How Crypto Exchanges’ Games Are Transforming GameFi in 2024

Do you remember the iconic Minesweeper from Windows? The Bybit exchange gave this classic a modern twist with Coinsweeper, blending nostalgic gameplay with real rewards—a combination that has successfully drawn in players.

The game’s appeal starts with its simple and intuitive interface. Players tap a block to uncover what’s hidden beneath—either a mine, which ends the game, or a coin marked with a number between 1 and 3. These numbers hint at how many mines are nearby. Players strategically place flags where they suspect mines and work to clear the entire board. Much like the original Minesweeper, the game demands logical thinking and strategy, though a touch of luck can also play a role.

Between September 26 and October 26, 2024, Bybit ran a special event. Players earned leaderboard points for every successful game, and the top 500 participants shared a prize pool of 25,000 MNT from Mantle, the blockchain partner. Additionally, players could collect Mantle Bits, token fragments that could be converted into actual MNT coins.

The cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has reimagined the concept of basic clicker games with Bull Run, a dynamic trading simulator where players predict Bitcoin price movements in real time. The concept is straightforward: choose your bull and compete against three other players in short, action-packed races.

The gameplay is simple: players view a BTC/USDT chart and choose between Long and Short. If their prediction about the price movement is correct, their bull accelerates for 5 seconds. If the prediction is incorrect, the bull continues at its regular pace. Each race lasts just one minute, offering a quick burst of excitement—especially when a correct prediction propels your bull ahead of the competition.

The reward system is designed to encourage daily participation. Top players share a prize pool of up to 30,000 USDT in various cryptocurrencies. Competitions are held on two leaderboards: daily and monthly. The daily leaderboard tracks a player’s 10 best races each day (from 00:00 to 23:59 UTC), with updates every 30 minutes. The monthly leaderboard, spanning November 8 to 23:59 UTC on December 1, 2024, ranks participants based on their 10 best daily results throughout the event. Players start with 8 free attempts per day, and additional “lives” can be earned through in-game activity or by completing extra challenges.

This approach makes Bull Run more than just a game—it doubles as an educational trading simulator, helping players develop market intuition and sharpen their trading skills.

Binance joined the crypto gaming trend with its own space-themed clicker game, Moonbix. Drawing inspiration from the classic 90s game Gold Miner, Moonbix reimagines the concept with a modern, cosmic twist.

Set against the backdrop of a space gold rush, players control an astronaut collecting valuable items floating in the vastness of space. The scoring system is simple: large nuggets earn 50 points, medium ones 25, and small ones 10. Each session lasts 45 seconds, with players allowed up to six space expeditions per day.

To keep things exciting, Binance has implemented a robust reward system, featuring daily login bonuses, additional points for completing special challenges, and rewards for participating in a referral program. The game became even more popular after the announcement of token airdrops, with active players eligible to receive DOGS and NOT tokens.