Upgrade your cinema
Box office, snack bar, ticket check, restrooms and screens grow with you. From a worn-out screen to a premium screen with recliners. Every stage visibly changes the facade, forecourt and street.
Popcorn Palace
Cinema Tycoon
Build your own cinema empire.
Turn a run-down cinema into a multiplex. Plan films, keep your guests happy and open five cinemas.
What you do in the game
Plan your program
50 films in eight genres, each with its own poster. Families, teens, couples and film buffs want different films at different times. A full screen earns the most.
Keep your guests happy
Guests arrive by car, bus, bike or on foot. Short lines, clean screens and enough restrooms keep them happy. Six regulars come back again and again and bring their friends.
More than movies
A lounge with a bar, an arcade, a merch kiosk, underground parking and an open-air cinema. Guests with time to spare sit down, play a round or buy a souvenir.
Premieres and surprises
Premiere nights with a red carpet earn double. Sneak previews and little incidents keep things fresh.
Your team
Six managers with their own personalities take work off your hands. A cleaning crew keeps the screens and lobby spotless.
One single developer
Popcorn Palace is a game by Joshua Luca Kirkland. Idea, design and development come from one person, with no studio behind it. That is why the game is the way I want to play it myself:
- No ads
- No in-app purchases, no subscription
- No account, no tracking
Frequently asked questions
How much does Popcorn Palace cost?
Nothing. The game is free, with no ads, no in-app purchases and no subscription.
What is the game about?
You take over a run-down cinema on the edge of town and turn it into a multiplex. You plan films, upgrade the box office, snack bar and screens, and keep your guests happy. Then you open four more cinemas in new places.
Which devices does it run on?
On iPhone with iOS 15 or later. There is no Android version at the moment.
Can I play offline?
Yes. Popcorn Palace does not need an internet connection.
Does my cinema keep running while I am away?
Yes. Your cinema keeps earning while the app is closed. You collect the earnings the next time you open it.
Where is my progress saved?
On your iPhone. If you use iCloud Keychain, it also moves with you to a new iPhone.
Does the app collect data about me?
No. There is no account, no tracking and no advertising. The App Store lists it as “Data Not Collected”.
Which languages is the game available in?
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
What age is the game suitable for?
Rated 4+ on the App Store. All films, titles and names in the game are made up.
Who made the game?
Joshua Luca Kirkland, on his own, without a studio. Questions and feedback go through the help page.
Questions or feedback? Visit the Help.