Fast Food Tycoon
Fast Food Tycoon PC CD run chain restaurant pizza parlor business franchise game
Game
Windows
Activision
2001
CD
$8.99
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You've just started your own chain of pizza parlors when, to your surprise and consternation, the customers start to get sick! But what could possibly be wrong with your maggot, mozzarella and ant pizza pie? You'd better figure it out fast because your competitors are now getting all the business and, by the way, don't forget to watch out for the gangsters in the other stores! They have a completely different idea of "business as usual" -- you've no time to waste and a business to save!
You have three options at the beginning of Fast Food Tycoon: New Campaign, Personal Missions or the tutorial. The latter takes you through the pizza business step by step and introduces you to the game's functions. Using the tutorial helps you learn the ins and outs of the game and gives you some tips for success. The Personal Missions are challenges aimed towards your own personal tastes. They can be used for training or a chance to prove your savvy in a given situation. Before you begin, you must choose the size of the market, number of rivals and the objective of the mission.
Starting a New Campaign is the main mode of Fast Food Tycoon and your goal is to become the head honcho of the world's pizza industry. Each mission pits you against competitors who will do whatever it takes to succeed. Your recipes, choice of location, staff and interior design are all factors that will eventually impact on your success or failure. Another consideration is whether or not your business is legal -- an aspect that can affect your franchise and how it runs. Design your own interiors with pop machines, video games, jukeboxes, tables with custom colors and even select which ovens to utilize.
Over 800,000 character possibilities are available with locations in 20 different international cities including Venice, New York, Chicago, Moscow, Barcelona, Munich, Paris and Rome. In each city, you encounter 140 interactive characters walking the streets. When you click on a character, a screen pops up and shows you their likes and dislikes in terms of pizza. Additionally, you can face up to six computer opponents at one time.
When you create a pizza, you have over 80 ingredients from which to choose and a shredder to slice and dice each one. Garnish your pizza with the standard mozzarella cheese and sausage or go for a fruit pizza with pineapple, apples, kiwi and blackberries. Choose from such ingredients as ants, bacon, beef, caviar, chicken, cockles, crabmeat, ham, kangaroo, lobster, locusts, maggots, mincemeat, mussels, octopus, squid, snake, sardines, peaches, pears, strawberries, avocado, banana, eggs, garlic, goat cheese, ginger, gorgonzola, parmesan, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes.
The interface is entirely mouse-controlled, with the exception of typing in a pizza name or description. During the game, you can check each city's information, existing syndicates, advertising agencies, staff and your different branches, after you've expanded your franchise, by clicking on their corresponding icons. Research the available ad agencies and sign a contract with one of them to promote your business to the world. Once you sign a contract, you need to conduct marketing research in the area of your choosing to determine your slogan and angle of advertising.
Better start making your pizzas from ingredients that customers like or else you can kiss your pizza franchise goodbye. Do research, construct shops and warehouses and be the best pizza maker you can be! Whether you begin in New York or Rome, work hard and you just might become a Fast Food Tycoon!
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
You have three options at the beginning of Fast Food Tycoon: New Campaign, Personal Missions or the tutorial. The latter takes you through the pizza business step by step and introduces you to the game's functions. Using the tutorial helps you learn the ins and outs of the game and gives you some tips for success. The Personal Missions are challenges aimed towards your own personal tastes. They can be used for training or a chance to prove your savvy in a given situation. Before you begin, you must choose the size of the market, number of rivals and the objective of the mission.
Starting a New Campaign is the main mode of Fast Food Tycoon and your goal is to become the head honcho of the world's pizza industry. Each mission pits you against competitors who will do whatever it takes to succeed. Your recipes, choice of location, staff and interior design are all factors that will eventually impact on your success or failure. Another consideration is whether or not your business is legal -- an aspect that can affect your franchise and how it runs. Design your own interiors with pop machines, video games, jukeboxes, tables with custom colors and even select which ovens to utilize.
Over 800,000 character possibilities are available with locations in 20 different international cities including Venice, New York, Chicago, Moscow, Barcelona, Munich, Paris and Rome. In each city, you encounter 140 interactive characters walking the streets. When you click on a character, a screen pops up and shows you their likes and dislikes in terms of pizza. Additionally, you can face up to six computer opponents at one time.
When you create a pizza, you have over 80 ingredients from which to choose and a shredder to slice and dice each one. Garnish your pizza with the standard mozzarella cheese and sausage or go for a fruit pizza with pineapple, apples, kiwi and blackberries. Choose from such ingredients as ants, bacon, beef, caviar, chicken, cockles, crabmeat, ham, kangaroo, lobster, locusts, maggots, mincemeat, mussels, octopus, squid, snake, sardines, peaches, pears, strawberries, avocado, banana, eggs, garlic, goat cheese, ginger, gorgonzola, parmesan, bamboo shoots, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes.
The interface is entirely mouse-controlled, with the exception of typing in a pizza name or description. During the game, you can check each city's information, existing syndicates, advertising agencies, staff and your different branches, after you've expanded your franchise, by clicking on their corresponding icons. Research the available ad agencies and sign a contract with one of them to promote your business to the world. Once you sign a contract, you need to conduct marketing research in the area of your choosing to determine your slogan and angle of advertising.
Better start making your pizzas from ingredients that customers like or else you can kiss your pizza franchise goodbye. Do research, construct shops and warehouses and be the best pizza maker you can be! Whether you begin in New York or Rome, work hard and you just might become a Fast Food Tycoon!
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
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Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
