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# Start a match

1. Start off at the [Game base](/dark-mythos-gamepaper/game-basics/game-base.md) and select a game mode (our Beta currently supports the casual game mode only)
2. Select the casual game mode
3. Pick the deck you want to start a match with

A match will open and you'll be redirected directly to the match in your browser.

{% hint style="info" %}
We will store information like deck cards, battle progress and card damages separately. You'll not lose any cards in an open match when reorganizing the deck. You'll also never lose any inventory cards due to battle loses.
{% endhint %}

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🐉 Follow the steps above to start a match