New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is using Web3 gaming and NFT ($0.00) rewards to encourage visitors to explore the world of art history. The new game, called Art Links, invites players to identify common threads and connections between more than 140 works of art from The Met’s collection, with new challenges to be released weekly.
It is built on Coinbase’s Base blockchain in collaboration with start-up TR Labs. In the game, players must create a chain consisting of seven artworks and six connections. They have four attempts to complete each chain.
The game offers multiple types of potential connections, such as the artistic movement the work was part of or the materials used. For example, a player could establish a link by correctly identifying that two pieces were physically made from the same materials or were part of the “cubist” movement.
Players can also connect artworks through “emojis,” shared signs, and symbols. Upon successfully finding art-based connections—or “chains”—between works, players can then claim free NFT badges and earn achievements.
Players who earn these achievements can unlock real-life rewards, such as discounts at The Met Store or private, curator-led in-person tours. Art Links also includes built-in learning moments, available via clickable icons, so users can brush up on their their art history knowledge.
The game is available now on
