In the summer of 2010 we launched the Mazin’ Hamsters line of plush and section within Webkinz World. Since then, players have enjoyed building and exploring mazes, participating in daily activities and winning prizes. Mazin’ Hamsters can also be dressed, fed and played with like any other Webkinz pet.
Recently more and more players have been unable to access Mazin’ Hamsters. The Mazin’ Hamster section requires the use of the Unity Web Player. Unfortunately this plug-in is no longer supported by browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Safari, blocking access. As a result we regret to inform you that we will be closing the Mazin’ Hamsters section of Webkinz World on September 9th, 2015.
On August 19th, we will remove the Mazin’ Hamsters button from the Things to Do menu, but players will still be able to access the section through the building on the Map of Kinzville. On September 9th, it will be closed for good and will no longer be accessible.
Mazin’ Hamster owners will continue to be able to play with their hamsters in their pet’s room and clubhouse.
If you have points to spend in Mazin’ Hamsters, we recommend that you get all of your prizes before the section closes, as you will not have access to those points after it is closed.
Finally, if you haven’t done so already, any Mazin’ Hamster code can be registered in Amazing World, whether or not it was used in Webkinz World.
We hope that you have enjoyed playing Mazin’ Hamsters and continue to care for your cute little hamsters in Webkinz World!
***UPDATE 09/09/2015***
Mazin’ Hamsters has now been removed from Webkinz World. Remember that entering a MAZIN’ Hamster Feature Code at the Code Shop will still add the hamster to your Webkinz World account. You can play with hamsters in your pet’s room just like any other Webkinz pet! You can also play with your hamster in Amazing World, a 3D game from the creators of Webkinz! Visit www.amazingworld.com to sign up for a free account!
It is a shame that you couldn’t upgrade or adapt Hamster Hamlet to the latest version of Unity Player. Hamster Hamlet is loved by many. However, since you have made this decision, then for those of us who have not been able to get into the Hamlet for the past 2+ years and therefore unable to access our Mazin’ Moolah to purchase items in the Mazin’ Mall, I think it only fair that you move/add our Mazin’ Moolah to our KinzCash, and make the Mazin’ Mall items available in the W-Shop. It certainly is a compromise given we haven’t been able to play the game or earn all the prizes. And, here is another idea, how about adding Mazin’ Hamsters to Amazing World … all of it, the Activities (Moolah Mountain, Gift Grab, Key Craze), the Challenge Zones (Forest, Mountain, Lagoon), and Hamlet Challenges (Find the Flags, Hidden Objects, Matching Pairs, Zum Roundup)??? If not all, at least some. Please consider these suggestions. Thank you.
Yasssss! Plz do that. I want all of the mazes and the hamlet to be added to WW.
I never played Mazin’ Hamsters but I am sad for everyone that did. It is like when Webkinz Friends was discontinued.
NOOO this is not right. i purchased 3 mazin hamsters only because i would be able to play the mazin hamsters game!!!! i want a refund!!!!! and why would i still have my code anyway???? i never had problems with the game!! im so mad first webkinz x and now this :(
@Michael Webkinz This makes me SAD!!!! I play Mazin Hamsters every day. I read the article on WKN , I use the most updated version of Fire Fox and my unity player works fine so I’m a bit confused as to what the reasoning is for closing it. Can you please explain a bit more ?
Mazin’ Hamsters was built on Unity 2, which is no longer supported by browsers. The latest version of Unity is 5, and they won’t update the game because that would require building it all from scratch again.
Yes, lfrank – for those that can still play – Ganz, why can’t you keep it open? I remember reading before that is was on an old version, is it really that difficult to update games on Unity from one version to the next? (there is one little one in our family that was just devastated when Dr Quack left, that was her favorite part of WW. Her 2nd favorite has always been the Hamlet. Needless to say she is quite heartbroken, mad, and does not understand). Many family members really love the hamlet, and the daily games, and it will be surly missed.
Does that mean Amazing World will be discontinued soon? That uses Unity Player also. :(
I’m going to miss Mazin’ Hamsters, it’s really fun to play…
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!;(
Please make it possible for us to spend our points… As we cannot acces the game anymore. Also; after spending money on hamsters for this game, only to find that we couldn’t play it anymore, I hope there will be something new to replace this? After all… we did get those hamsters for the game, and the game was great fun while it would last. I totally don’t mind retiring something that doesn’t work anymore… but I would like something back… Like, perhaps… the vacation island again?
Good luck with that.
No! That’s so sad! And kind of annoying :/ When we bought our Mazin Hamsters, we were paying for the plush, the virtual pet, and the mazes on Mazin Hamster. It’s almost like telling us to spend our money on Webkinz and then closing Webkinz down :/
I think they should sell the items in the W Shop too! I really wish Webkinz World would try to keep the Mazin Hamsters goin. I loved playing in there & wanted to build homes for my Hamsters.