NEW! A fun, free motivation to move further! Capture real world places and compete against neighbors with every step you take. Whether walking to your workplace or running a marathon, capture the places you move through to build a formidable empire. Explore further to collect resources and earn great fortunes. Lead your people from the dawn of time
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To expand your empire, you must physically travel through your neighborhood on foot or by bike. As you move, you capture real-world locations to build your territory and collect resources to progress through different historical ages.
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A practical first step is to customize your banner. This allows you to personalize your presence in the game world, as your banner will fly over the various castles and territories you successfully capture from your neighbors.
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The game tracks your movement using your phone's GPS to map your activity. Alternatively, you can connect the app to Strava, which allows you to leave your phone behind while still recording your exercise data for the game.
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Yes, you can now use a bike to travel through your neighborhood. This allows you to capture streets, neighborhoods, or even your entire city while cycling, providing a flexible way to build your empire and collect resources.
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You can use the vulnerability map to identify which hexes are the most consolidated and which ones are the easiest for your neighbors to capture. This tool helps you manage your defenses effectively against other players.
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The global competition mode is an end-game feature designed for high-level players. It allows you to compete against all other top players worldwide for control of the entire globe, adding a new layer of strategic challenge.
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You can compete in the Arena to win leagues. Performing well in these leagues allows you to earn extra valuable chests, which provide rewards that help you progress as you lead your people through history.
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Yes, by connecting the app to Apple Health, you can import your heart rate, calorie data, and route information. This integration allows you to view detailed performance statistics alongside your game progress and empire building.
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You can battle neighbors and friends to capture nearby castles. By moving through these locations in the real world, you can take control of their territory and expand your own empire across your local area.
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Your primary goal is to lead your people from the dawn of time all the way to the Space Age. You achieve this by exploring further, collecting resources, and earning great fortunes as you move through the world.
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Thanks for playing Run An Empire and welcome to version 3.12. This is our most exciting update yet!
Recent changes include:
◈ New end game mode: Global competition! Compete against all other high level players for control of the entire globe
◈ Banner customization
◈ Reintroducing the vulnerability map: see which hexes are the most consolidated and the easiest to capture
◈ Resource collection is a bit quicker
◈ ..and many more quality of life improvements!
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NEW! A fun, free motivation to move further! Capture real world places and compete against neighbors with every step you take. Whether walking to your workplace or running a marathon, capture the places you move through to build a formidable empire. Explore further to collect resources and earn great fortunes. Lead your people from the dawn of time to the Space Age.
“Don a pair of sneakers and run (jog, or walk) to victory” - Engadget
“If you’re getting bored of your run-commute, try this” - Runner’s World
“Run An Empire fits into existing exercise routines, whilst giving new runners an incentive to get started” - Variety
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◆ CAPTURE and own your street, your neighborhood or your city as you travel on foot or now by BIKE!
◆ TRACK and map your activity from your pocket, using your phone’s GPS.
◆ COMPETE in the Arena. Win leagues for extra valuable chests.
◆ BATTLE neighbors and friends to capture nearby castles.
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The recorded download price is free. In-app purchases, subscriptions, or additional content may cost extra. Source checked Nov 9, 2026.
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