- Monopoly Tycoon, like the name suggests, is based on the classic board game 'Monopoly'. It has all of the classic locations, as well as a set of docklands properties which may or may not be from some international version of the game I've never seen.
- Monopoly Tycoon, like the name suggests, is based on the classic board game 'Monopoly'. It has all of the classic locations, as well as a set of docklands properties which may or may not be from some international version of the game I've never seen.
- Monopoly Tycoon is an economic game released in 2001 by Infogrames. The game was released for PC (Windows). The game Monopoly Tycoon is based on the well-known board game of the same title. In this version, the economic variant of the game has been expanded. Here you will have to build res.
Developers | |
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Publishers | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 21, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Relaxed |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Menu-based, Direct control |
Genres | Simulation, Board |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | Monopoly |
โค Go to series page | |
Monopoly | 1985 |
Monopoly (Gibson) (unofficial) | 1985 |
Tommy's Monopoly (unofficial) | 1988 |
TEGL Monopoly (unofficial) | 1989 |
PC-Monopoly (unofficial) | 1989 |
Monopoly Deluxe | 1992 |
Monopoly (1995) | 1995 |
Star Wars: Monopoly | 1997 |
Monopoly: World Cup France 98 Edition | 1998 |
Monopoly Casino | 1999 |
Monopoly Junior | 1999 |
Monopoly Tycoon | 2001 |
Monopoly (2002) | 2002 |
Monopoly 2008 | 2007 |
Monopoly (2012) | 2012 |
Monopoly Plus | 2017 |
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Monopoly Tycoon is a corporation simulator that pits against against other striving upstarts to achieve goals ranging from daily profit margins to approval ratings. A player achieve these goals by creating retail shops and residences that sell their stock in Atlantic City. Players can also buy property blocks to prevent others from building on.
Warnings
- GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).
Key points
- Has problems running on Windows Vista and above. See 'Essential improvements' and Issues unresolved.
Availability[edit]
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Unknown DRM. |
Essential improvements[edit]
Monopoly Tycoon Music Fix v1.7[edit]
- In order for the game to play music, the Windows Media Source Filter must be re-installed on Windows Vista and above.
- Completely restores music playback
Install the Windows Media Source Filter[1] |
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Notes
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Manual installation of the Windows Media Source Filter[1] |
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Patches[edit]
Patch 1.4 is the latest patch available for the game, it adds new scenarios, options, and bug fixes.
- There is a bug that doesn't allow building rights to be activated in one of the tutorials; only present in version 1.4.
Patch 1.3 is the last officially released patch for the game. It generally tends to be more stable than version 1.4.
Miscellaneous[edit]
Disable the intro movie |
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Game data[edit]
Configuration file(s) location[edit]
Save game data location[edit]
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>profiles[Note 1] |
Video settings[edit]
Graphics feature | State | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | |
Multi-monitor | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | |
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | |
Field of view (FOV) | ||
Windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Menu bar remains visible. | |
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force-able with Nvidia Control Panel or dgVoodoo 2. | |
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Force-able with Nvidia Control Panel or dgVoodoo 2. | |
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enable by default.No visible screen-tearing | |
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS or refresh rate cap. | |
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution[edit]
Modifying the config.cfg file[citation needed] |
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Input settings[edit]
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Hardware cursor option in-game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
Audio settings[edit]
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and sound | |
Surround sound | Uses DirectSound3D. Install DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network[edit]
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes |
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LAN play | 6 | Chat is available in any multiplayer match. Click on a player's icon to chat. | |
Online play | 6 | Versus GameSpy has been discontinued. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 2310 |
UDP | 2310 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
- This is the default port used. It can be changed by the user via console commands. Full details can be found in the Patch v1.4 Readme file
Issues fixed[edit]
Music skipping/looping issues on Windows XP and later[edit]
- The Windows Media Source Filter must be installed for this to have any effect or use.
- No system file modifications are necessary.
Install the qasf.dll [2] |
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Notes
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Software mode graphics corruption[edit]
- Sets both Direct3D and software rendering modes to 16-bit color.
Reduce color mode to 16-bit; (65536) color |
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Notes
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Issues unresolved[edit]
- There is a bug in version 1.4 with one of the tutorial levels 'Building a Shopping Center' when trying to activate building rights.
- When changing stock while the game is running at 4x speed, the amount can change significantly quicker than normal. Be careful!
