# CryptoKitties Guide

## Welcome!

Welcome to the official [CryptoKitties ](https://www.cryptokitties.co)Guide, your one-stop-shop for all things CryptoKitties! Here you’ll find the basics on how to play the game as well as advanced tips and tricks to become a skilled breeder.

#### Getting Started

[This section](https://guide.cryptokitties.co/guide/getting-started) outlines the basics of how to play CryptoKitties: buying, breeding, selling, and siring.

#### Learn about Gas

Every action in CryptoKitties requires a Gas fee be paid to the Ethereum network. [This section](https://guide.cryptokitties.co/guide/gas) explains Gas and how it works.

#### Genes

Every Kitty’s appearance gets determined by its unique set of genes. [This section](https://guide.cryptokitties.co/guide/cat-features/genes) explains genes, how they work, and how they get passed on from parents to new Kitties.

#### Tips

A miscellaneous assortment of [handy tips and tricks](https://guide.cryptokitties.co/guide/tips) to bring your CryptoKitties game to the next level.

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