> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://playbook.checkmate.live/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://playbook.checkmate.live/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/drop-schedule.md).

# Drop Schedule

The following schedule outlines Checkmates Drop schedule and sequence of access for Alpha and Inner Circle members.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="333"></th><th width="224"></th><th width="184" align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Q4 2024</strong></td><td><strong>Access</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Date</strong></td></tr><tr><td><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>Checkmate Live</strong></mark></td><td><mark style="color:purple;"><strong>Alpha release</strong></mark></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/sales-stages/inner-circle-alpha-pass.md">Inner Circle Alpha Pass Private Sale</a></td><td>Invite Only</td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td>Inner Circle Alpha Pass </td><td>Allow List (Hold Backs)</td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Q2 2025</strong></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td>Echess Season One</td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td>Participation Token Litepaper</td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Q3 2025</strong></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td>Inner Circle Alpha Pack Reveal</td><td>Inner Circle Members</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/sales-stages/alpha-pack-pre-sale.md">Alpha Pack Pre-sale</a></td><td>Allow list </td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/sales-stages/alpha-pack-public-sale.md">Alpha Pack Public Sale</a></td><td>Public </td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Marketplace Opens</td><td>Checkmate</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Inner Circle Mystery Box Drop Reveal</td><td>Inner Circle Members</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Mystery  Box Drop Pre-Sale</td><td>Allow list </td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/mystery-box-drop-keys.md">Mystery Box Drop</a></td><td>Public</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Alpha Card Drop</td><td>Public</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/alpha-split.md">Alpha Split</a></td><td>Alphas</td><td align="center">OctJuly 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Alpha Season One Card Pack Pre-sale</td><td>Alpha Pass</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td>Season One Card Pack Drop</td><td>Checkmate</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Q4 2024</strong></td><td></td><td align="center"></td></tr><tr><td>Arcade and Pro Battle Pass Season One</td><td>Checkmate</td><td align="center">July 2025</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. The Inner Circle Alpha Pass is a pre-release of the Alpha Pass, included in the Alpha Pack. Inner Circle holders receive the remainder of the Alpha Pack the day before the pre-sale drop. They also receive additional benefits as listed [here](/arcade-mode-alpha-pack/alpha-pack/sales-stages/inner-circle-alpha-pass.md). &#x20;
2. The Inner Circle Private Sale is open for a limited window to allow family, friends, and early supporters to be rewarded for their early support.&#x20;
3. Current platform status: Playtesting is currently underway, and Alpha Art and season one art is currently being loaded into the platform.<br>