# Game Mechanics and Features

### Gameplay Overview

Players traverse dynamic landscapes, where customizing snails with mystical shells enhances their abilities, tailoring gameplay to individual strategies.

### Game Ecosystem

Helixia, the game's universe, operates as a fully functional ecosystem with its own economy. Players can trade, buy, and sell in-game assets such as equipment, potions, and rare artifacts, all of which are tokenized on the blockchain to ensure transparency and security.

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### Play & Earn Model

A tangible play-to-earn model where achieving objectives and engaging in community events rewards players with $BOSS tokens, embedding real-world value into every aspect of gameplay.
