School Tycoon

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title = School tycoon


developer = Cat Daddy Games
publisher = Global Star
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released = January 15, 2004
genre = Business simulation game
modes = Single player
ratings = ESRB: Everyone (E)
platforms = PC
media = CD-ROM
requirements = Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista, 128 MB RAM
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"School Tycoon" is a computer game developed by Cat Daddy Games and published by Global Star. The game was designed to be easier and less complicated than other Tycoon games, removing the spreadsheets and statistics of game management.

Overview

The game has a view from above a field where a school is to be built. Pathways and buildings need to be laid out properly in order for students to get to their classes quickly and efficiently. The objectives in the game increase in difficulty as the player progresses; an easy objective might be to get thirty students into school, while a more difficult objective would be to earn a set amount of money within a time limit.

There is a sandbox where there are no objectives, giving the player the freedom of building a school without the worry of failing to reach goals.

Students in the school can learn ten different subjects. When starting off a school, the player can build a small portable classroom. As finances increase more friendly and larger classrooms can be built, helping the students to learn more. As well as academic classrooms the player can also build sports facilities such as basketball courts, tennis courts and football fields.

Entertainment buildings, statues, fountains, benches, bathrooms, food areas, etc. will help increase morale. Strict teachers and detentions areas increase discipline. Large academics and skilled teachers will increase academics. Skilled coaches, and lots of sports areas will get good athletic marks.

To achieve a 5-star school rating, you'll need to have at least 90% (A or A+) on each of the following: morale, athletics, academics, discipline, and total grade.

The game view can be close up to see garbage on walkways, or to click certain students. The player can also zoom out looking at the whole park itself. The game can also be sped up, from 2x as fast, to 4x as fast. It has difficulty settings beginner to hard, easy as getting 10 students to the school, and as hard as building a 5-star school.

Buildings

In School Tycoon, you have the option of building certain buildings. The type of buildings are Academics, Athletics, Food, Entertainment, and restrooms.

Academics

*English- There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Arithmatic - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Social Studies - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Library - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Biology - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Chemistry - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Computer Lab - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Workshop - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Art - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.
*Music - There are Portable, Medium, and Deluxe.

Sports

*Generic Gym
*Generic Field
*Basketball Gym
*Tennis Court - There are small and large sizes.
*Baseball field
*Football field

Entertainment

*Half-pipe - There are small and large sizes.
*Arcade
*Mini-golf course
*Roller Coaster
* Go-Kart Racing

Food

*Soda Machines A & B
*Candy Machines A & B
*Classic Café
*Pizzeria
*Burger Joint

Administration

*Janitors building - There are small, medium, and large sizes.
*Nurse's Office - There are small, medium, and large sizes.
*Maintenance - There are small, and large sizes.
*Detention - There are small, medium, and large sizes.
*Landscaping

Bathrooms

There are port o potty, medium, and large sizes.they also need to be cleaned regular or they smell, students do not like this and may become restless in class due to a full bladder. This means more diapline will be issued but happiness will be lost.

Disasters

*Hurricane (Beach)
*Tornado (Farmland)
*Earthquake (City)

*Fires destroy buildings that are damaged in an above disaster

Landscapes (places in which the school can be built)

*Beach - This is the smallest
*City - This one is medium sized
*Farm - This is the largest

Newspaper Coupons

Increases the rating of academics, athletics, and/or morale when bought.

*Pep Rally
*Science Fair
*Math Fair
*Staff Meeting
*Conference Meeting
*School Dances

External links

*GameSpot|id=919770|name="School Tycoon"
* [http://www.gamewinners.com/DOSWIN/blschooltycoon.htm List of "School Tycoon" cheats]