Notcoin has taken its Telegram gaming experience to the next level with the launch of "Lost Dogs," a story-driven game in collaboration with two other TON blockchain projects. Featuring a unique blend of NFTs, storytelling, and a new in-game token, $WOOF, this game is set to redefine how players engage with the platform.
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What Is the Lost Dogs Telegram Game?
Notcoin is known for pioneering the clicker tap-to-earn games on Telegram, and is now shifting gears. "Lost Dogs" is a new adventure game, created alongside The Open Network (TON) projects Lost Dogs Co. and NFT marketplace Getgems.
Notcoin’s original success story came from a simple tap-to-earn model that attracted 35 million players by just tapping to earn in-game currency. This eventually led to a $1 billion airdrop of the $NOT token on the TON blockchain, now valued at $1.3 billion. The game left an indelible mark, with competitors like Hamster Kombat and Catizen following suit.
Other clicker-style Telegram games soon followed in Notcoin’s footsteps. However, Notcoin distinguished itself by becoming the first to move away from the tap-to-earn model. Unlike its predecessors, Notcoin evolved when its founder, Sasha Plotvinov, realized that tap-to-earn wasn’t sustainable in the long term and he wanted to base a game on unique storytelling. On April 1st, 2024, the mining phase ended at its peak, which paved the way for more innovative gameplay like Lost Dogs.
The game's success has been immediate. On launch day alone, 2.5 million players participated, with 100,000 $NOT tokens distributed to winners. Players who exchanged $NOT for BONES tokens and voted for the winning option saw returns as high as 150%.
The Adventure of Lost Dogs: A Dog-Themed Quest
In this new free-to-play game, players are thrust into a dog-themed journey where they can join squads, invite friends, and make important decisions that affect their dog’s future. Every choice you make has an ethical weight, which impacts the storyline and shapes your dog’s quest to find a new home.
The game’s characters aren’t just pixels, they’re represented by Lost Dogs NFTs, first launched on the TON blockchain via Getgems in March 2023. As the story unfolds, these NFTs evolve, gain special powers, and even become celebrities within the game. The development of Lost Dogs is just the beginning for Notcoin, which is poised to usher in a new wave of blockchain-based, story-driven games.
When will be the Lost Dogs Token Launch and Airdrop?
The highly anticipated Lost Dogs airdrop is set to drop just before the big listing, likely on September 12th. This airdrop is shaping up to be a major event, on par with notable ones like the Hamster Kombat Airdrop, giving the community a golden opportunity to earn $WOOF tokens ahead of its official exchange debut. As $WOOF prepares for its big debut on major exchanges, the community is buzzing with anticipation. The launch date is set to be September 14th for major exchanges.
How to Earn Notcoins and $WOOF in Lost Dogs
Players in Lost Dogs can earn Notcoins and a new in-game token, $WOOF, by actively participating in the game. Every day, players make decisions that influence the story's outcome. Whether your choice wins depends on whether it's the most popular, least popular, or median decision amongst all players for the day. Winning players are rewarded with a share of $NOT tokens from a collective pool.
Furthermore, players can mine $WOOF tokens by winning rounds and taking various actions in the game. While $WOOF is currently an in-game currency much like a point system, there’s potential for it to become a TON blockchain-based token, following the path of the $NOT token.
Unlike endless mining games, Lost Dogs is a time-limited game, running for just six weeks. But don't worry - this collaboration is only the beginning, with more to come.
How to Play Lost Dogs: A Telegram Mini-App Experience
Accessible directly through Telegram, Lost Dogs is more than just a game because it's an interactive social experience. Players select from three cards at the start of the game, each offering a different narrative path. Choices matter here and players must think strategically to win rewards. You can also increase your chances by holding Lost Dogs NFTs, inviting friends, or exchanging $NOT for points. Daily tasks also provide opportunities to earn more $WOOF and $NOT tokens.
Team Up and Play with Squads
Lost Dogs allows players to form squads where they vote collectively on decisions. If a squad member wins, all voters share in the rewards which include $WOOF tokens. Squads that make unanimous decisions are eligible for special bonuses and the most successful players climb the $WOOF leaderboard every week.
How Does It Work?
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Character-Driven Narrative: Players interact with evolving characters based on the Lost Dogs NFT collection
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Community Building: Form squads, collaborate, and influence the story’s outcome together
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Daily Voting: Your votes decide the fate of the characters and drive the narrative forward
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NFT Evolution: Lost Dogs NFTs grow in power and fame as the game progresses
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Rewards: Earn Notcoins and $WOOF tokens with smart decision-making
Lost Dogs’ Key Features
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Free-to-Play: Anyone can jump in without needing financial investment
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Social Interaction: Players work together to shape the game’s story
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NFT Integration: NFTs evolve with gameplay, becoming more than just collectibles
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Narrative-Driven: A rich, story-focused experience unfolds as players make decisions
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Telegram Platform: Easy to access with a user-friendly interface
Boost Your $WOOF Earnings Before the Airdrop Launch
Several mechanics allow players to maximize their $WOOF earnings, such as the Daily Accumulative Booster (“WOOF Booster”), which rewards players for participating without missing a day. A one-time win modifier is also available, allowing players to double their winnings for a specific day by purchasing a bonus. Squads that vote unanimously get extra bonuses and players in higher leagues earn more $WOOF.
All About Leagues
In a nutshell: the more $WOOF a player accumulates, the higher they rise in the league rankings. And with each league advancement, their $WOOF earnings increase for in-game actions.
For instance, a player in the Bronze League might earn 10 $WOOF just for logging into the app on day ten, while someone in the Platinum League would earn 30 $WOOF for the same action. Although the league modifier isn’t applied to every $WOOF bonus (unlike the day modifier), it offers a significant boost, especially for completing tasks and even in the event of a round loss.
How Are Winnings Calculated?
If you win, you get back all the $NOT you invested in the round. The more $NOT you spent, the more $NOT and $WOOF you'll earn. When players exchange $NOT for BONES (in-game currency), the $NOT they spend goes into the prize pool for that round. At the end of the round, the winnings are split amongst those who picked the winning card using the following rules:
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All winners who spent $NOT in that round get their full investment back.
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90% of the prize pool is divided among those winners, based on how much $NOT they spent.
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The remaining 10% is equally shared among the winners who didn’t spend $NOT in that round.
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Lost Dogs will be listed on September 14th on major exchanges and the airdrop launch is September 12th.
Conclusion: A New Era of Gaming and NFTs
As Notcoin ventures into narrative-driven gaming, this project signals the growing potential for Telegram to become a major platform for Web3 games. While the excitement around Lost Dogs and potential collaborations is strong, it's essential to approach such projects with caution. The volatility of blockchain-based games and the speculative nature of the market could pose risks for early adopters and investors. As always, thorough research and risk management are crucial when engaging in emerging technologies like Web3 gaming.