Blockchain trading card game (TCG) Splinterlands is celebrating its 6th anniversary with a major community event that highlights its journey from its inception in 2018. The event, running from May 23rd to May 31st, invites fans to share their favorite memories using the hashtag #ageofthebattlemage on platform X (formerly Twitter). In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about the event and how you can join for a chance to win exclusive rewards. 

Splinterlands Logo and Art

More About Splinterlands

Splinterlands is a browser-based trading card game built on the Hive blockchain, offering play-to-earn features. Utilizing Dark Energy Crystals (DEC) as the primary in-game currency and Splintershards (SPS) as a governance token, Splinterlands blends deck-building mechanics with auto-battler gameplay.

Players construct combat lineups based on match rules, engaging in auto-battle until one team emerges victorious. Rewards include Glint currency, distributed at the end of every two-week season, which can be used to acquire cards and other in-game items. Additionally, the top 50 players in each season receive DEC token payouts.

Splinterlands browser-based trading card game (TCG)

Furthermore, Splinterlands recently introduced land ownership mechanics, allowing players to farm resources like Grain, Research Points, and $SPS tokens. Future updates will expand land gameplay to include the creation of special in-game items.

Details of Event and Prizes

Splinterlands is commemorating its 6th anniversary with a big celebration that includes a community event and a colossal tournament. The festivities, which kicked off on May 23rd and will continue until May 31st, are a tribute to the game's evolution since its inception in 2018.

To engage the community, Splinterlands enthusiasts are encouraged to reminisce about the game moments on platform X using the hashtag #ageofthebattlemage. This interactive initiative offers participants the chance to win a share of 335 Rebellion booster card packs, with 120 winners to be selected.

Splinterlands 6th anniversary "Age of the Battle" Event

The event spans over the course of a week, with participants having 48 hours after each new post to participate. The festivities will conclude with "Rise of the Champion," an open tournament slated to be Splinterlands' largest of 2024. The tournament boasts a prize pool of 1,576,000 DEC tokens (worth $1,245) along with Runi NFTs, Land plots, and Rebellion packs.

The rewards are distributed as follows:

• 1st place: Runi + 5 plots + 1,000,000 DEC
• 2nd place: Runi + 4 plots + 500,000 DEC
• 3rd place: 4 plots + 45,000 DEC
• 4th-10th place: 1 plot + 20,000 DEC
• 11th to 47th place: 7,000 DEC + 2 Rebellion packs
• 48th to 61st place: 4,000 DEC + 1 Rebellion pack
• 62nd to 138th place: 1 Rebellion pack

Splinterlands Reward Shot: Loot Chests

True Ownership and Notable Growth

Splinterlands set out to create a game that offers players true ownership of their digital assets - a vision widely embraced in the crypto gaming industry today.  Despite facing challenges, including a significant restructuring in response to the 2023 bear market, the studio continues to innovate. In early 2024, Splinterlands sold its tower defense game, Soulkeep, to partner studio Double Coconut.

At its peak, Splinterlands saw around 400,000 daily active users (DAUs), although many were suspected to be bots. Currently, the game maintains a more realistic 50,000 DAUs. In six years over 3.9 billion battles have been played - that’s almost four times the all-time total number of Bitcoin transactions.

Over 3.9 Billion Battle Played in 6 Years

Future Roadmap

Looking ahead, fans can anticipate new features such as revamped Land gameplay, housing, player avatars, card skins, and boss battles. Splinterlands continues to evolve, offering players a diverse and engaging gaming experience. With its latest updates, the game invites players to explore new opportunities for choice, rewards, and community interaction.

For those interested in learning more about Splinterlands, comprehensive guides and resources are available on our website, providing insights into gameplay mechanics and strategies.