Run An Empire

Run An Empire: Build Your Virtual Empire

Turn physical activity into virtual power with Run An Empire, a mobile game that lets you build your empire while tracking real-world activity using GPS

What is Run An Empire?

Run An Empire is a unique mobile game that blends elements of strategy, role-playing, and exercise tracking to create an experience centered around gaining virtual territory through real-world physical activity. Developed by Mathieu Nouzareth and Florian Nouzareth, the game uses GPS tracking to allow players to gain control of territory on a virtual map by running, walking, or cycling in their local area.

When first launching the game, the player is presented with an empty map containing unclaimed neutral territories. As the player moves in the real world while tracking their movement through the app, any neutral land they pass over is claimed under their empire. Over time, the player builds up an empire of connected territory that they rule over.

However, other nearby players can take over land by passing through it themselves. This introduces an element of strategy and competition, as empires must defend their borders while also looking to expand into neutral territory. Players can team up with friends to build empires together or work against rival empires.

As a fitness app, Run An Empire aims to leverage people's competitive spirit and desire for exploration and conquest to motivate them to exercise and adopt an active lifestyle. The real-world activity required to play the game converts physical movement into measurable in-game progress, blurring the line between exercise and gameplay.

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