what's ygg play?
YGG Play is a web3 gaming platform developed by Yield Guild Games, focused on making blockchain-based games accessible to casual players through a dedicated launchpad. It serves as a hub for discovering new titles, completing quests to earn rewards, and participating in token launches, all while integrating play-to-earn mechanics. Users can stake YGG tokens or engage in activities to accumulate YGG Play Points, which can be redeemed for in-game assets or tokens from partnered projects. The platform emphasizes "Casual Degen" experiences, blending fun, low-barrier gameplay with crypto incentives. It features integrations with various web3 games, such as LOL: Lose Out Loud, GigaChad Bat, and Pirate Nation, allowing players to rent or access NFTs without upfront ownership. Built on ecosystems like Abstract Chain, YGG Play fosters community growth by rewarding participation and enabling seamless transitions between gaming and DeFi elements. At its core, YGG Play leverages guild structures from Yield Guild Games to support player progression, from onboarding newcomers to advanced earning strategies. It prioritizes sustainability through reward contracts and partnerships with studios like delabs and Proof of Play, aiming to bridge traditional gaming with blockchain innovation.
Messari reports YGG Play's success as Web3 gaming infrastructure, featuring LOLLandGame and Waifusweeper launch.
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Launched $CHAD token on February 13, 2026.
Messari publishes research report by 0xGunkan analyzing YGG's transformation from P2E guild to Web3 gaming infrastructure builder, highlighting YGG Play's success and LOLLandGame's growth in the "Casual Degen" gaming sector.
Waifusweeper officially launches on YGG Play and Abstract Chain this month (December 2025), transitioning from its current pre-release phase.
YGG Play announces Waifusweeper, a logic and strategy game, with an event at the OpenSea x YGG Play House in El Portal. All attendees receive an exclusive limited NFT mint on OpenSea.
A CHAD Night event launches for GIGACHADBAT baseball game developed in collaboration with DeLabs, featuring exclusive commemorative NFTs for all attendees claimable on OpenSea.
Shiba Story Go launches Guilds feature including admin features, boss battles, donations and leaderboards, along with a new Inbox feature.
YGG Play participates in a speaking panel at Binance Blockchain Week alongside The Sandbox, Sei Network, and other projects.
YGG Play has a booth at Binance Blockchain Week with exclusive swag available.
Six events run at the YGG Play house during Art Basel in partnership with OpenSea.
Launched Waifusweeper game with Raitomira on Abstract Chain on February 11, 2026.
YGG Play Creator Program opens recruitment for a closed roster of 100 creators with paid opportunities; top creators earned $200 to $800 in November.
Monthly UGC bounty program launches with 6 themed bounties per month, each offering a $1,200 prize pool, totaling $7,200 in monthly creator rewards plus the existing $10,000 leaderboard competition.
GIGACHADBAT Boss Raids Event creator bounty runs November 26-29 SGT with $1,200 prize pool paid in $YGG tokens. Submissions count toward Leaderboard #1 with $10,000+ in prizes and standout creators may be scouted for the Gated Creator Program.
Raiden reveals identity at YGGPlay Summit event.
YGG Play Summit begins today in Manila with Abstract announced as a partner.
Official YPS After Party 2025 presented by YGG Play in collaboration with Pudgy Penguins, GamingGridx, and GamingOnSei.
Proof of Play creator bounty campaign runs November 17-22 SGT with $1,200 prize pool paid in $YGG tokens, entries contribute to $10,000+ leaderboard competition and may earn invites to Gated Creator Program.
YGG Play Summit tickets available at 50% off.
YGG Play Summit event scheduled for next week.
Users can complete tasks on Binance Square Creatorpad to earn a share of 833,333 YGG tokens.
YGG Play launches Gigaverse creator bounty campaign November 12-17 with $1,200 prize pool distributed in $YGG, with submissions counting toward separate $10,000+ leaderboard competition.
GeckoTerminal adds tracking support for YGG Play launchpad tokens.
Partnered with playgigaverse, GIGACHADBAT, and ProofOfPlay, launching a Community Questing platform for Q3 2025 expansion. GIGACHADBAT partnership includes $CHAD token launch and presale, with activations at CoinfestAsia, KBW, and Token2049.
YGG Play team members participate in an OpenSea Twitter Space on Friday at 11 AM ET to discuss the project's growth story and LOLLand Game's role in it.
$LOL reaches $4M FDV (4.4x from $900K launch). YGG Play confirms $LOL is the first of many planned launchpad launches.
Launchpad trading fees bolster the liquidity pool until reaching $1M size, then redirect to fund player rewards pool without selling into ETH/stables, making the mechanism deflationary/net neutral for YGG/LOL.
$LOL trades at $3M FDV (3x from launch) following recovery from crash, with in-game staking going live very shortly. The game has generated over $7M in revenue to date, and one sniper incident occurred during launch with the individual doxxed.
