All The Zen, a Telegram-based game centered around hatching eggs and raising virtual cats, has captured the attention of the crypto community. Developed by Dapper Labs, the creators of the iconic CryptoKitties, this game integrates seamlessly as a Telegram Mini-app and offers a unique play-to-earn experience. Launched in Early Access on October 2nd, 2024, All The Zen presents an intriguing opportunity for early adopters to potentially earn airdrops.
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Why the Buzz Around All The Zen?
Following the waning enthusiasm for Tap-to-Earn Telegram games like Catizen and Hamster Kombat, All The Zen emerges as a beacon of innovation in the space. The game’s strong foundation stems from its backing by Dapper Labs, a company renowned for pioneering blockchain gaming with the phenomenal success of CryptoKitties in 2017-2018. The sale of a single CryptoKitties NFT for 600 ETH (over $170,000 at the time) cemented Dapper Labs’ position as a leader in the industry.
While Dapper Labs has since launched other successful projects like the Flow blockchain, NBA Top Shot, and NFL All Day, All The Zen marks the first game to leverage the CryptoKitties intellectual property (IP). This strategic decision taps into a pre-existing fanbase and adds significant weight to the project’s potential.
Furthermore, unlike many Tap-to-Earn games built on the TON network, All The Zen operates on Dapper Labs’ own Flow blockchain. This ensures faster transactions and lower fees, enhancing the overall user experience.
Gameplay and Airdrop Potential: How to Play All The Zen
All The Zen’s core gameplay loop revolves around hatching Big Eggs by rubbing them to reveal Fancy Kitties. Players then utilize in-game resources called ZEN to nurture and upgrade their cats. The rarity and level of each cat directly influence the rewards earned.
Three key elements underpin the All The Zen experience: ZEN, Big Eggs, and Fancy Kitties.
- ZEN: The primary in-game resource and reward, ZEN is automatically mined by players. It exists in three forms:
- Purple ZEN: Used to purchase egg-rubbing attempts. Mining speed depends on cat level.
- Gold ZEN: Used to upgrade cats after hatching. Mining speed is tied to Purple ZEN usage.
- Blue ZEN: Awarded upon successfully hatching a cat.
These three types of ZEN accumulate into a single total ZEN balance, which determines overall rewards. A balanced approach is crucial, as each ZEN type influences the mining rates of the others.
- Big Eggs: The central focus of the game, requiring players to rub them for hatching. More rubbing translates to more ZEN and increased chances of obtaining rare cats.
- Fancy Kitties: Hatched from Big Eggs after approximately 6 hours.
Getting Started:
- Access the game via this Telegram link and select “Play Meow.”
- Choose “Ready Player One,” then “Make A Wish.”
All The Zen Start Screen
- Select “Pet the Egg” to begin hatching. Rub the egg to accelerate ZEN acquisition until the energy bar on the left is full. New players receive one free rub, after which Gold ZEN is required to purchase additional rubs via the “Buy 1 CAT” option.
- Upgrade hatched cats using the “Upgrades” feature. The maximum cat level is 99.
Tips for Maximizing Your All The Zen Experience
- Catch Special Kitties: Be vigilant for fast-moving, often gold-colored, Kitties that randomly appear. Tapping them adds them to your collection. Missing too many will reduce their appearance rate.
- Prioritize Early Egg Rubbing and Upgrades: Focus on rubbing and upgrading cats to level 99 for special rewards.
- Collect Trophies: Earn Trophies for in-game achievements.
Airdrop eligibility is reportedly based on:
- Total Eggs hatched
- Total CryptoKitties hatched
- Total Trophies earned
- Total Gen 0 (level 99) cats
- Total ZEN accumulated
The Team Behind All The Zen: Dapper Labs Leadership
All The Zen is the brainchild of Dapper Labs, a leading Web3 gaming studio. Key figures include:
- Roham Gharegozlou: CEO of Dapper Labs and co-founder of Axiom Zen.
- Dieter Shirley: CTO of Dapper Labs and former Lead Software Engineer at Axiom Zen.
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- Birds: A Sui-based bird-breeding game offering play-to-earn rewards.
- Not Pixel: A game developed by Notcoin where players earn rewards by coloring pixels.
