Island Empire Builder
By @zxc
Expand your kingdom by gathering resources, constructing unique buildings, and unlocking new biomes in this relaxing and strategic city builder.
How to play
- Tap buildings and floating resource icons to gather wood, stone, food, and gold.
- Drag a building card from the bottom dock onto an open diamond to construct it.
- Tap a constructed building to collect its resource output or upgrade it to the next level.
- Complete quests, expand your island, and build Wonders to earn valuable Prestige points.
- Reach 8 Prestige to board the Giant Airship and travel to the low-gravity Sky Kingdom.
Controls
- Touch
- Tap buildings to collect resources and drag cards to build.
- Keyboard
- Not supported.
- Mouse
- Click buildings to collect resources and drag cards to build.
More about this game
Your goal is to build a sprawling island empire and earn Prestige. Start by gathering wood, stone, food, and gold to construct farms, mills, and houses on open diamonds. As your kingdom grows, you will unlock new biomes like the Whisperwood Forest and the Sky Kingdom. Difficulty scales as advanced buildings require rare materials like sap or stardust, forcing you to manage your space carefully. The run ends when you construct the Skyglass Wonder at 12 Prestige, allowing you to enter the Royal Legacy hall.
Tips
- Buildings pop their income every 5 seconds. Tap them frequently to maximize your resource collection and keep your island economy growing steadily.
- Place Farms near Houses for a production bonus, and build Lumber Mills near the forest to significantly increase their automatic wood output.
- Watch the Living Totem, which shifts its mood every 120 seconds. Align your upgrades with Nature, Industry, or Wealth for extra production benefits.
Questions
How do I reach the Sky Kingdom?
You need to earn 8 Prestige points by completing quests and expanding your island. Once unlocked, open the Kingdom Menu, choose the Sky biome, and board the Giant Airship to travel.
What does the Guild building do?
The Adventurers Guild allows you to reroll the current rapid objective without any penalty. This helps you bypass difficult tasks and keep your momentum going for continuous resource rewards.
How do I win the game?
You complete a run by earning 12 Prestige points and constructing the Skyglass Wonder. This unlocks the Royal Legacy hall, where you can prestige and start a stronger new era.