The Iconic 90s Game Gets a Blockchain Makeover – And Players can claim a free limited-edition GDC Beamable POG
San Francisco – March 19, 2025 – Dust off your slammers and get ready to flip – POGs are back and they’re bigger than ever. Beamable and POG are bringing the legendary 90s game phenomenon into the future with POG Battle, an on-chain gaming revolution that blends classic fun with the power of blockchain.
Revealed at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025, POG Battle is already gaining a following, proving just how impactful Beamable’s technology is in the Web3 space. Since launching in beta, POG Battle has exploded in popularity with over 250,000 games played and $1.2 billion worth of POGs used in battles.
Powering POG Battle
Originating in the 90s, POGs were a schoolyard craze – a simple yet addictive game played with collectible cardboard discs and slammers. Now, POG Battle is making a modern comeback with a fully on-chain gaming experience built by Beamable using the POG Arcade infrastructure. With Beamable’s tech, players get seamless, real-time gameplay, true ownership of their digital POGs, and a frictionless Web3 experience. This partnership proves that old-school fun and new-school innovation can go hand in hand.
With Beamable’s tech, POG Battle delivers:
- Seamless, real-time gameplay
- True digital ownership of POGs
- A frictionless Web3 experience – no complex wallets or onboarding
POG Battle is also integrated into Beamable’s Quest platform, bringing even more opportunities for players to play, earn and engage. Players can claim a free limited-edition GDC Beamable POG via the Launchpad, use it immediately in-game, and enjoy daily rewards inside the POG hub. Sign ups are open now at hub.pogdigital.com and launchpad.pogdigital.com.
Optimizing the POG Economy and Future Roadmap
To ensure long-term sustainability, POG and Beamable are optimizing POG Battle’s economy, adjusting how POGs are earned and used in Play for Coins. This includes a POG burn event to stabilize the in-game economy before the full arcade launch.
Looking ahead, Beamable and POG are exploring seasonal tournaments, expanded in-game content, and deeper blockchain integrations to keep the POG ecosystem engaging for new and returning players alike.
About Beamable
Beamable is an open, extensible game server platform that lets you create online games and virtual worlds in minutes. Rapidly add player auth, analytics, social, commerce, inventory, content management, meta-game features, GenAI, Web3 capabilities, and more to any game project. Prototype in minutes using integrations with Unity and Unreal Engine, and scale to millions of players. Led by a team of game-industry and software veterans, Beamable is based in the Boston area and has raised $21M from investors including BITKRAFT, Arca, Advancit Capital, 2Punks, Solana Foundation, P2 Ventures, Permit Ventures, GrandBanks Capital, Scytale Digital and defy.vc. Learn more at: https://beamable.com.
About POG®
POG, The Game You Collect, was the first game and collectible sold as trading cards. With over 200 Million Collectors and 10 Billion Collectibles Sold. POG discs feature artwork from POGMAN™, the brand’s legendary mascot, as well as more than 100 licensed brands like Disney Pocahontas, Lion King, Toy Story, Star Wars, Barbie, Smurf, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Power Rangers, POKEMON, NHL and more. POG is pioneering Web3 gaming by reimagining the classic POG Experience for the digital age. Through innovative gameplay, collectibles, and ownership mechanics, POG is bringing the excitement of collecting to a new generation of POGGERS. For more information, visit pogdigital.com.
