GFAL releases beta version of Diamond Dreams, a match-3 game that includes optional Web3 features
The game will be launched in beta on 18th March. GFAL, or Games for a Living, said Diamond Dreams combines advanced craftsmanship, immersive story-telling, and sharp visuals in order to create the most luxurious gaming experience ever created. Each move on the board is a creative journey that allows players to create a collection of jewelry pieces. The pieces are displayed at The Gallery, an interactive social space that reflects a player’s increasing prestige within the game world. The $3.2m seed funding round is in addition to the $4.4m capital GFAL has raised since the launch of the $GFAL token in Q1 2023. The market cap is $52 million. His record-setting NFT sale, combined with his deep expertise in the world of luxury, sparked the idea to transform a classic match-3 game into a refined, luxe experience.”
Gascons said Web3 integration is pivotal in the game because it enables fast, high-value transactions directly between players–a feature that traditional payment methods simply can’t match. This player-to-player payment system is at the heart of the deluxe economic model, allowing for significant, seamless transfers of ownership of exclusive digital collectibles.
GFAL’s Diamond Dreams has optional Web3 features.
This blend of match-3 gameplay and next-generation graphics marks a change in mobile gaming. This game uses ray-tracing, which is a rare technology in mobile games. This technology allows light to reflect naturally off every gemstone and metallic surface, giving the game a level of realism that rivals high-end PC and console graphics.
Sensational Visuals by a Master of Digital Craftsmanship
Diamond Dreams aims for realistic beauty in its imagery.
What makes Diamond Dreams such a visual masterpiece are the artists who created it. Javier Leon is an Emmy-nominated artist who has worked on The Crown as well as with luxury brands. He approaches each digital creation with the precision of a master jeweler, ensuring that every facet, engraving and reflection mirrors the craftsmanship of real-world luxury jewelry.
Leon approaches each digital creation with the precision of a master jeweler, ensuring that every facet, engraving, and reflection mirrors the craftsmanship of real-world luxury jewelry.
The result is an experience that feels tangible, where every gem sparkles with glassy translucence, every metallic setting gleams with polish, and even the game’s smallest jewels reflect light in ways that mimic how luxury brands like Tiffany & Co. showcase their finest creations.
GFAL said that, at its core, Diamond Dreams stands out for three key reasons: its novel approach to digital ownership, unparalleled visual craftsmanship, and strategic depth with innovative puzzle design.
The game’s approach to digital ownership is more than a feature, it’s a fundamental part of its identity. The game’s approach to digital ownership is more than a feature, it’s a fundamental part of its identity. Each piece has its own weight and significance. This makes collections feel more authentic and personal. However, ownership and web-3 features are optional, ensuring the experience remains accessible to all players, regardless of their familiarity with blockchain technology.
What truly makes ownership meaningful in Diamond Dreams is its Fusion Mechanics, a system inspired by the luxury principle of scarcity. Like a jeweler creating a one-of-a kind piece, players have the option to combine collectibles to create new and rarer items. Diamond Dreams by GFAL offers players digital ownership.
This is a deliberate mechanic that ensures the long-term value of the game economy. The game’s philosophy is based on scarcity. Rarer items are coveted and their limited availability drives meaningful trading, enhancing the player’s status. This system transforms crafting into a strategic and exclusive process, where every decision carries weight, and every creation tells a story of value and progression.
But GFAL said that Diamond Dreams isn’t just about ownership, it’s about the emotional connection to the creation itself. Leon’s artistic talent doesn’t only shape the visuals, it also defines the emotional connection the players have to the jewelry that they create. This satisfaction gives players a feeling of pride and ownership when they see their designs come to life. It’s this attention to emotional detail that transforms Diamond Dreams from just another puzzle game into an experience where creation feels meaningful and personal.
Finally, the game introduces a fresh take on match-3 mechanics with the introduction of the Golden Booster, a feature that enhances strategic gameplay by rewarding skillful moves with upgraded power-ups. Players can build up a powerful Golden Booster by matching and creating boosters such as rockets, stars, bombs and butterflies. Golden Stars can eliminate more than one gem color at once. Golden Bombs have a greater explosion force. This system rewards players for planning and maximizing the potential of every move, rather than depending solely on chance. Diamond Dreams is a casual puzzle game that offers a challenge to seasoned puzzle fans who love strategic depth. The game allows players to trade, display, and keep their most valuable collectibles. This ensures that the time and creative effort invested in the app will have a lasting value. However, the game is designed to be accessible to all players, with Web3 features seamlessly integrated rather than a requirement for enjoyment.
Players eager to experience Diamond Dreams ahead of its full launch can join the waitlist for early access beginning March 18. Beta participants will get a first look at the game’s mechanics, engage in early gameplay events, and help shape the final product through their feedback.
With its blend of luxury aesthetics, strategic gameplay, and cutting-edge technology, Diamond Dreams is poised to redefine the match-3 experience, appealing not only to puzzle fans but also to those who appreciate artistry and innovation in gaming.
GFAL is a video game development and publishing startup redefining the gaming landscape by blending luxury with video games. The leaders include Manel Sort, former first vice president at Activision Blizzard King; Trip Hawkins, former CEO of both Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate; Emmy Award Nominee Javier Leon as art director; Christian Gascons; and Marc Tormo, both with backgrounds at Blizzard Entertainment.
The company has 17 employees.
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