Deep Dive into NFTWars: How Does This Web3 Trading Card Game Work?

Hametaro
SAKABA_xyz
Published in
4 min readJul 5, 2023

In recent times, blockchain games are gaining momentum in the gaming industry. One such game that stands out is NFTWars, an innovative Web3 trading card game. This game is gaining popularity due to its unique attributes, such as the use of different NFT projects and the ability to earn through play. In this blog post, I will discuss in detail the game mechanism of NFTWars.

Table of Contents

  1. Skilled Web3 Game Management Team
  2. Diverse Card Collection and Decks
  3. Fair to Late Players
  4. Simple and Fast-Paced Gameplay
  5. Sustainable Ecosystem
  6. Maximizing Earnings in NFTWars

1. Skilled Web3 Game Management Team

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NFTWars is managed by CryptoGames, an organization well-versed in Web3 games. The CEO of CryptoGames, Kota Ozawa, who also created the NFT card game “CryptoSpells”, and Halfblue, known for their work in various Web3 games, lead the team. Therefore, players can feel secure and focus on the gameplay.

In my view, NFTWars is a game that embodies CEO Ozawa’s emphasis on “sustainability” and “interoperability”. I expect the game’s philosophy to resonate with many and contribute to expanding its ecosystem through alliances with attractive NFT projects.

2. Diverse Card Collection and Decks

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In NFTWars, players can use cards from various NFT projects. The cards are not sold by NFTWars; instead, players have to acquire them from their respective NFT projects.

These cards, once acquired, need to be activated on NFTWars to be used in the game. The activation process generates a random status for each card. Therefore, even if two players activate the same NFT, they can end up with cards that have completely different abilities, leading to an exciting game experience.

3. Fair to Late Players

Most Web3 games offer significant advantages to early adopters. If you join late, you might need to spend a considerable amount to secure potent and scarce assets.

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However, in NFTWars, because card statuses are generated randomly, early joiners don’t necessarily hold powerful cards. The game is heavily reliant on luck, thus making it more advantageous for players owning a larger number of NFTs from partner projects.

4. Simple and Fast-Paced Gameplay

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NFTWars is a turn-based 1v1 battle game where the aim is to reduce the life points of the opponent leader to zero.

  • 1 turn time: 30 seconds
  • Deck size: 15 cards
  • Starting hand: 3 cards
  • Hand limit: 7 cards
  • Leader’s life points: Start with 20, max 20
  • Starting mana: 1
  • Maximum mana: 10
  • Maximum units on the field: 3

Compared to other popular card games, NFTWars has a simplified deck size:

  • NFTWars: 15 cards
  • Hearthstone: 30 cards
  • Shadowverse: 40 cards
  • Pokemon Trading Card Game: 60 cards

With such a simple design, NFTWars is accessible to a wide range of players, even those who are not typically card game enthusiasts. Additionally, each match is typically concluded in 3–5 minutes, making NFTWars an ideal game to play during brief moments of free time.

5. Sustainable Ecosystem

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NFTWars sources its funds from Oasys Chain validator rewards, allowing players to share in a daily pool of 1,000 $OAS. As long as the Oasys Chain survives and $OAS holds value, players can continue to enjoy a Play & Earn experience.

6. Maximizing Earnings in NFTWars

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Lastly, let’s discuss how to maximize your earnings in NFTWars. The game allows you to earn Wars Points (WP) irrespective of whether you win or lose battles. The amount of $OAS you receive is proportional to the WP you earn. So, to increase your income, you need to boost your energy levels.

Your energy level is calculated based on the number of NFTs you own and their respective NFT Power. By acquiring more NFTs with high NFT Power or voting for your owned NFT projects to increase their NFT Power, you can efficiently increase your energy levels.

Interested in NFTWars? Start by activating your NFTs and building your deck. And even if you don’t own any NFTs from the partnered projects, this could be the perfect opportunity to start exploring the NFT landscape.

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Hametaro
SAKABA_xyz

I have been enjoying Web3 games since 2019.