CryptoKitties, the blockchain game that popularized non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has made its return with a new mini-game titled CryptoKitties: All The Zen, available on the Telegram messenger platform. This incremental “Play to Eggdrop” game serves as a precursor to the anticipated full-scale relaunch of CryptoKitties on the Flow blockchain.

What is CryptoKitties?

Originally launched in December 2017, CryptoKitties sparked a massive interest in blockchain gaming, with one of its digital cats famously selling for $140,000 in May 2018. This innovative project introduced the ERC-721 standard, which remains the foundation for most NFTs today.

Over the years, the creators of CryptoKitties, Dapper Labs, expanded their portfolio with successful apps like NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, and Disney Pinnacle. However, All The Zen represents the first new product centered on the CryptoKitties universe since the original game.

Introducing "All The Zen"

CryptoKitties: All The Zen is designed to engage players through various strategies and easter eggs, providing a fun experience as users grow their Zen. The game's development was inspired by the increasing popularity of gaming communities on Telegram, exemplified by successful titles like Hamster Kombat.

The CryptoKitties team aims to create a more engaging gaming experience for users on this platform. Players will have the opportunity to join the game starting October 1, 2024, by connecting with the CryptoKitties Telegram community. The team has been teasing the game for approximately a month.

They have also recently launched a new Ethereum collection called “egg,” which quickly gained traction on OpenSea, achieving over $3.5 million in secondary sales and more than 3,000 eggs minted. For those who already own original CryptoKitties or have connected their Flow wallet, priority access to All The Zen will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific time on October 1st.

CryptoKitties: All The Zen

Final Thoughts

In summary, the return of CryptoKitties through All The Zen on Telegram signals a revitalization of interest in blockchain gaming, as the platform prepares for its broader relaunch on the Flow blockchain. The integration of fun elements and community engagement aims to attract both new and returning players, reinforcing CryptoKitties' place in the evolving landscape of web3 gaming.

Source: GamesBeat