Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Loosh Lurkers.
General
What is Loosh Lurkers?
Loosh Lurkers is a high-stakes virtual pet game on Solana. You raise creatures called Lurkers, keep them alive through constant care, battle other players, and compete on the leaderboard. If you neglect your pet, it dies permanently.
What is "loosh"?
In the game's lore, "loosh" is a mysterious energy that Lurkers feed on. In practice, $LOOSH is the game's token used for minting pets and feeding (when token costs are enabled).
Is this like Tamagotchi?
Yes, but with real consequences. Like Tamagotchi, you care for a virtual pet. But in Loosh Lurkers, death is permanent and you compete against other players in PvP battles.
What blockchain is this on?
Solana. Fast transactions and low fees make it ideal for a game with frequent actions.
Getting Started
How do I play?
- Get a Solana wallet (Phantom, Solflare, etc.)
- Visit looshlurker.fun
- Connect wallet and register
- Mint a Lurker
- Keep it fed and battle!
How much $LOOSH do I need to start?
During pre-launch, minting and feeding costs are bypassed. When enabled:
- Minting: 100,000 $LOOSH
- Feeding: 10,000 $LOOSH per feed
- Play and rest are always FREE
Can I have multiple Lurkers?
No. Each wallet address can only have one pet at a time.
Can I play on mobile?
Yes! The game is web-based and works on any device with a browser.
Stats & Decay
How fast do stats decay?
| Stat | Time to reach 0% |
|---|---|
| Hunger | 72 hours (3 days) |
| Happiness | 1 hour |
| Energy | 24 hours (1 day) |
Which stat should I prioritize?
Hunger. It's the only stat that can kill your pet. Happiness and energy affect battle power but won't cause death.
How often do I need to check on my Lurker?
At minimum, every 2-3 days to prevent death. For optimal battle performance, check daily.
Death
Can my Lurker die?
Yes, permanently. When hunger reaches 0%, your Lurker dies and is deleted from the game. There is no recovery.
What happens when my Lurker dies?
- Your pet is recorded in the graveyard
- All your data is deleted (player, pet, battles, cooldowns)
- You must re-register and mint a new pet to continue playing
- Your points and battle history are lost
Is there any warning before death?
Yes. When hunger drops below 25%:
- A skull indicator appears
- Battles are disabled
- These are your final warnings. Feed immediately!
Can I recover a dead pet?
No. Death is permanent. The only record that remains is the graveyard entry.
Battles
How do battles work?
- Select an opponent from 5 random choices
- Confirm the battle
- Sign with your wallet
- Server calculates outcome based on power difference
- Winner steals 15-50 points from loser
How is win chance calculated?
Win Chance = 50 + (Your Power - Opponent Power)
Clamped between 20% and 80%
You always have at least 20% chance to win, and at most 80%.
What affects my power?
Power = (Hunger + Happiness + Energy) / 3
All stats at 100% = 100 power.
Why can't I battle?
Common reasons:
- Hunger below 25% (feed first)
- On cooldown (wait 15 minutes after last battle)
- No valid opponents available
How long is the battle cooldown?
15 minutes after each battle (win or lose).
Points & Leaderboard
How do I earn points?
Win battles. Each victory steals 15-50 points from your opponent.
How do I lose points?
Lose battles. The winner takes 15-50 of your points.
What are starting points?
Every new Lurker starts with 1,000 points.
How does the leaderboard work?
The leaderboard shows the top 20 players ranked by total points. It updates in real-time.
Graveyard
What is the graveyard?
A permanent memorial for all deceased Lurkers. When a pet dies, its final stats, points, battles won, and lifespan are recorded forever.
Can I view the graveyard?
Yes. The graveyard is publicly viewable and shows all pets that have ever died.
Does graveyard data get deleted?
No. Graveyard records are permanent and never deleted.
Technical
What wallet should I use?
Phantom or Solflare are recommended, but any Solana-compatible wallet works.
How does authentication work?
You sign a message with your wallet to prove ownership. Messages expire after 5 minutes for security.
Is the game secure?
Yes. All game logic runs server-side:
- Battle calculations on server
- Decay calculations on server
- Cooldowns enforced server-side
- No client-side manipulation possible
Where is my data stored?
In a secure database (Supabase) with row-level security enabled on all tables.
Token & Economy
Is $LOOSH required to play?
During pre-launch, token costs are bypassed. When enabled:
- Minting costs $LOOSH
- Feeding costs $LOOSH
- Play and rest are always free
Where can I buy $LOOSH?
$LOOSH will be available on pump.fun and Solana DEXs like Raydium and Jupiter.
Community
Where can I get help?
How can I give feedback?
Tweet at us or message in Telegram. We read everything!
Feed your Lurker every 2-3 days or it will die permanently. There is no recovery.