A Quick Recap of Gaming on Tezos in 2024
Tezos is becoming a place where gaming meets creativity. This year, I got to play some awesome games built on Tezos, and each brought something unique to the table. From intense battles in Pikes Arena to making smart plays in Fantasy United, there’s much to explore. Let’s check out these games and why they’re worth playing.
Pikes Arena: Simple, Fun, and Competitive
Pikes Arena is all about fast action and smart moves. You’re dropped into the battle with one goal: hit others with your pike before they get you. Whether it’s the free-to-play mode or battling for tez in the battle royale mode, one perfectly timed hit is all it takes to win or lose. It’s a game where you’re constantly deciding: attack or retreat? Either way, it’s a blast.
Key Features:
Skill based battles
Exciting Battle Royale mode
Use Tezos based wallets for prizes
Discord: Join Pikes Arena
X: Follow Pikes Arena
BattleTabs: Tabletop Fun, Anytime
BattleTabs is perfect if you like strategy games but don’t have hours to spare. It’s easy to pick up and play wherever you are. Each turn matters, and the game features digital collectibles on Tezos that add extra fun. Plus, you can play against your friends or random opponents, keeping things fresh.
Key Features:
Play on any device
Quick and fun tactical battles
Digital collectibles on Tezos
Discord: Join BattleTabs
X: Follow BattleTabs
BattleRise: New Adventures Await
BattleRise mixes team strategy with storytelling, and the latest season, “Kingdom of the Wooden Snake” (Season 16), takes things to a new level. You choose heroes with unique skills to build the best team possible, with new challenges and rewards introduced this season. While Gauntlet Mode and the dungeon-building feature are still in the works, there’s plenty of excitement with the seasonal updates.
Key Features:
Heroes with unique skills
Turn-based RPG
Engaging story elements
Discord: Join BattleRise
X: Follow BattleRise
Stables: Digital Horse Racing
In Stables, you own NFT horses tied to real ones, which is pretty cool. You might think winning comes down to speed, but you must also consider terrain and mood. They’ve recently launched a Telegram game where you can earn S-Points and much more by playing for free, making it even easier to jump in and enjoy.
Key Features:
Strategic racing gameplay
Real data integration
Telegram bot game to earn S-Points
Discord: Join Stables
X: Follow Stables
Sugar Match: Competitive Candy Crush with Blockchain Rewards
Sugar Match is what you get when you decide to get head to head to head action in a game like Candy Crush. Battling against opponents will earn blockchain rewards as you climb the leaderboard. If you’ve ever wished for a puzzle game but with real stakes, this one’s for you. It will soon be available on the App Store and Google Play.
Key Features:
Competitive match-3 gameplay
Leaderboards with rewards
Discord: Join Sugar Match
X: Follow Sugar Match
Athletics Rush: Quick and Competitive
Athletics Rush is a simple game where you compete in several runner-style races. From pole vaulting to the javelin toss, you can climb daily leaderboards and earn “miniXTZ” rewards directly to your Kukai social wallet.
Key Features:
Daily competitions with rewards
Fast-paced runner gameplay
Website: Athletics Rush
Fantasy United: Collect and Play
With Fantasy United, players can build their dream team using digital collectibles minted on Tezos and face off against people worldwide in leagues or even head-to-head. Each match is scored based on real-life stats, so keeping tabs on your favorite players is always helpful.
Key Features:
Live player stats
Trade and collect digital cards
Compete in leagues
Discord: Join Manchester United
X: Follow Manchester United
Final Thoughts
Gaming on Tezos definitely did not disappoint in 2024. From simple hyper-casual games to deeper, more strategy-driven games, there’s something here for everyone. As we start this new year, I’m curious about what’s next for Tezos gaming. If 2024 showed us anything about gaming on Tezos, it’s that 2025 will be even more exciting!
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