# Getting Started

## <img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FAtc9CALDaE6jNCtxGYE0%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=78cff2cd-5679-4f64-8076-ece6f7629881" alt="" data-size="line"> Getting Started is as Easy as 1, 2, 3

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FmW1hHtgpGVma1zJTOhrs%2FHow-it-works%20(1).png?alt=media&#x26;token=b6798c23-0071-4cbe-82ed-2896f6b6cff5" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

Our signup process on [**The Sandbox website**](https://www.sandbox.game/en/map/) is easy so you can start playing fast.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><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><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="0031">1️</span> <strong>ACCOUNT OPTIONS</strong><br></td><td><a href="manage/create">create</a></td><td><br><em>Optional (see</em> <strong>Your Account Setup</strong> <em>below for details):</em></td><td><a href="manage-wallet/choose-connect">choose-connect</a></td><td><a href="manage/avatar">avatar</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="0032">2️</span> <strong>CHOOSE WHAT TO PLAY</strong></td><td></td><td><br>Two options to play metaverse Experiences:<br></td><td><a href="../players/seasons-and-events">seasons-and-events</a></td><td><a href="../general/map">map</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="0033">3️</span> <strong>DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, LOG IN</strong></p><ul><li>Click <strong>Play</strong> to download</li><li>Run the install file</li><li>Log in to start playing!</li></ul><p>Step-by-step instructions:</p></td><td><a href="../players/metaverse/launcher">launcher</a></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**MORE INFORMATION**\
Jump below to learn about all of [#the-sandbox-software](#the-sandbox-software "mention") and how to get started.
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## New User Resources

We also recommend bookmarking and revisiting our Beginner Resources page to gradually learn more about The Sandbox:

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[beginner-resources](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/accounts/beginner-resources)
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## Your Account Setup

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Your account setup may be different depending on what you want to do in The Sandbox.
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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>NO WALLET CONNECTED</strong></p><p>Play and Create voxel art and Experiences with our free no-code software<br><br><strong>Connect a Wallet Anytime</strong></p><p>Some wallet types are more suited for different purposes and experience levels</p></td><td><a href="manage-wallet/choose-connect">choose-connect</a></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FsWvm4P127ynmqO3SR2Yt%2F01-Play.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6b8403ba-ff33-4b82-a38d-159cf9d32e76">01-Play.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>WALLET CONNECTED</strong><br>You're ready to Own, Earn, and access exclusive content</td><td><a href="../owners/web3-tsb">web3-tsb</a></td><td><br><strong>Verify to Earn SAND &#x26; Rewards</strong><br>KYC fraud prevention helps us reward legitimate players, creators, and owners</td><td><a href="manage/verify-kyc">verify-kyc</a></td><td><a href="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FVbsI26iISUPOnk4jqMGF%2FWallet_create_Azul.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b2812611-89d8-4300-a4ba-a2a1167de543">Wallet_create_Azul.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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**ACCOUNT & SOFTWARE LOGIN**

Your account login credentials are used to access your account on The Sandbox website and all of our software.

If you connect a wallet to your account, you can also sign in to The Sandbox website using your wallet.
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**SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY WITH WALLETS**\
Some countries may restrict what you can do with a cryptocurrency wallet.
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#### Your Data: [The Sandbox Privacy Policy](https://www.sandbox.game/en/privacypolicy/)

## The Sandbox Software

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**All Sandbox software is free to use**, but there are costs for monetizing content.
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### What would you like to do?

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="../players/metaverse">metaverse</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="../general/marketplace">marketplace</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/voxedit/create-assets">Create Assets</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/create-experiences">Create Experiences</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### More Details:

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## Play & Earn

<figure><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2F0Ub0ORVgiw8jcdU658Oq%2Fmultiplayer%20crowd%20scaled%20down.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=cd0a3785-cc05-428e-a01d-8f741a9a5bb9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## <img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2Jweu_bsMu4PgJKQ5fzHqSN_EiRucpGIrMyASmiRPAfAypDz4Obl5XulP2RRCVjUG10kNfTMUlfzoxFEHv-LHlSOfncIfR8NFiM9txqodJUad3RWemZl6h2mPPKAQ3-S4bcNFTs51RRRTFtHb-b-AYULLA=s2048" alt="" data-size="line"> Game Client

