Gauntlets and Greatswords

Gauntlets and Greatswords is a medieval NFT duel game built on the Solana blockchain where 8,192 pixel-art Champions enter a tournament, and after 13 rounds of combat, only one Champion remains to claim the grand prize, consisting of 70% of the total SOL raised from the NFT mint.

The game combines NFT technology, on-chain battles with a Rock/Paper/Scissors combo system, and tokenomics through an $EXP system. Players collect unique Champion NFTs and compete in strategic battles using positioning elements.

Claim Your Champion

• A collection of 8,192 unique pixel-art Champions awaits on the Solana blockchain.
• Choose your path from 8 distinct classes: Lord, Knight, Wizard, Bard, Witch, Monk, Cleric, Pikeman.
• Each NFT features procedurally generated traits (weapons, armor, helmets, etc.) across multiple rarity tiers.
• Certain classes offer enhanced $EXP earning potential (explained in Tokenomics).
• Classic pixel art style ensures unique character identity and detailed battle sprites.

Enter the Arena

• Engage in 13 rounds of intense 1v1 duels throughout the season.
• Master the strategic 3x3 grid combat, using Sword (beats Sorcery), Sorcery (beats Shield), and Shield (beats Sword) moves.
• Outwit your opponent by predicting their moves and countering their strategy. Ties decided by RNG (see Rules).
• Victory brings power: Winners level up their Champion NFT, enhancing its capabilities and prestige.
• Losers are removed from the tournament, increasing the rarity and value of surviving Champions.
• Optional: Automate your combat sequence or use $EXP to strategically 'Buy a Bye' in early rounds (1-8).

Detailed rules, including duel mechanics, tournament schedules, and fair play policies for Season 1 are available on our dedicated How to Play page.

Powered by Solana

• Built on the high-speed, low-cost Solana blockchain for a seamless gaming experience.
• Leverages smart contracts for secure and transparent NFT minting, dueling, staking, and prize distribution.
• Ensures fair play through secure on-chain randomness for tie-breaking and protections against exploits.
• Compatible with popular Solana wallets like Phantom and Solflare for easy onboarding.
• Utilizes decentralized storage (like Arweave/IPFS) for NFT visual assets, ensuring long-term persistence.

Web Platform

• Modern web frontend built with Next.js and React for a responsive and interactive experience.
• Styled with Tailwind CSS for a clean, mobile-friendly design matching the game's aesthetic.
• Smooth animations powered by Framer Motion enhance the user experience.
• Robust backend services handle indexing, notifications, and tournament management for reliable gameplay.

The $EXP Token

• $EXP is the core utility token within the Gauntlets & Greatswords ecosystem.
• Earn $EXP daily by staking your Champion NFTs in the designated staking platform.
• Earning rates increase significantly as your Champion levels up through victorious duels.
• Use $EXP to pay entry fees for tournament rounds, fueling your progression through the Gauntlet.
• $EXP provides the key to participation and demonstrating your commitment within the game.
• $EXP will be available for trading on Solana Decentralized Exchanges (DEXes).

For detailed rules, tokenomics breakdown (including staking rates and costs), please see our dedicated How to Play page.

Gauntlets & Greatswords is being forged by an elite team with deep expertise across blockchain development (specializing in Solana), competitive game design, professional pixel art, Web3 frontend development, and successful NFT launch marketing. We are passionate about delivering a high-quality, engaging, and sustainable gaming experience.