Blockpad

Blockpad is Pachinko's flagship game, a fast-paced, player-versus-player tile betting experience where winners take all. Every 60 seconds, one tile wins, and players who bet on it share the entire losing pool. Combined with the progressive Megablock jackpot and PACHI token rewards, Blockpad delivers high-stakes excitement with truly fair and verifiable outcomes.

Game Overview

Blockpad is a 5×5 grid betting game where players wager SOL on tiles numbered 0-24. Every 60 seconds, ORAO VRF (Verifiable Random Function) selects one winning tile using cryptographically secure randomness. Players who bet on that tile share 100% of all losing bets - proportional to their wager.

Core Specifications

Specification	Value
Grid Size	5×5 (25 tiles, numbered 0-24)
Round Duration	60 seconds
Minimum Bet	0.001 SOL (~$0.15 at $150/SOL)
Maximum Bet	No limit (balance-constrained)
Winning Probability	1/25 = 4% per tile
Winners	All bets on winning tile share the pool
Platform Fee	10% from the prize pool
Jackpot	Megablock (1/625 = 0.16% trigger chance)
Randomness	ORAO VRF (on-chain verifiable)

Why Blockpad?

Feature	Benefit
Winner-takes-all	Massive potential returns on winning bets
Fast rounds	60-second cycles for continuous action
Truly fair and verifiable	Every outcome verifiable on-chain
No house edge on wins	100% of losing bets go to winners
Progressive jackpot	Megablock accumulates until triggered
PACHI rewards	Bonus token prizes for winners

How to Play

Step 1: Deposit SOL

Fund your Unified Wallet with SOL. This single balance works across all Pachinko games.

Step 2: Understand the Grid

The Blockpad grid consists of 25 tiles arranged in a 5×5 layout:

Step 3: Place Your Bets

Action	Description	Notes
Click tile	Select tile for betting	Tile highlights when selected
Enter amount	Set your wager	Minimum 0.001 SOL
Multi-tile	Bet on multiple tiles	Spread risk across positions
Adjust	Modify or cancel bets	Free until round ends
Confirm	Lock in your bets	Automatic at round end

Betting Interface:

Step 4: Wait for VRF Draw

When the 60-second timer reaches zero:

ROUND END SEQUENCE
══════════════════

1. Betting closes
   └── No more bets accepted
   
2. VRF Request
   └── Server requests randomness from ORAO
   
3. ORAO Response (~1-2 seconds)
   └── 32-byte random seed published on-chain
   
4. Winner Calculation
   └── winning_tile = seed % 25
   
5. Results Display
   └── Winning tile highlighted
   └── Winners see their earnings
   
6. Payouts
   └── Instant to Unified Wallet
   └── PACHI bonuses distributed
   
7. New Round Begins
   └── Fresh 60-second timer starts

Step 5: Collect Winnings

Winnings are automatically credited to your Unified Wallet:

Winning Component	Description
SOL Winnings	Your share of losing bets
PACHI Bonus	Share of 3% prize pool allocation
Points	Earned based on bet volume

Prize Distribution

The Winner-Takes-All Model

Blockpad uses a pari-mutuel betting model where winners share the entire losing pool. There's no house edge on the winnings themselves, the platform fee is a separate deduction.

Mathematical Formula

Your Winnings = (Your Bet ÷ Total Bets on Winning Tile) × Total Losing Bets

Where:
- Total Losing Bets = Total Pool - Bets on Winning Tile

Detailed Example

Scenario: Round with 10 SOL total bets

Round Statistics:
─────────────────
Total Pool:           10.00 SOL
Winning Tile:         #7
Bets on Tile #7:       2.00 SOL
Bets on Other Tiles:   8.00 SOL (losing bets)

Your Position:
─────────────────
Your Bet on #7:        0.50 SOL
Your Share:            0.50 / 2.00 = 25%

Your Winnings:
─────────────────
SOL from Losers:       8.00 × 25% = 2.00 SOL
Your Original Bet:     0.50 SOL (returned)
Total Received:        2.50 SOL
Net Profit:            +1.50 SOL (+300%)

Payout Scenarios

Scenario	Your Bet	Others on Tile	Losing Pool	Your Return	Profit
Solo winner	0.1 SOL	0 SOL	5 SOL	5.1 SOL	+5000%
Small share	0.1 SOL	0.9 SOL	5 SOL	0.6 SOL	+500%
Even share	1 SOL	1 SOL	5 SOL	3.5 SOL	+250%
Crowded tile	0.1 SOL	4.9 SOL	5 SOL	0.2 SOL	+100%

Key Insight: The fewer players on your winning tile, the larger your share of the losing pool.

