SOL Arena
SOL Arena is a PvP Snake Extraction game built by Chillchat Games, where casual gaming meets crypto wagering. It combines the simplicity of slither.io with the thrill of crypto.
Streamlined onboarding and reduced early-game confusion to boost engagement and improve player entry experience
🧠 Challenge
SOL Arena’s onboarding actions like game tutorials, wallet connection and match entry were unclear, leading to drop-offs.
UX Design Thinking Framework
Identified user drop-off points during onboarding, especially around premature wallet connection
Defined core friction: unclear flow, lack of context, and poor timing of key actions
Ideated new entry paths that prioritized gameplay before Web3 setup
Prototyped revised onboarding with wireframes to test flow clarity and progression
Refined flow through feedback loops with the team, aligning UX with player expectations
UX Improvements Made
Reordered onboarding steps to match natural player behavior
Introduced wallet connection contextually
Simplified the path to gameplay to lower drop-off risk
Added clearer CTAs and progression cues for better guidance
Deliverables
Audited existing onboarding to identify confusion points
Mapped revised user flows for gameplay, wallet, and setup
Created wireframes and high-fidelity design to visualize the restructured flow
Incorporated stakeholder feedback through multiple async reviews
Co-designed the landing and game UI to create mobile-first experience without sacrificing clarity
Delivered clean, responsive layouts and high-fidelity design for the Home, How to Play, and $CHILL pages. Integrated existing character art and game assets while maintaining brand consistency.
