The Sandbox continues its Alpha Season 5 with Week 5 of The Arcades, offering a temporary shift from the Wildlands adventure. Players are encouraged to engage with a series of nostalgic and themed experiences across different environments. This week's lineup includes titles such as Atari’s Sword Quest, Bit Valley Legends from Kongregate, and Attack on Titan: Invasion, each delivering a combination of quests and experience points (EP) for players aiming to progress through the Battle Pass. Players can earn up to 359 EP by completing all available experiences this week, potentially reaching level 28 if all activities are completed.

The Sandbox Guide: The Arcades Week 5 Rewards

About The Sandbox

The Sandbox gained popularity through its two successful mobile games, The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), amassing a total of 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/Publisher Pixowl made the strategic decision to transition this thriving User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.

The objective was to innovate the gaming industry by empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and incentivizing their engagement in the ecosystem. The Sandbox is now described as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.

Alpha Pass and Battle Pass Rewards

To fully benefit from the rewards structure in The Sandbox, players must obtain an Alpha Pass. This pass unlocks access to gated rewards tied to the Battle Pass, including SAND and exclusive NFT items. Each Battle Pass level offers specific rewards, with Level 26 providing a direct SAND payout upon reaching 2,860 EP. At Level 27, players receive a Dino Toy Souvenir from the Jurassic World experience, and Level 28 unlocks additional SAND rewards for those holding the Alpha Pass, achieved by reaching 3,245 EP through quest completion across the Arcades.

Atari — Sword Quest

Located at coordinates [70,-95], Atari’s Sword Quest invites players into a retro-inspired world of elemental challenges. The storyline centers on a confrontation between the player and the antagonist Konjuro, a wizard intent on seizing powerful artifacts. Participants must retrieve these items across the realms of Earth, Fire, Water, and Air. This experience features 23 quests, which include 20 Normal quests, one Premium quest, one Adventure quest, and one Hardcore quest. Completing the full experience grants 75 EP and rewards players with the Golden Armor — Atari, which offers a 25 percent power boost.

2001: A Race Odyssey

The experience at [36,-57], titled 2001: A Race Odyssey, challenges players to race through space-themed obstacles. This includes navigating through laser beams, glowing platforms, and narrow tunnels. With four Normal quests and one Premium quest, the total EP available is 36. Players who complete the experience receive a cosmetic item: the Jichael Makson Diamond Gloves.

Bit Valley Legends — Kongregate Bitverse

In Bit Valley Legends, located at [-23,70], players are introduced to a new playstyle that involves teaming up with a Familiar. This area, appearing for the first time in The Sandbox, features a narrative where players must uncover a spell that has turned once-peaceful creatures hostile. The goal is to defeat a dragon that controls these Familiars and to wield the Sword of Stars. The experience includes 16 Normal quests, one Premium quest, one Adventure quest, and one Hardcore quest. A total of 71 EP is available, and players earn the Sword of Stars — Kongregate as a cosmetic reward.

Dino Drift

The Dino Drift experience at [42,15] takes place in a dinosaur-themed amusement park where speed is essential. Players must complete a series of platforming challenges and reach the finish line in under one minute and 50 seconds to earn the Gold quest reward. There are four Normal quests and one Premium quest, contributing a total of 36 EP. The reward for this experience is the Cartridge Shield, which provides a 25 percent increase in both speed and defense.

Club XYZ Jungle Mood

Club XYZ returns with a jungle-inspired theme, offering a dance-oriented experience at coordinates [-180,156]. Players complete eight Normal quests, one Premium quest, and one Adventure quest, earning up to 53 EP. The experience reward is the Dancing Flower Gloves, which enhance speed and power by 25 percent.

Attack on Titan: Invasion

At location [-10,-142], Attack on Titan: Invasion recreates a scenario where the outer wall protecting humanity has fallen. Players must respond to the breach caused by the Colossus Titan and defend Wall Rose from collapse. The experience consists of 13 Normal quests, one Premium quest, one Adventure quest, and one Hardcore quest, with a total of 68 EP available. The Hands of Colossus Titan, offering a 25 percent power increase, serve as the experience reward.

MK2 Hub

The MK2 Hub, situated at [92,134], offers a narrative centered on cinematic restoration. Players assist a projectionist by collecting parts of an old projector to reignite the magic of film. This experience includes 11 Normal quests and one Premium quest, amounting to 36 EP. The reward focuses on contributing to the broader theme of storytelling and entertainment within The Sandbox.

Maximizing EP and Level Progression

To reach level 28 in the Battle Pass this week, players must earn a total of 3,245 EP across all experiences. This includes completing a combination of Normal, Premium, Adventure, and Hardcore quests. While some rewards are available to all participants, others—particularly those tied to Level 28—require ownership of the Alpha Pass. Engaging fully in the week’s available content not only provides SAND and NFT rewards but also enhances player progression within Alpha Season 5.

Week 5 of The Arcades in The Sandbox offers a broad selection of experiences, each with its own narrative and gameplay mechanics. From nostalgic adventures to high-speed challenges, the week provides opportunities for players to earn meaningful rewards while advancing in the web3 gaming ecosystem.