Apologies to the guy evangelizing splinterland, before I go on.

First of all, the play to earn model was built on a free to play model. So, observing from that model, is splinterland free to play? I would say No. I have been playing it for two months now, and I have never won even a single game, even against a weaker enemy. Why is that, because splinterland is not free to play, you can say free to preview. But not to play.

While scrolling, I came across their magic book, which they sell for $10, which I haven't paid yet. But by assuming, I am guessing that's their subscription fee in order to be an active participant in their game( I mean start winning games), and also, participate in their adventures to win energies, special attacks, etc.