A mobile game themed around Trump, developed by Bill Zanker—part of the team that introduced the official Trump memecoin and various NFT collections—is expected to launch on the Apple App Store by year-end.
The game leverages Trump’s name under a licensing agreement and is in the works at Freedom 45 Games, as stated on the game’s website. It’s also associated with Trump Coin.
The Apple App Store is set to reveal the app on Dec. 30, with pre-registration currently available.
Zanker had previously been involved in a project that merged gaming and cryptocurrency elements in April, which reportedly shared similarities with MONOPOLY GO; however, a spokesperson denied any connection to Monopoly at that time.
According to the game’s website, players can fund their game accounts using cash, cryptocurrency, or TRUMP Coin and can trade non-fungible token statues and pins utilized in gameplay.
Nonetheless, a disclaimer specifies that the game is not designed, produced, or distributed by US President Donald Trump or any of his affiliates.
The Trump Billionaires Club has yet to respond to a query for comment.
Trump game features crypto elements
A demonstration of the Trump Billionaires Club on its website appears to showcase a digital rendition of New York, where players roll dice to navigate a Monopoly-like gameboard, accumulating funds for various activities.
The game also presents an airdrop of Trump tokens to those who earn the most points prior to the launch, obtainable by creating an account, holding TRUMP coin, and referring new users.
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Trump memecoin is down 92% from ATH
The upcoming Trump-themed crypto game arrives at a difficult moment for Trump’s memecoin investors.
The Official Trump memecoin debuted shortly before Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20. It skyrocketed to an all-time high of over $73 just a day later—valued at over $14.5 billion—but has since plummeted by more than 92%, currently trading at $5.89 as of Wednesday, according to CoinGecko. The token has experienced a 3.4% increase in the last 24 hours since the game’s announcement.
Per the disclaimer, the game collectibles are for “enjoyment only,” not for “investment purposes,” and are not affiliated with “any political campaign.”
Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures have faced scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers in the US, who have previously called for investigations by financial regulators and the government ethics office.
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