OwnPlay, a web3 mobile game developer known for its Progressive Web App (PWA)-powered games, announced that its flagship title, CityVerse Tycoon, will launch in June 2024. The game will be built on Base, the Ethereum layer 2 (L2) developed by Coinbase. Future components of OwnPlay's web3 mobile gaming ecosystem will also be built on Base. 

CityVerse Tycoon Logo and Cover Art

More About OwnPlay

OwnPlay is a mobile game development company focused on bringing the benefits of web3 gaming to a wide audience. Founded by Tomer Pascal and Boaz Levin, OwnPlay combines expertise from the gaming, e-commerce, and ad tech sectors to create innovative mobile gaming experiences powered by blockchain technology. Its flagship title, CityVerse Tycoon, allows players to become virtual real estate moguls in a dynamic urban environment. 

OwnPlay Co-Founders Tomer Pascal and Boaz Levin

Flagship IP CityVerse Tycoon

CityVerse Tycoon lets players engage in the virtual real estate market by buying, selling, and trading replicas of real buildings in New York City as in-game assets. Players start as Renters and can progress to become Homeowners and Landlords.

Developing CityVerse Tycoon as a PWA ensures a smooth and accessible gaming experience. PWAs provide the functionality and performance of native apps within a web browser, eliminating the need for app store installations. This approach reduces onboarding difficulties and allows access on any device with a modern web browser, bypassing centralized app marketplace regulations.

CityVerse Tycoon Gameplay

Why OwnPlay Chose Base

Base, an Ethereum L2, offers a fully EVM-equivalent environment, enabling developers to deploy existing Ethereum applications with lower costs. Tomer Pascal Co-CEO and Co-Founder of OwnPlay expressed enthusiasm about choosing Base stating:

"We are thrilled to build CityVerse Tycoon on Base and bring the game to the Coinbase ecosystem. Base provides the security, scalability, and low transaction fees we need to power our game and make web3 gaming accessible to everyone with a mobile device."

CityVerse Tycoon Renting

More About the Base Blockchain

Base, developed by the centralized crypto exchange Coinbase, is a Layer-2 blockchain solution that leverages the OP Stack from Optimism. Launched in August 2023 with over 100 dapps and service providers, Base offers near-zero gas fees, fast transactions, and enhanced security supported by Ethereum’s robustness.

Base aims to be decentralized, permissionless, and open to all users. Built using the OP Stack, it aligns with the vision of a modular, optimistic rollup agnostic superchain, allowing seamless asset transfers between chains built on the OP Stack.

"We are excited to welcome OwnPlay and CityVerse Tycoon to the Base ecosystem," added Sarah Wolf, Head of Marketing at Base. "On-chain games that are accessible and engaging have the potential to bring new gamers on-chain. We're pleased that CityVerse is using on-chain technology powered by Base to facilitate its in-game digital economy."

CityVerse Tycoon Marketplace

Final Thoughts

OwnPlay was founded by a team of experienced gaming and tech professionals. The company focuses on creating engaging, accessible, and rewarding gaming experiences to drive mainstream adoption of web3 technology. The launch of CityVerse Tycoon on Base demonstrates OwnPlay's commitment to building a user-friendly platform for the next generation of mobile gamers.