Just in time for Wimbledon, Web3 platform has launched Sweet Flappy Racquet, the latest title in its SCOR on Sweet mini-app ecosystem. It allows fans to take control of animated tennis pros and compete for real rewards. The game is now available on Telegram, web and mobile and combines arcade-style action with the power of athletes and digital advantages.
Key Takeaways
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The Sweet’s Flappy Racquet mini-game will launch during Wimbledon, adding tennis-themed arcade fun to the hustle and bustle of the tournament.
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It features animated versions of top players including Aryna Sabalenka, Nick Kyrgios, Naomi Osaka and others, each with unique power-ups.
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Players collect gems, which can be converted into $SCOR tokens Once live, redeemable for rewards such as signed equipment and meet-and-greets.
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Built-in partnership with Winners Alliance to increase athlete visibility and deliver new digital engagement for fans.
From the court to your screen
Inspired by the viral Flappy Bird, Flappy Racquet swaps birds for rackets as players navigate their way through obstacles using professional tennis avatars. The simple, addictive gameplay challenges players to keep moving while collecting gems tied to achievements and real rewards.
The roster includes stars like Aryna Sabalenka, 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and Nick Kyrgios, known for his showmanship on grass. Each avatar brings special in-game benefits when owned by a user, making who you play as part of your strategy.
Source: Sweet & Winners Alliance
The launch, timed to Wimbledon, gives fans a new way to stay connected to the tournament (and their favorite players) even when they’re not on the court.
Additionally, once live, gems earned in-game can be converted into $SCOR tokens, unlocking access to Sweet’s marketplace of rewards, upgrades, and collectibles.
Players can play Flappy Racquet via SCOR on Zoetin addition to other games and features related to upcoming athlete activations.
Real rewards, real players
The game is supported by Winners Alliancea global platform representing group commercial rights for athletes and working with organizations such as the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). Their partnership with Sweet opens up new ways for players to benefit from their likeness, and for fans to interact with them in meaningful ways.
“Our mission has always been to put athletes first, and this partnership helps us create new value for players and fans alike,” said Manny Redruello, VP Games at Winners Alliance. He noted that SCOR is designed to “celebrate the individual talents of the world’s best tennis players” while encouraging new visibility and opportunities in the sport.
Sweet CEO Tom Mizzone echoed that sentiment and spelled it out Flappy racket as “a mix of nostalgia, athlete IP and real rewards.” He added: “Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fan or just someone who enjoys a good challenge, this one will get you.”
Sweet’s broader approach is all about building connections between fans and athletes, not just through likes or followers, but through gameplay, rewards and unique experiences.