by Banger Inc.
Quick Fact
Since migrating to the Ronin Network in late 2023, Pixels became the most-played blockchain game on that chain, with over 1 million daily active users, more than $2 billion in token trading volume, and partnerships including projects like Mocaverse/Animoca Brands.
Pixels is more than just a blockchain game—it’s a social sandbox that combines farming, questing, and NFT-driven gameplay (like Pudgy Penguins, BAYC) within an open-world experience. Players cultivate plots, cook recipes, build communities, complete quests, and participate in in-game mini-events—all while earning $BERRY as a soft currency and later $PIXEL for premium features.
Open-World Farming & Crafting: Grow crops, hunt creatures, cook food, and gather resources with energy-based mechanics.
NFT Integration & Customization: Use and collect various PFP NFTs (e.g., Pudgy Penguins, BAYC) and acquire Land NFTs that offer extra benefits.
Play-to-Earn Economy: $BERRY is earned through in-game activities and used to purchase upgrades and expand gameplay. $PIXEL (hard token) is planned for premium features like VIP access, governance, land staking, and DAO voting.
Community Growth & Milestones: The game boasts over 1 million daily active users and a robust presence with ~52 million Telegram followers—making it one of the most widely adopted crypto games.
Evolving Content: Features like Chapters 2 and 2.5 introduce new gameplay mechanics such as bots-resistant systems, integration with Mocaverse, and a move toward sustainable P2E mechanics.
Pixels demonstrates how blockchain-native gaming can scale into mainstream adoption while integrating NFTs, DeFi elements, and token economies—all within a user-friendly, free-to-play experience. Its success highlights a viable model for web3 games that are fun, accessible, and economically meaningful, without requiring large token investments to join.