Hamster Kombat: How to Play Top Tap-to-Earn Mini Game on Telegram?

The crypto gaming scene has been on the rise for several years now and only seems to be innovating more over time. This innovation has brought us play-to-earn and tap-to-earn games which have become immensely popular. As the names would suggest, these games allow players to earn rewards, specifically crypto, from their participation.

While play-to-earn games can involve some level of strategy, tap-to-earn games essentially only require players to tap on their screens to earn their rewards. The idea of making money from just tapping your screen or playing games you would have enjoyed anyway has been very appealing to players, thus they are so popular. Some of the most popular of these games include Big Time, Axie Infinity, and, of course, Hamster Kombat. The latter will be discussed in detail in this guide.

What Is Hamster Kombat?

When it comes to crypto games, Hamster Kombat, released in March 2024 exclusively on Telegram, has been one of the biggest successes of 2024. Hamster Kombat is the creation of Russian IT entrepreneur Eduard Gurinovich, who has a long history of developing tech projects like CarPrice and CarMoney. But Hamster Kombat is unlike anything we have seen in the crypto gaming space so far. In June 2024, barely three months since it first launched, it surpassed 200 million players and spawned a host of imitators. All of this success can be put down to the appeal of the game itself as well as its marketing.

Within the game, a player operates as a Hamster who is also the CEO of a crypto exchange. The goal is to make the exchange as successful as possible, which can be done by earning its native HMSTR tokens and using them to implement upgrades to your exchange. These tokens are earned by, you guessed it, tapping on the screen. The more the exchange is upgraded, the more rewards a player earns from tapping. Each day, the game also presents players with mini-games that let them earn even more HMSTR tokens.

Gameplay: How Does Hamster Kombat Work?

Now that you know what Hamster Kombat is, it is worth knowing how to go about playing it. You can begin playing the game in the following steps:

• Download Telegram. Since it is a Telegram-based game, you will need to have the messaging app downloaded on your mobile device. Visit your device’s app store, download the app, and set up an account.
• Download the game. Hamster Kombat does not come pre-installed on Telegram so you will have to search the name on the app. The official version will have a blue check, so make sure to look out for this. Once you have installed the bot on your account, you will be promoted to step up your account, including choosing your username, deciding on your first hamster, and so on.
• Link your wallet. The purpose of playing the game is to make money so you will need to link your crypto wallet (that is compatible with TON) to collect your winnings. You can find instructions on how to do it on the settings page inside the Hamster Kombat app. Make sure to do this so your tokens can be stored securely.

As you begin playing Hamster Kombat, you must be aware of some of its key features:

• Tap-to-earn. The more you tap on your screen, the more money you earn.
• Multiplayer mode. You can invite friends to join in the fun by engaging in PvP mode where you compete using your hamsters.
• Intense combat action: This lets you complete challenges in arenas filled with different obstacles, upping the stakes of your game.
• Customization. You’re not stuck with a single type of hamster and can customize your avatar with a variety of skins to suit your tastes.
• NFT integration. The makers of Hamster Kombat have introduced players, skins, and in-game characters as NFTs verified on the blockchain and tradeable among players.
• Crypto market simulation. In line with its theme of running a fictional crypto exchange, Hamster Kombat offers a crypto market simulation tool that mimics the price movements in the real world. Through it, players can trade assets as they would normally and see how they would perform without having to risk their actual assets
• Referral program. Hamster Kombat offers a referral program through which you can earn rewards by referring new players.

Playing Hamster Kombat: Strategies for Success

Even though Hamster Kombat has less emphasis on strategy than other games, there are still a few steps to make sure that you make the most out of it:

• Play regularly. Like every other game, you’ll get better at Hamster Kombat if you play it regularly. First, you will acquire tokens fast and thus, can use them to upgrade your exchange. There are also daily mini-games and challenges that can let you earn more tokens. Logging in every day means you can take advantage of daily combos and bonuses.
• Upgrade. While it can be tempting to simply acquire tokens from tapping, it will benefit you in the long run to strategically upgrade your exchanges. This ensures that your rewards per tap go up and you get more rewards for your efforts. As a rule of thumb, make sure your upgrades include everything from staff to infrastructure and are not limited to one type.
• Take part in events. Hamster Kombat periodically holds tournaments and challenges and it would be a good idea to take part in them. Not only do they let you earn more bonuses and prizes but they also help you develop your skills even more.
• Invite friends. As we have explained, you can invite friends to play PVP tournaments and this means that everyone can earn more rewards.
• Refer others. Take advantage of Hamster Kombat’s referral program by inviting friends to participate in the game, which will also earn you rewards.
• Use your upgrades. The good thing about Hamster Kombat is that as you progress within the game, you’ll unlock benefits like “Double Coins” or “Hint Boosts”. Your best bet is to save these upgrades for high-stakes situations and not use them as soon as you have them.

Monetization on Hamster Kombat

The end goal for most Hamster Kombat users is making money and this involves trading the native HMSTR coins for money. But how do you go about this? As we have explained, the HMSTR coins will be deposited into your TON-based wallet as you complete challenges and play the game. After you receive these tokens, you will need to swap them for other cryptos or fiat currency. It is as simple as depositing the tokens on an exchange that accepts them and then swapping them for the currency of your choice.

Another way to make money from Hamster Kombat is through its upcoming airdrop slated for the end of September 2024, which is slated to give 60% of its total supply to players. Benefiting from this Hamster Kombat airdrop, however, will require completing certain tasks. Navigate to the ‘airdrop’ section of the game and complete whatever tasks are listed. The first will be to connect your TON wallet and from there, you’ll need to work to increase your chances by upgrading cards, taking part in the daily challenges, and so on.

What Is The Future of Hamster Kombat?

Hamster Kombat might be riding on a high these days but will it last into the future? The game has become quite popular in a short time and is perhaps the most visible tap-to-earn project on the scene but it has been subject to some criticism.

Andrew Hayward, the Culture Editor and Hub Operations Lead at Decrypt, has said that the emphasis on its referral program means that its model could be unsustainable. Eventually, there will be no more people to recruit and this could spell trouble for current users. In more extreme examples, the game has been called a pyramid scheme by critics who disapprove of players being encouraged to invest their funds in game cards and bring their friends into it. Some cards cannot be unlocked without referrals and this has only added to the criticism.

Despite all of this, Hamster Kombat has found itself as one of the most popular play-to-earn projects so far and its airdrop is highly anticipated. Many still like the idea of tapping to earn rewards and given that its user base only continues to grow alongside its criticism, its future is anyone’s guess.

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