Big Time is a multiplayer action role-playing game (RPG) for PC that combines fast-paced combat with a player-driven in-game economy. Founded in 2020 by Thor Alexander and Ari Meilich the game emphasizes accessibility through a free-to-play model and a seamless integration of Web3 elements, ensuring that blockchain-based features remain unobtrusive to players. ^{[1] [3]}

Overview

Big Time incorporates a cryptocurrency-based economy, allowing players to earn in-game currency through gameplay. This currency facilitates transactions such as item purchases and crafting enhancements. By prioritizing entertainment and minimizing the visibility of Web3 complexities, Big Time aims to appeal to a broad audience, including those unfamiliar with blockchain technologies.

Players can engage in individual or cooperative gameplay, undertaking quests, battling enemies, and exploring expansive worlds that span ancient mysteries and futuristic civilizations. The game offers a system for acquiring collectibles, which include cosmetic and utility items that enhance gameplay. These items can be earned in-game or traded on the Open Loot Marketplace, a platform supporting the exchange of player-generated content. ^{[1] [2]}

Economy

Personal Metaverse

Each player is provided with a Personal Metaverse, which includes a Starter Area accessible at any time. Players can personalize their space, invite friends, and expand their metaverse by attaching SPACE, a key customization feature. ^[9]

Hourglasses

Hourglasses are collectible items crafted by the Time Warden and serve as the primary means of acquiring $BIGTIME Tokens during gameplay.

• Acquisition: Hourglasses can be crafted via the Time Warden or purchased on the Open Loot Marketplace.
• Max Issuance and Rarity: Hourglasses come in ten rarity tiers, from Common to Unique. Higher rarity tiers generate more $BIGTIME Tokens.
• Token Generation: Players equipped with Hourglasses can earn $BIGTIME during gameplay. Token generation depends on Hourglass rarity, the number equipped, and the difficulty of in-game challenges.
• Equipping Multiple Hourglasses: Players can unlock up to five Hourglass slots using Time Crystals. Each slot requires a one-time unlock and is shared across all pocket watches.
• Active Time: Hourglasses have limited active durations and must be recharged through the Time Warden to continue generating tokens. ^[10]

Resources

The game economy relies on several key resources: ^[11]

• Time Crystals: A premium, non-cryptocurrency resource in Big Time. They can be used to facilitate various in-game actions and upgrades. ^[8]
• $BIGTIME Tokens
• Cosmetic Shards: In-game resources that all players can acquire and refine into Refined Cosmetic Shards, which are used to create cosmetic items. ^[7]
• Bonus Roll Chips: In-game resource used to enhance gameplay activities such as crafting and adventuring. These chips are non-tradable and primarily facilitate Bonus Roll actions. ^[6]
• Cosmetic Dust: An in-game, non-tradable currency used for specific gameplay functions. ^[5]

Cosmetic Collectibles

Cosmetic Collectibles allow players to enhance their visual appearance through customizable options like weapon and armor skins, titles, footsteps, music tracks, emotes, and animations.

• Types: Collectibles are categorized as Craftable or Non-Craftable.
• Purpose: These items provide aesthetic personalization, allowing players to showcase individuality and achievements. This economic structure integrates gameplay rewards, crafting, and tradeable assets, creating a dynamic and player-focused in-game economy. ^[12]

Tokenomics

Big Time Token ($BIGTIME)

The $BIGTIME Token serves as the core cryptocurrency for Big Time's in-game economy. Designed as a fair-launch token, it does not allocate any supply to the development team or investors. Players primarily acquire $BIGTIME through in-game drops, emphasizing a play-to-earn model. ^[4]

Allocation

The allocation of $BIGTIME Tokens is structured to prioritize player engagement and community development:

• Player Rewards: 60% of the total supply is designated for distribution through in-game rewards.
• Ecosystem and Treasury: 20% is allocated to support the ecosystem's sustainability and development.
• Community and Marketing: 20% is reserved for initiatives aimed at community growth and promotional activities. This distribution strategy is designed to incentivize gameplay while fostering the broader ecosystem and community involvement. ^[4]

Vesting

Token Utility

• Refining, Crafting, and Upgrading: Essential for performing these actions at the Forge and Armory.
• Speeding Up Crafting Timers: Can be used to accelerate the crafting process at the Forge or Armory.
• Prestige Portals: Required for accessing these special in-game features. ^[4]