Author: Excel "Ollie" Oliva Compiler: Cointime.com 237

With all the attention blockchain games are getting, it’s fair to say that many of us, myself included, think they still have a long way to go. So far, none of them have come close to capturing even a fraction of the excitement of Super Mario, or the contemporary appeal of Call of Duty. That excitement gap has yet to be bridged.

Naturally, innovation in the blockchain gaming space must be thoroughly researched and not just become another short-lived fad that is destined to fade away without truly engaging players. Frankly speaking, most of the blockchain-based games currently being developed seem to be parodies of venture capital.

That’s why in order to effectively convey today’s key message without sounding boring like other games you may have read about, we’re going to try to capture what it’s like to have an extraordinary opponent that poses significant competition to Fortnite Passion.

However, it’s worth noting that Stumble Upon Rumble (SuR for short) is pretty unique. According to the team, it’s a well-researched and carefully designed game that combines elements of childhood games (not your childhood, old man, but the childhood of Gen Z gamers, or both) such as simplicity and competitive gameplay with the play-to-earn games of Web3.

I must admit that my inclination towards changing perspectives in all areas of life is undeniable. And when it comes to the gaming world, SuR’s approach fills me with an exhilarating sense of anticipation. Hopefully, the next few paragraphs will give you the same feeling.

Stumble Upon Rumble

Stumble Upon Rumble (SuR for short) is a free-to-play blockchain game built on Arbitrum. There are many interesting things about SuR that I find most interesting, but the most striking thing about it is the game’s focus on leveling the playing field, rather than designing a game that gives players an unfair advantage based on their acquired abilities.

Instead of leveling up, increasing power, or acquiring skills, SuR focuses solely on the player's skill. This approach removes barriers to entry like payment gates or in-game shops, making it adaptable to any type of player.

There are several other characteristics that define SuR, and we’ll quickly cover some of the best ones:

1. As mentioned above, SuR focuses more on the player's skills rather than upgrading or allowing the player to surpass the opponent's ability.

2. SuR has nearly infinite complexity as players progress from stage to stage, allowing for endless strategies for those who want to reach the top.

3. SuR rekindles the feeling of nostalgia through pixelated gameplay and further expands it to fully customize players through NFTs.

4. In order to build a fan base, it is important to prioritize social interaction, so SuR has its own version of a Troll box where players can interact while being detached from the action for a period of time.

5. SuR is a play-to-earn game, and these players will be able to earn rewards when they win. But it doesn't stop there! In addition to accumulating wealth through the skill level of players, we tell you that you can also bet on yourself using the native $Glove token, or stake behind others in competition or other players! This is how to make money through a pool of highly skilled players.

There are many more features, but it would be unfair to list them without describing how the game works. So let's take a look at the mechanics of this exciting and promising game.

SuR Game Mechanics

SuR gamers can perform two actions: move and attack! Yes, I know, it's a regular combat action game where you face off against one opponent!

In terms of movement, the player can move in 8 directions - up, down, left, right, and any diagonal of these directions.

On the other hand, to attack opponents, players can kick, punch or block to protect themselves. If your imagination runs wild, you might be able to feel the vibe of SuR.

These actions cannot be performed without an opponent. In SuR, game modes present players with different types of opponents.

Opponents can be two players duel, team battles or AI characters with special abilities in PVP or PVA (Player vs. AI) game modes.

However, an important and innovative aspect of Stumble Upon Rumble is the introduction of real money gaming to the blockchain through these game modes. While two players battle it out in the arena, other players can queue up to watch and learn, interact and socialize, or place bets between the contestants.

The game mode isn’t limited to isolated PVP. Other players can join in, with each session accommodating up to 30 players. As a result, Stumble Upon Rumble streams can attract a much larger audience like KAI Cenat on Twitch. The best part is that players can bet on themselves as well as on other players. In the event of a winner, the winner stays in the arena to take on the next challenger.

1. Betting:

The staking feature within SuR allows opponents to bet against themselves using Glove tokens. SuR will allow confident players to compete against each other, with both sides staking Glove tokens. The amount of tokens that can be staked is divided into four tiers: high, low, medium, and zero. The winner will receive tokens, however, a percentage will be burned in fees, thereby enhancing the deflation of $Glove tokens after each game.

