The Mechanics Behind the Moon Metaverse

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5 min readFeb 21, 2022

Moon will send players on an outer space adventure to a metaverse that will require them to create a new society as they colonize the moon. Built on Binance Smart Chain, Moon requires players to become active members in their newly formed communities and participate in social, economic, and political activities. Essentially, you will be tasked with building the infrastructure the new world needs to allow the human race to thrive. Needless to say, it’s a big responsibility! But with it comes the chance to earn countless rewards and become a model citizen amongst your metaverse peers.

Moon takes its inspiration from some of the most popular open-ended and Real-Time Strategy games on the market. This includes blockbusters such as Age of Empires, SimCity, and others. Its landscape features 126,000 virtual land plots referred to as a HEX, each of which are represented as an NFT. Players can acquire their plot of land to build homes, start a business, and participate in a host of other activities to earn profits. As the Moon ecosystem continues to develop, additional features such as space travel and interplanetary metaverses will be introduced, ensuring players enjoy an out-of-this-world NFT gaming experience.

Gameplay Mechanics

Moon features several gameplay mechanics aimed to keep players engaged and earning as they find their footing in this lunar setting. All private economic activity from businesses or revenue-generating practices will stem from Moon Companies. The workflow of each company will rely on various elements which include material inputs, energy inputs, labor inputs, and output product/service. Players will be able to mine for precious resources such as iron and graphite, some of which they can find directly on their HEX land plot. However, there will be resources found outside of their own land that can be sourced as well. The process of extracting these assets will require players to use Moon tokens as a means to pay for the cost of production.

As with any company that aims to achieve long-term success, Moon players will need to employ a workforce to build, service, and manufacture all that is needed to generate revenue. Expansion is a key component for sustainable community growth and as such, players will be encouraged to create multiple Moon Companies and employ a unique workforce for each one. Once assets have been acquired, players will have the option to exchange their goods with others in the community on the Moon Marketplace through an open bidding system.

Competition at Every Turn

In an ideal world, citizens of every territory will be able to live peacefully amongst one another without conflict or strife. However, the competitive nature of Moon’s game mechanics means there is always a chance that some players will inevitably be more ambitious than others. Players will build armies to protect their land from invaders, or, become the invader themselves and pillage neighboring countries for their goods. Countries will have the option to form pacts with one another to allow for easier methods of trading resources, creating strong alliances that enable them to dominate the lunar metaverse.

Game Add-ons

Players who are looking for a competitive edge in building their empires will be able to utilize Add-on tools represented as in-game NFTs. These assets can be purchased with Moon tokens and come in a variety of forms. This can include mining equipment, weaponry, building materials, moon shuttles, oxygen supplies, and several others which greatly benefit players in several ways:

  • Boost economic performance/efficiency of their companies
  • Accelerate the development of the real estate and infrastructure on their HEX
  • Greatly increase the power of their military

It’s important to note that winning a war against an opposing country is no stroke of luck. While randomness is a factor, your weapons inventory and military resources will play a significant role in the outcome. Battles are fought over several rounds and will continue until one country submits or when the weaponry of a country is depleted. A random number generator (RNG) will determine the outcome of each battle to allow countries with limited resources to have a chance of winning.

The Awards

The core of Moon’s gameplay is built upon the principle of providing players with multiple reward-generating avenues. It is this dynamic that sets Moon apart from other Play-to-earn RPS games and ensures the sustainable growth of our ecosystem. By participating in a number of competitions and quests, players can earn additional Moon tokens and NFTs. Planned events for the future include:

  • Solve Lunar Mysteries — Players can put their problem-solving skills to the test to find answers to mysteries and unlock rewards.
  • Explore The Dark Side of The Moon — Venture to the area of the moon that isn’t visible from earth and take part in racing and exploration competitions that award the top 100 participants. These puzzle-like games will require players to seek out different regions of the landscape and acquire the pieces needed to win.
  • Investigate Conspiracy Theories — A collection of hybrid games that combine prevalent conspiracy theories with skill-based games. A player’s quick thinking and courage will be tested with bountiful rewards for winners.
  • Partake in Missions — Players can build intergalactic ships with their Moon tokens to embark on missions in search of anything from love to rare resources.

To the Moon… and Beyond

Moon aims to revolutionize the NFT gaming market and provide its community of gamers with endless possibilities to explore and earn across the metaverse. The dynamic gameplay and graphics further elevate our user experience, making it more immersive and ultimately enjoyable. It breaks through the boundaries of typical blockchain games, enabling players to create thriving societies, businesses, and form political allies to bolster their strength in their new digital world.

About Moon

Moon is an outer space play-to-earn game built on the Binance Smart Chain. It encompasses real-life simulation on a large scale that tasks players with micromanaging their land plots defined as a HEX. In them, users can start businesses, employ a workforce, build armies, and form alliances with neighboring countries. The unique gameplay featured in Moon will test a player’s intellect and tenacity as they continue to grow their community and become a powerful force in the Lunar Metaverse. The industry-leading developers, designers, and blockchain experts that make up the Moon team are dedicated to creating an NFT gaming ecosystem that is truly out of this world.

Connect with Moon

Website | Twitter | Telegram | Discord

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