How to Build a Telegram Tap Game That Makes Money (Complete Guide)

Telegram Mini Apps are HUGE right now. Tap games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin generated millions of users. Here's how to build your own. The Stack Frontend : Pure HTML/CSS/JS (no framework needed) Telegram SDK : telegram-web-app.js Hosting : Vercel (free) Monetization : Telegram Stars + Rewarded Ads Key Features Tap Button with energy system (prevents infinite tapping) Combo System (rapid taps = multiplier) Level Up system (points → levels) Daily Login Streak (returning users) Boost Shop (buy power-ups with Telegram Stars) Leaderboard (competitive element) Rewarded Ads (watch ad = bonus points) Share/Invite (viral growth) Monetization Telegram Stars Sell in-game boosts for Stars: 2x Multiplier: 50 Stars (~$0.65) Auto-Tap: 100 Stars (~$1.30) Mega Tap: 200 Stars (~$2.60) Rewarded Ads Users watch an ad to get bonus points. At $16+ CPM, even 1000 daily users watching 3 ads = $48/day. Referral System Users share to invite friends. Each invite = bonus points for both. Viral loop. Live Exa