Game Announcement and Features
Freedom 45 Games is preparing to launch its new mobile title, Trump Billionaires Club, on Apple's App Store by December 30. Pre-registration for the game is currently available. Bill Zanker, who was involved in the launch of the official Trump meme coin and its associated NFT collections, developed the game under a licensing agreement that permits the use of the Trump name.
According to the project's website, players will have the option to fund their accounts using various methods, including cash, cryptocurrency, or TRUMP tokens. The game is designed to incorporate tradable non-fungible token statues and pins that can be utilized within the gameplay. However, disclaimers have been issued to clarify that there is no direct connection to President Trump or any of his business entities.
Demonstration footage of the game reveals a digital representation of a New York cityscape. Within this environment, players navigate a board-style map by rolling dice. The movement mechanics generate in-game funds that can be used for construction and other activities. The gameplay is described as being similar to traditional property-based games, adapted for a mobile platform with cryptocurrency integration.
Pre-Launch Airdrop and Token Rewards
A pre-launch airdrop event is planned to reward players who achieve the highest point totals. These top performers will receive TRUMP tokens as part of the airdrop. Players can accumulate points by creating an account, holding TRUMP Tokens, and referring new users to the platform prior to the official release date.
Context of the Official Trump Meme Coin
The release of Trump Billionaires Club comes at a challenging time for the Official Trump meme coin. This token initially debuted just days before Trump's inauguration on January 20. At its peak, the token's value surpassed $73, with a total valuation exceeding $14.5 billion. Since then, it has experienced a significant decline of over 92%, currently trading around $5.89.
Following the announcement of the game, trading activity for the TRUMP token saw an increase of 3.4% within a 24-hour period. The substantial drop in the token's value from its all-time high is indicative of the general volatility observed in meme coins and shifts in investor sentiment since the period surrounding the inauguration.
Disclaimers and Regulatory Concerns
The project's disclaimers explicitly state that the collectibles are intended solely for entertainment purposes and do not represent investment opportunities or have any connection to political campaigns. This wording aims to differentiate the commercial product from financial or electoral implications that could potentially attract regulatory attention.
Democratic lawmakers have previously advocated for investigations into Trump's cryptocurrency ventures and any projects that utilize his name. These requests were directed at financial regulators and the government ethics office, stemming from concerns about potential conflicts of interest or inappropriate arrangements.
Developer Response and Previous Projects
Trump Billionaires Club did not provide a response to requests for comment regarding the integration of cryptocurrency, their approaches to regulatory compliance, or the relationship between the game and the recent price performance of the Trump meme coin. Bill Zanker has previously been associated with a similar gaming-crypto project launched in April, which drew comparisons to existing mobile gaming titles.