> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game.md).

# Play the game

- [Start a match](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/start-a-match.md)
- [Mission map](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/mission-map.md)
- [Line-Up](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/line-up.md)
- [Income & Expenses](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/line-up/income-and-expenses.md)
- [Formations](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/line-up/formations.md): Formations are an essential part of the strategy. They determine the placement of the cards on the field and influence both attack and defence.
- [The Battle](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/the-battle.md)
- [Battle controls](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/the-battle/battle-controls.md)
- [Resistance points](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/the-battle/resistance-points.md)
- [Wall of Resistance](https://docs.dark-mythos.com/dark-mythos-gamepaper/play-the-game/wall-of-resistance.md)