**Where Game Maker Experiences are launched and monetised with virtual LAND**

* Play & Earn SAND
* Collect rewards
* Participate in contests
* Connect with the community

#### Experience the metaverse

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Visit unique Experiences from the community, studios, and your favorite IPs and brands</td></tr><tr><td>Connect with the community in social Experiences or explore solo Experiences</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Earn & Own

<figure><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FmEhfWEmrlDmROULYte7U%2Fmarketplace.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=282bac48-c327-41f6-8d69-c5fc90f1752a" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/q0V5Ug3vqsc8_aiCAN1qsuBWmVk88GUlpk6-UUyaCpsohQihNat3EAVWKp4xzdX6XGrGhWqijiTzM79bOmIGw5paw4nNBdShl5zUUq0kSXsTAQWhJAzppbX6S2A5z9kWykdNKF3crl-hAGM_rvSuGJLG6w=s2048" alt="" data-size="line"> Marketplace

**Where players, creators, and LAND owners buy, sell, and trade Sandbox tokens**

* Purchase and sell entities (assets), equipment, avatars, and virtual LAND
* Find what you need to enhance your play experience and your projects
* Find collections from the community, premium IPs, & brands

#### Create and Collect with User Generated Content (UGC)

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Find inspiration</td></tr><tr><td>Discover creators to follow</td></tr><tr><td>Tell stories with assets from favorite IPs</td></tr><tr><td>Collect assets from favorite brands</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Create & Earn

<figure><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FOSi5V6tymSSaWunymtzH%2Fvoxedit%20gif.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=7132b41b-cc07-4799-9782-76dda1302984" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

**Where terrain blocks, game assets, and player equipment are created**

* Create content for your Experiences or sell it in the Marketplace
* Rig & animate entities
* Save time with animated templates

#### Customize worlds

<table data-card-size="large" data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Craft a distinctive style</td></tr><tr><td>Worldbuild across Experiences</td></tr><tr><td>Tell stories with character</td></tr><tr><td>Create unique utility</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Play, Create & Earn

<figure><img src="https://3927767952-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F61fllYo416R30LRxku4v%2Fuploads%2FsK6HEJWkit6NJMFNtRDo%2Fgame%20maker%20build%20scaled%20down.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=1a731c1f-43e3-40d9-ab43-2204c371bb4d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## <img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cX2XiwBhn_ZfxzHUtrinT4VHHAEDRZnxdebfNLDcTfHFFkXbxfKaZHUID_d3CMXe_u5z3i4i8VzY9hqPrCJUs2vBClId9mUhonh2WNCixjk3EyFNreFNavnLIuCiZy5cWOscTgY6QrcPG6wtiO4R0114zg=s2048" alt="" data-size="line"> Game Maker

**Where assets, blocks, and logic come together so Experiences can be built, tested, and shared for free with the community or published to virtual LAND**

* Create Experiences with no code
* Learn from or repurpose templates
* Share and play Experiences in the free Drafts Gallery
* Use the Experience Hub on the dashboard to create an Experience Page and link your Experience to virtual LAND so it's ready for launch later in 2023

#### Shape worlds and their purpose

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Guide, entertain, and engage players</td></tr><tr><td>Design linear or branching gameplay</td></tr><tr><td>Customize mechanics to suit the purpose of your Experience</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Earn: Become a LAND Owner

To monetize Experiences created in Game Maker, you must own Sandbox virtual LAND.&#x20;

Learn more about the benefits of owning LAND:

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[land](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/owners/land)
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[Publish Experiences](https://app.gitbook.com/s/83PS3g9zpWmq73xzlwFn/game-maker/publish-experiences)
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## Join Our Community

Explore our guide to using Discord to connect with our community, receive notifications, and more.

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[discord-community](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/general/discord-community)
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Visit [**Social Networks, News & Blogs**](https://docs.sandbox.game/en/general/socials-news-blogs) for ways to connect across social media, watch our livestreams, follow community creations, and receive notifications for news and updates.


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