TonTon Games
TonTon Games is a game publishing company specializing in developing and publishing games for the Telegram messaging platform. The company focuses on integrating blockchain technology and social gaming experiences, offering end-to-end support for developers from concept to launch.
Leadership
Daniil Shcherbakov, co-founder of TonTon Games, holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. He is affiliated with the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre as a mentor and contributes to Barclays Eagle Labs, a UK-based business growth initiative. His expertise lies in scaling startups, particularly at the intersection of gaming and decentralized technologies.
Services and Operations
TonTon Games operates as a publisher that provides comprehensive support for game developers looking to launch games on the Telegram platform. Their services include:
Game Development and Distribution
The company offers technical support and expertise in developing games specifically for the Telegram Bot platform, including integration with blockchain technologies. They provide developers with feedback on game mechanics, on-chain activities, and technical implementation.
User Acquisition and Marketing
TonTon Games claims to have access to a significant user base, with capabilities to:
- Provide initial user testing pools of up to 1 million users
- Reach over 20 million potential users through their partner network
- Assist in community building, offering support for growing communities of up to 100,000 followers on Telegram and X (formerly Twitter)
Blockchain Integration
The company provides support for blockchain-related features, including:
- Token launch assistance
- Exchange listing support
- Tokenomics consultation
- Integration with TON Blockchain
Notable Published Games
As of 2024, TonTon Games has published several games on the Telegram platform, including:
- DRFT Party (@drft_party_bot) – Launched August 2024, gained 1.2M users with a reported 15% paying user base. DRFT Party is a new casual racing franchise that starts with a Telegram app, where players merge cars and level them up to earn DRFT tokens and receive NFTs. They are already working on a PvP mode in the style of Drag Racing, where one player will be able to compete against other players with their NFT cars, wagering DRFT tokens. All NFTs and DRFT tokens earned in DRFT Party will be used in future projects.
- Bastion Battle (@BastionBattle_bot) – Launched August 2024, reached 290,000 users. Bastion Battle is a mobile Play & Earn game that combines tower defense and collectible card strategy within the Telegram mini-apps Ecosystem by TON blockchain. It gives real-world rewards.
- Don Ton (@don_ton_bot) – Launched September 2024, gathered 216,000 users.
Build your mafia gang in Telegram and fight rivals to earn Toncoin daily – was their tagline during the Release of project
- XCombat (@XCombat_bot) – Launched September 2024, attained 215,000 users This is an Telegram game that brings players from around the world together for online battles.The main task is to break eggs that contain valuable rewards: coins, diamonds, and unique cards. These cards play a role as they allow users to level up their characters and gain access to future arena battles.
Market Position
TonTon Games distinguishes itself through its focus on Telegram’s Ecosystem, leveraging the platform’s built-in bot API and social features. The company’s integration of blockchain elements, such as TON-based token launches, reflects broader industry trends toward «Play-to-Earn» models and decentralized gaming economies.