October 15, 2024

CryptoKitties: All The Zen: The Kitties Are Back (on Flow)

Here's a case study about the latest Cryptokitties Telegram game, All The Zen.

CryptoKitties: All The Zen

The Kitties are back.

Introduction



CryptoKitties, an Ethereum NFT project created by Dapper Labs that took the world by storm in 2017 is making a major comeback but this time as a mini- telegram game on Flow!

What are CryptoKitties?

CryptoKitties, one of the OG projects in the Ethereum network made by Dapper Labs, is a game focused on collecting and breeding unique, adorable creatures called CryptoKitties.

Each kitty is one-of-a-kind and entirely owned by you, meaning it can't be copied, stolen, or destroyed.

Background and History

CryptoKitties was created during the ETHWaterloo hackathon, the world’s largest Ethereum hackathon that took place in October 2017 at Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

CryptoKitties was developed by Axiom Zen, a studio based in Vancouver and San Francisco, under its corporate umbrella includes Dapper Labs who later created Flow! (Due to the scaling issues of Ethereum)

In May 2020, CryptoKitties announced its move to Flow. And now, it’s here.

The Return of a Blockchain Legend

Cryptokitties have decided to launch All The Zen, a Telegram game. With the recent rise of Telegram based games e.g. Hamster Kombat, this looks like an exciting launch!

CryptoKitties: All the Zen is the newest “Play to Eggdrop” game on Telegram that serves as a teaser to the upcoming full-scale relaunch of CryptoKitties on Flow.

The game takes place in the CryptoKitties multiverse, where players hatch and interact with unique Fancy Kitties.

But one of the twists is these Kitties aren’t NFTs!

They’re your temporary companions helping you get as many ZEN as possible.

What is ZEN?

ZEN is the game’s native utility token that users can earn passively or by interacting with the Big Egg.

It’s used to mint and upgrade Fancy Kitties, boosting ZEN yield and game progress.

How can you play the CryptoKitties: All the Zen minigame?

STEP 1: Go to their Telegram Channel

Players can join the fun by heading to Telegram at https://t.me/cryptokitties  and clicking the “Play MEOW!” button 

STEP 2: Start by Hatching a Fancy Kitty! 

When you enter the game, Felis, your cosmic trickster companion, will help you hatch Fancy Kitty from a Page Egg.

This egg hatches into Page, a curious and adventurous Kitty that is ready to uncover new opportunities for ZEN! 

STEP 3: Rub the ReGenesis Egg to Earn ZEN!

Rubbing the "Big Egg" not only earns you ZEN but also refills your TAO bar.

This TAO bar gives you extra charges to rub the Egg and boosts your ZEN flow. Users can spend ZEN to earn even more ZEN to buy more Fancy Kitties!

STEP 4: Unlock More Fancy Families! 

As you gather ZEN, you'll discover new families with unique abilities that boost your overall ZEN production!

Some Fancies boost your ZEN per second, others can enhance ZEN earned from petting the Big Egg, and speed up the Egg's fill rate.

STEP 5: Catch Special Fancies on Parade!

Watch for rare Fancies that trigger special effects! They reset daily, so don’t miss your chance for bonuses!

One Special Fancy unlocks KEYS in the Flow Rewards Program, and the more Trophies you earn, the more KEYS you'll receive!

STEP 6: Upgrade Your Fancies!

Use your earned ZEN to power up your Fancies to Level 99! Upgrades increase ZEN efficiency and unlock unique bonuses!

STEP 7: Compete and Earn Trophies!

Complete objectives and hit ZEN milestones to earn Trophies.

One thing you can do is spread the word, more players mean better rewards for everyone!

Community Engagement and Growth

CryptoKitties has built a strong social media presence, with a significant following of 57.7K on X  , an active community of 36,699 members on Discord and 7,394 members on their Telegram Channel.

Conclusion

CryptoKitties' comeback gives more than a quick throwback to the past — it's the start of a fresh journey. 

By meeting where the users are on Telegram and adopting the "play to eggdrop" model, CryptoKitties: All the Zen revives the magic of one of the OG NFT projects while hinting at the future of web3 gaming.

You can play CryptoKitties: All the Zen now by heading to their Telegram channel here

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