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 Shock Hits the World

Oil prices jumped after renewed fighting around the Strait of Hormuz, while import prices climbed and global markets sold off, pushing transport and consumer costs higher as households stay selective.

Business and Professional Services

AI capex and pricier imports keep professional services busy, but higher input costs nibble at margins.

Retail

Import costs and fuel spikes squeeze retail shelves, even as shoppers keep hunting bargains.

Travel and Transportation

Hormuz shipping risks and higher fuel costs lift freight bills and pressure transport networks.

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.

Belgium Growth 61

Belgium Sizzles Into Festival Mode

Heat warnings are stretching across Belgium while Tomorrowland and National Day build traffic, crowds, and spending, but the hot spell also pushes cooling, staffing, and transport costs higher.

Canada Stable 48

Smoke Slams, Festivals Still Pack Seats

Wildfire smoke is hammering southern Ontario with air-quality closures, while Bank of Canada rate relief and packed Montreal summer festivals keep some spending alive. The mix leaves travel, health, and outdoor recreation under pressure, but ticketed entertainment still has a crowd magnet.

Egypt Stable 53

Cash Rules Tighten, Travel Gets Snagged

Egypt’s paid holiday call set up a stronger leisure week, but exporter arrears payments and a fresh Air Cairo Abha cancellation show a business scene juggling support, rebooking costs, and softer movement.

France Stable 54

France Hums, Then Sags in the Heat

Canicule and the sold-out BTS Stade de France shows are steering the weekend: crowds are boosting city traffic and sales, while rail, energy, health, and outdoor venues are taking a hotter, costlier hit.

Germany Cautious 44

Storms, heat and low water rattle Germany

Unwetter and Rhein-Niedrigwasser are jamming travel, while the planned Zuckersteuer and fresh heat pressure push up costs for health, retail and dining across Germany.

India Growth 57

FIFA Fever Meets Monsoon Mayhem

FIFA World Cup final screening plans are pumping up late-night spending in India, while IMD rain alerts and monsoon disruption keep travel costs sticky and outdoor footfall softer in the wetter corridors.

Iraq Cautious 43

Baghdad Gets Busy, Costs Stay Hot

Washington oil talks and a fresh anti-graft sweep are pulling money and scrutiny through Iraq’s economy, while a controlled blast near Baghdad International Airport keeps transport nerves tight and adds a security premium to daily business.

Israel Stable 50

Ben Gurion stays packed as festival season and safety alerts hit hard

Ben Gurion Airport keeps surging despite security tension, while the Jerusalem Film Festival draws crowds and fresh food-safety alerts around tahini recalls and beach warnings cool dining and leisure traffic.

Italy Cautious 43

Italy Braces Under Heat And Strikes

Heat alerts are pushing much of Italy into red-zone stress, while rider walkouts and museum unrest are cutting footfall and slowing deliveries. Thunderstorms in the North are adding fresh transport and event disruption.

Russia Weak 39

Fuel Crunch Hits the Road

Fuel shortages are forcing Moscow to prioritise delivery trucks for food retail while Sea of Azov shipping stays restricted, lifting logistics costs and denting trade, travel, and consumer traffic.

Saudi Arabia Stable 51

Heat, Ports, and Tensions Squeeze Saudi Trade

Heat warnings are hammering daytime routines across the kingdom, while Houthi threats and a Red Sea shipping scare keep logistics and fuel costs jumpy, even as new flight and port moves try to keep commerce moving.

South Africa Stable 49

South Africa Juggles Power Cuts and Crowd Boosts

Johannesburg power outages and the Somerset Mall theft blackout are biting into trade and service delivery, while Springboks-Wales build-up in Durban keeps event and hospitality tills active.

Türkiye Stable 54

Wildfires Bite, Trade and Tourism Keep Moving

Milas wildfire evacuations hit the coast, while Brussels trade talks and health tourism keep key business lanes open across Türkiye.

United Arab Emirates Stable 46

Hormuz Shock Meets Weekend Buzz

Strait of Hormuz security risk is jamming UAE shipping and lifting operating costs, while the brief du outage and a wave of summer events keep people checking official updates and heading out for prizes, matches, and museum visits.

United Kingdom Growth 64

Heatwave Cashes In, Rails and Water Strain

Heatwave shopping and World Cup fever are juicing pub and retail takings across the UK, but rail delays, drought bans and NHS pressure are dragging on costs and turnout.

United States Stable 52

Smoke, Floods and Finals Stir the Market

Wildfire smoke is choking major U.S. cities, Texas floods are driving rescue costs, and the World Cup final is still pulling huge crowds, while fresh Brazil tariffs keep import costs on the rise.

Business categories in motion

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

Travel and Transportation

Hormuz shipping risks and higher fuel costs lift freight bills and pressure transport networks.

Income ↑ +3% Expenses ↑ +10%

Dining and Drinking

Energy spikes and pricier food imports squeeze dining margins while wallets stay guarded.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +8%

Retail

Import costs and fuel spikes squeeze retail shelves, even as shoppers keep hunting bargains.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +8%

Sports and Recreation

Higher travel fuel costs and softer discretionary budgets trim sports and recreation traffic.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +5%

Business and Professional Services

AI capex and pricier imports keep professional services busy, but higher input costs nibble at margins.

Income ↑ +3% Expenses ↑ +5%

Nightlife Spot

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

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +3%

Arts and Entertainment

Higher fuel bills and shaky markets curb entertainment splurge spending.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +3%

Event

Travel cost pressure cools event bookings and raises venue operating bills.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +3%

Compete for the crown

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

K.S.G Burgas, Bulgaria

Net Worth $304,682,954

Knugen Norrbotten County, Sweden

Net Worth $151,852,745

HumanherdNee Ontario, Canada

Net Worth $68,008,308

Brouski$ California, United States

Net Worth $65,648,131

[TCS] Uncle Buck North Carolina, United States

Net Worth $41,841,091

Urahara Hainaut, Belgium

Net Worth $40,721,544

[P00P] Greek007 England, United Kingdom

Net Worth $24,185,596

[P00P] JennaTrump England, United Kingdom

Net Worth $24,095,819

Faceless Haifa District, Israel

Net Worth $23,098,189

#10

Trekrem Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Net Worth $20,285,344

#11

Fallatah North District, Israel

Net Worth $18,890,665

#12

Zero Alberta, Canada

Net Worth $18,567,613

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 causes lasting damage, permanently reducing the business value by up to 20%. For the next 3 days, daily business income falls by 60% and daily expenses rise by 250%.

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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17 July 2026Developer

New Empire Sorting Tools and Attack Cards Arrive

Take greater control of your Capital Kings empire with new sorting tools that make managing your businesses easier, plus powerful Attack Cards that let you disrupt rivals, damage their operations, and gain a strategic advantage.

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