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empaiters

The real world is your game board. Play anywhere.

Location-based games with nothing to install: you play straight from the web.

How it works

01

Create the game

Pick the mode, draw the play area on the map and choose the length and the teams.

02

Share the link

Send it to the group. Each player opens it on their phone and joins in seconds.

03

Head outside

Follow the game on the live map and move around the neighbourhood for real.

Game modes

Every game, a new challenge.

Crown

Whoever holds the crown scores points. Get close to steal it and hold on until the end. Play in teams or free-for-all.

FREESTREETCITYWORLD

Infected

One player starts infected and infects everyone they catch. The last player left uninfected wins.

STREETCITYWORLD

Conquest

In teams: capture areas of the map and defend them. The team holding the most at the end wins.

CITYWORLD

More modes

We're always working on new modes.

WORLD

Crown mode

How do you play?

One crown for the whole game. Whoever holds it scores points; everyone else gives chase.

01

Grab it

The crown appears on the map. The first player to reach it takes it.

02

Score points

While you hold it, you earn points every minute. Most points at the end wins.

03

Steal it

Get close to whoever holds it to steal it. You'll be invisible to the others for a few seconds.

04

Wait

Whoever lost it has to stay put for the same amount of time. Leave early and you lose points.

Teams

Stick together with your crown holder and you score more points. But rivals can also steal it from further away.

Fog of war

With fog turned on, you only see rivals close to you. Arrows point you towards the others.

Fair play

There's a top speed, on foot or by bike. Go too fast and you lose points and can't grab the crown for a while.

Lost signal

If you close the app or lose GPS, you stop counting and the crown drops where you were.

For organisers

The organiser panel

Run the game from your browser, before and during play.

  • Draw the play area on the map, corner by corner.
  • Choose how long it lasts, or end it whenever you like.
  • Share the link and see who's connected.
  • Follow the game live on the map.
  • Tune the rules (points, distances, timers, speed and fog). Changes apply instantly, even mid-game.
  • Organise the teams: add and remove players.
  • If the server restarts, the game picks up where it left off.

Pricing per game

Pay only when you play. No subscriptions.

FREE

Players and businesses

€0forever

  • Up to 5 players
  • 1 hour of play
  • Crown mode
Start for free

STREET

Players and businesses

Ideal for groups

€0.99/ game

  • Up to 10 players
  • 3 hours of play
  • Crown and Infected modes
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CITY

Players and businesses

€9.99/ game

  • Up to 20 players
  • 48 hours of play
  • Crown, Infected and Conquest modes
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WORLD

Businesses and events

from€99.99/ game

  • Up to 500 players
  • 1 week of play
  • All game modes
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Prices per game, VAT included.

Frequently asked questions

What is Empaiters?

Empaiters is a GPS chase game you play in the street from your phone: real-life tag. The organiser draws an area on the map, shares the link, and players chase each other around the neighbourhood to grab the crown and score points.

Do I need to download an app?

No. You play in your phone's browser, on Android and iPhone. You just sign in with a Google account and let the game use your location while you play.

How does GPS tag work?

In Crown mode there is a single crown. Whoever holds it scores points and everyone else chases them. Get close enough to the holder and you steal it, and for a few seconds you are invisible on the map. Play everyone for themselves or in teams.

How many people can play?

The free version is for up to 5 players and 1 hour of play. Paid plans go up to 500 players and a week-long game.

Where can I play?

Anywhere with streets and mobile signal: your neighbourhood, a town, a park or a campus. The organiser picks the area by drawing it on the map.

Does it work for festivals, schools or companies?

Yes. Empaiters works as an activity for town festivals, clubs and associations, high schools and universities, and team building. From the organiser's panel you set up teams, adjust the rules and follow the game live.

What happens to my location?

It is only used for the game and only while you play: when you disconnect, where you were is neither sent nor stored. It is all in the privacy notice you accept when you sign in. Always play safely around traffic.