# Hamster Kombat

> A Telegram game claimed 50 million daily players before its token fell on launch.

- Owner: Hamster Kombat’s anonymous development team
- Kind: Game
- Sector: Gaming
- Seed date: 2024-03-19
- Peak date: Jun 2024
- Date basis: Dates use the stated precision; chart positions are date anchors.
- Spread Score: 63 (Viral, provisional), v1.2
- Mechanics: Daily ritual, Mystery & lore, Platform jump, Press loop, Controversy

## Summary

Hamster Kombat circulated on Telegram through rewarded referrals. Daily puzzles generated tutorials, while Iran’s tapping craze drew press scrutiny. The owner claimed 50 million daily players; the token launch brought complaints about small rewards and falling prices.

## Timeline

- 2024-03-15 — Hamster Kombat (Group chats) — The official channel teased a clicker game and said it was launching soon.
- 2024-03-19 — Hamster Kombat (Group chats) — The official channel linked public play and said players were already completing quests.
- 2024-03-25 — Hamster Kombat (Group chats) — The team posted that access to Hamster Kombat was open.

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Canonical URL: https://howitspread.com/cases/hamster-kombat

Cite as: How It Spread (2026). “Hamster Kombat.” Case HIS-00593. Spread Score v1.2: 63/100. Updated 2026-10-14. https://howitspread.com/id/HIS-00593