RING THE BELLS?: James Hall Says The Mintotaurs Are Coming To The Mines. But Was It Just An April Fools’ Joke?

The Mintotaurs are coming to the pixelated mines of Gobs on Ape… maybe.

On April Fools’ Day, Gobs on Ape founder James Hall had Goblin minds spinning after revealing that a nearly two-month-old X account dubbed “Mintotaurs” was his project and that the collection is coming to ApeChain later this month.

“@Mintotaurs, by yours truly,” he tweeted on April 1st. “This month. Only on  @ApeChainHUB.”

 

 

While many initially thought it was a joke, Hall doubled down in the replies telling $Ape holders he’s “dead serious” and fueling speculation that this could be a long-game April Fools’ prank that’s been hiding in plain sight for months.

“I wouldn't have made a X account ( @mintotaurs ) in february and kept updating it in tandem for an elobrate April Fools prank.... right,” he quote tweeted BAYC Member Phil.

 

The Mintotaurs account has posted 19 tweets since February 4th, 2025, beginning with a cryptic post about bells and hands, a message that sounds a lot like Gobs on Ape lore.

The bell has been rung the hands have been placed minotaur’s will heed the call, soon,” the account tweeted.

 

The Mintotaurs’ latest post was a seven-part tweet thread on March 30th, 2025, that added more lore and hinted that something is brewing in the mystical realm.

 

The Bored Ape Gazette will continue to follow all things Gobs  and will keep a close eye on the Mintotaurs. Stay tuned for updates!