DeFi Land has officially launched Alpaca Dash, a web3-based idle racing game on Solana. The release marks the end of more than a year of closed and public testing, and it begins the first official Alpaca Season, which features a prize pool valued at over $10,000. Players can now access the game across desktop and mobile platforms, provided they own an Almighty Alpaca NFT and have a sufficient balance of $DFL tokens to cover race entry fees.
DeFi Land Reveals New $10K Event
DeFi Land Reveals $10K Event
Alpaca Dash is an idle racing game where players select a digital alpaca and enter races to compete for token-based rewards. To participate, players must own an Almighty Alpaca NFT, which comes with five core performance stats - Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Endurance, and Intelligence - as well as a range of hidden genes. These hidden genes can activate under specific race conditions, such as varying track types, obstacles, and changing weather.
The outcome of each race depends on a combination of these stats, the environmental conditions, and the skills that players choose to activate during the race. Unlike traditional racing games, Alpaca Dash operates in real-time but with idle mechanics. This means players do not control their alpacas directly during the race but instead make pre-race decisions that influence the performance. Entry into each race requires a payment in $DFL tokens, and races feature up to ten competitors. Token rewards are distributed to the top three finishers.
DeFi Land Reveals New $10K Event
New Themed Racing Tracks
With the official release, DeFi Land has introduced several new features based on feedback collected during months of playtesting. One of the most notable additions is the Alpaca Season, which includes a prize pool exceeding $10,000 in value. While full details about prize distribution and the season's timeframe have not been disclosed, developers have encouraged early participation and emphasized fair play.
Players found attempting to exploit the system risk disqualification from seasonal rewards. The update also includes a redesigned race physics system, which refines the core gameplay by adjusting collision detection, improving momentum algorithms, and modifying the speed curve to reward strategic skill use. These changes make race outcomes more reliant on thoughtful planning and less on random outcomes.
A new winter-themed race track called Frostbite Fields has also been added. This arena introduces dynamic weather shifts each lap and features ice patches that reduce speed while allowing certain cold-weather genes to activate. The track is designed to add variability to races and offer advantages to alpacas with the right genetic combinations.
DeFi Land Reveals New $10K Event
Skill Draft System and Cosmetic Upgrades
Players can now use a 15-point skill draft system before each race. Replacing the earlier randomized system, the new model lets players choose from a set of five skill tiers, each with varying point costs. This allows more control over race strategy, as players can build specific skill combinations tailored to their alpaca and the track conditions.
In addition to single races, the game now includes weekly tournaments. These competitions are free to enter, with registration beginning each Monday and races occurring on Saturdays. Winners receive $DFL tokens, cosmetic upgrades, and banners. The events may also be livestreamed, with added content such as replays and interviews.
To support mobile access, the team has released Alpaca Dash Lite. This version removes 3D visuals while preserving core functions, allowing players to register for races, draft skills, and claim rewards while using mobile devices in lower-bandwidth environments.
DeFi Land Reveals New $10K Event
Play Alpaca Dash Today
To begin playing Alpaca Dash, users need to acquire an Almighty Alpaca NFT, which is available on marketplaces such as Magic Eden and Tensor. As of the time of writing, Magic Eden offers slightly lower floor prices, with listings around 0.117 SOL. Once the NFT is acquired, players must connect a supported wallet - such as Phantom, Backpack, or Ledger - to the game.
The game can be accessed via browser on desktop or on mobile. After logging in, users must fund their in-game wallet with $DFL tokens, the governance and utility token of the DeFi Land ecosystem. Entry fees vary per race, typically ranging from 1000 to 5000 $DFL.
Once in the race lobby, players use their 15 available skill points to select abilities from the draft system before the race begins. The performance of each alpaca will then be influenced by a combination of the selected skills, the alpaca’s inherent stats, and the specific conditions of the race.
