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# 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!**