X Empire, previously called Musk Empire, has become the latest Telegram tap-to-earn game to gain attraction.
The game distinguishes itself from the plethora of tap-to-earn games like Hamster Kombat and Catizen by featuring a cartoonish image of Elon Musk that players tap to accumulate in-game currency.
The game’s appeal is evident from its massive player base, reaching around 16 million since its launch on July 4.
Similar to other tap-to-earn games, a significant draw for X Empire players is the promise of a future crypto token airdrop, offering a chance to earn digital currency after prolonged gameplay.
X Empire Mirrors Other Tap-to-Earn Games
X Empire, a tap-to-earn game on Telegram, closely mirrors the mechanics of the popular Hamster Kombat.
Players tap on an image to earn in-game currency, which can then be used to generate passive income when they are not actively playing.
It is worth noting that there is no evidence to suggest Elon Musk’s involvement or endorsement of the game, which raises the possibility of the game being shut down if Musk’s legal team takes notice.
The transition from “Musk Empire” to “X Empire” indicates the developers are aware of this risk and are taking steps to mitigate it.
Despite this, millions have flocked to the game on Telegram, hoping to eventually secure tokens on The Open Network (TON)—the same network hosting Notcoin’s NOT token and other games like Hamster Kombat and Yescoin.
Meanwhile, Playing X Empire is straightforward.
The recent name change came with an upgraded interface that reduces reliance on Elon Musk’s image and better highlights various play modes.
However, the core gameplay remains unchanged.
Players’ avatars appear on the main screen, surrounded by icons indicating different play modes.
Tapping on the avatar reveals a button at the screen’s bottom, allowing players to choose between multiple versions of Musk and other avatars, including premium options like Kim Kardashian and a muscle-bound Doge.
The Mining button takes players to the tap-to-earn experience, the starting point for accumulating in-game currency.
Players tap their avatars to collect currency until their energy depletes, then wait for energy to refill to continue tapping.
Accumulated in-game coins can be spent on upgrades for both Elon and his workforce through the “Incomes” button.
Upgrades include attributes such as ethics and leadership for Elon and staff members and office improvements for the workforce.
These upgrades generate passive income even when the game is closed, up to three hours, after which players must log back in to claim their earnings.
A unique feature of X Empire is the “City” tab, where players can battle others in a Rock Paper Scissors-style game and invest in different stocks daily.
These activities, though not particularly complex, add an element of drama by requiring players to risk in-game money for potential larger returns.
Additionally, players can earn extra in-game cash through daily stock picks and riddles.
X Empire Airdrop Details
The exact date for the X Empire airdrop remains unknown, as does the name of the token.
However, the developers have confirmed that an airdrop will occur and that the token will be launched on TON.
The airdrop is touted as the next step in creating an “extensive ecosystem,” with the developers promising to distribute nearly all tokens to the community.
Let’s talk about our Airdrop
What can I tell you right now about our token and the upcoming airdrop?
— There will be no locks. All tokens will be in the market from day one.
— We do not and will not have investors or funds on board.
— We will allocate a small percentage of…— Musk Empire (@xempiregame) July 26, 2024
Players can earn tokens based on several metrics, including the in-game profit earned per hour through upgrades, the total amount of cash accumulated while playing, and the number of friends invited via referral links.
Recently, X Empire announced a collaboration with Notcoin, the influential Telegram game that sparked the current trend.
Notcoin players, especially those at higher levels, will receive special missions within X Empire, and the game was temporarily rebranded as “NOT Empire.”
