Originally published at https://medium.com on January 27, 2023.
Prior to the official launch of AKIVERSE, a Closed Beta Test will be conducted to test our operation and server. It will be in three phases, from “Phase 1” to “Phase 3,” and we will be testing different features for each phase.
All test results and feedback from the Closed Beta Test will be reviewed by the development and operations team and will be used to improve the experience in AKIVERSE.
300 participants for the Closed Beta Test will be selected from the application form and will receive an “Arcade Part (AP)” NFT, which is one of the four parts that make up an Arcade Machine NFT. We look forward to your application!
■Purpose of the Closed Beta Test
AKIVERSE is a platform where you can plan, develop, launch, and showcase your game all in one place. At the same time, AKIVERSE will launch with first-party games for players to enjoy.
For this Closed Beta release, we have prepared a selection of mobile arcade games developed in-house to test the gameplay experience.
The Closed Beta will be released in 3 phases, with each phase adding new features to the platform.
Seize this opportunity and become a pioneering player in AKIVERSE. We are looking forward to your participation.
*Please note that there is a possibility that the game may abruptly stop or may have issues during the test play. Since this version of the product is still under development for test play, we cannot guarantee smooth gameplay. Please do understand that this is only a test play.
*We have prepared a survey for the Closed Beta Test participants to provide feedback to the development and operation team. We look forward to your participation and your feedback on the experience in our Closed Beta Test.
■Dates of the Closed Beta Test Phase 1
February 14, 2023 (Tue) 10:00 (UTC+9) — March 10, 2023 (Fri) 10:00 (UTC+9)
*The dates of the Closed Beta Test has been rescheduled to the dates below.
February 21, (Tue) 10:00 (UTC+9) — March 20 (Mon) 10:00 (UTC+9)
*UTC+9 is JST (Akihabara, JAPAN time).
*The schedule may change due to development and operational reasons.
■Main items tested in Phase 1
Participants of the Closed Beta Test Phase 1 will be able to take the following actions as a Game Center Owner (GCO), Arcade Machine Owner (AMO), Crafter, or Game Player.
□ GCO
Start/stop renting out your space in your Game Center to Arcade Machines.
□ AMO
Install your Arcade Machine in a Game Center that is looking to rent out its space.
□ Crafter
Experience “Crafting” an Arcade Machine by combining 4 types of APs and burning them to mint an Arcade Machine.
□ Game Player
Three types of games can be played.
What you can do in Phase 1
<Notes>
- There will be no AKIR rewards during Closed Beta Test Phase 1.
- There will be no “installation fee” when installing an AM in a GC or “Crafting fee” to mint an AM by combining and burning four APs (*From Phase 2 onwards, installation fees and Crafting fees will occur.)
■Application requirements
□ Holders of the NFTs (GC, AM, AP) that AKIVERSE has issued
- You can participate in all phases of the Closed Beta Test.
□ People that do not hold the NFTs (GC, AM, AP) that AKIVERSE has issued
- Follow the AKIVERSE Twitter account
- Join the AKIVERSE Discord group
- Quote retweet our campaign tweet (https://twitter.com/Akiverse_io/status/1618868599879528449) with “#AkiverseClosedBetaTestP1”
- Submit the application form
Please note that if the number of applicants exceeds the number of openings, participants will be selected randomly.
<Application period>
- January 27, 2023 (Tue) 16:00 (UTC+9) — February 7, 2023 (Tue) 23:59 (UTC+9)
*The date of the application period has been rescheduled to the dates below.
・January 27, (Tue) 16:00 (UTC+9) — February 7, (Tue) 23:59 (UTC+9)
*UTC+9 is JST (Akihabara, JAPAN Time).
<Maximum Participants>
- 300 people
■How to participate
□ Holders of the NFTs (GC, AM, AP) that AKIVERSE has issued
GC holders
- One AP will be airdropped to your registered wallet address before the Closed Beta Test starts.
- Please log in to AKIVERSE during Closed Beta Test to participate.
AM・AP holders
- Please log in to AKIVERSE during Closed Beta Test to participate.
*Please note that there will be no additional AP airdrops to AM and AP holders.
