# Stumble Upon Rumble: A Competitive and Social Fighting Experience

Stumble Upon Rumble is an arcade fighting game that focuses on a completely fair competition, leaving aside microtransactions and Pay-to-Win systems. This multiplayer title, available for both desktop (Windows, MacOS) and mobile devices (iOS, Android), brings together up to 30 players on servers where they can face off, watch other players, and enjoy a balanced fighting experience. Next, we will explore how the game manages to offer combat based solely on player skill, the mechanics behind its gameplay, and the social and PvP betting options.

A Fair and Skill-Based Competition

Unlike games that rely on power-ups or character progression, Stumble Upon Rumble focuses on a gameplay system entirely based on skills, where there are no obtainable upgrades or advantages. Inspired by classics like Zelda and Punch-Out!!, the game ensures that the player who masters the attacks and movement will emerge victorious, without depending on luck. The goal is to return to a pure gaming experience, where each victory truly represents being the best in the ring.

Game Mechanics: Easy to Learn, Hard to Master

The game offers accessible but difficult-to-master mechanics, focused on two types of actions: movement and attack.

Movement: Players can move in eight directions (up, down, left, right, and diagonals), allowing them to create unique movement patterns to outsmart their opponents.

Attack: the game offers three attack mechanics: punch, kick, and block, following a rock-paper-scissors dynamic:

• Punch: fast but can be blocked, leaving the attacker vulnerable.

• Kick: breaks through the enemy's block, but is slower and can be countered with a punch.

• Block: stuns the attacker if they attempt a punch, but is vulnerable to kicks.

These mechanics allow for strategic gameplay where players must anticipate and react to their opponents' moves.

Social Aspect and PvP Betting

In addition to direct competition, Stumble Upon Rumble encourages player interaction by including a main fighting arena. Here, participants can watch ongoing fights and chat while waiting for their turn in the combat queue.

The betting system also adds an extra level of competition and excitement, as they are

The same fighters who bet before the fight, and the winner takes the reward in FTM tokens from the Fantom blockchain. This dynamic not only increases the incentive for the fighters, but also raises the tension in the arena, highlighting the skill and strategy of each fight.

Main Gameplay Loop and Practice Rings

Players start each session in the living room, where they can chat and explore the space. When ready to fight, they can join the queue to access the main ring, where the winner can face new opponents and maintain a winning streak. In response to beta player requests, practice rings were added in the living room, where players can train and compete while waiting for their turn in the main arena.

Conclusion

Stumble Upon Rumble offers a pure and competitive fighting experience where each battle depends solely on the player's skill. By integrating PvP betting, social spaces, and practice rings, the game provides an enriched social dynamic that keeps players engaged. This focus on fairness and social interaction makes it an ideal choice for those seeking authentic competition without artificial advantages.