FAQ

PixelPyro

What is PixelPyro?

A one-time collection of 2,026 animated pixel-art fireworks. Together they light up one show at the end of 2026.

When is the mint?

Not yet. First a short whitelist window, then the public mint, each 2,026 minutes long. Sign up and you'll hear the date first.

How much, and how many?

0.02026 ETH per Firework, the same for everyone. Whitelist wallets can mint up to 2, and anyone up to 5 in the public mint.

Which chain?

Fireworks live on Ethereum. Shells and the game run on Base, so playing stays cheap.

Do I need a Firework to play?

No. Anyone can play the Shells game for free. Fireworks give you Shells, and playing with your own Shells earns Sparks.

Can I watch the show again later?

Yes. The show streams live, and afterwards the full recording stays online to watch back.

Is it fair?

The order is locked with a provenance hash before the mint, the reveal uses Chainlink VRF, and every draw can be checked on-chain.

What happens after the show?

That's the end. Prizes can be claimed, and there is no roadmap or sequel.

The game

Do I need a Firework or Shells to play?

No. Anyone can play for free with Ghosts. Shells you own earn Sparks; free players get tickets for the weekly Gift Shell draw instead.

How long is a Round?

2,026 minutes, about 34 hours. There are 30 Rounds in one season, back to back, and the season ends right before the show.

What if I miss a Round?

Then that Round is gone. You can't catch up later, but the next Round starts right away.

How many Racks do I get?

1, plus 1 for every 10 Shells you hold when the Round starts, up to 3 Racks.

What happens to Sparks when I sell a Shell?

They stay with the Shell. If its previous owner already played it this Round, the new owner can play it from the next Round.

Signing in

How do I sign up?

Signing in the first time creates your account. Use a code we email you, or sign a message with your wallet. There are no passwords.

Is signing with my wallet safe?

Signing in is a free message, not a transaction: it costs nothing and moves nothing. PixelPyro will never ask for your seed phrase.

Can I use more than one wallet?

Yes. Link up to 5 wallets to one account and pick one main wallet for prizes and Gift Shells. Your Racks count the Shells in all of them.

One account for the site and the game?

Yes. You sign in at play.pixelpyro.xyz, and this site shows that you're signed in.

Fairness

How do I know the codes are fair?

Each code comes from a secret that is locked with a hash before the Round starts and published after it ends. Anyone can check the code against it.

Can I see how a Shell is doing?

Yes. Look up any Shell by its number to see its type, its Sparks, and whether it has already played this Round.

How the game works, step by step: How to play.