Live economy

GPS business empire tycoon

Buy, upgrade, and dominate real-world businesses around you. Discover over 100M real-world places with GPS, collect daily income, and compete against players worldwide.

100M+ real-world placesBuy the businesses around you Idle tycoon growthUpgrade, earn, and defend Worldwide competitionClimb from local landlord to global tycoon

Capital Kings Live economy

Economic Climate Index 42 Cautious

Oil Surge Hits the Global Cost Line

Global oil prices climbed on Middle East supply fears, while copper hit records on tariff pressure and tight supply, lifting transport, import, and operating costs across worldwide businesses.

Travel and Transportation

Oil surge and shipping risk push travel costs up; operators squeeze margins on fuel-heavy routes.

Retail

Copper records and higher freight keep imported goods pricier, pressuring retail margins worldwide.

Dining and Drinking

Fuel spikes and freight strain lift food-service costs, nudging menu prices higher.

Capital Kings: location-based business strategy

Capital Kings blends GPS gameplay, idle tycoon progression, real-world businesses, and live economic strategy into one competitive mobile empire builder.

100M+ real-world places

Buy the businesses around you

Use GPS to discover restaurants, shops, gyms, hotels, transport hubs, entertainment venues, sports locations, landmarks, and more. Every real-world place can become part of your empire.

Idle tycoon growth

Upgrade, earn, and defend

Own businesses, collect daily income, pay expenses, upgrade valuable locations, and protect your best assets with strategic cards.

Worldwide competition

Climb from local landlord to global tycoon

Compete against players around the world, track country leaderboards, sabotage rivals, and grow your net worth in a ruthless economy of money and ambition.

Real-world economic impact

Economic news changes the game

Major real-world economic news affects businesses by country and sector. A tourism boom can lift hotels and attractions, a fuel crisis can raise transport costs, and weak retail demand can cut shop income.

Today in the Capital Kings economy

Real-world signals become game-world strategy: changing income, expenses, demand, and opportunity across business categories.

Brazil Growth 63

Holiday Buzz, Festival Surge

The Independência holiday and Rock in Rio packed flights, roads, and venue traffic, while banks and public offices shut on 7 September, lifting event demand but adding logistics strain in Rio and Brasília.

Canada Stable 47

Labour Day Crowds Meet Flood Trouble

Labour Day closures, Toronto’s Canadian International Air Show and the last day of the CNE are lifting event traffic, while Cape Breton’s storm cleanup and more rain keep transport and public services under pressure.

Egypt Stable 54

Cairo Cashes In, Roads Stay Wary

Egypt’s Ahlan Madares 2026 school fair is driving bargain hunting, while the Experimental Theatre Festival and upcoming sports events add footfall; at the same time, hot, foggy roads and the Umrah bus crash keep travel operators on edge.

France Stable 47

France Feels the Heat, Then Fills Up

Heatwave pressure is trimming museum traffic and raising operating strain, while Paris weekend festivals and the facturation électronique rollout are boosting event crowds, service demand, and compliance work across France.

Germany Cautious 44

Germany Caught Between Heat, Shock, and Grid Jitters

Saxony-Anhalt election fallout, a Berlin substation fire, and a DWD storm front are shaking confidence, clogging transport, and nudging more money into safety, repairs, and disruption cover.

India Cautious 43

Rain, roadblocks, and festival crowds hit India's weekend flow

Delhi-NCR rain kept snarling travel, private bus strikes stranded passengers in Rajasthan, and Dahi Handi events in Mumbai lifted crowd traffic while local closures and delays jostled traders.

Israel Stable 54

Ben Gurion Gets Busier

Delta and United are back on Tel Aviv routes as the Ben Gurion holiday rush builds, while the government’s fuel-tax cut eases driving costs and Jerusalem light rail protests keep transit nerves tight.

Italy Stable 47

Late-summer heat keeps Italy humming and jammed

Controesodo traffic, a looming train strike, and sticky heat are squeezing mobility across Italy, while a small fuel price rise and Naples' America’s Cup prep lift costs and keep visitor spots busy.

Russia Stable 54

Moscow Fest Surge Meets Travel Snags

Moscow City Day packed the capital with late-night crowds and extra transit, while airport suspensions and route changes tied to drone risk and street closures kept travel jittery across Russia.

Saudi Arabia Growth 58

Saudi Arabia Hums Through Big Events and Stormy Skies

LEAP 2026 wrapped with nearly $15 billion in deals, while thunderstorms and hail across the west are slowing travel and outdoor traffic; the Camel Festival and motorsport crowds keep event spending lively.

South Africa Stable 47

Storms, power costs and Durban transit move the market

Severe weather, Eskom's 8.8% tariff push, and Durban's Go Durban BRT keep costs edgy as storms hit provinces and transport upgrades promise future movement.

Spain Stable 53

Spain Braces Under Heat and September Reset

Spain heads into the weekend under heat alerts, while Airbus strike pressure starts easing and the back-to-school rush lifts spending but keeps families and services under strain.

Türkiye Growth 56

Istanbul Jams, Biz Buzz, and Big Match Energy

Istanbul school-opening traffic and BUDO weather cancellations are slowing movement and lifting operating costs, while GITEX Ai Türkiye and Champions League buzz are drawing spending into venues, services, and match-night trade.

United Arab Emirates Growth 57

Dubai Events Boom as Flight Turbulence Lingers

Dubai’s event calendar is pulling in stronger hotel and visitor spending, while US-Iran tension keeps flight schedules shaky across UAE hubs and adds friction for travelers, restaurants, and business bookings.

