When people ask “Can you really earn from Web3 gaming?”, YGG Play is usually the first place I point them to. It’s not a magic money button, but it is one of the few systems that actually tries to reward real players instead of just wallets with big bags.
If you’re curious how someone like you or me can jump in, play, and slowly build an on-chain profile with and partner games, this is how I personally think about it.
Step 1: Start as a Community Member, Not Just a Hunter
Before you even touch a quest, start with the basics:
• Open the official YGG website
• Join the YGG Discord and follow @YieldGuildGames / #YGGPlay on X
Inside Discord you’ll see:
• New game announcements
• Quest / event schedules
• Scholarship or role applications
• Support channels if you’re stuck
I always tell people: don’t rush straight to “earn”. First understand how the guild talks, what games are active, and which roles fit your style. YGG is a community-first guild, and the people who take time to plug in usually get the best opportunities later.
Step 2: Choose Your Game – Don’t Try to Play Everything
YGG has touched a lot of Web3 titles over the years – things like Axie Infinity, Big Time, The Sandbox, Star Atlas, Guild of Guardians, and more.
You don’t need to master all of them. In fact, that’s the fastest way to burn out.
I’d do this instead:
• Pick 1–2 games that match your style (RPG, strategy, casual, etc.)
• Read the “How to Play” and “Quest” channels for those specific games
• Watch a few videos or guides from other YGG members
• Decide: “Do I genuinely enjoy this or am I just chasing rewards?”
Because here’s the truth: the quests, leaderboards, and long-term rewards are built for people who stick around, not people who spam logins for a week and disappear.
Step 3: Use YGG Play Quests Like a Roadmap, Not a Shortcut
This is where YGG Play itself becomes important.
On the platform, you’ll find structured quests for supported games. These aren’t random tasks — they’re designed to:
• Teach you game mechanics step by step
• Push you to reach certain levels or milestones
• Encourage you to actually play the game, not just click buttons
In return, you can earn things like:
• Game tokens
• Loot / in-game rewards
• Sometimes or allowlist access for future events
The more consistent you are, the stronger your “player history” becomes. Think of YGG Play as your gaming CV: it quietly records your effort so that when launchpads, special events, or new campaigns come, you’re not starting from zero.
Step 4: Scholarships – The “No Money, Just Time” Path
One of the things I still love about YGG is the scholarship mindset.
If you don’t have the budget to buy expensive NFTs or meta gear, you can:
• Apply for guild or partner scholarships
• Use guild-owned NFTs to play
• Share a percentage of your in-game earnings with the guild
You bring time, effort, and skill.
The guild brings assets, structure, and support.
For a lot of players (especially in regions where upfront costs are a real barrier), this model has been life-changing. It’s not effortless, and it’s not “free money”, but it is a legit way to enter Web3 gaming with almost zero initial capital.
Step 5: Where $YGG Fits In – Beyond Just Holding the Token
If you enjoy the ecosystem and want a deeper role than “just a player”, that’s where $YGG starts to matter more.
Depending on the current programs, holding or staking YGG can help with things like:
• Access to certain community vaults or events
• Extra weight in governance or voting
• Priority or boosted access in some campaigns
For me, I treat as my “membership layer” in the guild’s long-term story — not a get-rich-quick coin. If you decide to buy or stake it, always do that based on your own research and risk tolerance, not only because someone shilled it on your timeline.
Step 6: Tournaments, Leaderboards and “Sweat-Based” Rewards
YGG doesn’t just rely on passive farming. Over time, you’ll see:
• Seasonal tournaments
• Special leaderboard races
• Limited campaigns around big game updates
Rewards can include:
• Crypto payouts
• Rare NFTs
• Exclusive game items or early access passes
This is where skill and consistency really pay off. If you’re competitive by nature and like climbing ladders, these events can be a big part of your “earn” story inside the guild.
So… Can You Really “Play and Earn” With YGG Play?
Yes — but not in the lazy way people sometimes imagine.
You can:
• Start with zero NFTs through scholarships
• Build a track record via YGG Play quests
• Use tournaments and events to stack extra rewards
• Slowly decide if staking or holding $YGG makes sense for you
But all of this still sits inside crypto risk:
prices move, rewards change, games come and go, and nothing is guaranteed.
For me, the real value of #YGGPlay is this:
it gives players a structured, community-backed way to turn game time into something more — experience, connections, on-chain history, and yes, sometimes very real income.
If you go in with patience, curiosity, and realistic expectations, YGG isn’t just “how to earn from games”. It becomes a place where you grow as a Web3 gamer, not just as a wallet chasing the next airdrop. @Yield Guild Games
