Game Mechanics & NFT Integration

Developed by Sweet, Flappy Racquet tasks players with tapping their screen to hit tennis balls away, skillfully navigating their on-screen character through obstacles including drones.

A simple interface hides deeper crypto-economic rewards for players. Forget accumulating casual currency; the ecosystem operates on “gems,” convertible into tokens post-token generation event (TGE) for the SCOR utility token.

Top performers can earn characters directly from star players through airdrops. Nick Kyrgios, Ariana Sabalenka, and Naomi Osaka are among the talents set to be minted as unique NFTs, offering potential boosts or advantages within the game.

Aiming for Long-Term Value

Unlike many tap-to-earn models prioritizing quick, short-term drops, CEO Tom Mizzone emphasizes a strategic long-view:

“From day one, using a pro athlete gives players an edge. Specifically, increased gem earnings per match. We’ll soon reveal unique in-game ‘super powers’ for each athlete, like temporary invincibility from birds, drones, and other in-game hazards,” he told Decrypt.

This longer approach distinguishes Scor on Sweet from the volatile fortunes seen in the previous wave of Telegram crypto games. Following the launch of Flappy Racquet comes the corporation-wide token generation event, preparing players for a sustained engagement model.

The Telegram Gaming Wave and its Aftermath

The release of Flappy Racquet occurs in the shadow of previous waves of Telegram gaming dominance. Titles like Hamster Kombat attracted staggering player bases but often failed to deliver the expected bounty.

Mizzone provides context on the ecosystem’s resilience:

• It remains a large, active user base deeply familiar with blockchain concepts.
• Learnt lessons from previous projects could be vital for success.

The main competitor, Notcoin, saw its Telegram mini-game Flappy Bird (which closed without a token) falter, and other games have faced challenges retaining users.

Expanding Beyond Telegram

While built for the Telegram ecosystem, the project’s ambitions extend beyond its initial launchpad.

Mizzone elaborates on the wide release:

“While Telegram is a strong on-ramp, it’s just the starting point. The Scor on Sweet ecosystem will extend across mobile, web, and integrated messaging platforms, reaching gamers and fans wherever they are.”