Nuke Your City Guide: The basic loop
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OverviewNuke Your City is an idle simulator where you grow a nuclear bomb, explode it to destroy your city, and spend the money you earn on machines and upgrades. Your bomb keeps growing even while the game is closed, so progress never fully stops.
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☢️ Nuke Your City
The basic loop
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When you first load in, your city and bomb are right there on screen. Tap or click the bomb to set it off — the explosion destroys part of the city and drops money into your balance. That money goes straight back into the store to make your next explosion bigger.
- Tap the bomb the explosion destroys the city and earns you money.
- Check your balance it appears at the top of the screen so you always know where you stand.
- Open the store this is where you spend money on upgrades and machines.
- Watch the city tracking how much destruction has built up tells you how far you have come.
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Offline growth
Tips
Your bomb grows on its own while the game is closed, so stepping away for a few hours actually helps. When you come back, a stronger bomb is ready to blow, which means more money in one go.
- You do not need to leave the game running — the bomb grows whether it is open or not.
- When you return, detonate right away so the money from offline growth funds your next purchase.
Machines vs upgrades
Table
The store splits its items into two broad groups. Knowing what each one does stops you from spending all your money in the wrong place.
| Machines | add new ways to destroy the city and widen your options. |
| Upgrades | strengthen the bomb and systems you already have. |
| Rebirth | a specific upgrade that unlocks a new layer of the game. |
| Research upgrades | unlocked through Rebirth, opening further progression. |
When money feels too slow
WarnIf the numbers on your balance stop climbing the way they should, run through this list before assuming you are stuck.
Glossary
Glossary- Bomb
- The central object you tap to explode, destroying the city and earning money.
- Destruction
- The damage dealt to the city by an explosion, which determines how much money you receive.
- Upgrade
- A store purchase that strengthens something you already have, such as explosion power.
- Machine
- A store purchase that introduces a new method of destruction, broadening your options.
- Rebirth
- An upgrade that unlocks Research upgrades and new systems.
- Research
- A category of upgrades that becomes available only after you complete a Rebirth.
- Offline growth
- The system that keeps your bomb developing even when the game is closed.
Common questions
FAQHow do I make my bomb stronger?
Buy upgrades from the store — they raise explosion power directly. As you progress, new machines also become available that add fresh ways to deal destruction.
What happens when I close the game?
The bomb continues to grow on its own. When you return, it will be stronger than when you left, letting you deal more destruction and earn more money in your next detonation.
What are Rebirth and Research?
Rebirth is an upgrade you buy from the store that opens up Research upgrades, which represent a deeper layer of progression.
Do I need to spend real money to get far?
No. The core loop of exploding, earning, and upgrading works completely without spending real money.
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