Dookey Dash Unleashes $1 Million in Prizes: A Bored Ape Yacht Club Phenomenon

2024-10-08, 08:16

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## [TL; DR] 
Yuga Labs in partnership with Faraway launched Dookey <a href="/price/dash-dash" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Dash</a> on 19 September.

The top ranked players on the Dookey Dash leaderboard will compete in a tournament where the winners will share $1 million.

Dookey Dash is available on iOS, Android as well as Windows PC and Mac.

## Introduction 
The number of gamers that demand super gaming experience has been rising over the years. Similarly, developers have also upped their efforts to create crypto games which are in high demand. The number of <a href="/web3" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">web3</a> games has been increasing over the years to meet the unique needs and preferences of the players. This write up focuses on Bored Yacht Club’s recent [launch of Dookey Dash](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-dookey-dash/600 "launch of Dookey Dash"): Unclogged.

## A New Web3 Game on the Market: The Rise of Dookey Dash
Yuga Labs, the creators of the Bored Ape game in collaboration with Faraway, recently announced the launch of Dookey Dash: Unclogged, a web3 racing game. Although earmarked for a global release the game is available in selected geographical areas. Launched on 19 September, Dookey Dash: Unclogged is a [free-to-play earn game](https://www.gate.io/blog/711/the-rise-of-play-to-earn-games "free-to-play earn game"). The game is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. At the moment, the players are competing to become participants in the end-of-season tournament where the winners will share $1 million worth of gaming prizes. Only players that have a high number of golden plungers will participate in the tournament. Golden plungers are earned by those on the weekly and seasonal leaderboards.

For context, golden plungers are [non-fungible tokens (NFTs)](https://www.gate.io/blog/148/what-is-nft-non-fungible-token "non-fungible tokens (NFTs)") that are used to determine the players who will participate in a tournament that will take place at the end of the season. In fact, the top 250 finalists on the season leaderboard will participate in the final competition. The gamers who will participate in the tournament stand a chance to get crypto rewards if they emerge victorious. Dookey Cash: unclogged will likely have quarter-yearly prize-packed tournaments.

It is important to know that Dookey Dash was initially released in 2023. However, only [MAYC](https://www.gate.io/nft/collection/19007/MAYC "MAYC") and [BAYC holders](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/what-is-bored-ape-yacht-club/143 "BAYC holders"), who became the Sewer Pass holders, were allowed to play the game. Sadly, that game was only played for two months, January and February. The game became very popular a few hours after its launch on 19 September as it has become one of the leading racing games on the App Store. Also, within the past weeks it was ranked number 35 on iOS.

## Getting a Share of $1 Million Prize Pool: How to Compete in Dookey Dash? 
As highlighted before, during every 90 days (gaming season) the players who get the highest playing scores will take part in a Dookey Dash: Unclogged competition. During the contest, those who will have the longest runs will win and share the price. However, the players who fail to participate in the tournament have a chance to win other blockchain prizes. For example, they can win boosts, coins and skins during weekly and seasonal competitions.

## Understanding Dookey Dash Gameplay Mechanics: How to play the game?
As previously highlighted, Dookey Dash is one of the leading [NFT games](https://www.gate.io/learn/articles/top-best-nft-games-blockchain-gaming/1309 "NFT games") playable on smartphones and personal computers. It is a runner game where the player avoids the sewer as much as possible in his/her capacity as a customizable monkey driver. The player should survive as long as possible in the sewers where he/she has to dodge different obstacles. At the same time, one has to hit certain objects to increase the score. When you are playing in a game mode you consume 1 Energy. Although every player starts with 12 Energy the number will increase as one plays the game. However, a player can buy the Energy using coins through in-app purchases.

Players can also use the Arcade mode where they complete some missions. For example, they can collect fragments in the sewers. As someone progresses with the game he/she can get stars which one uses to unlock new story chapters, cosmetics such as vehicles and new characters. Someone with the stars will be able to claim free coins if he/she passes through the Arcade Pass. However, someone can buy a premium battle pass for Arcade Mode for $2.99.

Another interesting feature of the Dookey Dash: Unclogged is the "creator mode. In fact, the crypto gaming interface enables gamers to upload 2D art or 3D models to create avatars, stickers, vehicles or any other playable in-game content. The players can sell these items on the Faraway Shop.

## Looking Ahead: Bored Yacht Club Vision
The main vision of Bored Yacht Club is to have a web3 game where every player has something to benefit from. For example, it caters for gamers who want to enjoy the gaming experience. Others will benefit from the in-game items they win while content creators can monetize their work and promote their brands. Of course, the players who aim to win gaming prizes may do so periodically.

## How to join the action in Dookey Dash
When someone wants to play Dookey Dash: Unclogged he/she should download the gaming application on Android and iOS via App Store or Play Store. Alternatively, one can download the Windows PC and Mac app from the links provided through the official website.

## Conclusion
Yuga Labs in collaboration with Faraway launched Dookey Dash on 19 September. Since that time the game has become very popular as many people are playing it. Already, Yuga Labs has unveiled $1 million for various prizes for the leading gamers. There will be a special tournament at the end of the season which will enable many players to win some prizes.

## FAQs About Dookey Dash
### Is Dookey Dash Free?
Dookey Dash is a free-to-play NFT game that is accessible on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac. Yuga Labs in collaboration with Faraway launched the new game version on 19 September 2024.
### How does Dookey Dash work?
The Dookey Dash players act like scooter drivers who control them to avoid obstacles in the sewers. The player should survive for a long time by dodging the obstacles and avoiding the sewer as much as possible.

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<div>Author: Mashell C., Gate.io Researcher
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