Free to play · in your browser · no app store

Build your American empire.

Start with one hot dog stand on Fifth Avenue. Negotiate deals, raise a golden tower, take off in a presidential jet, collect all 47 cards and carve your own name into Mount Rushmore.

Street VendorDealmakerTycoonKingmakerLegend

Reserve your spot

Waitlist members play the closed beta first. Free, no credit card.

How it plays

Easy to start. Hard to put down.

Build

Ten icons, from a hot dog stand to a $47 coin. They earn every second, even while you're away.

Negotiate

Stop the needle in the gold zone for a perfect deal: five times the money and a shot at a golden card.

Collect

47 cards in seven sets, from the Oval Office to the Gold Phone. Every card carries a piece of American history.

Rise

Thirteen titles, from Street Vendor to Legend. Finish the album and your name joins Mount Rushmore.

New YorkMiamiTexasNashvilleLas Vegas

Every new term moves your empire to a new city with its own landmarks. Your finished cities stay on display in your Portfolio.

Every card has a motto

Words America lives by.

The Gold Oval OfficeThe buck stops here.The sign on President Truman's desk

Space Force BaseOne giant leap for mankind.Apollo 11, 1969

The Gold PhoneLet freedom ring!"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", 1831

State vs. state

Which state wants it most?

At launch, every state competes on its own leaderboard. Put yours on top before the game even starts: every sign-up counts for your state. Playing from abroad? You join the International board.

Count me in

Waitlist by state

Questions

Good to know

Is it free?

Yes. Empire 47 is free to play. Optional extras such as gold, a VIP pass and outfits are for sale in the game. You always see exactly what you buy; there are no paid mystery boxes.

Do I need to download an app?

No. It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android and computer. On your phone you can add it to your home screen and it opens like an app.

When can I play?

The closed beta opens for the waitlist first, in order of the list. We'll email you when it's your turn.

Who makes Empire 47?

An independent studio of fans. Empire 47 is an independent fan game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any public figure, company, campaign or political party.