Wheels Arcade Events
The Wilders hit the road to showcase the first playable experience within Wiami, the Midnight in Wiami racing experience.
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The Wilders hit the road to showcase the first playable experience within Wiami, the Midnight in Wiami racing experience.
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August - September, 2024
Wheels Arcade consisted of four weeks of intense qualifiers, where racers competed fiercely to secure their spots in the final stages. After weeks of skill and dedication, the top 16 racers have emerged, ready to face off in the ultimate showdown.
Dates: 08/05/24 - 08/11/24 (Times reset on Sunday Night at Midnight Pacific Time)
Week 2: Thunderfall Haven
Dates: 08/12/24 - 08/18/24 (Times reset on Sunday Night at Midnight Pacific Time)
Dates: 08/19/24 - 08/25/24 (Times reset on Sunday Night at Midnight Pacific Time)
Dates: 08/26/24 - 09/01/24 (Times reset on Sunday Night at Midnight Pacific Time)
📌 NOTE: Nine Lives will not be a qualifying track!
The Wheels Arcade Finals will take place over two days of thrilling action, featuring a hot lap qualifier on Thursday, 19th September, followed by group-based 1:1 quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals on Friday, 20th September.
The event begins with a 30-minute Hot Lap Qualification session, where competitors will race against the clock to post their fastest lap. The fastest lap time will determine the seeding for the quarterfinals and server selection for each race.
Seed 1: Fastest lap time
Seed 2: 2nd fastest lap time
Seed 3: 3rd fastest lap time
Seed 4: 4th fastest lap time
Seed 5: 5th fastest lap time
Seed 6: 6th fastest lap time
Seed 7: 7th fastest lap time
Seed 8: 8th fastest lap time
Seed 9: 9th fastest lap time
Seed 10: 10th fastest lap time
Seed 11: 11th fastest lap time
Seed 12: 12th fastest lap time
Seed 13: 13th fastest lap time
Seed 14: 14th fastest lap time
Seed 15: 15th fastest lap time
Seed 16: 16th fastest lap time
Seeds will then determine the groupings and region selections for the Group Stages.
Day 2: Friday, 20th September – The Final Event
The top 16 competitors will be divided into four groups of four, with three races in each group on three tracks randomly selected by the Community Studio team.
The 1st and 2nd choices cannot be in the same region, and the same applies to the 2nd and 3rd, as well as the 3rd and 4th choices. However, if multiple racers select the same region in consecutive rounds, the highest-ranked seed will have priority in server selection.
For example, if the selections are EU, US, US, US, the races would alternate as EU, US, and then back to EU for the third race, instead of repeating US.
Race 1: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 1
Race 2: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 8
Race 3: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 9
Race 1: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 2
Race 2: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 7
Race 3: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 10
Race 1: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 3
Race 2: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 6
Race 3: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 11
Race 1: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 4
Race 2: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 5
Race 3: All 4 seeds race together Server chosen by Seed 12
Points will be awarded based on race results:
9 points for 1st place
6 points for 2nd place
3 points for 3rd place
1 point for 4th place
Based on the point totals, the top 2 racers from each group will move into the quarterfinals.
Racers will be reseeded based on the total points earned in the group stages. Any ties will be resolved according to seeding in the group stage. There will be up to 5 races on 5 tracks randomly selected by the Community Studio team. Server selection will alternate and be chosen in order of seed (higher rank chooses first).
Best out of 5 races
Server selection in order of rank
Random selection by team if tied
In the semifinals, racers will face off in up to 5 races on 5 tracks randomly selected by the Community Studio team. Server selection will alternate and be chosen in order of seed (higher rank chooses first).
Best out of 5 races
Server selection in order of rank
Random selection by team if tied
The grand finale will consist of up to 5 races on 5 tracks randomly selected by the Community Studio team, with the best racer across all five races being crowned the champion. Server selection will alternate and be chosen in order of seed (higher rank chooses first).
