Learning by doing is a powerful yet simple educational concept: the best way to discover how something works is by giving it a try.
PetaRush — a racing game featuring NFT characters — is positioning itself as a shining example of how this can work in practice.
Designed to be friendly and welcoming to Web3 beginners, this game can be enjoyed even if players don't have a crypto wallet or understand how blockchain works.
PetaRush also wants to reach people who have never owned an NFT before — giving them a chance to log in for free and experience the joy of opening boxes and finding collectibles.
The game itself is easy to understand: the NFT characters taking part in races are all animals — lions, cats, pigeons, foxes — and presented in a cyberpunk style.
Great care has been taken to create a beautifully designed game, and the racing track is inspired by Mars — with dramatic visuals including dunes and volcanoes.
During the game, players don't need to worry about the running direction of their competitor. Instead, it's all about strategy — and deploying the right skills to reduce physical consumption and ramp up speeds.
Racers can also gain an upper hand by disrupting their opponents to gain first place in championships, meaning they'll benefit from a win-to-earn business model.
The NFT characters are known as Petas — and their value can be enhanced through skill development, giving their performance a much-needed boost when it matters most.
Some NFT games end up being like walled cities — closed off to the outside. However, PetaRush is taking a different approach by collaborating with other NFT projects, and integrating them into the game so they can participate in races too. All of this forms part of ambitions to offer a platform
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