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Anichess

Taking Anichess to #1 mindshare through community and creator distribution

Token LaunchGTM StrategyProduct Development

Overview

Anichess is a free-to-play strategy game developed by Animoca Brands in partnership with Chess.com. AP Collective built the distribution campaign around Anichess, activating KOLs and crypto communities to expand awareness, strengthen its market position and support the project through major product and token milestones.

The Work

AP Collective developed and managed a coordinated distribution campaign across creators, KOLs and crypto-native communities. We translated Anichess's spell-based gameplay and wider ecosystem into clear campaign narratives for gaming, chess, and crypto audiences. More than 300 KOLs and 200 communities were activated around key announcements and launch milestones, generating over 5+ million impressions and helping Anichess reach the #1 position for mindshare.

Results

  • #1

    CryptoMindshare

  • 5M+

    ImpressionsDriven

  • 300+

    KOLsActivated

  • 200+

    PartnerCommunities

Product Metrics

  • 3

    ExchangeListings

  • 100K+

    MonthlyActive Players

  • 500K+

    MatchesPlayed

  • 3M+

    MinutesPlayed

Services Delivered

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WHAT'S NEXT

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