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Etherplay Launches On-Chain Strategy Game Stratagems Playtest on Base

Join the alpha playtest of Stratagems, a fully on-chain strategy game by Etherplay, where players stake ETH to conquer lands. Read more about the unique gameplay and rewards here.

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

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Updated Dec 2, 2025

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Etherplay, a pioneering platform in blockchain gaming, proudly announces the launch of its latest venture: Stratagems Playtest on Base. This innovative on-chain strategy game marks a significant milestone in the intersection of blockchain technology and gaming, promising players an immersive experience like never before.

With its strategic gameplay mechanics and unique approach to on-chain interactions, Stratagems Playtest on Base aims to redefine the landscape of blockchain gaming, inviting players into a world of endless possibilities and strategic challenges.

Etherplay Launches On-Chain Strategy Game Stratagems Playtest on Base

More About Etherplay?

The web3 game development studio Etherplay has announced the launch of the alpha playtest for their latest creation, Stratagems, now live on Base. The game presents a novel take on turn-based strategy, leveraging blockchain technology to offer players an immersive experience with real stakes.

In Stratagems, participants strive to conquer prosperous land by staking ETH into islands placed across a vast map of the sea. Each turn spans 24 hours, during which players simultaneously place their stakes without insight into their opponent's moves. The objective is to avoid overlapping stakes, as this renders lands ownerless and non-prosperous. Collaboration between players is encouraged to navigate this strategic challenge effectively.

Playtest, Reewards and Prize Pool

The playtest, scheduled to run for two months, is divided into two phases, each lasting one month. From March 21st to April 21st, players have the opportunity to establish their dominance by claiming as many lands as possible. In the subsequent phase, scores will be determined based on the accumulation of GEMS, distributed according to each player's ownership of prosperous lands.

Fully onchain strategy game Stratagems’ playtest live on Base

While future iterations of the game will require ETH stakes to participate, this alpha phase is free-to-play, with players obtaining game tokens through Stratagems' Discord channel. Additionally, at the end of the two-month playtest, the top five players with the highest GEMS will receive rewards from a $1,000 prize pool.

More About Stratagems?

Fully onchain strategy game Stratagems’ playtest live on Base

Development on Stratagems commenced in November 2022, gaining momentum after securing victory in the gaming category of the Arbitrum hackathon. The game boasts an infinitely extending world with open composability, emphasizing decentralization and player autonomy. Etherplay's previous ventures include the fully on-chain strategy game Conquest.eth and Eternal, reflecting their commitment to open-source gaming and autonomous environments.

As the alpha playtest unfolds, players are invited to immerse themselves in the world of Stratagems, exploring its unique mechanics and strategic depth. Stay tuned for further updates on this innovative addition to the web3 gaming landscape.

Eliza Crichton-Stuart author avatar

Eliza Crichton-Stuart

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December 2nd 2025

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March 25th 2024

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