*AP winners from our past campaigns and giveaways have been airdropped their rewards on January 27nd so please check your wallet if you are a winner! Click here to check if your wallet is listed as a winner.
□ People that do not hold the NFTs (GC, AM, AP) that AKIVERSE has issued
- A list of wallet addresses that were accepted to Closed Beta Test will publicly be released on our Twitter and Discord.
- Winners will subsequently receive NFTs to the wallet address submitted in the application form by the start of the Closed Beta Test.
- After your NFT is airdropped, please log in to AKIVERSE during Closed Beta Test to participate.
<Notes>
- The NFT will be airdropped subsequently after the winners are randomly picked. Please note that we will not be contacting those who were not selected.
- The type of AP that will be airdropped will be determined by the AKIVERSE team.
- Once selected as a winner, you will be able to participate in all phases of the Closed Beta Test.
■Recommended system environment
- Mobile: Chrome / Safari
- PC: Only Chrome
*We cannot guarantee our service to run on tablet devices.
■NFT giveaway campaign only on the Closed Beta Test Phase 1
In Phase 1 we would like the participants to experience the “Crafting” process by combining 4 APs, and burning them to create an AM. Therefore we have decided to do an AP giveaway that will only be done in Phase 1.
During Phase 1, everyone who meets the weekly requirements will receive one AP. The Giveaway* will be held three times during the campaign period, and each time a different AP will be rewarded.
We look forward to your participation and we hope you can collect all 4 APs to experience Crafting an AM.
*The type of AP that will be airdropped will be decided by the AKIVERSE team.
There will be a different route where you can earn all of the AP even if you did not participate in all of the giveaways. The details of this will be announced at a later date on our Twitter and Discord.
■Introduction of the games
During Phase 1, you can enjoy these three games.
□ Star Guardian
Destroy the different electric space moles in your path and build your score. Collect upgrades as you progress to make your weapon strong.
Star Guardian
□ Curve Ball 3D
Exchange rallies with your opponent until you win! Curve the ball with your racket to your advantage, as the ball speeds up with each level!
Curve Ball 3D
□ Bubble Attack
Complete color combinations by slotting bubbles into the right position. Dislodge bubbles from the collection in the arena to blast your opponent.
Bubble Attack
■Upcoming Schedule
After the Closed Beta Test Phase 1 is over, we will continue to add more features for Phases 2 and 3. Those who participated in Phase 1 will be able to participate in all phases of the Closed Beta Test.
□Phase 2
・Date:Around March 2023
・Main features that are scheduled to be added
- Accumulating Energy to the AM
・AMs that are installed in a GC will accumulate Energy when they are played.
・Energy affects the number of APs that can be obtained when Extract is executed. - Extracting
・AP can be obtained by consuming the Energy accumulated in the AM. - Crafting fee (AKIR) will be charged
- Installation fees (AKIR) will occur when installing an AM in a GC
- Earn a small reward (AKIR) for the gameplay
□ Phase 3
・Date: Around April 2023
・Main features to be added tentatively
- Adding Experience to the AM proportionate to the time it has been placed in a GC
- Rewarding the AMO with AKIR when SPARK occurs
- Implementing Seasons and Terms
・Making adjustments to balance the difficulty of the game and the amount of rewards that are given out for each type of AM.
・Gradually decreasing the amount of gameplay rewards (AKIR) from the beginning of each term.
<Notes>
- Details of each phase and definitions of the terms will be posted on Twitter and Discord.
- The schedule and additional features that will be implemented are subject to change for development and operational reasons.
■Notes
- Participation in the Closed Beta Test is free.
- We look forward to receiving your experience and feedback on the Closed Beta Test survey.
- Individual support for in-game issues will not be provided duringthe Closed Beta Test.
- Smooth gameplay is not guaranteed during the Closed Beta Test.
- Some functions may not be available and some contents may differ from the official service.
- The duration and content of the Closed Beta Test are subject to change without notice.
- Emergency maintenance may be performed during the Closed Beta Test period without prior notice.
- Parameters and specifications are subject to change without notice during the Closed Beta Test.