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# Advanced Gameplay

## Cup Matches

More experienced players can initiate or join cup matches, which are elimination-based, unlike point-based ladder matches. Cup matches must involve 2, 4, 8, or 16 players; AI can be added if there are not enough players. In cup matches, losing players are eliminated, and winners advance until the final victory.

Players can invite friends or other players to spectate, record, and encourage or reward the battling players using props.

## Cup Match Preparation

Before a cup match, each player contributes a certain amount of MAGA to the prize pool; winners earn MAGA rewards, with the final winner receiving the most MAGA.

Example:

(1) Eight players (ABCDEFGH) start a cup match, each contributing 100 MAGA, totaling 800 MAGA in the prize pool.

(2) In the first round, A vs B, C vs D, E vs F, G vs H.

(3) In the second round, A vs C, E vs G.

A and E win, each earning an additional 100 MAGA, leaving 200 MAGA in the pool.

(4) In the final round, A vs E.

A wins, earning the remaining 200 MAGA.

*Note: AI victories in cup matches do not earn MAGA; only victories over players do.*

## Sponsored Matches

Jointly organized with other projects or institutions, these formal matches offer prize pools provided by partners, with players competing for rewards.