Games on 2.0

At Arcadia, we believe in offering a rich and diverse gaming experience that caters to various tastes and preferences. Giving existing games a twist by introducing play-for-stakes. Our platform features a carefully curated selection of classic and beloved games, each designed to provide engaging and competitive gameplay. At launch, players will have access to the following games:

Ludo (Parchisi)

Ludo is a classic board game played by 2 to 4 players, where each player races their four tokens from start to finish based on dice rolls. Originating from the Indian game Pachisi, it has simple rules but involves strategy and luck. Players must navigate their pieces while blocking opponents and reaching the home area first.

Battleships

Recreate the thrill of naval warfare with Battleships. This game of tactical prowess requires players to strategically position their fleets and outmaneuver opponents to sink their ships. Battleships on Arcadia is enhanced with stunning visuals and smooth gameplay, ensuring every match is both challenging and enjoyable.

Backgammon

Backgammon is a two-player board game combining strategy and luck, played with dice and checkers on a 24-point board. The goal is to move all your pieces into your home board and bear them off before your opponent. Players can block, hit, and re-enter checkers, making it a dynamic and tactical game. With roots dating back thousands of years, Backgammon remains a popular classic worldwide. It’s a mix of skill, probability, and strategic thinking!

Battle for Tokyo (Stratego)

Battle for Tokyo (Stratego) is a two-player strategy board game where opponents deploy armies and aim to capture each other’s flag. Players arrange their pieces secretly, using a mix of soldiers, bombs, and spies to outmaneuver their opponent. Bluffing and memory play a key role, as piece ranks are hidden until they battle. The game combines tactics, deception, and deduction.

Reversi (Othello)

Reversi, also known as Othello, is a classic board game played on an 8x8 grid. Players alternately place discs, flipping their opponent's discs to their own color by surrounding them in a straight line. The game rewards tactical foresight, as capturing the most territory and securing advantageous positions is key to winning. Easy to pick up, Reversi offers endless strategic depth.

Gomoku

Gomoku is a two-player strategy board game played on a 15x15 grid, where the goal is to place five stones in a row—vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. It is similar to Tic-Tac-Toe but requires deeper tactics and planning. Players take turns placing black and white stones, aiming to block opponents while forming their own winning sequence. Originating from ancient China and Japan, Gomoku is easy to learn but challenging to master.

Monopoly

Monopoly is a classic board game where players buy, sell, and trade properties to build wealth and bankrupt opponents. Rolling dice determines movement around the board, with opportunities to purchase properties, pay rent, and draw chance cards. Strategic investment in houses and hotels increases income, while luck plays a role in dice rolls and card draws.

Tetris

Tetris is a classic puzzle game where players arrange falling geometric shapes, called Tetriminos, to complete full lines and clear them from the board. The game speeds up over time, requiring quick thinking and reflexes to prevent the stack from reaching the top. Originally developed in 1984 by Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris has become one of the most iconic video games worldwide. It’s a simple yet endlessly addictive test of pattern recognition and spatial awareness!

Yathzee

Yahtzee is a classic dice game where players roll five dice to make specific combinations and score points. Each player gets three rolls per turn to achieve hands like a full house, straight, or Yahtzee (five of a kind). Strategy comes into play when deciding which category to score in. The game balances luck and decision-making, making it fun for all ages. Yahtzee is easy to learn but keeps players engaged with its mix of chance and strategy!

On-Chain Beta

Beta will remain online and will feature the games as before:

• Chess

• Checkers

• Battleships

• Reversi

• Connect4

• TicTacToe

No work will be done on the beta environment. Focus is on 2.0.