Ad bonuses

Optional ads can be watched to boost profits, gain them instantly (time warp), or gather more lackeys on brainwashing. A phone icon notification in the top right corner of the screen will appear occasionally, including when the game is turned on. Tapping it will show a random bonus and ask the player whether they'd like to watch the ad to obtain it.

There is also a permanent stopwatch button in the bottom left of the screen offering a stackable profit boost. Ads and the shop menu support further development of the app.

Trivia

 * The pop-up for the "double people earned" while offline bonus reads "Welcome back!" at the top, while all others say "Bonus reward!!"
 * When the "gather x2 more people" for 4 hours bonus is active, a timer pulls out to the left of the stopwatch, showing the remaining time.
 * The phone icon notification shakes encouragingly at regular intervals, as though ringing.