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# the littles frens \[FREE Mint]

Rumors about a *mysterious, shady* character lurking at the back of the **1-UP Arcade** are true.

**Agent Shadez** is on a mission, to bring more frens into **Playside**!

Look for him in the **1-UP Arcade** to find out more about this free mint opportunity. Sounds shady, *but we promise it isn't!*

<table><thead><tr><th width="393" align="center">NPC</th><th align="center">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><img src="/files/FxTohkl5Y7yiMK49Xzip" alt=""></td><td align="center"><strong>Name:</strong> Agent Shadez<br><strong>Job:</strong> Expert Crowdwatcher<br><strong>Hobbies:</strong> Find opportunities and shills frens into new products<br><strong>Role:</strong> Helps facilitate the free mint process for littles frens NFT.</td></tr></tbody></table>

![Meet Agent Shadez at the back of the 1-UP Arcade to initiate the conversation of a free mint!](/files/Ysr6Ri0HNAwSeUTN9dEl)

**the littles frens collection** is a free, open edition mint that is obtainable by *anyone &* *everyone*. (7 days only)&#x20;

By doing this, we want to remove the mint price barrier and allow anyone to explore **Playside** and experience the fun at **1-UP Arcade** without restrictions!

Allowing all players to play games by purchasing game credits (using tokens) and winning prize tickets, including PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, upgrades to 1-UP your *little gens & littles frens +* more!&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/8egTg6fqtoM4JeLLc4Ka" alt=""><figcaption><p>Free mint open to all, just find Agent Shadez at the back of the arcade to get yours.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Minting Details

At release, here are the ways to acquire **the littles frens**:

|     Minting Type    | Mint Quantity |           Duration          |
| :-----------------: | :-----------: | :-------------------------: |
|   Non-holder Mint   |  2 per wallet | Free & Unlimited for 7 Days |
| Genesis Holder Mint |  2 per wallet | Free & Unlimited for 7 Days |

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**After Mint: the littles frens** collection will become tradable on popular trading platforms such as OpenSea, x2y2 and Looksrare.&#x20;
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By minting a little frens NFT, you will gain access to the **1-UP Arcade** indefinitely.

To learn how your little frens can level up, visit [1-UP Leveling](/the-littles-welcome-to-playside/gameplay-features/1-up-your-littles.md) to learn more.