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# 🕹️ Start game

At the beginning of each round, players are given a set amount of gold to spend on building towers. The gold can be used to purchase different types of towers, each with unique abilities and strengths. Players strategically place their towers along the path that the enemy units will follow, aiming to eliminate as many enemies as possible.

After the tower placement phase, the waves of enemy units start to spawn. These waves consist of various types of creatures, each with different abilities and strengths. The goal is to strategically position towers to efficiently eliminate the enemy units before they reach the player's base.

As the game progresses, players earn additional gold by defeating enemy units. This gold can be used to upgrade existing towers, purchase new ones, or send additional waves of enemies to attack the opponents. Players must carefully manage their resources and make strategic decisions to counter their opponents' strategies.

The game continues with alternating waves of enemy units and tower building phases until one player's base is destroyed. The player who successfully defends their base and eliminates their opponent's base emerges as the winner.

Mercenary Battleground offers a dynamic and competitive gameplay experience, where players must adapt their strategies based on their opponents' actions and the changing waves of enemy units. It requires careful planning, resource management, and quick thinking to emerge victorious.


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