# Newbie Zone

**Q\A Zone**

**Q: Is there any promo code I can use to start the game without spending money?**

*A: Yes grab this one -* [*https://www.cryptobrewmaster.io/game/invite?code=APDUJ-HIARL*](https://www.cryptobrewmaster.io/game/invite?code=APDUJ-HIARL) 

**Is this free to play?**

*Yes the game is free to play, if you really want to earn and compete with other players, you need to invest, so we call it f2p and pay to win*

**Where can I buy CBM or ASH** 

[*Cryptex24*](https://www.cryptex24.io/registration?ref=af6a4e41) ***ONLY!*** 

*<mark style="color:red;">Pls note, we stopped supporting any Hive Engine \ Tribaldex tokens since 1/11/21</mark>*

**Are there any support channels or chats?**&#x20;

*Yes check the links section*

**Can I Check a roadmap?**

[*Link*](/cryptobrewmaster/roadmap.md)

**Cards sold on NeftyBlocks, how can I use them in-game?**&#x20;

💚[Alpha set cards](/cryptobrewmaster/gamecards-overview/alpha-set.md) (Tier 1-2-3) can be [transferred ](/cryptobrewmaster/buildings-overview/brewers-house/nft-management.md)and used to improve the [performance of the  buildings ](/cryptobrewmaster/buildings-overview.md)

🛑Beta set cards (Tier 4-5-6) and Tier 2 Recipes can't be transferred till 1/12/21 and can't be used till Q1 2022

**Getting started checklist**

* [ ] Get a [promocode ](https://www.cryptobrewmaster.io/game/invite?code=APDUJ-HIARL)from the guide (this will give you some free stuff)&#x20;
* [ ] Get some ASH and CBM token (<https://cryptex24.io/>)&#x20;
* [ ] Buy a Passport (this will allow you to sell stuff on an internal market and withdraw CBM token)&#x20;
* [ ] Buy some Influence (this determinate how many beers you can sell weekly + how many ingredients you can craft daily)&#x20;
* [ ] Get a Better Brewery to put Head Brewer that will boost your efficiency&#x20;
* [ ] Brew Beers that are required by the pub&#x20;
* [ ] Complete Quests to get free stuff&#x20;
* [ ] Invite people to get referral rewards&#x20;
* [ ] Compete in the events to get rewarded in ASH and ingredients
* [ ] Write blogs about the game experience with #cryptobrewmaster hashtag on Hive.Blog to get nice Hive Upvote up to 20$ from our team


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