South Lake Tahoe is Coming To Upland!

Upland is excited to announce the next step in its evolutionary journey: the launch of South Lake Tahoe, our first-ever city accessible solely by car. This groundbreaking development introduces a new dimension to the Upland metaverse, emphasizing the importance of location-based strategy and car transportation within our digital world!

Tahoe Launchpad Properties

As we gear up for the grand opening of South Lake Tahoe, players who wish to participate are required to send their cars to specific launchpad properties. These sites are essential for the city's initial access, serving as the only parking spots for players' vehicles until they acquire their own property within the city. The designated launchpad properties for South Lake Tahoe are:

• 835 Sonoma Ave, Al Tahoe
• 1038 Echo Rd, Pioneer Ski Run
• 1423 Rancho Way, Glenwood

These properties will open up to travel in the next 24 hours. After the opening, players minting properties in Tahoe will gain the ability to send their vehicles to their own properties.

City Details

The grand opening of South Lake Tahoe is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th at 9am PT, with the full city available for minting at launch. This opening will bring with it ~13,000 properties in 19 new neighborhoods! Approximately 13% of properties will be designated as FSA.

Tahoe marks the first resort town in Upland, and as such, players should come with the expectation that property prices will be on the higher side.

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S. Tahoe Information

% of City Opened: ~ 100%

Official Send Fees (Lo/Hi/Default): 15/75/30

Airport: No

Train Terminal: No

Collection Amount: 9

Total Neighborhoods: 19

% of FSA Properties: ~13%

Official Treasure Hunt Tier: Tier 3

Future Expansions: No

Landmarks: 0

Minimum Price: 7,032 UPX (non FSA)
Max Price: 1,321,200 UPX

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‍Collection Reveal

On Thursday, March 14th, at 9 AM PT, we’ll reveal Collections that are a part of this opening. As collections may alter a property's price, make sure to double-check your marketplace properties before the reveal to ensure you don’t sell them below the collection-modified value. It may be safer to temporarily remove them from the marketplace before the information is public and the Collections are revealed.

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Collection Reveal Schedule

Collections will be revealed through the following process.

• Right before the Collection Reveal at around 8:55 AM PT, any unminted properties in this opening that are part of Collections will be locked.
• At 9 AM PT, we will reveal the Collections and the Collection Key (which allows players to confirm the Collection on the blockchain) on Discord, In-Game Chat, and as an update to this post.
• Unminted properties that match the announced Collections will then be repriced according to the corresponding Collection level they match.
• At around 9:30 AM PT, we will unlock the unminted properties part of the Collections for minting.
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Note: As a reminder, if we see signs that the city release experience is sub-optimal, we will take immediate action and lock any unminted properties. If required, this may be followed by a brief maintenance period.

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Waterfront Wonder Giveaway

To celebrate this, we will reserve several waterfront properties for a special giveaway, rewarding some fortunate players during this minting event. Players whose minting corresponds with the numerical values of the letters that spell out "TAHOE" will have the chance to win one of these exceptional properties. The following mints will win

T - 20th mint 

A - 1st Mint

H - 8th Mint

O - 15th Mint

E - 5th mint

Additionally, the player who mints the highest number of Tahoe properties within the first two hours of the city's release will be rewarded with a waterfront property. 

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Mint Masters Badges

As a reminder, city openings offer a golden opportunity to secure the prestigious Mint Masters badge. Mint Masters introduces four distinct activities available to players during the first three hours of every city opening and expansion. This opens up a competitive and rewarding avenue for players, encouraging you to dive in and seize the chance to earn exclusive badges during these pivotal first three hours!

Exclusive South Tahoe Block Explorer Sale

To commemorate this momentous occasion, we're delighted to offer a special promotion: a complimentary Tahoe-themed Block Explorer with every purchase of 30k UPX. This exclusive offer is designed to elevate your Upland collection, providing a unique memento of the South Lake Tahoe opening.

Sale Details:

Registration Start: Tuesday, March 5th at 8 AM PT

Sale Start: Wednesday, March 6th at 9 AM PT

Quantity Available: 100 Each

Price: $30

Build Your Exclusive Lake Tahoe Ranch House

For a limited time, properties minted in South Lake Tahoe come with the opportunity to start building the exclusive Lake Tahoe Ranch House!

This unique structure embodies the serene, getaway essence of Tahoe, adding a distinct architectural feature to the Upland landscape. Players have until Monday, March 11th at 9am PT to initiate construction on this structure.

This is an opportunity you won't want to miss, offering a chance to enhance your Upland experience with a touch of Tahoe's tranquil charm.

The South Tahoe Pass: Your Key to Guaranteed Minting

Maximize your South Lake Tahoe experience with the South Tahoe Pass, offering a guaranteed property minting post-collection reveal. This pass not only secures your participation but also enhances your chances of acquiring a collection-worthy property.

Pass Features:

15% chance for a property to be part of a collection.

80% chance to include the ability to build the unique Small Tahoe Townhouse.

These passes are tradeable with a snapshot on March 15th between 9-10 AM PT for all pass holders. Once the snapshot is taken players will be emailed the details of their properties and will be able to travel to Tahoe via a car to mint them.

The Minting Deadline is Monday, March 18th at 9 AM PT for pass holders. Following the deadline, any unminted properties will be opened for public minting, with the unique townhouse building option available for an additional 24 hours. The deadline to construct this unique building is March 19th at 9 AM PT.

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Pass Sale Details:

Registration Start: Tuesday, March 5th at 8 AM PT

Sale Start: Wednesday, March 6th at 9 AM PT

Quantity Available: 1000

Price: $4.99

As a token of this landmark event, players are encouraged to keep their passes as distinctive souvenirs of their journey into Upland's first car-accessible city.

Note: These passes include a reservation to mint the property. It does not include the UPX to mint the property with.

Prepare to be part of Upland history with the opening of South Lake Tahoe. Start your engines, gather at the launchpads, and get ready for an unforgettable city opening in Upland!

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