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# How to play

The game works in two steps. We have Genesis Keys that are attached to a Genesis Token. Without the key, you can't mint the token.

## Validator

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**Before Starting:**

Entering the game is not free, your Identity will need to hold what we call a Genesis Key to mint a Genesis Token.
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1. You need to be a valid Heroglyph Validator [Validators](/heroglyphs/validators.md)
2. Find the Genesis you wish to farm [Genesis Tokens](/heroglyphs/game/genesis-tokens.md)
3. Transfer the Key into your Identity's receiver wallet
4. Wait for your validator to produce a block

### Redeeming Genesis Token with Badges

Validator receives medal for successfully attesting a block (any blocks). Medals are then converted into badges after claiming. When you have 1 Badges, you can redeem it for a genesis token

1. You need to be a valid Heroglyph Validator [Validators](/heroglyphs/validators.md)
2. Find the Genesis you wish to redeem upon [Genesis Tokens](/heroglyphs/game/genesis-tokens.md) and buy the key. **The wallet with the badges need to have to key to redeem.**
3. Redeem

## Non-Validator

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Non-Validator cannot mint the Genesis Tokens
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### Icedrop

*May the odds ever be in your favor.*&#x20;

For those that minted the Genesis NFT’s, there will be an “Icedrop”. 1% of the total supply is reserved for minters, with claims taking place next month. Jeets will not be eligible. Icedrops are essentially a vested airdrop with a cliff. Additionally, a novel distribution method will be revealed.