In Brief:
- Virtually Human Studio introduces a new mobile app, ZED Picks, allowing players to predict outcomes in virtual horse races.
- Integrated within the ZED Champions ecosystem, each digital horse showcases unique traits and performance history.
- Available in most U.S. states via Apple and Google app stores, though exclusions apply due to local sweepstakes laws.
Virtually Human Studio (VHS) has broadened its online offerings with the launch of ZED Picks, a new mobile application designed for virtual horse racing enthusiasts. ZED Picks is a prediction game that is part of the ZED Champions ecosystem, previously known as ZED RUN, which features a detailed world involving the breeding, training, and racing of digital horses.
Each horse in the ZED Champions ecosystem has distinct characteristics such as bloodline and racing stats which influence race outcomes. This integration allows players to engage deeply with the mechanics, offering a rich, game-based learning experience. Races in ZED Picks occur every 80 seconds, allowing for frequent engagement, with players selecting between two to four horses they believe will finish in the top four.
The CEO of VHS, Nir Efrat, emphasized the game’s appeal and strategic depth, stating, “ZED Picks is about meeting players where they are, on mobile, in short sessions, with real racing data powering every pick.” He further elaborated on the game’s simplicity and accessibility, explaining, “This is a natural evolution of the ZED ecosystem, expanding into accessible, prediction-based formats built for all people, from sports fans to game enthusiasts, to interact with web3 gameplay.”
Additionally, ZED Picks enriches player involvement through various incentives including daily bonuses, a referral program, and ongoing rewards, among which is the distribution of Zcoin, a social currency within the game. Another feature, Zcash, enables players to win tangible rewards, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Despite its widespread availability, ZED Picks is not accessible in several U.S. states, namely Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Washington. This limitation arises from the game’s classification as a sweepstakes-based skill game, which conflicts with local sweepstakes regulations in these areas.
ZED Picks offers sports enthusiasts and gamers alike an innovative platform to explore virtual horse racing, combining accessible web3 gaming with the thrill and strategy of race predictions.