- 1). Set up the business. Every Tycoon game is business based, and usually allows the player options like décor and location. The idea is to choose the right combination to launch a successful business. This teaches kids the behind the scenes of business. Some games get as detailed as hiring employees.
- 2). Go through the tutorial to get the lay of the land. These are always very straightforward and will allow you to dive right into the game.
- 3). Start a day. The games run on a regular calendar, and there is a lot of mouse clicking through days. A timer fills up to tell you when the day is over. This is the monotonous part of the Tycoon games, but it teaches that business is not all glitz and glamor.
- 4). Read all of the information provided throughout the day. They tell you how and why things are affecting your business, and sometimes how to correct it. The tips are not always good, so be careful.
- 5). Upgrade the business at a slow pace. All of the Tycoon PC games offer business upgrades when you reach new levels or have enough money in the bank. This is where the real game is played. Spend too much too fast, and your business goes broke. Don't reinvest enough in upgrades and the competition takes over and drives you out of business.
- 6). Win the game by reaching a predetermined dollar amount and declaring yourself a Tycoon! There may be different levels of difficulty for the Tycoon games, so play the harder levels if you dare.