2. Pledge:

Players will be able to use their $Glove tokens to stake against top players of their choice. This means that if two players with staked support are matched, it will be one player’s stake against the other. Whenever a player wins, the stakers backing him win as well, and vice versa. A fixed reward will be up for grabs, which is 0.5% of the lower of the two players’ total staked amounts, making it a “winner takes all” battle.

Idle players or passive token holders will be able to view historical and current data on players, such as past returns, current support, and historical and recent performance, to make informed decisions about who to support. Staking behavior will be closely monitored to curb collusion between players.

Additionally, players can earn $Glove tokens or special NFTs through SuR’s regularly held tournaments. In addition, there will be mini-games that allow the community to participate in short-term games. SuR is a game where skill makes you stand out or be eliminated, giving players the opportunity to earn money through competition. Some of the sub-modes in this category include:

1. PVA - Player vs. AI mode will allow skilled players to challenge tiered AIs using $Glove tokens. For example, if Player A is in the arena but no other players are participating, Player A can choose to play against a simple AI, betting 2 times the amount Player A bets. The difficulty level of the AI ​​escalates from Normal to Hard to Extreme (2x, 4x, 10x), and players can choose any difficulty level to play against. The difficulty level of the AI ​​will also automatically adjust based on a 50% win rate. If a difficulty level is below the threshold, the difficulty of that level will be reduced, and vice versa.

In-game non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

SuR’s in-game NFTs are primarily for fun! Players are free to be creative and build unique or peculiar characters. Does this give players an unfair advantage? The answer is no! Think of SuR’s in-game NFTs as purely cosmetic add-ons.

What can be customized? Players, hats, and arenas can all be customized to the player's liking.

Imagine SuR like a pixelated Mortal Kombat where you can customize the look of your chosen player. This time, however, the customization options are NFTs, and once minted, players can customize their players by purchasing existing options on the secondary market.

NFTs can be acquired in a variety of ways, including direct purchases from the SuR website using ETH, in-game sales using $Glove, and through winning tournaments, player milestones, special events, and community rewards as mentioned previously.

Before we dive into the token makeup of the SuR ecosystem, there are some very interesting things about SuR partnerships.

Every time SuR welcomes a partner to the ecosystem, there is the potential to create a player or custom NFT that represents that partner. This is one of those things that is really cool, especially when you see how cute they are! Partners can be anything from celebrities, influencers, to entire communities. The utility to unlock these partner cosmetics is stored in the partner’s token or NFT. Simply meeting the holding requirements of these assets will unlock the cosmetics provided by the partners within the game.

Now, let’s take a look at the token economics of SuR and wrap up this long article! Okay?

SuR’s Token Economics and Governance

Glove tokens are the native tokens of the SuR ecosystem. Unlike other “play to earn” games where fixed rewards are a common model, SuR’s token economics are supported by zero-sum P2P incentives. Glove tokens will be used to:

1) Purchase the above-mentioned in-game items;

2) Players wager tokens against each other, collect a percentage of the fee at the end of each battle, and produce a winner;

3) Entrance fees, i.e. certain game modes require entry fees. It is important to state that unused payment tokens will be destroyed;

4) $Glove tokens will be used to purchase custom characters;

5) Advertising space and sponsored live events.

SuR, on the other hand, takes a phased governance approach divided into four steps:

1) "Governance-free" period: The team has full control.

2) Governance begins when the team makes major decisions and smaller decisions are left to the community.

3) Community takeover and governance.

4) Ultimately achieve fully decentralized governance.

Closing Thoughts

SuR has a very cool approach to blockchain gaming that seems to be on to something in the long run. Its apparent goal is to convert more gaming enthusiasts into SuR players.

Considering the projects the team has already started, I believe now is the perfect time to get familiar with the SuR ecosystem. Some in-game assets, like the gloves, are currently undervalued and buying now could be a big gain! Especially when you find out that someone recently bought a cool pair of gloves for 0.11E.

Glove holders are also eligible for the $Glove token airdrop.

However, as always, it is important to understand the nature of this game before making any decisions, no matter how exciting it may seem.