Is Gem Fighter free to play?

Yes — Gem Fighter is entirely free to play on Epic Games Store. You can download and play without buying anything.

Do I need crypto, NFTs, or a wallet to play?

No. A crypto wallet is optional. You can play Gem Fighter with a standard account and never touch blockchain features if you don’t want to.

What kind of game is Gem Fighter?

Gem Fighter is a retro-inspired space shooter with procedurally generated runs — dodge, blast, survive, and push for higher scores across ever-changing dimensions.

Is Gem Fighter single-player?

Yes. Gem Fighter is a single-player arcade shooter where you compete via global leaderboards.

How do leaderboards and seasons work?

Gem Fighter runs a monthly global leaderboard. Your score across the month determines your rank. At the end of each month, the leaderboard resets and a new month begins.

How do Play-to-Earn rewards work?

Rewards are tied to your monthly leaderboard performance. Top ranks can earn $HODL token prizes (and, for certain placements, NFT prizes) based on that month’s published prize rules.

A wallet is required to receive on-chain rewards — but no wallet is required to play.
Crypto rewards can fluctuate in value and may have tax implications depending on your region.

Do NFTs make the game “pay-to-win”?

Gem Fighter is built to be skill-first and fully playable without NFTs. However, NFTs are optional upgrades that can provide in-game stat boosts and may improve reward potential.

If you want the pure arcade experience, you can play without NFTs. If you want additional power and customization, NFTs add another layer of strategy.

Do I need a separate account to play?

Yes. You’ll create (or sign into) a Gem Fighter account in-game (username/password). Wallet linking is optional.

Blockchain & wallet disclosures

How is blockchain, NFT, or cryptocurrency used in this product?

Gem Fighter uses blockchain in a read-only way. If you link a wallet to your account, the game reads which Gem Fighter NFTs the wallet owns — these are shown in your in-game inventory and can be equipped.

What utility does this bring to the product?

Blockchain verification allows players to own and use eligible items they hold (via NFT ownership), adding personalization and optional gameplay enhancements.

Does this product require me to connect an external wallet? What wallets does this product support?

No — a wallet is not required to play. Wallet features are optional and enabled only if you link one in-game.
Supported wallets: any wallet that supports WalletConnect and BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
Important: once a wallet is linked, it’s permanent and can’t be changed or removed from the account.

Can I use the product without interacting or engaging with blockchain, NFT, or cryptocurrency?

Yes. You can play Gem Fighter as a traditional game without linking a wallet or using any blockchain features.

What chain does this product use? Is the chain proof-of-work or proof-of-stake?

Gem Fighter uses BNB Smart Chain (BSC), which uses a Proof-of-Stake Authority (PoSA) consensus mechanism.

Does this product have a marketplace? What can I do with the things that I earn (or purchase)?

Gem Fighter does not process NFT buying/selling inside the Epic checkout flow. Any minting/trading happens via external blockchain platforms outside Epic’s payment system.
If you choose to participate, NFTs can be traded on compatible third-party marketplaces that support the chain.

Payments & refunds

Are there in-app purchases within the gameplay? How are payments processed?

Gem Fighter does not directly process in-game purchases. Blockchain-related purchases (like NFTs) occur externally via smart contracts and wallets, outside the Epic Games Store payment flow.

Are purchases refundable?

Blockchain transactions are generally non-refundable due to the nature of on-chain transactions.

Why does the rating mention “Cash Rewards” / “Random Items”?

Gem Fighter includes cash-style rewards via leaderboard prizes and optional NFT mechanics. NFT attributes/mint outcomes can be randomized, which may contribute to “random items” labeling depending on region/rating authority.
You can still play without purchasing anything.

Tech & support

Can I adjust graphics and audio?

Yes. Gem Fighter is built to run on a wide range of systems, and you can adjust graphics and audio settings to match your device and preference.

Where can I get help or report an issue?

Use the official Support resources linked from your product page / official site, and contact the publisher for wallet/NFT/reward issues.

Why might Gem Fighter be unavailable in my country?

Epic blocks blockchain-technology products for users in China and South Korea.