Game rules

How a duel works, how matches are scored and how real-money modes and tournaments are settled.

Controls

Peek Duel is played in portrait mode with one finger. You sit behind cover; your opponent is behind cover on the other side.

ActionInputWhat happens
PeekPress & hold150 ms lean-out — you are exposed and your scope is active
AimDragThe scope sways — time your shot
ShootReleaseInstant (hitscan) shot, then automatic return to cover (100 ms)
Switch coverSwipe ← / → while hidden3 covers per side, 400 ms dash
ReloadAutomatic5 rounds per magazine, 1.2 s reload

Damage and health

  • Each player has 100 HP per round.
  • Head hit — 100 damage (instant elimination). Body — 50. Arm / leg — 34.
  • A player who is fully in cover cannot be hit.
  • All hits and damage are calculated by the server only.

Match format

  • A match is best of 5 rounds — the first player to win 3 rounds wins the match.
  • Each round lasts 30 seconds. A round ends when a player reaches 0 HP or time runs out.
  • If time runs out, the player with more HP wins the round.
  • If HP is equal, the round goes to sudden death: the scope sway keeps growing until someone lands a hit.

Disconnects

If you lose connection, you have 10 seconds to reconnect. After that the match is recorded as a technical loss. Repeated disconnects in losing positions are flagged by the anti-cheat system and may lead to restrictions.

Free modes

  • Tutorial and shooting range — learn the controls and track your reaction time and accuracy.
  • Training vs AI — 4 difficulty levels from Recruit to Elite.
  • Campaign (PvE) and quick duels are played for coins.
  • Coins are a soft in-game currency with no monetary value. They cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for USDT.
  • Weapon upgrades and cosmetics work in PvE and casual modes only.

Real-money modes

18+ only. Real-money modes are available only to adults in permitted jurisdictions, and may require identity verification.

Skill duels

  • Choose a stake tier. You are matched with a random opponent from the same tier with a similar ELO rating. You cannot choose your opponent.
  • When the match starts, both stakes are locked in escrow.
  • The winner receives the pot minus the 8% rake.
  • Both players always have identical weapons and parameters — upgrades and skins have no effect.
  • There are no house bots in money matches: you always play a real person.
  • If a match is voided (for example, due to a confirmed server fault), both stakes are returned in full.
ExampleAmount
Stake per player1.00 USDT
Pot2.00 USDT
Rake 8%0.16 USDT
Winner receives1.84 USDT

Duel with a friend

  • Create a private room and share the invite link in Telegram.
  • Lower stake limits apply to prevent collusion; accounts linked by device, network or wallet cannot play each other for money.
  • The same rake and fair-play rules apply.

Tournaments

TypeFormatStart
Sit&Go8 or 16 players, single elimination, best of 3When full
Scheduled cup32–256 players, bracketOn schedule
LeaderboardBest results over the weekWeekly
FreerollFree entry, prizes from the projectOn schedule
  • The tournament rake is 10% of buy-ins; the rest forms the prize pool.
  • Default Sit&Go-8 payout: 50% / 30% / 20%. The payout table of each tournament is shown in its lobby before you register.
  • Failing to show up or disconnecting for more than 10 seconds counts as a technical loss of that match.

Deposits and withdrawals

  • USDT deposits and withdrawals are processed by the NOWPayments crypto payment gateway.
  • Deposits are credited after the blockchain transaction is confirmed. Always use the exact network and address shown in the Mini App.
  • Withdrawals go through automatic risk checks. New accounts may have a holding period, larger amounts may be reviewed manually, and identity verification (KYC) may be required above certain thresholds.
  • Any network or gateway fees are shown before you confirm a transaction.
  • Promotional funds may carry wagering requirements, which are shown when the promotion is offered.

Fair play and conduct

The following are strictly prohibited:

  • cheats, bots, macros, scripts or modified game clients;
  • multiple accounts, or playing on someone else's account;
  • collusion and chip dumping — deliberately losing or playing passively to transfer money;
  • exploiting bugs instead of reporting them;
  • selling, sharing or transferring accounts.

Violations lead to sanctions up to a permanent ban and frozen funds — see the Terms of Service.

Disputes

A replay of every match is stored on the server. If you believe a result is wrong, contact support through @Peek_Duel_bot and include the match ID. Our team reviews the replay and server data before making a decision.