How to Play

Getting Started with 8-Bit Arcade

Playing 8-Bit Arcade is simple and free! Follow these steps to start earning crypto today.

Step 1: Visit the Platform

Go to play.8bitarcade.games in your web browser.

No download required - all games run directly in your browser!

⚠️ Desktop Required: Our games are optimized for desktop/laptop play with keyboard controls. Mobile devices are not currently supported.

Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

1. Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right

2. Select your wallet provider:

   • MetaMask (recommended)

   • WalletConnect (for mobile wallets)

   • Coinbase Wallet

   • Other Web3 wallets

3. Approve the connection request

4. Switch to Arbitrum One network when prompted

Don't have a wallet? Install MetaMask - it's free and takes 2 minutes!

Step 3: Set Your Username (Optional)

1. Click on your connected wallet address

2. Choose "Set Username"

3. Enter your desired username

4. Your username will appear on leaderboards instead of your wallet address

Step 4: Choose a Game

Browse the game library and click on any game to play:

• Space Rocks - Asteroid shooter (medium difficulty)

• Chomper - Pac-Man style maze game (easy)

• Block Drop - Tetris-style puzzle (medium)

• Brick Breaker - Classic breakout (easy)

• Pixel Snake - Snake game (easy)

• And 7+ more!

Step 5: Start Playing!

Each game shows:

• 🏆 Top 3 Players - Current leaderboard leaders

• ⭐ Difficulty Level - Easy, Medium, or Hard

• 📊 Your Best Score - Personal record

Click "Play" to start the game. Use keyboard controls to play.

Step 6: Submit Your Score

When your game ends:

1. Your score is automatically submitted to the blockchain

2. Wait for transaction confirmation (~2 seconds on Arbitrum)

3. Check the leaderboard to see your ranking

4. Play again to improve your score!

Step 7: Earn Daily Rewards

Top 10 players in each game earn daily rewards:

Rank	Daily Reward	Monthly Potential
1st	12,500 8BIT	375,000 8BIT
2nd-5th	6,250 8BIT	187,500 8BIT
6th-10th	2,500 8BIT	75,000 8BIT

Rewards are distributed automatically every 24 hours to your wallet.

Tips for Success

🎯 Maximize Your Earnings

1. Play Multiple Games - Each game has its own leaderboard

2. Practice Daily - Improve your skills and maintain rankings

3. Join Tournaments - Higher prizes than daily rewards

4. Play During Off-Peak - Less competition for top spots

5. Master One Game - Focus on becoming #1 in one game

⚡ Game Strategy

• Start with Easy Games - Build confidence with Chomper or Brick Breaker

• Learn Patterns - Most games have predictable mechanics

• Watch Top Players - Learn strategies from leaderboard leaders

• Use Keyboard - Better control than touch/mouse

• Take Breaks - Fresh mind = better scores

🔐 Stay Safe

• Never share your private keys - We'll never ask for them

• Verify the URL - Always use play.8bitarcade.games

• Use hardware wallets - For maximum security

• Enable transaction confirmations - Review before approving

What's Next?

• Learn about Tournaments for bigger prizes

• Understand the Anti-Cheat System

• Explore Tokenomics to see prize values

Ready to start earning? Play Now!