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Progression Guide: Building Your HyperGrid Legacy

Two Types of Progression​

In-Battle Progression​

Temporary advancement within a single game session:

  • Rank 0 to Rank 6 during match
  • Unlocks movement range increases
  • Earns bonus lives and chips
  • Resets when game ends

How it works: Earn XP through correct predictions and bonuses. Hit XP thresholds to rank up. Each rank brings tactical advantages for that game only.

Strategic impact: Early ranks are easy, helping struggling players stay competitive. Later ranks require sustained success. Creates comeback mechanics and rewards consistency within matches.

Career Progression​

Permanent advancement tied to your wallet:

  • Every ranked game recorded forever
  • Global leaderboard position
  • Lifetime statistics tracked
  • Future perks in development

How it works: Your wallet address is your permanent identity. Every Arena entry, every Match played, all GP earned - permanently recorded on the blockchain and compared globally.

Strategic impact: Choose your wallet carefully - this is your permanent gaming identity. No resets, no transfers. Build reputation through consistent performance across hundreds of games.

Lives System​

Starting Lives & Loss Conditions​

Starting allocation: 10 lives per game

Life loss triggers:

  • Wrong prediction: -1 life
  • No movement (inactive): -1 life
  • Correct prediction: No loss
  • Elimination: 0 lives remaining

How it works: Lives are your mistakes allowance. Each wrong prediction costs one life. Reach zero and you're eliminated but can spectate. No way to earn lives back currently (bonus lives through ranks coming soon).

Strategic impact: Early game focuses on survival over big plays. With 10 lives and 60% accuracy, expect ~25 rounds of play. Premium on consistency over risk-taking until late game.

Chip Economy​

Earning and Spending GP​

Earning GP (per correct prediction):

  • Base: 25 GP
  • Plus all active bonuses
  • Permanent in ranked games
  • Carries across all games

Chip Costs:

  • RESTORE: 100 GP (4 correct predictions)
  • GUARD: 200 GP (8 correct predictions)
  • ATTACK: 300 GP (12 correct predictions)

How it works: GP earned in-game can immediately purchase chips for that same game. In ranked modes, GP permanently adds to your wallet balance for future games.

Strategic impact: First few rounds are "naked" - no chips available. By round 10, active players have chip options. Chip economy creates power progression within matches.

Chip Inventory Management​

Current system:

  • Buy chips mid-game with earned GP
  • Use one chip per round maximum
  • Chip activates only if prediction correct
  • Failed prediction wastes chip

How it works: Open chip menu during MOVEMENT phase, purchase with available GP, immediately available for use. No carrying chips between games currently.

Strategic impact: Balance immediate chip usage versus saving GP for critical moments. ATTACK chips are expensive but game-changing. RESTORE chips are cheap but situational.

Rank System (In Development)​

Current Rank Structure​

Ranks within each game:

  • Rank 0: Starting (0 XP)
  • Rank 1: 100 XP
  • Rank 2: 300 XP
  • Rank 3: 600 XP
  • Rank 4: 1000 XP
  • Rank 5: 1500 XP
  • Rank 6: 2000+ XP

How it works: XP earned through correct predictions and bonuses. Rank displayed next to username. Resets every game - everyone starts equal.

Strategic impact: Visual indicator of who's performing well. Higher ranks become psychological targets. No gameplay advantages yet but system framework exists.

Planned Rank Benefits​

Coming features:

  • Movement range increases per rank
  • Bonus lives at certain ranks
  • Chip discounts or bonuses
  • Fog of war vision improvements

How it works: Each rank will unlock tactical advantages. Rank 3 might grant +1 movement range. Rank 5 might award bonus life. Creates scaling power within matches.

Strategic impact: Will create comeback mechanics for players who start poorly. Rewards consistent players with growing advantages. Adds strategic layer to target high-rank players early.

Movement Range System (Coming Soon)​

Base Movement Rules​

Current system:

  • Move to any adjacent platform
  • 8 possible directions (including diagonals)
  • Same range for all players
  • Cannot move through occupied platforms

How it works: During MOVEMENT phase, click any adjacent platform to move there. Your previous platform becomes neutral. Movement is your prediction.

Strategic impact: Central platforms access 8 options, edge platforms access 3-5. Position affects flexibility. Crowded grids create movement puzzles.

Planned Range Scaling​

Future progression:

  • Rank 0-1: Adjacent only (current)
  • Rank 2-3: 2 platform range
  • Rank 4-5: 3 platform range
  • Rank 6: 4 platform range

How it works: Higher ranks can move further in single turn, accessing distant platforms. Creates strategic advantage for successful players.

Strategic impact: Changes entire game dynamic. Long-range movement enables surprise attacks, quick escapes, and rapid territory expansion. Makes rank progression crucial.

Fog of War (In Development)​

Vision System Concept​

Planned visibility mechanics:

  • See platforms within movement range clearly
  • Partial vision of extended area
  • Global events visible to all
  • Chip usage affects vision

How it works: Your rank and position determine what you can see. Higher ranks see further. GUARD chips might grant vision. ATTACK requires target visibility.

Strategic impact: Adds information warfare layer. Building territory in fog keeps it hidden. Scouting becomes strategic choice. Surprise attacks possible.

Career Statistics​

Tracked Metrics​

Your permanent record includes:

  • Total games played
  • Win rate percentage
  • Total GP earned lifetime
  • Best single-game score
  • Longest prediction streak
  • Total jackpots won
  • Favorite market/pace
  • Global ranking

How it works: Every ranked game updates your career stats. Publicly viewable profile tied to wallet address. Leaderboards sortable by various metrics.

Strategic impact: Builds reputation over time. High-stat players get invited to exclusive matches. Sponsors may seek top players. True skill emerges over hundreds of games.

Leaderboard System​

Multiple ranking categories:

  • Total GP earned (lifetime)
  • Highest single game
  • Best win rate (minimum 100 games)
  • Most jackpots won
  • Current hot streak

How it works: Updates in real-time after each game. Seasonal resets for some categories. Permanent hall of fame for records.

Strategic impact: Different paths to glory. Consistent grinders climb lifetime leaderboards. Risk-takers chase single-game records. Multiple ways to prove dominance.

Future Development Roadmap​

Phase 1 (Current)​

  • Basic lives and chips
  • GP economy active
  • Career tracking started
  • In-game ranks display only

Phase 2 (Next Update)​

  • Rank-based movement range
  • Bonus lives from ranks
  • Enhanced statistics page
  • Achievements system

Phase 3 (Future)​

  • Fog of war implementation
  • Chip inventory persistence
  • Tournament qualifications
  • Cosmetic unlocks

Phase 4 (Long-term)​

  • Skill-based matchmaking
  • League system
  • Sponsored tournaments
  • NFT integration for achievements

How it works: Features roll out gradually based on player feedback. Core systems tested thoroughly before adding complexity.

Strategic impact: Game will evolve from pure prediction to strategic warfare. Early adopters build advantages through experience. Meta will shift with each major update.

Remember: Your progression has two faces - temporary power within each game and permanent legacy across all games. Master both to dominate HyperGrid.