> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://heroesofholdem.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://heroesofholdem.gitbook.io/whitepaper/welcome/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

[**Create an account**](http://play.heroesofholdem.com/) **- Once you create an account for the game:**

**Choose the game you want to play:**

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**Choose which profile you want to play as:**

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**Head to the Marketplace and purchase new Heroes and chests to further your collection and create your own custom Heroes!**

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**Creating your profile based on the** [**Hero**](/whitepaper/game/heroes.md)**,** [**Abilities**](/whitepaper/game/abilities.md)**,** [**Equipment**](/whitepaper/game/equipment.md) **and** [**Minions**](/whitepaper/game/minions.md) **you want to play with.**

**Save your profile and get ready to play!**