Achieving VIP status isn't just about bragging rights - there are real financial rewards that come with being the top landowner in your region!
The VIP commission system: VIP's (players with the most land in a given city, state/province/etc., and/or country) all get a 10% commission (20AB) from each badge sold for their city, state/province/etc., or country.
How VIP commissions work:
Mayor benefits:
- City badge sales - Earn 20 Atlas Bucks every time someone buys your city's badge
- Tourist income - Benefit when visitors purchase badges for your city
- Passive earnings - Atlas Bucks come in automatically without any action required
Governor/Premier benefits:
- State/province badge sales - Get 20 AB for every state/province badge sold in your region
- Broader market - Larger territory means more potential badge buyers
- Higher volume - State badges typically sell more frequently than city badges
President/Prime Minister benefits:
- National badge sales - Earn from every country badge purchased
- Premium income - Country badges are often the most sought-after
Real earning potential:
Active tourist areas:
Popular destinations - Cities like major tourist spots see frequent badge sales
High traffic - More visitors = more badge purchases = more commission income
Steady stream - Popular areas can generate dozens of badge sales monthly
Strategic locations:
Business districts - Areas where people travel for work
College towns - Students and visitors frequently collect badges
Airport cities - Travelers often buy badges during layovers
Additional VIP perks:
Visibility benefits:
Profile prominence - Your picture appears to all players in your region
Status symbol - VIP titles show next to your name throughout the game
Leaderboard priority - Featured placement on regional rankings
Strategic advantages:
Territory knowledge - Deep understanding of your region's real estate patterns
Market intelligence - See exactly where badge sales are happening
Competitive edge - Know your territory better than any challenger
International VIP systems: If you are playing from somewhere other than the United States, your VIP titles and commission structure follow the same model but with your country's specific regional divisions.
💡 Maximizing VIP income:
For mayors:
- Choose cities with high foot traffic or tourist appeal
- Monitor local events that might bring visitors to your city
- Consider cities near airports, universities, or major attractions
For governors:
- Focus on states with diverse attractions and business activity
- Balance urban and rural land ownership across your state
- Target states with active Atlas Earth player bases
For presidents:
- This requires massive investment but offers the highest commission potential
- The ultimate long-term passive income goal
The compound effect: VIP commissions create a powerful incentive system - the more successful you are at attracting visitors and badge sales to your region, the more money you make. This helps fund further land expansion to maintain your VIP status!
Pro tip: Research your area's tourism patterns, business districts, and travel hubs when choosing where to concentrate your land purchases. A strategic mayor in a high-traffic city can out-earn a governor in a quiet state!