Waifu Sweeper

Waifu Sweeper is a Web3 casual puzzle game developed by Raitomira and published by YGG Play, the publishing division of Yield Guild Games.

It was officially launched at the end of January 2026, following its announcement in December 2025 during Art Basel Miami. The game is based on the classic Minesweeper and adapts it to a Web3 environment with anime aesthetics and a skill-based model.

Genre and concept

Waifu Sweeper is a casual logic puzzle with gacha elements and anime-style character collection.

The system is directly inspired by the traditional Minesweeper format:

• The player reveals tiles on a board.
• Uses numerical clues to deduce hidden threats.
• Must avoid monsters or traps.
• Can find treasures and rewards.

Each session generates a new board. Progress depends on the player’s ability to interpret patterns and manage risk.

It does not focus on dominant randomness or pay-to-win mechanics. The design prioritizes decision-making.

 

Core mechanics

• Tile revelation through logic.
• Risk management in each turn.
• Binary decisions: advance or lose.
• Performance-based progression.
• Repeatable loop in short sessions.

The game follows a “Skill-to-Earn” approach, where outcomes depend mainly on the player’s ability.

Waifu and NFT system

The game features female anime characters known as waifus.

They serve functions that are:

• Aesthetic.
• Social.
• Collectible.

They do not alter the core board mechanics.

The system includes:

• Character gacha.
• NFTs available in the official shop.
• Spin bundles (example: “First Date”).
• Initial hero mint of approximately 6.9 USDT.
• Soulbound NFTs for special events.

Quests and rewards

Waifu Sweeper integrates into the YGG Play ecosystem through a mission system.

Some active quests include:

• The Dark Lord is Dust: Defeat the Dark Lord.
• First Date: Purchase a 3 Spin Bundle.

Players can earn Points (PTS), which are used within the platform to participate in Web3 token launches.

Rewards are linked to in-game performance.

Blockchain and access

Waifu Sweeper runs on Abstract Chain, a network designed for fast and low-cost transactions.

It can be played through:

• YGG Play (app.yggplay.fun)
• Abstract Portal

The system uses energy called “Potions,” which can be refilled through purchase if depleted.

Development team

The studio Raitomira is led by:

• Hun Pascal Park (experience at Blizzard and Tencent; worked on StarCraft II, Hearthstone, and PUBG Mobile).
• Karan Singh (also with experience at Tencent and mobile game development).

The project is published by YGG Play, with support from the Yield Guild Games network.

Launch and ecosystem

• Official announcement: December 2025 (Art Basel Miami).
• Live launch: late January 2026.
• Collaborations within the YGG Play ecosystem such as LOL Land and GigaChadBat.

Waifu Sweeper is part of a strategy focused on accessible Web3 games, combining familiar mechanics with blockchain infrastructure.