Other information[edit]
API[edit]
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | Requires Windows Media Player 6.4 media features and codecs. |
Software renderer | DeepRed Software Rasterizer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware[edit]
Middleware | Notes | |
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Multiplayer | GameSpy | Bundles GameSpy Arcade. |
System requirements[edit]
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 95, 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 90 MB | 200 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible |
Other | 8x CD-ROM Drive |
Notes
- โ 1.01.1When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- โ 1.01.1Monopoly Tycoon - Music Fix v1.7: Monopoly Tycoon - DirectShow Music Fix - last accessed on 2019-02-20
- โhttps://mcdebugrndmstuff.blogspot.com/2018/10/monopoly-tycoon-directsound-music-fix.html
In the 1980s, math classes throughout America introduced a computer business simulation entitled Lemonade Stand. Purveyors sold one item, lemonade, and had to decide how many glasses would sell, dependent on the day's temperature. It was a low-resolution affair with simple beeping songs, but loads of fun. Two decades later, Monopoly Tycoon rediscovers the capitalistic charm of this simple forefather.
Although there are dozens of items to sell, real estate issues to consider, and much better music, it is still powered by the basic concept that made Lemonade Stand a fun way to learn. Monopoly Tycoon is sophisticated enough to be used in math classrooms today and be enjoyable at home as well, if players are willing to learn the ins and outs of complex consumerism.
Gameplay centers on the metropolis of Monopoly City, a town with blocks named after the famous locations on a classic Monopoly board. Players move from the famous American properties to locales from boards around the world. The streets are busy day and night and filled with people looking to purchase basic needs and luxury items. The simulation runs in a dynamic environment; day passes into night, and players have to constantly be aware of the clock to succeed.
Suffice it to say, Monopoly Tycoon is not an easy game. The in-game tutorials help start you down the path of success, but turning a profit becomes a matter of surveying people, undercutting the competition, and carefully adjusting stock to sales ratios to avoid shrinkage. Obviously, this will not necessarily appeal to the all-action shoot-em-up set; the game becomes taxing without sufficient thought and planning.
For those who invest the time, Monopoly Tycoon provides a serious test that is rewarding and enjoyable. In addition to deciding where and what to sell, players can choose to lease blocks in classic Monopoly-styled auctions. Random events, in the form of Chance Cards, add an element of luck to the mix. Finally, the game tosses in utility, railroad, and residential management for good measure. Just like the board game, there are several ways to win the scenarios, running the gamut of being a slumlord on Baltic Ave. to specializing in high rent/high pay businesses on Boardwalk.
Characters are based on the tokens from the board game, ten in all. Racecar is a hotheaded investor dressed in classic racing gear, proudly honking a horn after making a bid. In contrast, Shoe is a meek looking cobbler and careful planner, not risking nor losing much. Each AI is unique in style and personality, providing a variety of smart opponents to battle.
Although the computer doesn't cheat, it knows the rules of commerce well enough to build quickly, and sometimes ruthlessly. You must devise a solid business plan and stick with it, or else the game will dissolve into frustration and reloads. This is the rare occasion where finding a human opponent helps you learn about the game and develop a sound market strategy prior to playing the computer.
Such a complex business simulation requires a host of charts, menus, and graphs. Navigating is a snap, despite the enormous amount of data to consider. City maps are represented in two and three-dimensional forms. Players can swivel around their 3D blocks and watch buildings go up, shoppers walk into stores, and cars drive past. As day fades into night, street lamps come on and fun seekers begin to search for entertainment. The graphics are fun and informative when trying to decide where to build your next franchise.
Additionally, the music and sounds are enjoyable. Classic jazz and spry tunes featuring some excellent clarinet work provides a nice backdrop to the sounds of commerce and the street. More than once, however, the game hung up while trying to switch from one song to the next.
The game demands attention to details and knowledge of commerce models, which will put off some gamers lured in by the comfortable, familiar Monopoly logo. Those who take the time, learn the ropes, and rise to the top, might find themselves wanting to open a real lemonade stand or some other venture. Ultimately, Monopoly Tycoon is fun for corporate gladiators seeking a serious challenge in the cutthroat business arena.
Graphics: Very comfortable menus to navigate. The 3D blocks are attractive and full of activity.
Sound: The music is excellent, but the game has a tendency to freeze when moving from one song to another. Character sounds add to AI personality.
Enjoyment: It takes time and patience to develop a winning business plan, which may annoy some players wanting instant action and success. Provides several deeper levels to the basic Monopoly model.
Replay Value: Scenarios have three levels of difficulties. After winning using a slumlord approach, try taking the high road, or vice versa. Internet play provides realistic opposition.
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