SubwayRats to Kick Off its First Game Event This Friday With USDC Giveaway

SubwayRats is officially kicking off its first game event this Friday, December 19, at 5 PM EST. Players are invited to gather at the Main Station where the team will be present to give out $1 USDC to every player who shows up. This launch marks a key moment for SubwayRats, which has grown from an Ethereum NFT project into a fully playable multiplayer game with a growing ecosystem.

The event is free to enter and open to all, even if you don't own a SubwayRat NFT. There are no gas fees, no sign-ups, and no hidden charges. Just walk into the Main Station on the North America server and type 'GGEZ'. The team will send the $1 directly to your wallet.

SubwayRats Event Details and Timing

The event begins on Friday at 5 PM EST. That's 10 PM UTC, 6 AM Saturday in Korea, China, and Japan, and 8 AM Saturday in Sydney. Anyone can join, but the event will only be hosted on the North America server. Players from other regions are welcome, though the team has noted there may be some lag. Regional servers for Europe and Asia are in the works and will be opened after this first event concludes.

The SubwayRats team is hoping to create a focused, live event experience for this first launch so they can capture content for social media. Players are encouraged to arrive at the Main Station when the game goes live or anytime during the event window.

There's also a special bonus: the wallet that ends the event with the highest amount of USDC collected across the game will win an extra SubwayRat NFT.

What to Expect In-Game

Also known as Off The Rails, SubwayRats is a fast-paced multiplayer game inspired by slither.io. Instead of snakes, you'll get to control trains racing through a map modeled after Central Park. The goal is to collect rats, grow your train, outmaneuver rivals, and grab coins by taking down other trains.

Once a train crashes, its bounty drops as coins that others can scoop up. The player can choose to extract their bounty at any time by holding the Q key or using the right mouse button. But during extraction, trains can't turn or boost, which makes them easy targets. It's a balance of timing and risk.

There is a 10% fee on all successful extractions. That fee helps fund station owners, pay content creators, and cover server costs.

How the SubwayRats Game System Works

SubwayRats is built around the idea of "stations," which are individual game servers owned and controlled by players. These station owners can set the rules, such as the entry fee (usually in USDC), the map size, and server location. The higher the entry fee, the larger the potential bounty for that session.

Players pay to enter a station match, and all entry fees go into the pool of bounties. If a player eliminates others and extracts successfully, they can take home a share of the total prize pool. That's the core loop of Off The Rails.

There's also a practice mode where players can try the game without paying any fees. This mode is free but doesn't offer any earnings or rewards.

SubwayRat NFTs and Their Role

SubwayRats began as a free mint NFT collection on the Ethereum network in August 2022. A total of 10,000 dynamic NFTs were created, each one unique. You needed a whitelist spot to mint one, but the mint itself was free. These NFTs offer more than just visual appeal. They unlock access to the SubwayRats ecosystem, with future perks tied to community events, games, and rewards.

Inside the game, players who use a SubwayRat NFT as their avatar receive a custom skin and pay lower extraction fees. This gives NFT holders a slight edge in the gameplay. The NFTs also act as membership passes to the broader community and are expected to have more utility in the future.

Station NFTs and Game Ownership

Apart from character NFTs, SubwayRats also offers Station NFTs. These represent ownership of actual game servers, giving holders control over how each match is run. Owners can set fees, choose rules, and receive a portion of the fees from all extractions on their station.

Partnership with Pixels

SubwayRats has also teamed up with Pixels, a social farming game running on the Ronin Network. In Pixels, players who own a SubwayRat NFT can use it as their in-game avatar. This crossover expands the reach of SubwayRats and lets NFT owners use their characters in another web3 world.

Browser-Based, Cross-Platform Gameplay

Off The Rails, the first title from SubwayRats, runs directly in the browser. It's designed to be simple to pick up and supports both desktop and mobile play. There's no need to download anything.

This accessibility is key to the first event. Players can just go to subwayrats.io/play, enter the Main Station, and get started. Since the event doesn't require any payment, there's no friction for new anons trying the game for the first time.

What Comes After This Event

Friday's launch is just the beginning for SubwayRats. The team plans to open more regional servers after this event, which will improve performance for players outside North America. This first run is a test of both the system and the live player experience.
The SubwayRats setup includes NFTs that allow for custom avatars, game access, and server ownership. All these play a role in how the game runs and how players interact with its economy, from entry fees to extraction mechanics. The team is set to add more features, events, and changes over time as the game develops.

How to Join the Event

To join the event, go to subwayrats.io/play on Friday at 5 PM EST. Choose the North America server and enter the Main Station. Say "GGEZ" to the devs, and you'll get $1 USDC sent straight to your wallet.

No SubwayRat NFT is needed to play or receive the reward. There are no hidden costs or sign-ups required. Players just need a wallet address to collect the funds. Keep in mind, only the North America server will host the event this time, and players from other regions may notice some lag.

For those who want to compete for more, the top wallet holding the most USDC at the end of the event will win an extra SubwayRat NFT.

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