Have you ever imagined outdoing the renowned leader of Tesla, SpaceX, and Twitter? Now, a new tap-to-earn game on Telegram gives you the chance to control your very own virtual Elon Musk as you work toward a crypto airdrop.
Musk Empire is a newly launched game on Telegram that is reportedly attracting millions of players, following the success of popular games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin. It shares similarities with Hamster Kombat in its core mechanics, where you tap your smartphone screen to earn coins, which you then invest in upgrades that generate passive income over time.
In this game, however, you’re not a cute creature running a crypto exchange and adding features to your platform. Instead, you take on the role of a digital deity who can invest in various upgrades for Elon Musk, such as improving his nutrition, critical thinking skills, and overall intelligence.
You can also invest in office equipment and team members to support the business magnate. However, the game does not offer any options to propose relationships with subordinate employees, a move allegedly made by the real-life Musk on multiple occasions, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Overall, this points to a lack of depth in capturing Musk’s persona. While there are subtle references to his life and career, the game could explore much more of Elon Musk's lore—whether it’s presented sincerely or as satire on the controversial tech mogul. There is a wealth of material to draw from, including his achievements, missteps, and peculiar life choices.
Despite being a somewhat superficial initial attempt, Musk Empire distinguishes itself as more than just a simple Hamster Kombat clone. It includes unique features such as a "Stock Exchange" where you can wager your coins for potential returns, or engage in "Negotiations" with friends.
As I progress, I encounter hurdles that require inviting numerous friends to make significant headway—an issue that has plagued Hamster Kombat, prompting the developers to promise a reduction in such requirements. This is worth noting before playing, as it might feel restrictive for players reluctant to bother their contacts.
Musk Empire plans to launch a token on The Open Network, the Telegram-aligned blockchain that hosts Notcoin’s NOT token and the upcoming Hamster Kombat release. Regardless of your opinion on Musk, it's an entertaining concept with plenty of potential for growth, and hopefully, it will expand on the "Elon Musk simulator" idea in the future.
