Doodles has launched early access to Doodles UP! Kyle's Journey, a new mini-game that runs entirely within Telegram. The game uses a bot-based interface that combines straightforward gameplay with referral mechanics to drive participation. More than 37,000 users have already joined the Telegram bot before the full public launch, showing strong initial interest from the community.
Doodles Reveals New Game
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The game follows Kyle, a character from the Doodles universe, who's stuck in a digital trap and needs to catch bugs to escape. Players engage by completing simple tasks within the bot and inviting friends to the platform. These actions earn points and unlock loot chests, which feed into a leaderboard tracking activity during the early access window.
Everyone starts with a basic chest that improves as they play more. The top-tier Holo Chest unlocks after you bring in ten new players. These chests contain rare items, and your progress now will determine your position and rewards when the full game — called the Portal — goes live.
The game isn't officially out yet, but users who turn on notifications through the Telegram bot will get alerts when the complete version drops. Doodles hasn't announced a public launch date.
Doodles Reveals New Game
Integration Within the Doodles Ecosystem
Kyle's Journey is part of Doodles' push to grow beyond digital collectibles. The project started as a generative NFT collection of 10,000 unique characters created by artist Scott Martin (Burnt Toast) and has since expanded into a wider digital platform. It's gained traction through brand partnerships and mainstream media appearances.
Beyond the original NFT drop, Doodles launched Doodles 2, which lets users build custom avatars and collect digital wearables. The ecosystem runs on the DOOD utility token, which powers access and interactions across the platform's various features.
Doodles has teamed up with major brands like Adidas and McDonald's, and the collection recently appeared in an episode of The Simpsons. These moves show the brand's effort to reach people outside the NFT world while staying rooted in web3 experiences.
Doodles Reveals New Game
Telegram as a Platform for Web3 Gaming
Launching a mini-game on Telegram fits a growing pattern in web3: using familiar messaging apps to make experiences easier to access. Telegram's bot system lets developers build interactive apps without forcing users to download new software or deal with complicated setups. This removes friction and pulls in people who might not be comfortable with typical web3 onboarding.
By building Kyle's Journey on Telegram, Doodles is testing new formats that blend entertainment, social features, and digital ownership in a simple package. The early signup numbers suggest real appetite for casual web3 games that live inside apps people already use.
Doodles Reveals New Game
Outlook and User Engagement
As Doodles prepares for the full launch of Kyle's Journey, activity during early access will matter. Referrals, completed tasks, and leaderboard spots will shape reward distribution when the Portal opens. Details about the full game are still scarce, but the current rollout shows a deliberate plan to build momentum and weave gaming deeper into the Doodles ecosystem.
The game is live now through the official Doodles Telegram bot, with no set date for the complete release. Anyone interested can jump in and get notified about future updates directly through the platform.
