Every bull market brings amusing yet questionable trends that some manage to profit from. In 2021, it was the NFT craze, and now it's meme tokens. Joining the race for users' attention are clicker games like Notcoin, which emerged in May. Currently, the leader is Hamster Kombat, which has spawned numerous memes and funny videos.

What is Hamster Kombat?

#Hamsterkombat is a mini-application in #Telegram where players click on an image of a hamster to earn virtual coins. It is only available in the mobile version of the messenger. The game has no in-app purchases; users only spend their time, taking on the role of a CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange. There's no storyline: the main gameplay involves tapping on the hamster and upgrading cards.

Main Game Mechanics

In the Exchange tab, the user sees their character, which can be upgraded to level 10. For example, 1 million coins are needed for the fifth level, and 100 million for the ninth. The level changes the character's appearance and moves the player to a different league. The main indicator in the game is hourly profit. Energy, which is consumed when tapping, regenerates at a rate of three units per second, so endless clicking is not possible.

Additional Features

In the Boost section, you can increase the profit per tap, the energy reserve, and use free full energy restoration once an hour for coins. In the Mine tab, there are cards that increase the hourly profit. They are divided into categories related to the crypto industry: Markets, PR&Team, Legal, and Specials. The Specials section has cards tied to specific events like the Notcoin listing or Bitcoin Pizza Day.

The third tab contains a referral link for inviting friends, and the fourth tab has simple tasks for earning coins. Later, missions for airdrop rewards will appear.

The Future of Hamster Kombat

Developers plan to add a Web3 quest in June and hold a Token Generation Event in July. However, the exact timing of the listing and the starting price of the tokens are unknown. Developers stated that the airdrop would depend on the "Profit per Hour" metric and other activity parameters.

Expert Opinions

Web3 entrepreneur Vladimir Menaskop believes the project has chosen a good time for listing despite the #HMSTR hyperinflation. CCO of HAPI Mark Letsiuk notes that serious legal checks will be needed to get on major exchanges, and due to the abundance of bots, each player will receive less than in Notcoin. Letsiuk also believes that Hamster Kombat won't be worth more than NOT since Notcoin was supported by Telegram.

Game Creators and Fraud Schemes

The creators of Hamster Kombat remain anonymous, but journalists have discovered that the game may be backed by Russian entrepreneurs Eduard Gurinovich, Alexander Zelenshchikov, and Alexander Pasechnik. Meanwhile, fraud schemes related to the app have emerged. F.A.C.C.T. researchers found about 200 resources offering to transfer currency to a TON wallet, as well as phishing links supposedly for logging into Telegram and launching the Hamster Kombat bot.

Conclusion

Hamster Kombat has gained popularity, reaching 200 million players, though this information cannot be verified. The active audience in the project's social media confirms its success. Alongside Hamster Kombat, other clickers like Blum, Catizen, MemeFi, and TapSwap are also gaining traction. Despite the hype, Hamster Kombat remains a controversial project that might either bring profit to some players or disappoint the majority. In any case, the creators will earn the most, and we'll look back with a smile at yet another craze in the crypto industry.