# Blockchain Battle Arena Titles Playful Studios Announced 'The Wildcard Alliance' in Development By Colin Smith | Published 2022-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wildcard-alliance References: [venturebeat](https://venturebeat.com/2022/06/14/playful-studios-unveils-web3-game-and-raises-46m-for-the-wildcard-alliance/) & [playfulstudios](https://playfulstudios.com/)  'Playful Studios,' the McKinney, Texas-based game development company most known for 'Words with Friends,' announced 'The Wildcard Alliance,' or Wildcard for short. Wildcard is a [player-versus-player title](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eighth-era-pvp) that takes place within a closed battle arena. The game can be played either one-versus-one or in teams. The game has high-quality, smooth 3D animations that make it incredibly visually appealing compared to most blockchain-based titles. The gameplay of Wildcard will be a mix of a [card collecting game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mtg-arena), a [multiplayer online battle arena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-dreams) (MOBA) game, and a blockchain game. This means players will own decks of cards that could potentially be tied to NFTs or cryptocurrencies. Then, while in-game, players will be able to summon these cards to generate MOBA-style abilities as they rotate through their card deck. Not only is this game innovative because of its blockchain integration, but it is also a unique concept to gaming as an industry. Image Credit: Playful Studios ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blockchain-based MOBA Games:** The combination of blockchain and MOBA gameplay mechanics in titles like Wildcard opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry. - **Nft-based Card Collection:** The connection between NFTs and collectible card games creates opportunities for innovation in the blockchain and gaming industries. - **Closed Battle Arenas:** The concept of closed battle arenas in games like Wildcard can disrupt the traditional open-world gameplay common in many video games. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The development of blockchain-based games like Wildcard presents opportunities for innovation in the gaming industry. - **Blockchain:** Incorporating blockchain technology into games like Wildcard creates opportunities for innovation in the blockchain industry. - **Nfts:** The use of NFTs in games like Wildcard creates opportunities for innovation in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Competitive Web3 Shooting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilder-world.md) - [Blockchain-Based Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-action-heroes.md) - [Cryptocurrency-Tied Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkball.md) - [Blockchain-Based Arena Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fault-elder-orb.md) - [Web3 Game Development Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-play.md) - [Web3-Enabled Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-rivals.md) - [Unique Player-Versus-Player Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkheron.md) - [Football-Themed Blockchain Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-rivals.md) - [Mobile Blockchain Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenthplanet.md)