FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the game.
Gameplay
What is the game?
The game (Number Challenge) is a skill-based onchain game where you place 18 numbers (1–999) into 18 slots in ascending order. Equal numbers may be placed consecutively. You always see both the current number and the next one. Your decisions—where to place each number, when to use power-ups, and how to handle traps—determine your outcome. Once placed, a number cannot be moved.
How do I win?
Fill all 18 slots in ascending order (equal numbers may be placed consecutively). You can also earn partial rewards for slots filled before the game ends.
When does the game end?
The game ends when a drawn number cannot be legally placed—i.e., no available slot preserves ascending order, and you have no power-ups left to change the outcome.
How do power-ups and traps work?
Power-ups are unlocked as you fill slots (up to 3 per game) and let you reroll, halve, swap, or otherwise adapt numbers. Traps are visible from the start; they activate when you place a number on them and trigger effects like rerolling nearby numbers or shifting tiles. Both are part of the strategy—see Power-ups and Traps.
Can I practice without paying?
Yes. Practice mode is fully off-chain: no gas, no transactions, no tokens. You can learn the mechanics and test strategies as many times as you want before playing for real.
How long can I play a game?
A game is valid for 24 hours after purchase. You must play and claim rewards within that period; otherwise, the game is no longer playable.
Token & economy
How do I enter a game?
Purchase a starterpack with USDC. Each pack defines an entry price and multiplier. The entry is distributed across buy-back and burn (~70%), referral program (~5%), and protocol revenue (~25–30%).
What is the NUMS token used for?
NUMS is the native asset: it is minted as rewards when you finish games, used for staking in the vault to participate in governance (you receive vNUMS), and traded on DEXs. Game entry is paid in USDC.
Where can I get NUMS?
You can earn NUMS by playing the game, buy or trade it on a DEX (e.g. Ekubo), or refer others to earn revenue (USDC to your Controller).
How are rewards paid?
Rewards in NUMS are claimed automatically when the game ends—no manual action needed. The amount depends on your score (slots filled) and the multiplier locked in at purchase. Once received, NUMS are free to use (stake, trade, hold).
Governance
How does staking work?
Stake NUMS in the vault to receive vNUMS (share of the vault). After staking, you must delegate your voting power—either to yourself (to vote directly) or to another address. vNUMS grants voting power over governance proposals, including game parameters, treasury spending, and protocol upgrades. There is no fee on deposits or withdrawals at launch, and no lock-up period—you can enter and exit freely. The DAO can vote to introduce a withdrawal fee in the future through a governance proposal.
How do I vote on proposals?
Your voting power is based on your vNUMS balance at the time a proposal is created. Stake NUMS first, then participate in proposals. Typical proposals include game parameters (burn %, game settings), treasury matters, fee changes, and protocol upgrades. Initial parameters: 5 min voting delay, 10 min voting period, 1 vNUMS threshold, 30% quorum.
What can be proposed?
Game parameter changes (burn %, game settings), treasury and protocol fund allocation, fee changes (vault withdrawal fees, swap fees), and protocol upgrades (contract upgrades, new features). Any action executable onchain through the Governor contract can be submitted as a proposal.
How does the treasury work?
The treasury holds protocol-owned assets (NUMS, USDC, LP tokens) and serves as the DAO's operational reserve. All fund movements require a passed governance proposal with a timelock delay. The treasury also owns a liquidity pool with a 5% swap fee, which generates ongoing revenue for the DAO.
Referrals
How do I refer a friend?
Share your unique referral link. This works only with the Cartridge Controller. When a player uses your link for the first time and lands on the website, the referral is saved in their browser. From then on, each purchase they make sends a percentage to you—transferred directly to your Controller account with no constraints. At protocol launch, the referral fee is 5%.
Do referral fees affect the player?
No. Referral fees are deducted from protocol revenue, so they have no impact on the player.
Can I refer myself?
No. Self-referral is not allowed.
Contracts
Where can I find contract addresses?
Contract addresses for Dojo World, Play, Setup, tokens (NUMS, vNUMS, Games), Governor, Treasury, Vault, and Faucet are listed on the Contracts page, with links to Voyager for each network (Sepolia; Starknet mainnet when available).