Telegram Mini App Game Developer

We are building a Tamagotchi-inspired virtual pet game combined with idle clicker mechanics, designed to run as a Telegram Mini App. This is a V1 / MVP project with a clearly defined scope and full documentation ready (GDD, feature specs, monetization, and UI/UX in progress). We are looking for a skilled developer who can take ownership and deliver a complete, production-ready Mini App experience.

🎮 Game Overview Genre: Virtual Pet + Idle Clicker Platform: Telegram Mini App (WebView) Core loop: Tap → Earn → Upgrade → Care → Evolve Pet evolves as it levels up Daily engagement and offline progression systems

🛠 What You’ll Build Core Gameplay Tap-to-earn coin system with daily cap 4-stat pet system:Hunger Happiness Energy Health

Care actions:Feed, Play, Rest, Heal (with cooldowns)

Leveling system:Levels 1–15 with XP progression

Evolution system:Babymon → Adult Tonimon (Level 10)

Offline earnings calculation

💰 Monetization Integration with Telegram Stars (XTR) In-game shop:Coin bundles Premium cosmetics

Starter Pack:One-time offer after evolution

⚙️ Technical Requirements Platform Telegram Mini App (inside Telegram WebView) Mobile-first (iOS & Android via Telegram app) Desktop support (secondary) Tech Stack (Flexible) You can propose your preferred stack: Frontend: React, Vue, or similar (HTML/CSS/JS) Backend: Node.js, Python, or similar Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar Hosting: Vercel, Railway, Render, or equivalent Telegram Integration Telegram Bot API (authentication) Telegram Mini App SDK (WebApp object) Telegram Stars Payments API:sendInvoice answerPreCheckoutQuery successful_payment

🔐 Key Technical Considerations All randomization must be server-side Secure payment validation (never trust client-side) Efficient state management (stats, inventory, progression) Smooth animations (target 60 FPS) Accurate offline earnings calculation

👤 Ideal Candidate Must Have Experience building web apps or web-based games Strong JavaScript / TypeScript skills Experience with React, Vue, or similar frameworks Backend experience (APIs, DBs, authentication) Understanding of game loops and state management Ability to implement smooth UI animations Strong communication and autonomy

⭐ Nice to Have Experience with Telegram Mini Apps or Bots Experience with Telegram Payments / Stars API Background in mobile or casual games Familiarity with virtual pet / idle games Experience integrating payment systems

📦 Deliverables Fully functional Telegram Mini App (based on GDD) Telegram Bot (entry point + payments handling) Backend API with database (player data persistence) Basic admin dashboard (users & transactions monitoring) Deployment-ready setup + documentation Clean, well-structured source code Production deployment

🤝 What We Offer Clear documentation and structured scope Fast decision-making and feedback Opportunity for long-term collaboration Flexible tech stack (we value your expertise)