$LOL experiences immediate 78% crash to $1.3M after becoming tradable, with current FDV of $2M, LP of $600K, and severe price impact of 30% on $1K purchases.
$LOL launches as the first launchpad project with FDV increasing from $900K to $6.1M (7.5x increase).
YGG Play Creator Program goes live. (1985331524519247941)
Long-term builder claims to have purchased more spot tokens without selling over a multi-year period while continuing to ship new products.
$LOL contribution goal reaches 100% completion (up from 43% on Oct 30). Token opens November 3rd at 3pm UTC following the contribution period end.
Final points distribution for $LOL occurs at 0:00 UTC tomorrow, with all contributed $YGG tokens allocated to YGG/LOL liquidity pool and points system continuing for the next token launch.
@MagoDi_NFT claims #1 position on the contribution leaderboard with 384k points and maximum allocation, while another whale (@e_noch_ii) holds over 600k points but has not yet contributed, revealing strategic waiting behavior among top points holders.
GAP (Guild Advancement Program) rewards claiming ends October 31, 11:59 PM UTC, marking the official shutdown of the program with users instructed to unstake and migrate to YGG Play Launchpad. $LOL contribution period reaches 43% of the $90k total allocation with 2 days remaining before the November 2 deadline.
YGG Play launches Creator Program featuring monthly rewards totaling approximately $17,200, including 6 themed UGC bounties at $1,200 each and a $10,000 leaderboard prize pool for top creators who produce content around YGG Play games and complete quests.
LOLLandGame becomes the first launch on the YGG Play launchpad platform, offering entry at $900k FDV with users pledging points and YGG tokens to participate.
$LOL token presale closes November 2, 9PM SGT with $900 maximum contribution limit, followed by token trading launch November 3, 11PM SGT.
LOLLand achieves $6.5 million in lifetime revenue within 5 months, with the season 1 P2A campaign offering 5% of the $LOL token entering final hours.
YGG deploys 50 million $YGG tokens from treasury into the Ecosystem Pool to support yield strategies and strengthen liquidity for YGG Play games and tokens.
$YGG ranks as the second-highest token by trading volume on Abstract over the past week.
The LOLLandGame P2A campaign ends in 2 days, with competition ongoing for Top 50 leaderboard positions.
Staked $YGG surpasses $1.4 million USD (10 million tokens), up from $1 million, representing 1% of total supply earning points for the $LOL token launch.
Staked $YGG on the Launchpad surpasses $1 million USD (7 million tokens), up from $700k, as users continue earning points for the $LOL token launch.
New partnership with Roach Racing Club launches, offering $YGG token rewards and staking opportunities for $LOL.
Game achievements now display on user profiles, Steam mystery box launches with game code rewards, and platform expands tracking for Steam achievements and PlayStation trophies.
$700k USD worth of $YGG (5m tokens) now staked in the Launchpad, up from $600k. Additional utility types planned for earned points beyond token sale participation, and points continue accumulating for future sales after submission.
YGG Play Summit appoints a new ambassador and plans multiple community events in Manila, Philippines, including a major undisclosed event.
$600k USD worth of $YGG tokens staked in the Launchpad earning points for $LOL token launch. Gameplay quests provide an alternative point-earning mechanism for users during the contribution period.
YGG Play publishing collaboration with GIGACHADBAT launches September 2025, with LOLLandGame scheduled for May 2025.
$LOL token structure allocates 0% to VCs and KOLs, 70% to gameplay and rewards, with a $900 individual participation cap on the launchpad. YGG operates a token buyback mechanism to reinvest in the ecosystem.
16% of free floating $YGG tokens on AbstractChain are now staked on the Launchpad earning points for $LOL token contribution.
YGG Play announces partnership with Proof of Play.
YGG Play hosts an event in Korea tonight with promotional merchandise distribution showing strong attendance based on queues reported at the venue.
$LOL token sale launches at $900k valuation, while Lol Land generated $5m in revenue over 4 months. A launch party takes place in Seoul.
$LOL launches November 1st at 900k FDV as the first token on the launchpad, with contribution period running Oct 29-31 for $YGG tokens and Play Points holders.
Arcade increases competition prizepool rake from 10% to 30%, tripling revenue capture rate. Shiba Story Go releases major content expansion including Abandoned Village and 9 new enemies.
Proof of Play Arcade joins as a playable title on the launchpad, allowing users to earn points by playing POP Arcade alongside LOLLand and other games.
YGG_Play Launchpad launches this week alongside $YGG staking on AbstractChain and LOLLandGame P2A.
A launchpad feature and possible $LOL airdrop are mentioned in connection with the platform.
Guild Advancement Program concludes August 15 UTC, marking complete transition to YGG Play platform.
New partnership launches with Gigaverse featuring cross-IP integration, revenue sharing smart contracts, and creator campaign activation for both games.
Former Voodoo and Sky Mavis executive joins as Advisor for 3rd Party Publishing division.
New Web3 game publishing division YGG Play launches alongside LOLLand game on Abstract Chain.