Platform Fee Structure

10% Platform Fee is deducted from each round's prize pool before winner payouts. This fee funds platform operations, rewards, and the progressive jackpot.

Fee Distribution

Allocation	Percentage	Purpose	Recipient
Treasury	3%	Platform revenue	Pachinko Treasury
Staking Rewards	2%	PACHI holder incentives	Stakers
Prize Pool	3%	Winner bonuses	Round winners
Megablock	2%	Progressive jackpot	Jackpot winner

If staking is not active, Treasury receives 5% instead of 3%.

Visual Fee Flow

Referral Commission Rates

Referrer Tier	Points Required	Commission	Example (10 SOL round)
No Referrer	-	0%	0 SOL
Tier 1	1,000	0.10%	0.01 SOL
Tier 2	2,500	0.25%	0.025 SOL
Tier 3	6,900	0.69%	0.069 SOL
Tier 4	10,000	1.00%	0.10 SOL

The Megablock Jackpot

The Megablock is Blockpad's progressive jackpot system, a growing prize pool that accumulates until one lucky player wins it all. Funded by 2% of every round, the Megablock can grow to substantial amounts before triggering.

Megablock Mechanics

Mechanic	Detail
Funding Source	2% of each round's platform fee
Accumulation	Grows continuously until triggered
Eligibility Conditions	50 rounds OR 100 SOL volume (whichever first)
Trigger Probability	1/625 = 0.16% per eligible round
Winner Selection	Random from active players in triggering round
Prize	Entire accumulated Megablock pool
Reset	Pool resets to 0 after payout

How the Megablock Works

Growth Example

Rounds	Avg Pool/Round	Accumulated	Probability Status
1-49	10 SOL	~10 SOL	Not yet eligible
50	10 SOL	~10.2 SOL	0.16% chance
100	10 SOL	~20.4 SOL	0.16% chance
300	10 SOL	~61 SOL	0.16% chance
625	10 SOL	~127 SOL	Expected trigger point

Winner Selection

When Megablock triggers:

1. VRF generates random number
2. All players who bet in that round are eligible
3. Winner selected weighted by bet amount
4. Entire pool transferred instantly

Note: You must be actively betting in the round when Megablock triggers to be eligible.

Betting Strategies

Blockpad offers multiple viable strategies depending on your risk tolerance, bankroll, and goals. Understanding expected value (EV) is key to long-term success.

Strategy 1: Conservative (Multi-Tile Coverage)

Spread small bets across 5-10 tiles to increase win frequency at the cost of smaller returns.

Attribute	Value
Tiles Covered	5-10
Bet Size	Small (0.001-0.01 SOL per tile)
Win Probability	20-40% per round
Expected Return	Lower variance, consistent small gains
Risk Level	Low
Best For	Bankroll preservation, point farming

Example: 10 tiles × 0.01 SOL = 0.1 SOL total
Win probability: 40%
Average return on win: ~1.5x (due to split pool)
Long-term EV: Slight loss due to fees, but high point accumulation

Strategy 2: Aggressive (Single Tile Focus)

Concentrate entire bet on 1-2 tiles for maximum potential return.

Attribute	Value
Tiles Covered	1-2
Bet Size	Large (0.1+ SOL)
Win Probability	4-8% per round
Expected Return	High variance, large wins when hit
Risk Level	High
Best For	Bankroll growth, jackpot hunting

Example: 1 tile × 1.0 SOL = 1.0 SOL total
Win probability: 4%
Potential return: If sole winner on tile, could be 10-25x+
Long-term EV: High variance, feast or famine

Strategy 3: Balanced (Strategic Clusters)

Medium bets on 3-5 tiles, often choosing "cold" tiles (recently un-hit).

