The Sandbox, a voxel-based 3D metaverse platform, has launched its latest competition, the Meme War Game Jam. This event invites creators to design and develop meme-inspired games for a chance to win a share of 60,000 SAND, the platform's native cryptocurrency. The Meme War Game Jam is part of The Sandbox's broader "Rise of the Memecoins" series, which celebrates the cultural impact of popular meme coins such as DOGE, SHIB, and others.
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What is The Sandbox?
The Sandbox built its reputation through two successful mobile titles: The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016). Those games racked up 40 million combined downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer and publisher Pixowl shifted this user-generated content IP and its creator community from mobile to blockchain.
The goal was to give creators real ownership of their work as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and reward them for participating in the ecosystem. The Sandbox now operates as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.
Meme War Game Jam Registration Details
Registration for the Meme War Game Jam opens on August 14th, the same day as an AMA session and theme reveal on Twitch. Participants can also join a live workshop hosted by The Sandbox's Game Maker Specialist, Cyber Dragon. Registration closes on August 15th. Submissions are due by September 3rd. To enter, creators need to register, create a The Sandbox account, and download the Game Maker software.
The Game Maker tool lets creators build games without any coding knowledge, so both experienced developers and first-timers can participate. The competition is open globally. The Meme War Game Jam offers substantial rewards for top entries: a total prize pool of 50,000 SAND, 20 LANDs, and exclusive Catalyst Packs.
New Event in The Sandbox Offers 60,000 $SAND in Prizes
The prize distribution is as follows:
- 1st Place: 15,000 SAND, 1x1 LAND, and a Gold Catalyst Pack.
- 2nd Place: 8,000 SAND, 1x1 LAND, and a Silver Catalyst Pack.
- 3rd Place: 5,000 SAND, 1x1 LAND, and a Silver Catalyst Pack.
- 4th Place: 3,000 SAND, 1x1 LAND, and a Silver Catalyst Pack.
- 5th to 10th Places: 1,500 SAND, 1x1 LAND, and a Bronze Catalyst Pack.
- Honorable Mentions (up to 10): 1,000 SAND and 1x1 LAND.
The first 100 valid entries will also receive a participation prize of 100 SAND. An extra 100 meme coins will go to the first 100 valid submissions linked to a wallet with a Memecoin Avatar, with the type of meme coin matching the avatar.
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Rise of the Memecoins Campaign
The Meme War Game Jam is part of The Sandbox's Rise of the Memecoins campaign, which brings together various meme coin communities. The event includes opportunities for exclusive avatars and live events that boost community engagement. Top entries from the Meme War Game Jam will be featured in the Rise of the Memecoins Live Event, offering additional rewards and recognition for creators.
To keep the competition fair, The Sandbox has set several guidelines. Entries must be created using the Game Maker version available on the event's start date and cannot exceed the 1x1 experience size limit. Creators can submit multiple entries, but a team cannot place more than once in the top 10. Participants must complete KYC verification for the wallet used in their submission and finalize their Experience Page at least one week before the awards ceremony.
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Final Thoughts
The Meme War Game Jam gives creators a chance to merge meme culture with game development in The Sandbox metaverse. This event encourages participants to turn popular memes into playable experiences while competing for rewards. With a straightforward entry process and support resources, the Meme War Game Jam is designed to engage both experienced developers and newcomers, encouraging creativity and community involvement in the expanding digital space.
