blockchains, and all with zero transaction fees (at a fair use policy).