BNB Chain Expands with New Telegram Minigame

The world of Telegram mini-games is buzzing with activity, especially within the BNB Chain ecosystem. According to the BNB Chain Blog, the growing interest is evident in recent moves by major institutions, including Binance Labs’ investment in Gomble, the developer of the popular Telegram mini-game EggDrop.

What are Telegram mini-apps?

Telegram Mini-Apps are lightweight applications that integrate seamlessly within the Telegram ecosystem. They provide users with easy access to Web3 services, without the need for separate downloads. This integration improves user engagement by allowing them to interact directly with decentralized exchanges (DEXs), NFT marketplaces, and smart contract applications within Telegram chats.

BNB Chain and Telegram: The Perfect Combination

With approximately 900 million users worldwide, Telegram is extremely popular among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. With its native support for Web3, it has become a strategic distribution channel for BNB Chain native mini dapps. Here are some notable mini games on BNB Chain:

1. Eggdrop by GombleGames

GombleGames, a 111% crypto-focused studio, is a seasoned game development studio specializing in casual games. They have raised $10 million from top investors including Binance Labs, Spartan, Animoca, Hashed, and Altos Ventures. Leveraging their impressive track record of over $200 million in revenue from 150+ games and 100+ million users, they have launched Egg Drop, a fun and easy-to-play game within the Telegram ecosystem.

How to play:

• Link Egg: Drop eggs into the nest to earn points.
• punch: Adjust egg combinations by ‘punching’ around the nest.
• get: Click ‘Receive’ to earn Egg Points.
• Use egg points: Completing a bingo will earn you a new buddy.
• Collect and level up:Raise Buddy to an even cuter version.

Click this link to try the game.

2. Let’s Throw Slime by Skyark Chronicles

SkyArk Studio, one of the nine projects selected for Binance Labs’ incubation program, introduces an engaging game where players launch slime from a catapult. The goal is to travel as far as possible while avoiding various obstacles and monsters. The game features interoperable NFT assets and on-chain points on the BNB chain and opBNB.

How to play:

• Slime Launcher: Control a slime launched from a catapult to travel as far as possible.
• Obstacle Navigation: As the slime slides, it encounters various monsters. Collisions with these monsters will slow it down due to friction.
• Make your journey even more enjoyable: Attacking ghost monsters allows you to use their special abilities to greatly increase your distance.
• Game Over: The game ends when the slime’s speed reaches 0, and the distance traveled is recorded.

Players can enhance their gameplay with a variety of upgrades, including:

• Slime Upgrade: Improves your slime’s abilities.
• Special Monster Upgrade: Increases the effectiveness of Spectrum Monsters.
• Buffs: Get buffs that increase coin drop rate, speed, and other parameters.

More detailed gameplay information can be found here.

3. Treasure Quests by MonsterByte

Embark on an epic adventure with Treasure Quests! The game combines the thrill of old-school RPGs and roguelikes with addictive tap-to-grow mechanics. Delve into mysterious dungeons, engage in fierce battles with monstrous enemies, upgrade your hero’s gear, and find hidden treasures. Developed by MonsterByte, a newly formed studio comprised of veteran game developers, bringing their expertise from working on some of the world’s biggest game titles, including Fortnite, Star Wars, and Batman, to the Web3 realm!

Explore!

• Tap to Move: You start with a random hero, and tapping the screen will move the hero and collect loot. The hero’s energy is consumed with each stage, but replenishes over time or when you receive buffs.
• Procedurally Generated Adventures: Each dungeon offers unique rewards and thrilling battles. Explore corridors and discover hidden rooms filled with gold, loot, or hidden monsters.

fight!

• Fight monsters. Use your energy to slash with your sword.
• Upgrade your heroes: Use gold and buffs to increase your heroes’ attack and defense power.
• Defeating monsters will grant you valuable rewards, but if your hero dies, you will start over from the beginning, keeping your gold and level.

collect!

• Find and use rare bonuses: The treasure room is full of gold, potions, spells, and other temporary items. These disappear when the hero dies, so use them strategically.

Have a big win!

• Purchasing lottery tickets using in-game gold will give you a chance to win valuable tokens when they are listed.

Future Trends and Opportunities

Telegram’s mini-games are evolving beyond simple clicker games as top studios enter the market. BNB Chain’s high on-chain gamer distribution continues to attract these studios, promising more complex and engaging gaming experiences. By providing a seamless and accessible entry point to decentralized services, these mini-apps are poised to drive further exploration and adoption of Web3 technologies.

Visit DappBay to discover the latest and most popular games. Here you can explore all BNB chain games and get the latest information on new releases, including mini games. For more information about development and how to contribute and share your game ideas, check out the documentation.

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