Attribute	Value
Tiles Covered	3-5
Bet Size	Medium (0.02-0.05 SOL per tile)
Win Probability	12-20% per round
Expected Return	Moderate variance, decent returns
Risk Level	Medium
Best For	Most players, balanced approach

Strategy 4: Contrarian (Avoiding Crowds)

Bet on tiles with low current pool to maximize share if you win.

Attribute	Value
Tile Selection	Lowest-bet tiles on the board
Logic	Fewer competitors = larger share
Risk	Medium-High
Best For	Players watching the heat map

Example:
Tile #7 has 5 SOL in bets (crowded)
Tile #19 has 0.1 SOL in bets (empty)

If you bet 0.1 SOL and win:
- On #7: You get 0.1/5.1 = 2% of losing pool
- On #19: You get 0.1/0.2 = 50% of losing pool

Same probability, vastly different payout potential!

Strategy Comparison

Strategy	Win Rate	Avg Return	Variance	Points/Hour
Conservative	30%	1.3x	Low	High
Aggressive	4%	15x	Very High	Low
Balanced	15%	3x	Medium	Medium
Contrarian	4-10%	Variable	High	Medium

Live Game Statistics

The Blockpad interface provides comprehensive real-time data to inform your betting decisions.

Dashboard Elements

Stat	Description	Strategic Use
Round Timer	Countdown to next draw	Time your bets
Total Pool	All bets this round	Gauge potential winnings
Tile Distribution	SOL per tile (heat map)	Find empty tiles
Your Bets	Active positions	Track exposure
Recent Winners	Last 10 winning tiles	Pattern analysis (note: each round is independent)
Megablock Status	Current jackpot pool	Track jackpot growth
Players This Round	Active participants	Competition level
Your Stats	Win rate, P&L, points	Performance tracking

Heat Map Interpretation

Strategic insight: Green/Gray tiles offer better share ratios if you win, but same probability.

Round History

View historical data for analysis:

• Last 100 winning tiles
• Your personal win/loss history
• Average pool sizes by time of day
• Megablock trigger history

Truly Fair and Verifiable

Blockpad uses ORAO Network's VRF (Verifiable Random Function) to ensure every outcome is cryptographically fair and publicly verifiable. No one, not even the Pachinko team, can predict or manipulate results.

What is VRF?

VRF is a cryptographic primitive that produces random output with mathematical proof of correctness:

Property	Meaning
Random	Output is unpredictable before generation
Verifiable	Anyone can verify the output is correct
Unique	Same input always produces same output
Tamper-proof	Cannot be manipulated after request

ORAO VRF Integration

Winner Calculation

The winning tile is determined by a simple, verifiable formula:

winning_tile = VRF_seed % 25

Example:
VRF seed (hex): 0x7a3bf2e1...9c4d
VRF seed (int): 1234567890123456789
Calculation:    1234567890123456789 % 25 = 14
Winner:         Tile #14

How to Verify Any Round

1. Find the round on pachinko.fun history
2. Get the VRF transaction ID from round details
3. View on Solscan: https://solscan.io/tx/{TX_ID}
4. Locate the VRF response in transaction logs
5. Extract the seed (32-byte value)
6. Calculate: seed_as_integer % 25
7. Confirm it matches the declared winner

Security Guarantees

Guarantee	How It's Achieved
Unpredictable	VRF seed unknown until generated
Unbiased	Cryptographic randomness, not pseudo-random
Immutable	Published on-chain, cannot be changed
Decentralized	Multiple ORAO oracle nodes
Auditable	Full history available on Solana

Frequently Asked Questions

For common questions about Blockpad, see the FAQ → Blockpad section.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Blockchain	Solana
Program IDs (Devnet)	See Smart Contracts
Round Duration	60 seconds
Grid Size	5×5 (25 tiles)
Minimum Bet	0.001 SOL
Platform Fee	10% (from pool)
VRF Provider	ORAO Network
Megablock Trigger	1/625 chance

Pro Tips

Tip	Why It Works
Start small	Learn mechanics before scaling up
Watch the heat map	Avoid heavily-bet tiles for bigger shares
Don't chase losses	Set a budget and stick to it
Play during peak hours	Larger pools = bigger potential wins
Track your stats	Know your win rate before betting bigger

Related Pages

• Getting Started - New player setup
• Unified Wallet - Balance management
• Lotto - Pachinko Lottery
• Truly Fair and Verifiable - VRF verification