Best out of 5 races
Server selection by rank
Random selection by team if tied
The $WILD prizes distributed are based on final placements:
1st place: 6,000 (40%)
2nd place: 3,750 (25%)
3rd place: 3,000 (20%)
4th place: 1,500 (10%)
5th-8th places: 262.5 (1.75% each)
9th-16th places: 64.2 (0.428% each)
Map and Race Track Selection
Race tracks for each stage will be randomly selected using a wheel spinner by the Community Studio team. Tracks included for the final event are:
Lunar Lane
Sea Side
Underground
Meridian Surge
Twilight Horizon
Phantom Trail
To ensure fair competition, certain tracks have been excluded because they contain elements such as obstacles or collisions that could unfairly influence the outcome of the race.
The runners-up from the semifinals will face off in a 1v1 race to determine the third-place finisher. This race may take place either before or after the finals.
In the event of a tie during any stage, a 1v1 race will be held to determine the winner.
Get ready for two days of adrenaline-filled racing as the best drivers compete for the title in the Wheel Arcade Finals!
May 31st, 2024
Following the tremendous success of Wheels Arcade NYC, Wilder World launched its first virtual Wheels Arcade racing competition in May 2024. This virtual tournament brought the thrill of Midnight in Wiami racing to enthusiasts worldwide, offering an impressive 100,000 $WILD in prizes. The competition featured four weekly qualifying rounds, each presenting racers with the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the grand IRL finale at Wheels Arcade Austin.
The virtual event was structured to maintain high levels of excitement and competition. Racers competed on different tracks each week, including Seaside, Lunar Lane, Meridian Surge, and Underground. Each weekly round awarded the fastest lap time with a qualifying seat for the Austin final, with flights and accommodations covered. If a racer had already qualified, the qualifying seat was passed to the next fastest competitor. The prize structure was extensive, with 11,000 $WILD distributed among the top 50 racers weekly.
On May 31st, 2024, the grand finale was held at Dada Lab in Austin, located at 2008 Alexander Ave. It was a spectacular event that transformed the space into a vibrant racing ground. The atmosphere was electric as racers from around the globe gathered to compete in this adrenaline-fueled climax of the Wheels Arcade series. The event featured high-speed action and cutting-edge technology, with the Wilder Nation uniting in their passion for racing.
Racers competed in an open qualifying round at the finale, with the top 16 lap times advancing to a playoff bracket. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals were fiercely contested, culminating in an intense battle among the top racers. The semi-finalists included the four virtual weekly qualifying winners: Castor Troy, MitchAimz, Ash_Carrera, and Rush.
In a thrilling conclusion, Rush emerged victorious, blazing through the tracks to claim first place and the grand prize of 30,000 $WILD. MitchAimz secured second place with a prize of 15,000 $WILD, while AshCarrera took third place, earning 5,000 $WILD. The event celebrated not only the winners but also the spirit of competition and community that defines the Wilder Nation.
Wheels Arcade Austin was a resounding success, marking another milestone in the series of IRL racing events. The Wilder Nation salutes all participants and champions, celebrating their achievements and the vibrant community that continues to drive Wilder World forward.
April 5th, 2024
On Friday, April 5th, we celebrated a significant milestone with the launch of our inaugural Wheels Arcade event. Held at Manhattan's OS NYC at 50 Bowery, the venue was transformed into a high-octane battleground for an exclusive, adrenaline-pumping racing event.
This eagerly anticipated gathering attracted gamers and crypto enthusiasts alike, all competing for a staggering 20,000 $WILD prize pool. From 12 pm to 4 pm, participants engaged in intense racing using over 30 PCs and two advanced racing simulators.
The event featured several key highlights, including limited edition free Wilder Merchandise such as Wilder Hoodies, available to attendees. The first 200 players to arrive received 100 $WILD just for walking through the door. Competitors raced across four digital tracks, with 16,000 $WILD awarded for the fastest lap time and 4,000 $WILD awarded for the most multiplayer race wins.
Huge congratulations go to Sharky for taking the grand prize with the fastest lap time and to Dizzy for securing second place with the most wins. Wheels Arcade NYC offered more than just racing; it was a celebration of gaming, competition, and community. The Wilders salute an event well-executed.
