Ted Hisokawa
Oct 08, 2024 11:24
Anichess has officially launched its public alpha version and formed a partnership with Yield Guild Games to boost distribution efforts throughout Southeast Asia, showcasing its innovative chess-based strategy game while advancing Web3 gaming.
Anichess, an innovative chess-based strategy game, has launched its public alpha in partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG), as announced by Animoca Brands. This collaboration aims to expand the game’s presence in Southeast Asia, a crucial area for player engagement.
Game Features and Modes
In its alpha release, Anichess showcases a distinctive combination of classic chess and inventive spell mechanics, delivering an immersive gaming experience. The game features four modes: ranked match, quick match, friend match, and bot match. Players can participate in player-versus-player (PvP) contests, practice against AI, and unlock new spells throughout their journey.
Strategic Partnership with YGG
The alliance with YGG is set to bolster Anichess’s distribution and onboarding strategies throughout Southeast Asia, focusing on chess lovers, gamers, and students. A tournament featuring the newly implemented PvP functionalities will commence in October, culminating in the final event at the YGG Play Summit in November in Manila, Philippines. This effort is part of a more extensive strategy aimed at enhancing community involvement and establishing a strong gaming ecosystem in the region.
Community and Engagement
Brian Chan, the head of Anichess, conveyed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the significance of connecting with the vibrant gaming and chess communities in Southeast Asia. Gabby Dizon, co-founder of Yield Guild Games, remarked on the active gaming community in the Philippines and expressed eagerness to introduce this revolutionary chess game to their audience.
Player Engagement and Milestones
Since January 2024, Anichess has reached impressive milestones, boasting over one million registered wallets and a player count of 30,000 monthly active participants. These users have successfully solved more than 50 million puzzles, amassing over 14 million minutes of gameplay.
For further information, visit Animoca Brands.
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