Game Token Duel

Dueling for Real Rewards

The impact of player-funded prize pool in Competitive Multiplayer Games

introduction

The Thrill of Competition

Humans love to compete. It’s how we’ve been wired by evolution – the urge to improve and to achieve excellence is part of what drives us every day. This is what game designers have been tapping into for the past years – have you ever seen a completionist playing an RPG title? But what if thrill of competing is not enough? Remember that time when you were playing a simple game, and your friend said “Let’s bet $10 on it”. Do you remember the thrill that accompanied the game that followed?

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Elympics in Numbers

The ideal case for leveraging Elympics is creating personalized games for events, where hosts can use the game to enhance engagement and provide participants with a thematic source of entertainment.

The example showcasing the power of Elympics is the game "Next Block Run" created for the NBX Warsaw event. This collaboration successfully demonstrated the potential of personalized games in enhancing participant engagement and creating a captivating experience.
"Next Block Run'' captivated participants by offering them the chance to compete for enticing real-world prizes. From Jäger shots to winning tickets for the next event in Berlin, the game provided an interactive and immersive platform for participants to showcase their skills and strive for victory. The pinnacle of excitement came in the form of the grand prize, a hardware crypto wallet and a VIP ticket for the highly anticipated Berlin event, which elevated the stakes and heightened the competitive spirit among players.
The impact of "Next Block Run" was truly impressive, as demonstrated by the numbers. The game attracted a significant number of participants, resulting in a surge of enthusiasm and engagement. The seamless integration of Elympics' solutions enabled the smooth execution of the game, ensuring fairness, security, and an exhilarating gaming experience for all involved.

Now, let's delve into the numbers and examine how "Next Block Run" ignited the competitive spirit among participants, fostering a thrilling gaming atmosphere.

9396
Total Games played
126
Unique players
359
Total number of sessions
37.65h
Time spent playing

These impressive numbers highlight the success of "Next Block Run" as a thrilling and engaging gaming experience. Through the integration of Elympics' solutions, the event organizers were able to create a personalized game that not only entertained but also incentivized participants with real-world prizes. It's a testament to the power of gamification and the impact it can have on events and engagements.
Another notable example showcasing the capabilities of Elympics is the game WinMe, which was developed using the Elympics platform. The studio chose to build their game based on the popular title Flappy Bird, enhancing it with the inclusion of a public Leaderboard mechanic. This strategic decision created a competitive environment where players were motivated to showcase their skills and climb up the leaderboard.
Upon its release, WinMe garnered a significant player base, with over one thousand downloads on the App Store alone. The creators of WinMe successfully captured the attention of players, as top scores were rewarded with enticing real-world prizes such as sneakers, hoodies, and T-shirts.
The integration of Elympics into the development of WinMe not only enhanced player engagement and competition, but also facilitated the seamless implementation of monetization and reward systems. It exemplifies the potential of Elympics in creating captivating games that resonate with players and drive success for both developers and participants.

The Future of Single Player Games with Leaderboards

The gaming industry is in a constant quest for new ways to attract players and monetize their products. While early blockchain-based titles often leaned towards a Pay-to-Win model with the addition of grinding disguised under the Play-to-Earn label, a new era of blockchain gaming is emerging.
By leveraging blockchain technology, games can offer seamless and fair gameplay, with every piece of data securely stored on a public blockchain. The introduction of public leaderboards, where players from all over the world compete for real-world prizes, represents the natural progression of blockchain gaming. The security and fairness of these competitions are ensured by blockchain-based solutions such as Smart Contracts and In-Game Oracles. Moreover, the gameplay experience is further safeguarded by the Server-Authority design, preventing players from tampering with their inputs on the client side.
The growth of the on-chain gaming sector will become a significant branch of the wider gaming industry. Elympics is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between these two worlds, leveraging their expertise and providing the necessary infrastructure and support for developers and studios seeking to enter the future of competitive gaming.
With Elympics, developers can tap into the potential of blockchain technology, creating immersive and engaging games that combine the benefits of on-chain security and fairness with the thrill of competitive gameplay.
The future of gaming is here, and Elympics is at the forefront, empowering developers to shape the next generation of gaming experiences.

Taking the Next Step

The Urge for Victory

Reflecting on the Traditional Multiplayer Landscape

Historically, multiplayer gaming centered on peer rivalry, challenging oneself and reveling in moments of digital triumph. Players exerted hours honing their skills, mastering gameplay intricacies, and besting opponents, all for transient digital rewards like a leaderboard name or a virtual badge.

GAME TOKEN DUELS

A Fresh Take on PVP Competition

Introducing the Concept of Game Token Duels

Emerging from the intersection of player aspirations and evolving tech capabilities is the concept of Game Token Duels. Rather than confining rewards to in-game assets, why not offer players a way to make their gameplay more engaging and addictive? With Game Token Duels, a game becomes just that – an arena to compete for player-funded stakes, at their own pace and will. This concept holds the promise to reshape how players perceive value within the gaming realm. It also offers a completely new take of game KPIs that are feasible for even most casual games.

USE CASE

A World with Tangible Stakes

Pong Showdown

To visualize the potential effect of Game Token Duels, consider a hypothetical transformation of 'Pong'. A simple, yet very much skill-based concept could metamorphose into an arena of strategy and stakes. The urge of winning and emotions that come along competing for money will add new dimension to a simple (still 2d) gameplay. It's not “just” about winning anymore; it's about ensuring one's skill yields real-world rewards. The thrill of victory might be paired with the satisfaction of earning, instilling a deeper sense of achievement and purpose in each gaming session. Imagine how much more thrilling each duel would be, and how much you’d want to rematch your opponent after a lost game.

Technology

Decentralized Technology to enable Duels

Blockchain used meaningfully

Blockchain gaming has tried many different approaches to adoption. Although not all web3 games have succeeded, one cannot argue with the amazing properties of decentralized finance and the power of Smart Contracts. And this is where Elympics’ Proof of Game comes into play. With verifiable game outcome, smart contract can simply transfer funds from the loser to the winner. There’s no space for fraud or exploits. And – best of all – it’s all done automatically and on-chain with Smart Contracts and Elympics services.

Monetization and creation

Crafting an Enhanced Gaming Experience

Envisioning from a Developer's Lens

For developers, Game Token Duels could represent more than a mere feature addition. It's a pathway to reinventing player engagement. By integrating such a concept, developers could tap into a player's innate desire for tangible rewards. Longer play sessions, heightened emotional investment, and possibly increased in-game purchases are on the horizon.

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Pioneering a New Gaming Frontier

The Potential of Game Token Duels

The idea of Game Token Duels brings Skill Games to every developer able to build simple experience in engines like Unity. Simply create a competitive game using Elympics SDK, connect our Duel Smart Contract and let your players compete for cash, boosting engagement and your revenue.

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