# Game Modes

### **Play Against AI**

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For those looking to refine their skills or simply enjoy a match at their own pace, **AI opponents** provide a reliable training ground. Players can challenge different AI difficulty levels, testing their strategies against an adaptable opponent.

* **Gold Rewards:** Each time you **defeat the AI**, you earn gold.
* **Progressive Challenge:** Higher difficulty levels offer tougher opponents, allowing players to push their limits.

Whether you're a beginner learning the basics or an experienced player honing advanced tactics, **AI matches serve as the perfect dojo for skill refinement**.

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### **Player vs. Player (PvP)**

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True mastery is tested **against real opponents**, where every move is unpredictable, and mind games become just as important as board control.

* **Gold Rewards:**
  * Win against another player? **Earn gold.**
  * Lose against another player? **Still earn some gold.**
  * Unlike AI matches, **playing PvP always rewards gold**, encouraging players to test their skills in real competition.

**PvP offers a constantly evolving challenge**, as no two opponents play the same way. Every match is a chance to adapt, learn, and climb the ranks.

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### **PvP Money Matches (Coming Soon)**

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For those who seek **higher stakes and true competition**, **PvP Money Matches** will introduce the ability to **wager tokens** before each game.

* Players will be able to **bet tokens** on their match.
* **Winner takes all**—providing a **high-stakes, high-reward** environment.
* This mode will allow serious competitors to **earn real rewards** based on their chess skills.

PvP Money Matches bring a **thrilling edge to competitive play**, allowing players to **risk and win in high-intensity showdowns**.

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### **Tournaments (Coming Soon)**

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For those who **thrive in large-scale competition**, NinjaChess will feature **multi-table tournament formats**, where **players buy in with tokens**, and the top performers share in the **prize pool**.

* **Buy-in System:** Players **pay an entry fee** in tokens to participate.
* **Elimination & Advancement:** The tournament structure will feature **multiple rounds**, where only the strongest move forward.
* **Prize Distribution:** A percentage of the **top-ranking players** will earn rewards, ensuring that **more than just the #1 player benefits**.

Tournaments are where **true champions rise**, demanding **endurance, consistency, and adaptability** to survive multiple rounds and emerge victorious.

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#### **Expanding the Competitive Landscape**

With **AI matches, PvP battles, money matches, and large-scale tournaments**, **NinjaChess is evolving into a battleground where every move carries weight**. As the game grows, **new competitive formats and rewards** will continue to **push players to their limits**, ensuring that **strategy, skill, and calculated risk are always at the heart of the game**.


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