Wplace Game Rules Explained: A Complete Guide for Beginners. Part A

Basic Gameplay Mechanics

Canvas and Pixels

Wplace's canvas is a real-world map with 4 trillion pixel points. Every player can place colored pixels anywhere on the map, modifying existing patterns or creating new artwork.

Key Features:

• Pixels can be overwritten by anyone (your work may be modified by others at any time)
• All operations sync in real-time; players worldwide see the same canvas
• Map is based on real geographic coordinate system for easy navigation

Pixel Pool System (Core Mechanism)

This is Wplace's most critical rule - understanding it is key to efficient creation:

Initial Pixel Pool: New accounts start with 60 available pixels

Recovery Mechanism: For every 1 pixel consumed, wait 30 seconds to recover 1 pixel

Pool Capacity Expansion: As your total placed pixels increase, the pixel pool's maximum capacity gradually increases (similar to a "leveling" system)

Practical Example: If you want to draw a 32×32 small image (1024 pixels), theoretically you need:

• Fastest completion time: approximately 8.5 hours (assuming continuous recovery and placement)
• Actual recommendation: complete in batches, or organize team collaboration

Color Selection

Wplace offers 65 colors for players to choose from:

• 31 free colors: Available upon registration, covering basic color spectrum
• 34 premium colors: Require "Droplets" currency to unlock

Color Matching Tips:

• Prioritize free colors for main artwork
• Use premium colors for fine details and special effects

Economy System: Droplets

What are Droplets?

Droplets are Wplace's in-game currency, automatically accumulated through placing pixels and leveling up.

Uses for Droplets

You can use Droplets to purchase the following benefits:

Increase Pixel Pool Capacity Boost the maximum number of pixels you can store at once, suitable for large-scale creations

Instant Pixel Refill Quickly obtain available pixels in emergencies (skip the 30-second wait)

Purchase Country Flags Display flags on your profile, with actual benefits:

• Key Benefit: When placing pixels within that country's territory, recovery speed increases by 10% (pixel recovery time changes from 30 seconds to 27 seconds)

Unlock Premium Colors Gain more color options

Change Avatar Personalize your account display

How to Efficiently Accumulate Droplets?

• Continuously place pixels (main source)
• Complete account upgrades
• Participate in maintenance work in active areas

Leaderboard System

Wplace features multiple leaderboards showcasing leaders in different dimensions:

Leaderboard Types

Countries Leaderboard Tracks total pixels placed within each country's territory

• As of September 2025, the United States ranks first with over 54 million pixels

Regions Leaderboard Breaks down to specific regional pixel density

Players Leaderboard Individual contribution rankings

Alliances Leaderboard Total contributions from team collaboration organizations

Strategic Significance of Leaderboards

• Popular regions are highly competitive: Top-ranked areas are more prone to "pixel wars"
• Less popular regions are easier to protect: Creating in less populated areas makes your work less likely to be destroyed
• Checking leaderboards helps you determine safer creation locations