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Another example to look at:

http://www.appsafari.com/games/10766/kingpin-game/

Kingpin, ... is a new addition to the foursquare client family. ... Users can accumulate points, collect badges to store in vaults, and become mayor (boss in Kingpin) of places they regularly frequent. .... Kingpin has all the nifty features of foursquare, but it raises the stakes by allowing users to attack local bosses.

Thanks for the link! Edited the title of our post. Here's what we think will set us apart: 1) We plan to build this on top of LBS APIs so you can get into the game with minimal effort and check-ins via your favorite service earn you points. 2) This will primarily be browser playable - we don't want to be yet another mobile app jostling for your attention when you're out there in the real world.

Ah, ok. I've had similar ideas as well. But a game more similar to http://tribalwars.net or http://lordofultima.com on a real map.

Good luck, let us know when you have something we can play.

Whenever I see someone claiming a 'first' I wonder if they really did their research or if it's just the fact that anybody that has an idea automatically thinks that because it's new to them it is new to everybody.