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Cardano lacks fun, casual, community-driven games to attract new users and showcase NFT utility.
Egg Wars is a Worms-inspired arcade game where players control babySNEKs in turn-based battles. NFT-based skins, weapons, and tournament modes integrate on-chain assets with fun-first gameplay.
This is the total amount allocated to Egg Wars – A Worms-Style Web3 Game.
Please provide your proposal title
Egg Wars – A Worms-Style Web3 Game
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
100000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
12
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
Cardano lacks fun, casual, community-driven games to attract new users and showcase NFT utility.
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
No dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
No
License and Additional Information
The game client will be closed-source initially to protect competitive integrity.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.
Games
Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).
Egg Wars is innovative because it combines meme culture, fun-first gameplay, and Cardano NFTs in a way no other funded project has done. Unlike speculation-driven blockchain games, it focuses on casual arcade fun, accessible to non-crypto users. NFT utility is directly tied to skins, items, and tournaments, creating real community engagement instead of financial hype.
Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.
The MVP will be a playable prototype of Egg Wars with turn-based combat mechanics inspired by Worms. It will demonstrate NFT integration by allowing users to mint and use skins/items directly in-game. The MVP will be accessible via a browser-based client and a downloadable desktop version, enabling both crypto-native and casual gamers to join early.
Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.
Wallets holding NFTs
On-chain transactions linked to in-game activity (NFT mints, trades, rewards)
Active players post-launch
Successful execution of community tournaments with verified on-chain rewards
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
Egg wars introduces a blockchain-native, meme-powered game that prioritizes fun gameplay while integrating NFT utility in a sustainable way. Players collect NFT skins, weapons, and items that can be traded on Cardano marketplaces. Game sessions are turn-based, strategic, and short, making it accessible for casual players. Instead of pay-to-win mechanics, NFTs enhance cosmetics and provide optional bonuses, while core gameplay remains skill-based. This ensures adoption beyond speculation, building a lasting community of players and NFT holders.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
Egg Wars helps Cardano attract an entirely new audience—casual gamers. By combining meme culture with engaging gameplay, it introduces NFTs as collectibles tied to entertainment rather than speculation. This strengthens the Cardano ecosystem through higher wallet activity, NFT trades, and ADA transactions. Community tournaments and cross-project collabs will deepen engagement. The project positions Cardano as a blockchain not only for finance but also for mainstream-friendly gaming.
What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
Feasibility will be proven through a working combat prototype and NFT minting. Development is split between game mechanics, blockchain integration (Plutus smart contracts), and NFT artwork design. Risk is reduced by starting with a playable web prototype, then scaling into a full mobile client. Closed beta and staged rollouts ensure smooth adoption.
Milestone Title
Core Game Prototype & Smart Contracts
Milestone Outputs
Development of a basic prototype featuring simple turn-based combat mechanics (movement, basic attacks, simple win conditions). Early placeholder avatars used to avoid delays. Repository created with base game logic and test builds.
Acceptance Criteria
Test users can complete a battle round in the prototype without crashes. Documentation and repo provided with build instructions. Scope is limited but functional........................................
Evidence of Completion
GitHub repo with prototype code, short video recording demonstrating core gameplay loop, feedback log from internal testers.
Delivery Month
6
Cost
50000
Milestone Title
NFT Testnet Integration
Milestone Outputs
NFT minting contract deployed to testnet with a small pool of simple skins/items. Avatars can link to NFTs visually in-game. Documentation written for smart contract usage. Testing focuses on stability, not full NFT economy.
Acceptance Criteria
Users can mint NFTs on testnet and successfully connect them to avatars in-game. Documentation and contract addresses available. No promise of advanced marketplaces at this stage......................
Evidence of Completion
GitHub repo with contract code, deployed testnet contract addresses, screenshots/videos of NFTs being used in the game.
Delivery Month
9
Cost
15000
Milestone Title
Community Playtest & Feedback
Milestone Outputs
Web-hosted and desktop builds released for small-scale playtesting. Simple leaderboard or community event tested. Surveys distributed for structured feedback. Adjustments made to stability and core balance.
Acceptance Criteria
Test players complete battles. NFTs visible and functional in playtests. Feedback collected to inform improvements. Deliverables include documentation of findings, not a polished commercial game......
Evidence of Completion
Usage metrics from playtests, screenshots of feedback forms, public repo updates, video walkthrough of NFT avatars in combat.
Delivery Month
10
Cost
15000
Milestone Title
Public Launch & Marketing
Milestone Outputs
Public release of BattleSNEK with NFT drops, open tournaments, and marketing campaign. Marketplace listings for NFT assets integrated. Functional game (desktop and mobile).....................................
Acceptance Criteria
The project will be considered successful at launch if wallets hold Egg wars NFTs, a minimum of 1,000 verifiable on-chain game sessions are recorded, and the game consistently reaches or exceeds 500 daily active players engaging in battles across multiple days.
Evidence of Completion
On-chain metrics from NFT mints, gameplay analytics, marketing reports from social campaigns, functioning game in app stores
Delivery Month
12
Cost
20000
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
The total requested budget is 100k ADA, allocated as follows: 70k ADA for core game development including coding, mechanics, and testing; 10k ADA for NFT assets such as character skins and items; 10k ADA for infrastructure including servers and hosting; and 10k ADA for marketing and community growth.
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
Egg wars delivers lasting ecosystem impact by converting casual gamers into Cardano users. With 100k ADA, Catalyst funds a sustainable, meme-powered game that drives adoption beyond speculation.......
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Maciej Giedzinski & Jesse Brooks - babySnek founders with a professional web3 gaming studio as well as known skilled cardano developers