> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://su0-1.gitbook.io/hexplanet/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://su0-1.gitbook.io/hexplanet/getting-started/first-building.md).

# First Building

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After purchasing the land, you can begin constructing your first building. Each building requires a specific amount of land. Typically, initial buildings require approximately 7 hexagons of land for placement.&#x20;

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A recommended starting strategy is to establish resource factories for each type of resource. \
👉 [Explore Beginner Strategies](/hexplanet/play-and-earn/beginner-strategies.md).
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## **To build your first building:**

* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Tap</mark> on one of your available hexagons.

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* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Select</mark> the "Buildings" button in the menu and choose the branch of buildings and the specific building you wish to construct.

<figure><img src="https://24170957-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2SgrHnJVhp3UsLvnbw4q%2Fuploads%2FwTVE9io0wKvc9W3wv52V%2FScreenshot_20231206-152336_Satoshi%20Universe.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=41de6944-6b00-4961-8cd0-e13fef6d4873" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select the "Buildings" button and Press the "Buy" button and pay with crystals</p></figcaption></figure>

* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Press</mark> the "Buy" button and <mark style="background-color:orange;">pay</mark> with crystals.

<figure><img src="https://24170957-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2SgrHnJVhp3UsLvnbw4q%2Fuploads%2FixkOYlhNlBhHwX2pEX6M%2FScreenshot_20231206-152345_Satoshi%20Universe.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=d387c3d1-83a1-48d4-bdb4-10ad963a81e6" alt=""><figcaption><p>Confirm your choice and press the "Buy" button again</p></figcaption></figure>

* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Obtain</mark> the building and <mark style="background-color:orange;">press</mark> the "Build" button, ensuring that you have chosen the correct construction site.

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* <mark style="background-color:orange;">Confirm</mark> your choice and <mark style="background-color:orange;">press</mark> the "Build" button again.

<figure><img src="https://24170957-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2SgrHnJVhp3UsLvnbw4q%2Fuploads%2Fppdy16MGA69Jiz7nsx9T%2FScreenshot_20231206-152653_Satoshi%20Universe.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=69f8e2d4-e475-41d7-8a64-910f7141802b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Confirm that you want to build a building in this location.</p></figcaption></figure>

Excellent! You have constructed your first building! For the most impatient, there is a "Speed Up" button, where, for a small fee, your building will be constructed instantly.

<figure><img src="https://24170957-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2SgrHnJVhp3UsLvnbw4q%2Fuploads%2FrV3ZQqOAL4ZKKqHj28Vl%2FScreenshot_20231206-152729_Satoshi%20Universe.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=f8505438-c1cf-4150-b277-6cf793d4aa48" alt=""><figcaption><p>Excellent! You have constructed your first building!</p></figcaption></figure>

If you tap on the constructed building, a building menu will appear, for example, for the DNA Tower, this includes the "Life Quality" and "Dome" options.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://24170957-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2SgrHnJVhp3UsLvnbw4q%2Fuploads%2FBDIAgd3G8DqtXcXyo3NS%2FScreenshot_20231206-152757_Satoshi%20Universe.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=3d48866b-a491-4911-b15b-de13ea82dd94" alt=""><figcaption><p>If you tap on the constructed building, a building menu will appear</p></figcaption></figure>

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👉 [Explore detailed building construction instructions](/hexplanet/wiki/building-constructions.md).
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