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HyperGrid Wagers 101

How It Works​

Everyone pays to play, winners split the pot. Your entry buys you a leaderboard spot. Score high, win money. Score highest, win big.

Entry Policy: All entries are final with no refunds once gameplay begins. The only exception: our smart contracts automatically refund all entries if technical failures prevent proper settlement, ensuring your funds are protected against platform outages or system errors.

Arena Wagers​

Arena matches run for set durations - currently testing 15 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hour, and 24 hour intervals based on player demand. Unlike traditional tournaments, Arena is dynamic and alive. Entry wagers start at $1 minimum.

How Arena Really Works:

  • Players entering at the same time play together in real-time on the same expanding grid
  • The server dynamically grows the game world as more players join
  • You're competing for territory with whoever is playing right now, while your score competes against everyone who plays during the entire Arena duration

The Busy Room Dynamic: In peak hours when many players are active simultaneously:

  • Harder: More enemies attacking your gold platforms
  • More Rewarding: More targets for your attacks, more GP from successful defenses
  • Natural Balance: Higher risk, higher reward

Enter during quiet hours for easier territory control, or jump into the chaos of peak times for maximum GP potential.

Prize Distribution:

  • 85% to prize pool
  • 10% platform fee
  • 5% to progressive jackpot
  • Top 20% of all entries win

Current Payouts (Beta):

  • 1st place: 15% of pool (~127x return at scale)
  • 2nd place: 8% of pool
  • 3rd place: 5% of pool
  • Top 4-100: Decreasing percentages
  • Remaining top 20%: Split remainder

Match Wagers (Real-Time Deathmatches)​

Matches are pure deathmatches - 2-12 players enter a room, countdown starts, everyone battles on the same grid until time runs out. No late entries, no early exits, just intense synchronized combat.

The Deathmatch Difference:

  • Everyone starts together, ends together
  • Fixed player count (2-12)
  • Host sets entry wager ($1 minimum, can be $1, $5, $25, or $100)
  • Real-time combat on shared grid
  • Match ends, instant payout

Fee Structure:

  • Platform: 5%
  • Host fee: 5% (mandatory)
  • Prize pool: 90% of entries

Distribution Options (Host Chooses):

  • Winner-take-all
  • Top 3 split
  • Custom distribution

Progressive Jackpot​

  • Fed by 5% of every Arena entry
  • Each preset has its own jackpot (ARENA_PRACTICE_10S_BTC_4H is separate from ARENA_RANKED_30S_ETH_24H)
  • Win by connecting 7+ gold platforms
  • Rolls over until claimed
  • Minimum seed: $100

Quick Examples​

1-Hour Arena with 500 entries:

  • Players drop in/out during the hour
  • Those online simultaneously compete for territory
  • Pool: $425
  • 1st place: $63.75

8-Player Match Deathmatch:

  • All 8 battle in real-time
  • Pool: $72 (after fees)
  • Winner takes $72

Strategy Tips​

Arena:

  • Off-Peak (Easy Mode): Fewer active players, easier territory control, lower GP scores
  • Peak Hours (Hard Mode): Crowded grid, constant battles, higher GP potential
  • Enter multiple times across different time zones

Matches:

  • Watch host's payout structure
  • Smaller rooms = less chaos
  • Larger rooms = bigger prize pools

Key Rules​

  • No refunds except technical failures
  • Arena: Dynamic duration options (15m to 24h)
  • Matches: Fixed start/end for all players
  • Settlement within 5 minutes
  • Minimum withdrawal: $5

Beta Notice​

We're testing different Arena durations and gathering feedback on the real-time dynamics. Your experience shapes the final format.

Quick Start:

  • Arena: Jump in anytime, battle whoever's online, compete against the full duration's field
  • Matches: Synchronized deathmatches with guaranteed opponents
  • Pro Tip: Busy Arena rooms = harder battles but higher scores