The Trump-themed crypto mobile game, developed by Bill Zenker, a member of the team that helped launch the Trump memecoin and various NFT collections, is reportedly slated to be released on the Apple App Store before the end of the year.
According to the game’s website, the game uses the Trump name under a licensing agreement and is being developed by Freedom 45 Sports. It is also tied to the Trump coin.
Apple App Store is An expected release date of December 30, and the app is currently in pre-registration.
Zenker was already linked to a project blending gaming and cryptocurrency elements back in April, a project that reportedly has some similar aspects to Monopoly Go. However, at the time, a spokesperson denied any similarity to Monopoly.
On the game’s website, it lists cash, cryptocurrency, or trump coins as ways to fund a game account and mentions trading non-fungible tokens for figurines and pins that can be used in-game.
However, a disclaimer outlines that it was not designed, produced or distributed by US President Donald Trump or any of his businesses or affiliates.
The Trump Billionaires Club did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Trump Game includes crypto elements
A demo of the Trump Billionaires Club on its website features a digital version of New York and shows a player using dice rolls to move around a Monopoly-style game board, earning funds for construction and other activities.
The game also offers an airdrop of Trump Tokens that launch before the highest points, which can be earned by opening an account, holding a Trump Coin, and referring new users to the project.
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Trump Mimecoin is 92% lower than Eighth
The new Trump-themed crypto game comes at a difficult time for Trump memecoin holders.
Donald Trump launched the official Trump campaign on January 20, just days before he took office. Its value had soared to more than $73 a day after reaching more than $14.5 billion—but has since traded up 92 percent to $5.89 on Wednesday. According to Kongiko has seen a 3.4% increase in tokens over the past 24 hours, since the announcement of the game.
Under the disclaimer, the game’s components are said to be for “enjoyment only”, not for “investment purposes”, and not connected to “any political campaign”.
Trump’s crypto projects, and the people who bear his name, are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers in the US who have previously called for an investigation by financial regulators and the Office of Government Ethics.
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