Play as Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor is a sovereign city-nation of Michigan — auto industry heartland, Great Lakes shoreline, northern forests. Michigan sits above it as the federation head, the Crown of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. Ann Arbor runs its own treasury, its own resources, and it offers citizenship to anyone who asks. Claim it, found your nation, and your capital lands on the real coordinates of Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor is offering citizenship
Open borders. Anyone can apply, no reputation check, no invitation needed. City-nations carry 50% more money and resources than an ordinary state, and they share what they hold with their citizens.
Request citizenship in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor keeps open borders and reviews every application. Sign in to apply.
Apply for CitizenshipMichigan is the Crown
Michigan doesn't compete with its cities — it presides over them as the federation head, the seat of the bloc, the way Washington DC once stood over America. It sets the bloc budget, fields the federal army (22,421 soldiers, 555 tanks) and holds a defensive posture. If you go to war, you can pay the Crown in SFC dollars to fight alongside you, provided it's backing three or fewer wars at that moment.
Other city-nations of Michigan
Questions about Ann Arbor
Which states border Ann Arbor?
Inside Michigan you'll be neighbours with Lansing, Detroit and Grand Rapids. Any of them can be claimed by another real player, so the state you pick decides who's next door.
Can Michigan help me in a war from Ann Arbor?
Yes, for SFC dollars. Michigan will join your side while it's backing 3 wars or fewer, which makes early declarations cheaper to support than late ones.
Can two players claim Ann Arbor?
Each player anchors their own nation, and multiple nations can trace their origin to Ann Arbor. What separates you is what you build — population, treasury, technology and army.
Is playing from Ann Arbor free?
Yes, entirely. No download, no paywall, no premium tier — Ann Arbor plays in your browser on desktop or phone.
Who runs Michigan while I hold Ann Arbor?
The AI does. Michigan keeps its own treasury, army and war record no matter who claims Ann Arbor — you're a sovereign nation anchored inside it, not its government.