Mythical Games shows gameplay for NFL Rivals blockchain game

Mythical Games has released its first gameplay video for NFL Rivals, a new blockchain-based mobile game from the makers of Blanko’s Block Party.

Mythical has a license from the NFL and NFLPA to create its football game on the blockchain. The teaser video shows early pre-alpha footage of 9 vs. 9, general manager game with arcade-like gameplay of NFL Rivals.

The game features cartoon-animated NFL players and exaggerated visual presentation, from big plays and celebrations to playful character proportions and visual effects.

Aside from the in-game action, the teaser shows a glimpse of the core game modes and options, including building an NFL dream team as a general manager. The game teaser also highlights the ability for players to own, collect and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of their favorite NFL stars.

NFL Rivals is set to launch in 2023 and will be available on mobile devices.

NFL Rivals integrates the Rarity League, an official NFL-licensed collection of unique, fan-inspired helmets, each featuring an NFT associated with the helmet that celebrates the teams and fan culture of the NFL.

Following the initial sale of Super Bowl LVI participant Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals helmets, Rarity League announces that helmets for the remaining 30 NFL teams will be available for sale beginning November 15th at RarityLeague.com. A total of 708 collectibles per tier will be available at the price of 0.14 ETH (Ethereum’s cryptocurrency) each.

Rarity League collectors will get unique benefits in NFL Rivals, including the exclusive rights to claim a guild, where they can recruit the best players to compete for their guilds for rewards. By claiming a guild, Rarity League holders receive enhanced rewards and prizes, including NFL player cards, in-game currency and resources.

Players who have Rarity League collectibles can also get in early to purchase NFL Rivals NFTs that can be used to build their NFL dream team. Holders also gain access to exclusive in-game tournaments that reward rare NFTs, items and resources. And all holders will have early access to the NFL Rivals private beta.

Collectors who purchase Rarity League collectibles within the first week of the November 15th release date will receive bonus rewards. By minting three helmets in a single release, one will receive a Rivals Reward Token. By minting five helmets in a single release, one will receive an additional reward token.

Rewards Tokens will be sent to the collector’s wallet before the end of November. Each Rivals Reward Token acts as a voucher to redeem a Founder’s Edition Player Card. Each player card is guaranteed to be rare, and all will be playable in NFL Rivals. The offer is only good until 21 November.