Axie Infinity: Money during the Pandemic

Abstract

This study focuses on the experience of an Axie Infinity player in the town of Irosin, Sorsogon who has been playing from September 2021 to the present. The type of analysis used by the researchers was (descriptive-analysis). Purposive sampling was used by the researchers on 15 participants from the town of Irosin. Frequency count, percentage and ranking and used to let the player express his experience whether it is sad or enjoyable. According to the players' answers, since they first played Axie Infinity, it has helped with the expenses and the players have been saving. Others also feel that it does not help and only adds to their problems. But, according to most, playing Axie does not interfere with learning but it does affect a player's sleep, especially if he is not used to staying awake. Therefore, players need to practice dual-tasking, smart time management or perseverance in everything so as not to affect the sleep or learning of an Axie player. According to Eric Suni (2021) approved by Dr. Abhinav Singh [(2021)], adolescents need to sleep at least 7-9 hours per day in order for the child to grow up healthy. It is up to the child to discipline how he or she will adjust his or her sleep schedule.

The researchers conducted this study to show players or investors in "Axie Infinity" whether it is worth playing to earn money and help finance the expenses of an individual. This research was conducted to give players and investors in "Axie Infinity" an idea of what they will go through and what to prepare for when they play.