Use the Five Elements (Fire, Water, Wood, Earth, Metal) as players in your game to outplay the other player (another player or computer).
Their nature based on Chinese Five Element Theory is applicable on this game board.
Generating:
Wood feeds Fire
Fire creates Earth (ash)
Earth bears Metal
Metal enriches Water (as in water with minerals is more beneficial to the body than pure water)
Water nourishes Wood
Overcoming:
Wood parts Earth (such as roots; or, Trees can prevent soil erosion)
Earth dams (or muddles or absorbs) Water
Water extinguishes Fire
Fire melts Metal
Metal chops Wood
All 5 Elements in this game has a YIN and YANG mode:
1.) Yin Mode is where it does not shoot any bullets. It is passive in nature. (Defense)
2.) Yang Mode is the "aggressor" mode and it shoots bullets. (Offense)
Once Elements are placed, you may move them left or right.
Just tap and hold the element for 2+ seconds and you will see the changes that will allow you to move the element.
Play and test your understanding and perhaps even your patience.