Gamifying Decentralized Finance: Driving Community and TVL with Escape Earth

By transforming traditional gaming into a play-to-earn model, Escape Earth empowers players to earn real-world value through in-game activities and foster a vibrant community.

Client Background

GemsPocket, a groundbreaking product of CrossFi, seamlessly merges decentralized finance (DeFi) with gaming, creating an engaging ecosystem for users. Developed as a part of the CrossFi ecosystem, the platform enhances user experiences by integrating financial incentives into gaming. By introducing innovative games like Escape Earth within GemsPocket, CrossFi aims to attract a diverse audience interested in both gaming and cryptocurrency, fostering growth and interaction across its ecosystem.
Client Background
Geography
Dubai
Solution Delivered
Hypercasual Game
INDUSTRY
Decentralized Finance
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Challenges

Despite their ambitious goals, GemsPocket faced several challenges that impeded the growth of their CrossFi ecosystem. The lack of engaging, interactive elements resulted in a stagnant user base, while the platform’s Total Value Locked (TVL) metrics struggled to reflect its potential. These challenges painted a vivid picture of the obstacles that needed to be overcome to ensure the platform’s success.
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Escape Earth: A Game-Changing Hypercasual Experience

“Escape Earth” emerged as an infinite runner game, crafted to captivate users with its straightforward mechanics and visually engaging environment. Players control a lone survivor escaping a collapsing Earth, dodging obstacles, and collecting rewards in the form of in-game tokens. The hypercasual nature of the game ensured accessibility for all types of players, keeping the experience light and entertaining while still offering layers of depth through its integration with blockchain rewards.
1. Addictive Gameplay
Players navigate a collapsing Earth, collecting coins and aiming for longer distances, which promotes continuous play.
2. Game Economy
Players navigate a collapsing Earth, collecting coins and aiming for longer distances, which promotes continuous play.
3. Airdrops and Rewards
Players navigate a collapsing Earth, collecting coins and aiming for longer distances, which promotes continuous play.
4. Community Interaction
Players navigate a collapsing Earth, collecting coins and aiming for longer distances, which promotes continuous play.

Game Mechanics: How Escape Earth Keeps Players Hooked

Every element of “Escape Earth” was meticulously designed to captivate and engage players. The core gameplay loop revolved around the thrill of survival, challenging players to navigate a treacherous environment while collecting tokens. The seamless integration with the CrossFi Wallet ensured that players could track their progress and rewards effortlessly, enhancing their overall experience.

Core Gameplay Loop

An infinite runner format with escalating challenges and intuitive controls.

Reward System

Players earn tokens for milestones, which can be used to enhance their performance.

Wallet Integration

Achievements and rewards are tracked directly within the CrossFi Wallet.

Social Features

Referral programs and leaderboards encourage competition and community engagement.

A Glimpse of Escape Earth

Witness the intense action, stunning visuals, and immersive gameplay that has enthralled players worldwide.

Key Differentiators

Deliver a Thrilling Game Experience

The Tech Backbone

To bring “Escape Earth” to life, Antier leveraged a robust and modern technology stack. Each component was carefully chosen to ensure a seamless, scalable, and immersive gaming experience.
Front-end Development

ReactJS

Unity

Backend Development

Next.js

Node.js

Database

MySQL

Game Engine

Unity

Blockchain Integration

CrossFi

Working on “Escape Earth” was an exhilarating experience that challenged us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in blockchain gaming. Our goal was to create a seamless fusion of hypercasual gaming and decentralized finance, ensuring that users were not just entertained but also actively contributing to the ecosystem.

Swati Rana

Delivery Manager, Antier

Outputs

The game’s hypercasual nature and addictive gameplay drew users back to the platform daily, while its integration with the CrossFi ecosystem directly contributed to an increase in Total Value Locked. 
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A significant rise in
daily active users
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Enhanced platform value
through player contributions
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Vibrant community participation
in events and discussions