# General Rules

These topics are discussed in the following sections:

* [Objectives](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-objectives)
* [Players](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-players)
* [Starting the Game](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-starting-the-game)
* [Ending the Game](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-ending-the-game)
* [Format Conventions](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-format-conventions)
* [Parts of a Card](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-parts-of-a-card)
* [Card Types](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-card-types)
* [Card Characteristics](https://rules.gatcg.com/general-rules/general-rules-card-characteristics)