# Beginner Resources

## Bookmark and Explore

#### Revisit

:bookmark: **Bookmark** this page and come back as you learn more about The Sandbox and participate in your own way. Resources are grouped to make it easy to find what you need as a newer user.

#### More to Explore

You can also use the navigation on the left and the search bar on the top right to access even more information about The Sandbox that is documented in this space.

## The Basics

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="manage/create">create</a></td><td>Get started in minutes<br></td><td><a href="manage/avatar">avatar</a></td><td>Choose your metaverse identity<br></td><td><a href="getting-started">getting-started</a></td><td>Choose software &#x26; start your journey<br></td><td><a href="../general/languages">languages</a></td><td>Language communities &#x26; resources</td></tr><tr><td><a href="manage">manage</a></td><td>About your profile, avatar, tools &#x26; more<br></td><td><a href="security-topics/account">account</a></td><td>Guidance for staying safe<br></td><td><a href="../general/discord-community">discord-community</a></td><td>Guide to connect for community &#x26; support<br></td><td><a href="../general/helpcontact">helpcontact</a></td><td>Find support &#x26; FAQs by topic</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Play

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="../players/seasons-and-events">seasons-and-events</a></td><td>Events by The Sandbox &#x26; our Partners<br></td><td><a href="../general/map">map</a></td><td>Explore the open metaverse &#x26; play</td></tr><tr><td><a href="../players/metaverse">metaverse</a></td><td>Get started with the metaverse Game Client<br></td><td><a href="../players/player-guide">player-guide</a></td><td>Quick Guide about playing in The Sandbox</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Own & Earn

{% hint style="info" %}
You need a cryptocurrency wallet to own and earn in The Sandbox.
{% endhint %}

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="manage-wallet/choose-connect">choose-connect</a></td><td>Connect a wallet to claim rewards &#x26; own<br></td><td><a href="manage/verify-kyc">verify-kyc</a></td><td>Verify your identity to earn &#x26; claim rewards<br></td><td><a href="../general/marketplace">marketplace</a></td><td>About avatars, equipment, entities, &#x26; LAND<br></td><td><a href="../players/claim-rewards">claim-rewards</a></td><td>How to check for &#x26; claim rewards</td></tr><tr><td><a href="manage-wallet">manage-wallet</a></td><td>Step-by-step resources, helpful tools<br></td><td><a href="security-topics/wallet">wallet</a></td><td>Guidance to protect your property<br></td><td><a href="../owners/sand">sand</a></td><td>The Sandbox currency &#x26; utility token<br></td><td><a href="../owners/web3-tsb">web3-tsb</a></td><td>Basics for owning digital content</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Create

The [**Creator Portal**](https://app.gitbook.com/o/-MOZyR7PJjGzf2r_BYlZ/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/) is filled with resources for all creators to explore. Learn the basics, fill gaps in your knowledge, and develop your skills with best practices shared by The Sandbox team.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FPS5ircpxfdie1btQgivw%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=8bf35e60-5ed8-4ee0-81d9-8958668036a0" alt="" data-size="line"> Learn how The Sandbox creative ecosystem fits together</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/basics">Learn Creator Basics</a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2F5ktxGQgLzHygpzweeLMU%2FGM%20icon%20sm%2068x68.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cf8afb66-364f-4b25-801d-c8d2298e8aa6" alt="" data-size="line"> Learn faster with a new 1 hour series: <a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/beginners"><strong>Begin</strong></a> Game Maker</td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/beginners">Beginners</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>VOXEDIT</strong><br></td><td><strong>What is it? What can I make?</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/create-assets">Create Assets</a></td><td><strong>Tutorials &#x26; Activities</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/beginners">Beginners</a></td><td><strong>Documentation</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/docs">Docs</a></td><td><strong>Tools</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/upload-assets-to-workspaces">Upload Assets to Workspaces</a></td><td><strong>Techniques</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/creative-guides/art-techniques">Art Techniques</a></td><td><strong>Guides</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/creative-guides/asset-guide">Asset Guide</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>GAME MAKER</strong><br></td><td><strong>What is it? What can I make?</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/create-experiences">Create Experiences</a></td><td><strong>Tutorials &#x26; Activities - NEW 1 Hour Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/beginners">Beginners</a></td><td><strong>Documentation</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/docs">Docs</a></td><td><strong>Tools</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/publish-experiences">Publish Experiences</a></td><td><strong>Techniques</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/creative-guides/experience-design-techniques">Experience Design Techniques</a></td><td><strong>Guides</strong></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/creative-guides/logic-guide">Logic Guide</a></td><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/creative-guides/experience-guide">Experience Guide</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Contests

Share your creations with the community and compete for prizes as you develop your skills:

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[Creator Contests](https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/creators-program/creator-contests)
{% endcontent-ref %}