United Kingdom Stable 49

Dover Disrupts, London Buzzes

Dover delays, the hottest summer on record, and Black On The Square keep the UK economy loud this weekend, with travel costs up, weather damage biting, and event footfall giving city venues a lift.

United States Stable 47

Tariffs, Storms, and Stadium Crowds

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, the Miami cargo crash, and Hurricane Lowell are jamming supply lines and travel costs, while New York’s big events keep crowd-driven spending lively.

Business categories in motion

Every report creates practical strategy: which businesses are getting an income lift, and which face expense pressure.

Travel and Transportation

Oil surge and shipping risk push travel costs up; operators squeeze margins on fuel-heavy routes.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +13%

Dining and Drinking

Fuel spikes and freight strain lift food-service costs, nudging menu prices higher.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +10%

Business and Professional Services

Energy and metal costs climb together, raising overhead for service firms and contractors.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +10%

Retail

Copper records and higher freight keep imported goods pricier, pressuring retail margins worldwide.

Income ↓ -5% Expenses ↑ +8%

Nightlife Spot

Nightlife Spot is feeling pressure as market conditions squeeze income, expenses, or both.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +8%

Event

Higher travel fuel costs trim event traffic and raise production and logistics bills.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +5%

Health and Medicine

Hotter transport and input costs squeeze medical supply chains and raise operating expenses.

Income +0% Expenses ↑ +8%

Sports and Recreation

Sports and Recreation is feeling pressure as market conditions squeeze income, expenses, or both.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +5%

Compete for the crown

Build the strongest empire, expand your business portfolio, and climb the public competition surfaces.

K.S.G Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Net Worth $478,273,090

Knugen Norrbotten County, Sweden

Net Worth $235,199,722

Wicked Brouski$ Minnesota, United States

Net Worth $138,455,543

HumanherdNee Puerto Rico, United States

Net Worth $89,995,484

Urahara Flemish Brabant, Belgium

Net Worth $77,927,512

[TCS] Uncle Buck North Carolina, United States

Net Worth $59,624,434

[P00P] Greek007 England, United Kingdom

Net Worth $31,903,963

[PHP] RONIN Metro Manila, Philippines

Net Worth $31,591,611

[P00P] JennaTrump England, United Kingdom

Net Worth $30,879,967

#10

Trekrem Thuringia, Germany

Net Worth $30,469,108

#11

[PHP] SCAR Metro Manila, Philippines

Net Worth $27,880,112

#12

Fallatah North District, Israel

Net Worth $25,688,000

Cards that shift the game

Check-in, Business, and Attack cards appear with the same core details players see in Capital Kings, sorted by rarity rank and card type.

Legendary

Market Monopoly

Dominance in the market boosts Business Value for a selected business by up to 10%.

Instant

Card 1 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Legendary

Tech Investment

Smart tech investments drive growth, increasing Daily Income by 100% for a selected business over the next 7 Days.

7 days

Card 2 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Legendary

Raging Inferno

A devastating fire permanently reduces the business value by up to 20%. It also cuts daily business income by 60% and raises daily expenses by 250% for 3 days.

3 days

Card 3 of 12 Attack card Play this card to attack a rival player's business.

Epic

Commuter’s Goldmine

Turn your commute into pure profit! For your next 25 check-ins, train stations pay out 25× rewards. Includes 5 free check-ins.

25 check-ins

Card 4 of 12 Check-in card Play this card before checking in.

Epic

Automation Upgrade

With new automation systems in place, Daily Expenses are reduced by 80% for a selected business over the next 7 Days.

7 days

Card 5 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Epic

Intimidation Tactics

Adds a 30-day Purchase Shield to protect this business.

Instant

Card 6 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Epic

Land Development

Adds significant long-term value to the business, increasing Business Value by 10% on a Level 1–25 Business.

Instant

Card 7 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Epic

Smart Executive

A new manager brings fresh ideas, boosting Daily Income by 100% on a Level 1–25 Business for the next 7 Days.

7 days

Card 8 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Epic

Upsell Bonus

Profits surge as every visitor overspends - Owner Customer Income increases by 6× for 7 Days..

7 days

Card 9 of 12 Business card Play this card on any of your own businesses.

Epic

System Breach

Cripples the business with a cyberattack, taking critical systems offline and driving up recovery costs. For the next 5 days, it earns 60% less income, while expenses increase by 35%.

5 days

Card 10 of 12 Attack card Play this card to attack a rival player's business.

Rare

Burnout Bonus

Tear through the city with 5 Bonus Check-ins and a +10 Check-in Radius. While active, earn 10× Rewards from fast food joints, gas stations, and mechanic shops. Ride fast, earn faster.

12 hours

Card 11 of 12 Check-in card Play this card before checking in.

Rare

Tourist Mode: Activated

Uncover the past and claim your reward! Check into museums, monuments, historic landmarks, and national parks to earn 15× Rewards. Instantly unlocks 10 Bonus Check-ins.

2 days

Card 12 of 12 Check-in card Play this card before checking in.

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Capital Kings 1.0.60: Skills, Cash Rush & World Dominance

Capital Kings version 1.0.60 is live with permanent Skills, competitive Cash Rush events, World Dominance rankings, new leaderboards, Income Tax, improved profiles, and more.

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25 July 2026Developer

Income Tax and a Fairer Economy

Income Tax introduces a progressive balancing system for Capital Kings, helping prevent the richest players from pulling too far ahead while keeping the economy fair, competitive, and rewarding for everyone.

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23 July 2026Developer

New Business Sharing, Expanded Privacy, and UI Fixes

This Capital Kings update adds a new business purchase and sharing screen, expands privacy controls for location and VIP visibility, and fixes several UI, Achievement reward, and Arabic text display issues.

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