6 Noteworthy Web3 Play & Earn Games in May 2023

Hello everyone! This is Gamefinity's compilation of the hottest NFT play-to-earn game projects in May 2023.

The Gamefinity team will continuously update the standout NFT games worth looking forward to every two weeks in this article. You can use Ctrl + D to bookmark this page or join our Telegram channel for regular updates.

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Shrapnel

Shrapnel is a first-person shooter game featured in the Web3 lineup with stunning graphics, offering an exciting experience for action game enthusiasts. The game is notably led by BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning developers.

Similar to other Web3 games, players can own assets (NFTs) and trade these items with other players within Shrapnel.

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The in-game token is $SHRAP, developed as an ERC-20 standard on Avalanche, used for minting, staking, and as rewards within the game. $SHRAP also serves as the transaction unit on the Shrapnel Marketplace and for gas fees on Avalanche.

Shrapnel officially launched in early May, so dive into the action now!

Kaidro

Kaidro is a PC-based RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where a faction using armored combat opposes magic users.

The game offers various play modes like 1v1, 3v3, and solo mode, where players combat enemies to achieve objectives on the map. Each NFT provides the owner with a character playable within a faction.

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Each NFT corresponds to a unique storyline for its character, and players can also unlock items specific to their characters. Kaidro NFT holders can also do something unprecedented in Web3: cloning.

With user-friendly graphics and development similar to Web2 games, Kaidro offers players a free trial before purchasing NFTs.

The Sandbox

The Sandbox is a metaverse where players can build assets, own property, and earn money, built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Those familiar with Roblox or Minecraft should not miss The Sandbox, a premium version where players have true ownership of NFT artworks and rewards within the ecosystem.

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The Sandbox uses a range of tokens to ensure economic circulation among all users interacting with the platform: players, creators, managers, and landowners.

• SAND: ERC-20 token used for all transactions and interactions within The Sandbox ecosystem.
• LAND: Digital real estate in The Sandbox metaverse. Players purchase LAND to bring into the game, with each LAND being an ERC-721 NFT.
• ASSET: Tokens created by players to build/assemble user-generated content (UGC). ASSETS use the ERC-1155 standard and can be traded on the market, serving as creative elements in The Sandbox Game Maker.

In May, The Sandbox will host the Mega City 3 Land Sale with over 250 plots available. Buyers of premium plots will receive a special NFT asset package, including CyberSword, racing helmet, characters, etc.

To participate in the land sale, players need to hold at least 1,011 $SAND tokens and register on the Sandbox website before May 10th. Lottery results will be announced on May 11th, and winners can purchase their plots from May 11th to May 15th.

Eternal Dragons

Eternal Dragons is a combat game on Solana developed by Trailblazer Games. The game is designed for players to earn money along with the thrilling experience of Dragon NFTs.

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The in-game token is Eternium, used for upgrading, healing, participating in competitions, using resources, decorating, breeding, etc., for players' dragons. The game also offers players the opportunity to earn rewards by owning Dragon NFTs.

Eternal Dragons is currently in the Alpha testing phase and has provided many engaging experiences with automatic combat mechanics and blockchain integration. The mobile version of the game was released at the end of April, allowing gamers to try it out immediately!

Splinterlands

Splinterlands is an NFT card game inspired by titles like Magic the Gathering and Hearthstone, where players build a collection of cards with various attributes and battle other players based on skill.

Splinterlands boasts a diverse collection of NFT cards, with over 500 different cards divided into 4 types: Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary. To earn rewards in Splinterlands, players can participate in ranked matches, complete daily tasks, and purchase Amaze Dice Boxes.

Learn more about Splinterlands here!

This May, the development team will release a new NFT collection featuring Zyriel—the first Splinterlands card with two elements and weapon training capability. Zyriel will be available in 15,000 copies priced at 80,000 DEC each.

Players can also use up to 50% discount vouchers. The discount program starts on May 2, 2023, and runs for 30 days or until all cards are sold out.

MixMob

MixMob is a strategy NFT card and racing game developed on Solana by a talented team with previous experience at FIFA and Battlefield Games.

In MixMob, players create NFTs for themselves and compete with other opponents to earn in-game tokens or NFTs, eventually selling them for profit.

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Mixmob has currently released 10,000 MASKs (as NFTs)—used to provide identity for players participating in the game. MASKs are the starting point for players to play the game, upgrade card levels, and battle other players.

The Closed Beta of MixMob was just launched at the end of April—experience it now!

That wraps up Gamefinity's compilation of the top 6 noteworthy games in May 2023. If you've tried any of the games above, don't forget to share your feedback with Gamefinity below!