Meaning of tycoon game | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of management sim (“a simulation game focusing on the management of a business, institution, sports team, etc”).
2. Synonym of tycoon (“a type of game within the massively multiplayer online game platform Roblox, involving the use of a base to generate bricks and cash (similar to an idle game or clicker game)”).

Examples

“Since its 1999 debut, Rollercoaster Tycoon has become one of the most successful and influential computer games of the past decade, selling millions of copies and inspiring every third-rate game designer to cash in on its success with their own tycoon game.”

“At its core, Casino Inc. is an average little tycoon game where you buy gear, place it around an empty interior, hire staff, and watch the money roll in.”

“Recettear is a tycoon game about managing an adventurer's shop.”

“The popular tycoon games that were part of this event included Theme Park Tycoon, which offered a chance to win an exclusive accessory for your avatar; Retail Tycoon, which offered a special virtual item for your avatar; and Miner’s Haven, which also offered a new virtual item for your avatar.”

“Have you ever wanted to run your own business? You might enjoy tycoon games. In one game, you might get to build your own theme park. You can pick out different rides and other attractions for visitors to enjoy. In another game, you might get to run your own restaurant or ice cream shop. Try to make as much money as possible with your new business!”

“In modern renditions of tycoon games, developers will often take advantage of non-player characters (NPCs), more complex ways of unlocking new items, infinite expansion capabilities, and sometimes stunning visuals.”

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