Jedi Spotlight: My Neighbor Alice

In this Jedi Spotlight edition, we had the privilege of speaking with Lenny Pettersson, the CEO of Antler Interactive, the studio behind My Neighbor Alice - one of the most popular web3 games around. He gave us a bit of background on the team, the progress of the game, the journey it’s been on, and the future plans in store.

We’ll split the spotlight into four sections, starting with the game introduction, moving on to the interview, and finally checking out gameplay reviews and our very own spotted.

Let’s get to it!

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Introducing My Neighbor Alice

My Neighbor Alice is a social online Web3 game with a focus on resource gathering, crafting, creative expression and socializing. One unique aspect of My Neighbor Alice is its community-driven approach, where players can own and govern parts of the island, interact with neighbors, perform exciting daily activities and earn rewards along the way.

As activities players are able to fish, farm, craft, explore around or earn and trade in-game assets.

The game takes place in the Lummelunda archipelago where players can explore and have fun across 6 different islands that are divided into different regions with their own theme and backstory.

Overall, the gameplay in My Neighbor Alice encourages exploration, creativity, and collaboration, and offers a fun and engaging experience for players.

Finally, My Neighbor Alice is anticipated to achieve great success and ready to cater to a vast audience of both Web2 and Web3 gamers based on the highly positive feedback from Season 1 players.

Interview 📰

Yoda: Hello, Lenny, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you and share more about Alice with our fellow Jedis.

Lenny: Hello Yoda, it's a pleasure to be here and meet you and the Jedis.

Yoda: Before we start with the juicer questions, can you give us a brief introduction to your team and your project for the very few of our readers who still haven’t heard of you?

Lenny: We are a team of both game and blockchain developers making a fully decentralized builder MMO 100% on the blockchain. We started on the project in Q4 2020 and have been in full development for more than a year and will continue to be so for some time still. My Neighbor Alice has been publicly shown in one pre alpha demo and two alpha seasons so far and there are more to come.

Yoda: Great stuff, I’m sure the players are excited more than ever!
Now, you were one of the first Web3 games to launch their token on Binance. Congrats on that! How was the experience and what doors has it opened for you?

Lenny: We from the game studio side were as blown away by the reception as everyone else at the time when it happened but it was also a completely different market then. Obviously it gave the project a lot of attention and we at the studio and everyone else involved in the project were very proud of winning the launchpool project of the year in 2021. With this comes a lot of expectations of course and we´re working hard to live up to them and deliver the best game possible for the Alice Foundation.

Yoda: That’s amazing! Can you guide us through your journey regarding what has happened within your team and with your game development during the last few years?

Lenny: Since then we´ve scaled up the team in all areas and have gone from a small team in March 2021 to over 60 full time employees as of today and we´re still adding key hires to strengthen the team.

Yoda: Wow, a lot has happened for you guys and it’s no wonder you’re among the few Web3 gaming projects still standing since the last bull run. Obviously, the Web3 gaming space has changed a lot since you first started. Do you still see yourself set to succeed? What will separate Alice from other projects as we see advanced games popping up now?

Lenny: I believe we are well prepared and positioned well. “Fun first” and gameplay has always been our focus and we see no problem mixing that with play-and-earn. What really stands out with My Neighbor Alice is that it is all on the blockchain, all game logic is on chain and every item in game is an NFT.

Yoda: You had a land sale in December. After so many projects doing land sales and becoming controversial, what drove you to it and how did it go?

Lenny: We did our first land sale as far back as May 2021 so it's really not a new initiative on our end. We had a land sale in December last year in sync with the launch of our Alpha Season 2 in order to bring more neighbors to the Lummelunda archipelago and test the game.

Yoda: Love to hear that. Also, when is My Neighbor Alice going to be publicly available? If there’s not a set date, maybe you can give us a ballpark figure?

Lenny: I can't reveal that just yet but what I can say is that we´ll continue with our Alpha Season model and gradually open it up for more and more players to test. Alpha Season 3 is set to go live later this year so stay tuned for more news.

Yoda: To play the game, I cannot wait. Finally, what are the next major milestones for you guys? What can the player base look forward to in 2023 and 2024?

Lenny: Next big milestone is Alpha Season 3 that's coming later this year. We´re also looking to bring more brand partnerships to My Neighbor Alice. As you might already know we've partnered up with global fashion and lifestyle brand, ELLE.

Yoda: Exciting! We’ll make sure to keep track of your progress and cheer you on along the way. Do you have any final thoughts you want to share with our readers before we move on to gameplay videos?

Lenny: It was an honor to be here and speak to your readers. For those who've followed and supported the project for a long time I´d like to send a massive thank you for the trust and patience in us trying to build the best game and experience possible. For those of you who just discovered My Neighbor Alice, warm welcome to the neighborhood!

Yoda: Thank you Lenny, it was a real pleasure having you as a guest. May the force be with you.

Gameplay Overview 🎮

Upon starting the game, MNA throws you into a thrilling situation where players find themselves on a dock. As the players explore the surroundings, the first NPC assigns the first quest - to meet Alice. This initial mission sets the stage for the adventure ahead and serves as a great introduction to the game's storyline.

Antler Interactive's expertise in game design isevident in the seamless 3D panning, zooming and navigation mechanics which create an effortless journey. Great attention is given to even the smallest details to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new players. The game feels easy and not overwhelming. As a result, MNA's onboarding experience for both the genre and blockchain gaming concept is seamless, making it effortless for players to dive right into the game.

Spotted! 🕵️

My Neighbor Alice was spotted globally at many events spreading news and meeting gamers all around the world since 2021.

Take a look at the recent reveals and initaitives!

Paris blockchain week March 2023

NFT Paris Feb 2023

PGCONNECT London Jan 2023

Token2049 Singapore Oct 2022

In conclusion, it has been a great pleasure to interview the team behind MNA. This revolutionary game is poised to provide an inclusive gaming environment where players can engage with each other, do activities, wander around and earn while having a good time regardless of the skill level.

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