How to Play
Your Journey to Becoming a Gladiator
Welcome, future Gladiator! This guide will walk you through everything you need to start earning SOL in the arena. Let's get you battle-ready!
⚡ Understanding the Life System
How Lives Work in Pump Gladiators:
🎮 One Life = One Battle Entry
Each battle requires 1 life to enter
1 Life = 0.01 SOL worth of $GLAD tokens
Lives are consumed regardless of win/loss
No lives = No battles (except practice mode)
💎 The $GLAD Token
Token Address:
[CONTRACT_ADDRESS_PLACEHOLDER]PumpFun Link: Buy $GLAD on PumpFun
Tokens are automatically burned when entering battles
Holdings tracked in your connected wallet
🎁 Free Lives:
New Player Bonus: 3 free lives on signup
Daily Login: 1 free life per day
Tutorial Completion: 2 bonus lives
Win Streaks: 5 wins = 1 bonus life
🎮 Game Controls
Master These Simple Controls:
Movement
WASD or Arrow Keys - Move your gladiator around the arena
Combat
E - Attack (swing your weapon)
R - Block (raise your shield)
⚔️ Combat Mechanics
Perfect Blocking System
Time your block (R) correctly when an enemy attacks → Block successful
Successfully blocking stuns the enemy for 1.5 seconds
Stunned enemies cannot move or attack
Getting Blocked
If your attack gets blocked → You get stunned for 1.5 seconds
While stunned, you're completely vulnerable
Enemy can land 2-3 free hits during stun
Combat Strategy
🎯 Timing is everything - Button mashing will get you killed
🛡️ Master the block - Defense wins more than offense
⚡ Punish mistakes - Capitalize on enemy stuns
🧠 Mind games - Bait attacks to land perfect blocks
🎯 Your First Practice Battle
Before Spending Lives:
Enter Practice Mode (FREE)
Click "Practice Arena" from the main menu
No lives required - Practice unlimited times
Perfect your timing without risk
💰 Battle Stakes & Rewards
Entry Cost:
Every ranked battle requires:
1 Life (0.01 SOL) - burned on entry
1v1 Fights - Coming Soon
Combat Success:
Master the Stun Game:
Perfect blocks are the key to victory
A stunned opponent = free damage
Practice block timing in free mode
Watch for attack animations
Common Mistakes:
❌ Spamming attacks mindlessly
❌ Never using block
❌ Predictable patterns
❌ Panic movements when low HP
Pro Strategies:
✅ Bait attacks to land blocks
✅ Mix up your timing
✅ Control arena center
🔗 Important Links
Game Resources:
🎮 Play Now: pumpgladiators.com
💎 Buy $GLAD: PumpFun Link - PLACEHOLDER
📜 Contract:
[CONTRACT_ADDRESS_PLACEHOLDER]💬 Discord: Join Community
🐦 Twitter: @PumpGladiators
🚀 Ready to Battle?
You're All Set!
You now understand:
✅ Lives System - 0.01 SOL = 1 life
✅ Controls - WASD/Arrows, E to attack, R to block
✅ Combat - Perfect blocks = stuns = victory
✅ Stakes - Entry costs and potential profits
✅ Strategy - Timing beats button mashing
🎮 ENTER THE ARENA →
Pump Gladiators requires 1 life (0.01 SOL) per battle. Practice mode is always free. Play responsibly.
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