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    • Checkmate Live Playbook
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  • About Checkmate Live
    • About Checkmate
    • Under the Hood
      • Our Roots and Team
      • Foundational Principles
      • Web3
      • Collectables
      • Tech Playbook
      • Open Source Licenses
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Our Socials
    • Roadmap
      • Change Log: Feb 2025
      • Mission Accomplished
  • Gameplay and Features
    • Exclusive Modes
    • Exclusive Features
    • Play Modes
      • Arcade Mode
        • Arcade Pass
        • Ladders and Tournaments šŸ†
        • šŸŽ® Mission
        • šŸ—‚ļø Card Collections
        • šŸŽ«āœØ Golden Ticket
        • šŸ’¼ Acquiring Cards
        • šŸ”¢ Cards and Rarity
        • ✨ Cards Variables
        • šŸ“œ Provenance
        • 🧩 Card Shards
        • šŸ”„ Collecting Cards
        • ⚔Fusing Cards
        • šŸ”„Burning
        • šŸ“… Burn Days
        • šŸƒSpecial Edition Cards
        • Card Packs
          • šŸ¤ Joint Pull Packs
          • šŸ‘‘ Queen's Favor
      • Battle Mode
      • Pro Mode
        • Progressive Rewards
        • Pro Pass
        • Pay as you Play
        • Enhanced Fair Play
        • Payouts
        • Small Print
      • Trade Mode
      • Competitive Mode
    • Echess & FIDE players
    • Ladders and Tournaments
      • Division Play
      • Rating System
      • Tournament Requirements
      • Real-Time Tournament System
    • Watch and Stream
    • Participation Token
    • Avatars
  • Passes and Rewards
    • Battle Pass
      • Loot and Features
      • Arcade Pass
      • Pro Pass
      • Battle pass system
      • Arcade Pass vs Pro Pass
      • Alpha Pass vs Pro Pass
    • Earning Loot
    • šŸŖ™Currency and Tokens
    • Payment
    • Prize Payouts
      • USDC payments
      • Loot payouts
    • ⚔Win loot
  • Fair Play
    • Code of Conduct
    • Fair Play or No Play
      • Fair play Policy
      • Security Policy
      • Fairplay Score
      • Fair Play Requirements
      • Fair play Reporting
      • Fair Play Appeals
      • Technical Issues and Fair Play
      • Privacy Guardrails
    • Fair Play Lab
  • Arcade Mode Alpha Pack
    • šŸ’ŽAlpha Pack
      • 😃Alpha Avatars
        • šŸ’žAvatar Perks
        • šŸAvatar Class
        • šŸ’ŽAir Drop weighting
        • šŸŖ„Traits and Rarity
        • šŸ“ˆSupply
        • Alpha Avatar Artwork
        • Alpha-only Perks
      • šŸŽ«Alpha Pass
      • šŸŽMystery Box Drop Keys
      • 🐳Alpha Split
      • Sales Stages
        • šŸ‘‰Inner Circle Alpha Pass
        • šŸ”£Alpha Pack Pre-Sale
        • šŸ¤Alpha Pack Public Sale
        • Allowlist
        • Insure your Pack
      • šŸ’øPricing
      • Refer-a-mate and earn
    • šŸ¦Community Treasury
      • Treasury Mechanics
      • Player-Centric Governance
    • šŸ†Drop Schedule
  • Refer a mate and earn
    • Who is it for?
    • Federations
      • Federation Perks
      • Pre-Sale Guide
      • Allowlist
  • Account Management
    • One Player, One Account
    • Wallets
    • Age Restrictions
    • Multi-Account Guidelines
    • Account Deletion
  • Help
    • Help Centre
    • FAQ’s
      • Alpha Drop
      • Compete and play
      • Service availability
      • Payments
      • Chess
      • Inner Circle
      • Makers League
      • Warranty
        • Warranty FAQ's
    • Arbiter Mode
    • Onboarding Guide for Online Supervised Events
    • Small Print & Policies
      • Intellectual Property
      • Invite-a-Mate Competition T&C's
      • Refer-A-Mate Policy
  • Echess Rulesets
    • Road to Al Ain Rule Set [Revised]
    • Fair Play Rulings
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Arcade Mode

Get ready for Checkmate Arcade Mode, a new gaming experience that combines the thrill of card collecting with the thrill of speed chess.

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Last updated 10 months ago

A game within a game

Inspired by trading card games and free-to-play video games, our arcade mode allows players to collect limited edition collectable cards that can be battled, levelled up, fused, and traded.

āš”ļø Acquire cards: by playing at your leisure, completing missions and achievements, earning XP, completing quests, or unlocking special milestones

šŸƒ Collect edition cards: Build an awe-inspiring collection of cards featuring stunning artwork and unique designs by commissioned artists and from the community

šŸ’„ Experience Card Trading: Engage in the marketplace where collectors gather to trade and discover new cards. Find the perfect trade, negotiate with fellow enthusiasts, and enhance your collection with highly sought-after cards.

šŸ† Participate in Tournaments: Compete in ladders and tournaments, showcase your strategic skills, and rise through the ranks to become a true champion. 🌟 Complete Collections for exclusive loot: Unlock exclusive rewards by completing captivating collections of complementary cards. Show off your dedication and reap the benefits that come with completing a collection

šŸ’°šŸ’Ž 50% of net TX trading fees go straight to the community treasury to increase community rewards

šŸ”„ Or prove you're the King of the board and

battle your cards