This article will discuss the widespread Sandbox metaverse, what you can do, and why users like it so much.
What is The Sandbox Game?
The Sandbox Game is a multiplayer game metaverse based on the Ethereum blockchain. The game is a vast map, divided into EARTH (LAND). The user can buy his LAND and do whatever he wants with it. At the time of writing, the cheapest LAND on the OpenSea marketplace costs 1.45ETH(~$4,000).
The genre of the game – “Sandbox”, is a literal translation of the name. The essence of this genre is that there are no blanks, and the players’ view of a particular piece of land is ultimately created.
The Sandbox tokens
There are 3 main types of tokens in the game, each of which works on a different ERC standard:
- LAND (Earth) – land plots into which the game map is divided. This is NFT in its original form. The ERC-721 standard is used. On such sites, you can place your objects. LAND can be bought, sold or rented to other players.
- ASSET (Asset) is all user-created “objects” in the game, which are also unique NFTs. An asset can be anything, such as accessories or entire buildings. The ERC-1155 standard is used. Creators have ownership of their game objects.
- SAND is the game’s main currency, with the help of which all transactions are made. The ERC-20 standard is used.
ASSET and SAND tokens are used on The Sandbox Marketplace – a marketplace where users can buy or sell their assets (ASSET) in the form of NFT tokens for the SAND currency.
How to start playing The Sandbox Game?
Registration for the project is straightforward. All we need is a Metamask wallet. If you don’t have one, you can read about how to create one here.
Next, go to the game’s official website and connect the Metamask wallet – this will be your account.
Done, you have successfully registered! Now you need to download the game client to your device (There are versions for Windows and Mac).
Once you’ve completed all of the above steps, customize your character’s appearance, select any available piece of land on the map, and hit play. Have an excellent game!
Sandbox Ecosystem or how a player can become a creator
In the Sandbox ecosystem, there are 2 leading solutions, in addition to the marketplace, that allows players to create their unique objects:
- VoxEdit is a free 3D modelling software, in other words, a 3D modelling package. Used to make your own “objects” by manipulating “Voxels” (3D pixels). Crafted objects can be exported to The Sandbox Marketplace, turning them into in-game assets.
- Game maker. In Sandbox, games are the primary type of leisure for users; developers are developing this direction and offering players this “solution”. Game Maker is a platform for creating and testing games by adding assets you buy or create to your LAND. The program is easy to learn and does not require any special skills from you. It also allows you to create new mechanics in the game based on your assets.
Why do players like Sandbox?
Everything is pretty obvious. Players love freedom, and Sandbox gives it to them. In this metaverse, you can be anything: a casual tourist who enjoys wandering the world and looking at player builds, creating your unique objects, or even creating games in the Sandbox universe.
It’s also important to note that many big brands partner with Sandbox. You can find Gucci, Warner Music, and Ubisoft neighbourhoods on the map or become part of the Snoopverse (the SnoopDogg metaverse). This allows players to experience exclusive events from significant companies that only take place within the Sandbox metaverse.
The Sandbox is Minecraft and Roblox in the blockchain world. A similar attractive game style and many opportunities for exciting pastimes await you inside this metaverse. We hope this article has motivated you to start playing and become part of the vast The Sandbox community!
