With over 250 million users, Hamster Kombat stands as the undisputed champion of Telegram-based “clicker” games. Despite its massive popularity, much about the game’s origins and its creators remains shrouded in mystery. Crypto enthusiasts are abuzz with speculation, especially with the game’s first airdrop set for this month.
In an exclusive email interview with The Block, the founders of Hamster Kombat shared insights into the game’s beginnings and teased what the future holds for this tap-to-earn crypto phenomenon.
“Hamster Kombat is more than just a game, it’s a worldwide family, and we believe in the long-term power of the community,” the founders revealed.
Not Notcoin
Hamster Kombat’s creators aim to build something enduring, contrasting with other project developers who distance themselves from earlier iterations of their games. Sasha, the founder of Notcoin, the first Telegram crypto game to pioneer the clicker model, expressed skepticism about the longevity of such games. “I do not expect it will have any sustainability,” Sasha told The Block. “From my perspective, only the games that have sustainable models will survive.”
In Hamster Kombat, players assume the role of a CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange, accumulating rewards through clicking. This simple yet engaging model has attracted millions of players, who are eager to convert their in-game rewards into real cash after the upcoming airdrop.
Notcoin’s airdrop of more than 80 billion NOT tokens in May, valued at approximately $1 billion at the time, significantly influenced Hamster Kombat’s development. “We were inspired by the success of Notcoin and the popularity of social media games in the 2010s. So we kind of took the best of both and added our philosophy of unity and a lot of educational content,” the Hamster Kombat founders explained.
The creators also drew inspiration from meme stocks and social media movements, particularly the GameStop and Reddit phenomenon. “We were largely inspired by the GameStop and Reddit story, where retail investors showed their power over Wall Street,” they said.
A Vision for the Future
Despite choosing to remain anonymous, the Hamster Kombat team shared that they have extensive experience in both gaming and blockchain development and have been active in the crypto space since 2013.
Looking ahead, the founders are optimistic about the game’s longevity, already planning a second airdrop. “The game will go on, and there will be a second season with the second airdrop in the next two years,” they stated. “We think that the token, which will belong to millions of users throughout the world, holds a huge value in itself.”
As the crypto world watches with bated breath, Hamster Kombat’s journey continues, promising an exciting future for its global community.
