November 14, 2022
FIFA World Cup™ Block Explorer Sale
With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM less than a week away, it’s time to show your colors with exclusive FIFA World CupTM Block Explorers! There are a total of 12 FIFA World CupTM Shops in Upland – eight in Qatar and four in other cities – each with unique Block Explorers to collect!
There are two kinds of Block Explorers: Country Crest Block Explorers and Team Mug Block Explorers. Registration for this week’s FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Sale starts Tuesday, November 15 at 8 AM PT and ends on Saturday, November 19 at 8 AM PT. Players will need to travel to specific stores depending on which Block Explorer they want, and new sales with newly minted Block Explorers will launch every Saturday throughout the tournament.
It’s time wear your team’s colors and own your piece of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM in Upland! Check out the details below to be one of the first players with a fresh FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer.
FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Sale Details
Starting Tuesday, November 15, there will be a new FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Sale in all 12 shops every week. Each week’s sale starts with a registration period running from Tuesday through Saturday morning (Pacific Time). Later on Saturday, the Block Explorer Shops open and that week’s sale starts.
Here’s a schedule of the upcoming FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Sales:
To participate in one of the Block Explorer sales, players can register from anywhere inside Upland. However, to purchase a Block Explorer on Saturday, players need to travel to the shop where they registered.
Note: Travel to and from Qatar is free during FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. There are eight shops in the World Cup Village, but four other FIFA World CupTM Shops are located elsewhere.
FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Shop Details
There are two different kind of FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer Shops: Crest Block Explorer Shops and Mug Block Explorer Shops.
Crest Block Explorer Shops
The Crest Block Explorers are beautiful, classic collectibles that represent countries participating in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. There are eight Crest Block Explorer Shops all located in FIFA World CupTM Village in Qatar. Crest Block Explorers for 27 of the 32 participating countries are spread out among the eight shops based on tournament groups. For example, in the shop with Group A countries, players will find Crest Block Explorers for Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and Netherlands.
There are a total of 50 mints per Crest Block explorer spread out over each week. Each country’s Crest Block Explorer will be limited to 10 mints per week. That gives players five chances to grab a Crest Block Explorer!
Pre-registered players can buy a single item when it's their turn in the queue. If there's inventory left, the sale will be open for everyone – even players who already bought a Block Explorer. At that point, players will be able to buy additional items, with a cooldown period between purchases.
Check out the Crest Block Explorers and shop locations below and get ready to grab one for your favorite country!
Mug Block Explorer Shops
With a Mug Block Explorer, you’ll be starting every day in Upland with a fresh cup of FIFA World CupTM awesomeness. There are four Mug Block Explorer Shops, and all of them are outside FIFA World CupTM Village. Players will find Block Explorer Mugs for all 32 teams in all of the shops. Each mug has five mints per shop for each week’s sale.
The shops are located in Queens, Detroit, Rio de Janeiro, and Los Angeles. Check out the Mug Block Explorers and shop addresses below.
Traveling to Qatar
As mentioned above, players can travel to and from Qatar for free during the tournament. This makes it easier than ever to head to the FIFA World CupTM Village to get a Crest Block Explorer and participate in all the experiences coming to Upland!
Here’s a travel route guide to help you plan your (free) trip.
Steps to Buy a FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer
Here’s a brief, step-by-step guide to participate in the Block Explorer sales:
- Register for a sale by opening a FIFA World CupTM Shop and opting into registration (you can do this from anywhere inside Upland).
- On Saturday, travel to the shop and queue for the sale.
- Players will be notified when it’s their turn to make a purchase. At that point, they will need to be at the shop on the map to complete their purchase.
Free FIFA World CupTM Block Explorers
In addition to the Crest and Mug Block Explorers, there three FREE Block Explorers for players as a special way for everyone to get in on FIFA World CupTM hype!
New and existing players can choose any of the three block explorers: the Vuvuzela, Ball, or Drums.
These Block Explorers are openly available throughout the tournament. However, these items are not minted on the blockchain and are temporary items. After the FIFA World CupTM and the celebration is over, these items will be removed.
If players want to keep the free Block Explorers, they will need to complete various activities. Here is a chart showing the activities:
It’s important to note that even if players keep a free FIFA World CupTM Block Explorer, the item will not be minted on the blockchain – it will remain an unminted avatar.
Show Your Football Colors During FIFA World CupTM
With the world’s biggest football tournament coming once every four years, there is no better time to grab a Block Explorer for the country you’re cheering for! The next five weeks are going to be a frenzy of football, so be ready to own and show your colors with a Mug or Crest Block Explorer.