Built to Last
Our economy is designed around three pillars: Depth, Simplicity and Asymmetry.
Free-to-play games have demonstrated that the best systems are simple, easy-to-understand, yet incredibly deep.
The Rumble Arcade “collect and combine” framework aspires to be best-in-class within web3 gaming.
Sufficient depth is essential not only for long-term retention. It is also a prerequisite for a truly sustainable web3 economy.
Asymmetry adds the dynamic element that makes financial gameplay compelling.
Demand: Engagement drives utility
As a free-to-play game, Rumble Arcade requires no NFTs to be enjoyed. Rumblers are designed to be optional but extremely desirable.
This dynamic is something that the first wave of NFT games has largely failed to achieve.
Tribo as a studio excels in designing gameplay around high appeal collectables.
Once again, depth is key. The quest to expand your collection should be never-ending. Your Rumblers are the key to different play styles and strategies.
The more you own, the more options you have.
Of course, a stronger collection also means more rewards.
Many Ways to Win
Instead of gotta catch ‘em all, Rumble Arcade assumes specialization.
Players can own their strategies. Closed economy games often suffer from the One Deck Problem. This means that players tend to stick to a single strategy.
There are no strong incentives to experiment or collect a wide range of items. The outcome is a repetitive experience and a weaker economy.
Our design goes far in the opposite direction. To win, you must think on your feet and try different strategies. Rumblers overlooked by others create an opportunity for you. You can always bet on yourself.
An asymmetric economy pairs well with a lively event ecosystem. With different tactical modifiers, the arena will act as the third player.
Takeaways 1. Asymmetric roles creates the basis for a healthy trading economy 2. The event system rewards rotation of strategies, and large collections
Supply: Tightly controlled outflow
The appeal for Rumblers is determined by not just what they do, but also how scarce they are. Our tournament framework enforces rigorous control over the release of high-scarcity assets.
To avoid oversupply, the release schedule of on-chain assets is fitted to the size of the player base. This model ensures that supply moves according to demand. The dynamic balancing is stress tested against immense volumes, as well as large fluctuations in player counts and behaviours.
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